- 1. Re: 79B dual carb conversion -- which type of carb? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 23:07:09 -0500
- I have HIFs on my 74 and HS on my 77. Either is fine for your application. You'll need MGB dual carb intake and exhaust manifolds. IMHO you want to go to a late 60's distributor (41491 ?) and run man
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00162.html (9,121 bytes)
- 2. Re: Brake Circlip Tool (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:24:27 -0500
- Paul, I'm sure I can speak for all those who've spent hours crawling around looking for those !#$% clips. Thanks very much. Jim L 74 CBB 77 RBB
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00316.html (7,162 bytes)
- 3. Re: Teflon tape (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:05:15 -0500
- Careful !!!!!! The Moprod pump threads are very easy to strip. Jim L
- /html/mgs/2006-01/msg00211.html (7,430 bytes)
- 4. Re: As the wheel turns (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 23:52:23 -0400
- Well, to get my shot in at this dead horse; check any mathematical formula for calculating the distance traveled by rotation of an object and you will see the one constant in all the formulae is circ
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00061.html (8,651 bytes)
- 5. Re: gauge problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 23:05:53 -0400
- Clean the fuse block and fuses. I think the problem is the second fuse from the bottom but clean them all. Don't forget the bottom 2 are hot from the battery. HTH Jim L
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00267.html (7,216 bytes)
- 6. Re: Nylon bear/seal removal Midget Master Cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:09:43 -0500
- I drilled a small hole in the end of the nylon bushing, turned in a sheet metal screw and yanked it out with vicegrips on the screw. HTH Jim L 74 CB 74 RB
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00309.html (7,260 bytes)
- 7. Re: RBB Clock (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:04:58 -0500
- you put the handle WHERE ???????????????? Jim L
- /html/mgs/2005-02/msg00145.html (7,301 bytes)
- 8. Re: An MGA's worst nightmare? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:18:19 -0500
- AHHHHHHH Cummon !!!!!!!!!!!!! Got a few MGA body parts on but it's more GM than anything else. I think it's very ingenious, except for the front end bodywork, and I'll bet its a blast to drive. Great
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00182.html (7,403 bytes)
- 9. Re: Pulley removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 20:49:15 -0500
- Steve C asks 1 Make sure the tab on the locking washer behind the crank nut is still not folded over 1 flat of the crank nut. 2 If the engine is still in the car, place the socket over the nut, put a
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00139.html (8,006 bytes)
- 10. Re: Fall Colo(u)rs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:35:13 -0500
- Hey Rockie, Nice pic and yeah, it does look like Ontario Thanks for the (u), Jim in Hamilton
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00292.html (7,205 bytes)
- 11. Best Wishes (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 13:09:03 -0400
- To my fellow Canucks................. Happy Canada Day ! To our American cohorts................Happy Independence Day ! Jim L
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00000.html (6,568 bytes)
- 12. Re: Knackered engine - photos on website (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 20:42:57 -0400
- ".....and the counting shall be three, not four, but three ." OUCH !!!!! Jim L
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00119.html (7,021 bytes)
- 13. Re: Timing Cover Oil Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 11:21:50 -0500
- . I don't have the tool, what is used for getting the seal centered grease up the crank pulley boss and slip the pulley into the seal. make sure all the keys are in place on the crankshaft. I use "Ri
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00283.html (7,297 bytes)
- 14. Re: Required Reading for Car Owners ;-) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:35:21 -0500
- ."........... When in reality, a rollbar is merely a fashion I have not followed this thread but the word "poseur" caught my eye so I read on. First reaction : " hmmmmm....must be some sort of tongue
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00237.html (8,552 bytes)
- 15. Re: Required Reading for Car Owners ;-) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:59:05 -0500
- No! I was young, immortal, testosterone-fueled and using the smaller brain <G> Jim L
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00259.html (7,936 bytes)
- 16. Re: Back, at least partially! (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 22:40:49 -0500
- Hey Frank, Welcome back. Here in the banana belt of Southern Ontario the temp is 0* F. I had to put my hard top on. <G> Great to hear from ya ! Jim L
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00336.html (7,334 bytes)
- 17. A Happy Holiday message (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 01:00:53 -0500
- Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Jim
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00391.html (6,268 bytes)
- 18. ground connections (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 22:42:23 -0500
- Hello and Happy New Year to all, Can someone tell me where to find the headlight to chassis ground connections? Thanks Jim
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00458.html (6,515 bytes)
- 19. Re: ground connections (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 18:31:37 -0500
- Of course it would but you must be advised that Zambuka (white) killed off my last remaining 4 brain cells ! Thanks Paul, Happy New Year to all. Jim
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00466.html (6,904 bytes)
- 20. Re: Chrome roll bar question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:33:56 -0500
- AAAAAARRRGGH !!!! YES PLEASE Jim L
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00432.html (7,612 bytes)
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