- 41. Re: Rubber to Chrome (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 06:04:14 -0400
- Well, I guess I'm insane as well. Buying a real chrome B would be the way to go, but then again I *know* what the condition of the one I own is. No having to fix DPO bodges. I'm almost finished with
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00488.html (9,970 bytes)
- 42. Re: Electrical MGA (score: 1)
- Author: <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 18:00:26 -0400
- Hmm, why isolate it? Isn't a lighter like a bulb, only without the glass and having a larger filament? Wouldn't connecting the *power* side to negative work on a positive ground car? Mike '79B ground
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00648.html (8,975 bytes)
- 43. Re: RBB electrical questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 03:07:19 -0400
- That heavy green one sounds like it is for the ZS carb preheater. '79B protective engine, SNIP
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00484.html (7,433 bytes)
- 44. Re: Use of ATF in place of Dashpot oil in Z-S carb. (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 15:46:10 -0400
- ATF should work fine. I used Marvel Mystery Oil in my ZS for over a year and now have been using it in the SU's for over two years, year round. One note though. If your dampner chamber was empty it p
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00555.html (9,645 bytes)
- 45. Re: sill cover mats (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:55:47 -0500
- Hi Monte, I'm thinking of doing this also. The rubber sill mats will fit, it probably was a cost reduction move by BL. Cost a little more than just the sill carpet pieces which by the way are availab
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00073.html (7,821 bytes)
- 46. Re: sill cover mats (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 14:24:38 -0500
- Probably should have worded it different. The cost reduction was to go to carpet from the rubber. Mike '79B the set 72B original.
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00092.html (7,700 bytes)
- 47. Re: Rear Bumper Assembly (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 05:28:45 -0500
- Possibly the rear end pumpkin? '79B <SNIP> catalogs Clausager's of
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00103.html (7,459 bytes)
- 48. Re: making power above 3800 rpm? Webers (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:47:41 -0500
- It IS possible that you really need "ported" vacuum, provided the dizzy is not original and was designed for it. Mike '79B <SNIP> should vacuum. it
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00378.html (8,348 bytes)
- 49. Re: shock oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 15:00:19 -0500
- Probably not....with the right tuna-up! FISH
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00022.html (7,733 bytes)
- 50. Re: Clutch Pedal Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 01:56:43 -0500
- Maybe the club can point you to a garage...or maybe they can do it: http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00139.html (7,652 bytes)
- 51. Re: Getting Old/Wheels for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 01:56:08 -0500
- 5.5". Gotta be bolt-ons. If their splined for $100 each Kelvin just sold me four ;o) Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00253.html (7,196 bytes)
- 52. Re: Window Glass Stopper (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 18:36:37 -0500
- I seem to recall from another list thread that the stops are toward the rear of the door near the bottom. Having said that, I don't think they are necessary to have. My windows roll down about 1/2" b
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00390.html (7,831 bytes)
- 53. Re: MGB replacement gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 01:42:27 -0500
- IIRC that cylinder was added to prevent the owner from "topping off" the fuel during fillups and in warm/hot weather having it expand and overflow either to ground or the vapor cannister. Mike '79B m
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00538.html (9,196 bytes)
- 54. Re: Exhaust gasket-which side to engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 01:35:22 -0500
- Hoo Boy! Your probably going to get various opinions on this subject. All I can say is that I mounted mine with the metal (shiny) side toward the head (engine) three years ago when I converted to HS4
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00132.html (7,151 bytes)
- 55. Re: Required Reading for Car Owners ;-) (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 14:40:07 -0500
- I can see this opening the subject of "Have you done it in your MG?" In my B, no, not yet, but many many times in my A in the sixties. Wonder if the MG models are covered? Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00168.html (8,290 bytes)
- 56. Re: heater valve replacement 79 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:59:39 -0500
- Here's a couple sites to get you started: http://hometown.aol.com/bobmunch/HTRVlsHT.htm Mike '79B few know a me hold
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00226.html (8,127 bytes)
- 57. Re: Back, at least partially! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:18:11 -0500
- Welcome back Frank! I hear you as far as the cold goes, I'm next door in CT. '79B me my which Rhode walking. the single open pains.
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00317.html (8,338 bytes)
- 58. Re: Tonneau (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 01:59:29 -0500
- In the MGB world some refer to the cover for the package area behind the seats as the "short cover". IIRC, when I had my '60 A there was no cover like that, only the regular tonneau. Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00056.html (7,474 bytes)
- 59. Re: alternator (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 15:25:32 -0500
- Diodes are available separtately, and should be cheaper than an assembly, from: http://www.transpo.de/ or http://www.pprok.com/ This second one may require additional communication to see if just di
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00374.html (8,205 bytes)
- 60. Re: Fuel Pump on a 79B (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 02:09:20 -0500
- Actually both provided your talking about original SU. The round electrical end partially fits in the hole in the boot and has a cover. the fuel fitting end is in the well near the rear offside wheel
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00338.html (7,343 bytes)
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