- 61. Re: ZS to HIF (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 02:38:30 -0400
- Hi Monte, My answers are embedded. Mike'79B I listers the There should be a large threaded (possibly capped) fitting on the intake manifold. Remove the brake booster adapter from the ZS and install o
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00073.html (10,553 bytes)
- 62. Re: ZS to HIF (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 02:14:24 -0400
- Routing the heater hose below the heatshield is acceptable to me. Mine has been like that for over two years with no problem. I do have the earlier pipe for next to the valve cover and plan to use t
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00319.html (9,476 bytes)
- 63. Re: plug gap (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 02:13:35 -0400
- Not having the exhaust hooked up means you have no scavangeing (sp?) and may account for the smoke. Regarding the black plug, is it a dry sooty black? If so your rich. Check all the plugs for color
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00361.html (7,811 bytes)
- 64. Re: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 20:35:21 -0400
- Hmmm, I wonder if those dots/numbers inside the boxes could have something to do with balancing of the rims? Just a SWAG ( Scientific Wild Ass Guess ). Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00491.html (7,643 bytes)
- 65. Re: Two questions newbie MGB owner (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:18:30 -0400
- Not correct. My fans both turn CCW viewed from the front of the car. Also check that the thicker part of the blade is the leading edge. More than once owners have found the fan blades installed backw
- /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00313.html (9,583 bytes)
- 66. Fw: hazards (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 20:29:14 -0400
- Having my old fan switch at hand I can tell you the red/white is to the right when viewed headon from the rocker itself. Black to the left. HTH Mike '79B work /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/m
- /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00710.html (7,558 bytes)
- 67. Re: MGC Accelerator Cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:59:35 -0400
- Check the grounding strap from engine to body. MG's have been known to ground through the throttle cable, melting the sheath, if the car has a poor ground. Mike '79B /// or try http://www.team.net/cg
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00054.html (7,955 bytes)
- 68. Re: Marvel Mystery Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2003 15:10:41 -0400
- That's all I used in my ZS carb when installed for about a year. Now it's used in the HS4's and has been for over two years, all year-round. Mike '79B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00260.html (7,512 bytes)
- 69. Re: in-line fuse (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 01:33:49 -0400
- I posed the fuse question to John Twist a couple years ago. Here's his Mike! I've just rediscovered your email in a "lost" file in my Outlook Express. The fuses have a 17 amp "continuous" rating and
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00285.html (8,061 bytes)
- 70. Re: 12 volt B battery size? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 01:39:47 -0400
- Group 26, preferably without the bottom clamping lip, but with a lifting Mike '79B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00286.html (7,378 bytes)
- 71. Re: ebay hoax (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 01:55:13 -0400
- Paypal (now part of Ebay) has a similar one going on. I contacted the real Paypal to let them know. Remember, Paypal or Ebay will NEVER ask for any password in an email. Mike '79B by identity" accoun
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00368.html (7,364 bytes)
- 72. Fw: MGB Tire Size (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 02:26:59 -0400
- ordered Any /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00609.html (9,058 bytes)
- 73. Re: HIF carb setup (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:14:15 -0400
- Hi Paul, As I have HS4's I can only help a little: 3.) This is exactly what I did. Just tin the cable before snipping off the end. 4.) I also use this style of filter. I recommend you get new foams,
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00037.html (10,264 bytes)
- 74. Re: MGB - 1970 Rocker Arm Cover Leakage (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:39:03 -0400
- Replace the grommets and washers used to hold the cover on if they seem hardened. That little tube you mention is normally connected to the emissions canister. If truly blocked off you should be usin
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00333.html (8,734 bytes)
- 75. Re: Lever shock oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 17:08:56 -0400
- Never use motor oil...it ruins the seals. Some use motorcycle fork oil, others use mineral oil or hydraulic jack oil, all usually around 20 wt. Mike '79B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorc
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00336.html (7,984 bytes)
- 76. Re: paint codes (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 02:00:21 -0400
- According to http://paintscratch.com/ your color is Tahiti Blue. '79B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00349.html (8,288 bytes)
- 77. Re: Colortune Instructions Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:33:40 -0400
- Scans sent. Mike '79B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00382.html (7,866 bytes)
- 78. Re: TCSA (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 15:02:54 -0400
- Interesting idea Paul H. I can only speak as to my U.S. spec '79 and have never seen another "micro-switch" or connecting wires other than the one similar to the reverse light one on the gearbox. The
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00734.html (8,907 bytes)
- 79. Re: foam air filters in MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 02:24:46 -0400
- I've had mine for 2 years and never oil them. Just washed in soapy water and squeeze dried (not wrung out, that can break the cells), then air dried the rest of the way. Mike '79B /// or try http://w
- /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00827.html (7,687 bytes)
- 80. Re: "hanging" revs... (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 17:28:51 -0400
- I believe it's caused by the way dashpots work. Not necessarily the oil as I use a 20 wt. in mine and have the slow return to idle as you do. No smog stuff on mine at all. Mike '79B (SU HS4's) /// or
- /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00195.html (9,944 bytes)
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