- 21. Re: Lost low beam on rh Headlight (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:30:04 -0500
- Why assume its the lamp? Just swap them side for side to be sure. '79B
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00344.html (8,406 bytes)
- 22. Re: factory hard top (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 01:54:09 -0400
- According to all the vendor ads the factory top should fit all years. Maybe the seals you have are too small? Where did you purchase them? Mine just barely seals. But I used a set of lower door seal
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00248.html (8,559 bytes)
- 23. Re: Stud Question (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:12:18 -0400
- I have wires but am pretty sure they are pressed into the drum from the rear side, similar to US cars, and probably have a spline and head to prevent them from spinning and pulling out when tightenin
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00256.html (8,025 bytes)
- 24. Re: MGA Fast Idle (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:08:29 -0400
- Maybe the throttle plates (butterflies), one or both, aren't closing every Mike '79B Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00257.html (7,517 bytes)
- 25. Re: Dash top repair (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 01:59:50 -0400
- Sure...twice. First time I made the mistake of glueing (they come with silicone) the cap down around the cracked area along with the normal areas. It (the cap) cracked. Second one was only glued arou
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00280.html (7,392 bytes)
- 26. Fw: Need Help With Water Leak(s) (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:42:19 -0400
- First place I'd check is the fresh air box forward of the windscreen. It's notorious for collecting water. It has a drain toward the right side (drivers view) and plugs up quite easily. Others areas
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00344.html (8,639 bytes)
- 27. OD Trans Failure (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 15:23:43 -0400
- Hello all, OD has quit working on my '79 B. Main symptom was that after engaging it, it went into OD OK but a few seconds later it dropped out on its own. Hasn't worked since. Prior to this it worked
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00024.html (7,218 bytes)
- 28. Re: Header Rail Seal (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:39:02 -0400
- Mine are installed the same as your *original* was, that is with the larger bump to the rear on both my soft and hard tops. Never had any problem latching/water sealing with either one although what
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00063.html (8,512 bytes)
- 29. Re: MGB Seat Rails (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 09:07:03 -0400
- Sure...go here: and scroll down a bit. Mike '79B Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00069.html (7,480 bytes)
- 30. Re: OD Trans Failure (update) (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:04:39 -0400
- Well, looks like the solenoid coil is toast. Pulled unit from housing and tested with ignition on, in fouth gear and switch thrown. No valve movement at all. I did get a small spark when touching co
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00113.html (8,943 bytes)
- 31. Re: Colors for a midget (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 14:56:22 -0400
- Well, it's really your choice. I know the '64 B I had when in the service that I bought in '68 was black with black interior w/white piping and both were original to the car. Mike '79B Check out the
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00116.html (7,837 bytes)
- 32. Re: driving/fog lights-replacement bulb? (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 00:03:33 -0400
- Try here Monte: http://www.topbulb.com and search for JA12V in their keyword search box. It will turn up a few choices by wattage and displays pictures. Mike '79B the Check out the new British Cars F
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00396.html (8,762 bytes)
- 33. Re: Bonnet release cable (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:25:19 -0400
- Here's another option Barrie: Mike '79B Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00400.html (7,672 bytes)
- 34. Re: Fuel pump installation (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 05:46:11 -0400
- If the pump your planning to use has lips with holes rather than mounting studs you might consider using snowmobile engine mounts to isolate the pump sound from the body. They kinda look like a rubbe
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00345.html (8,282 bytes)
- 35. Re: Alternator on way out? (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:53:19 -0400
- Testing the alternator can be done either by checking with a voltmeter directly on the battery posts and should read about 14.5 volts with a good battery (simple check). Another option is to take the
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00454.html (8,176 bytes)
- 36. Re: Overdrive flakiness question (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 18:26:47 -0400
- First the simple. Pop the cap and switch off the gear lever. There's a notch toward the front of the cap you can use to prise it up. Disconnect the wires from the switch (they're a friction fit) and
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00134.html (9,351 bytes)
- 37. Re: Overdrive flakiness question (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 02:03:22 -0400
- The OD shares the oil in the gearbox, i.e. no separate fill and drain. 20/50 is what the manual recommends. Mike '79B it kick anything
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00159.html (9,138 bytes)
- 38. Re: somewhat OT - Chevy S10 dilemma (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:57:44 -0400
- I just did a quick search on Autozone and came up with one cable for both 2WD and 4wd trucks. Available only through the web. Made by Pioneer P/N CA-8315. Priced $17.49. Mike '79B pickup Car 29" My B
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00264.html (10,402 bytes)
- 39. Re: Question for Late Model RBB (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 16:49:47 -0400
- Sounds like it's a noise suppressor. Mine is a blue color, about 1/2" diameter. If so it connects to the dual male positive spade at the coil. As to the clock, very strange. Have you checked voltage
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00301.html (9,163 bytes)
- 40. Re: O-Series Engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:54:27 -0400
- MG Motorsport are the US agents for John Hills. On the web - http://www.mgmotorsport.com/ Email - mail@mgmotorsport.co.uk Doug Smith is the owner and very easy to work with. Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00352.html (9,111 bytes)
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