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141. Re: alternator light (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 23:15:49 -0600; The reason I suspected the float was too high, was that the car was having difficulty starting (flooding). It would only start if I didn't pull out the choke or push on the accelerator at all. Per i; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00234.html (10,828 bytes)
142. Re: alternator light (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 18:42:54 -0600; Should I see fuel in the filter if I removed the carbs and therefore the line to the filter drained due to gravity? I don't believe I've heard the pump since I reinstalled the carbs and tried to sta; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00260.html (7,946 bytes)
143. alternator (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:35:32 -0600; diode in the alternator of the 79B; evidently 125 amps of boost start is too hot to handle for the beast. I have a 74 parts car with alternator, but the Moss catalog shows it will not work on the 79; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00349.html (7,383 bytes)
144. Re: alternator (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 10:29:10 -0600; A few weeks ago I replaced a bad battery in the 79B. The car then started. A few days later,on the way home the alternator light stayed on all the time; not just glowing, but bright. The next time I; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00355.html (9,164 bytes)
145. Re: alternator (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:20:31 -0600; I'll switch out the 74 alternator into the 79 then and see what happens (or hopefully, doesn't happen). Thanks, Monte go takes 5 The put; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00372.html (8,172 bytes)
146. Re: alternator (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:28:04 -0600; Replacing the rectifier must be what I need to do. I looked in the Moss catalog for a diode and didn't see one. I'm assuming from your post that the diode is part of the rectum flier, excuse me, rec; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00373.html (8,797 bytes)
147. HIF overflow (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 23:41:59 -0600; Mark and Gerry, I remember reading your posts about HIF overflow problems but couldn't remember the exact symptoms you were having and hadn't converted from ZS to HIF at that point so I didn't pay cl; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00395.html (9,249 bytes)
148. Re: HIF overflow (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 19:42:48 -0600; I took off the overflow tube that goes to the canister and blew through it and gasoline flowed from the run on valve vent hose. This must mean the canister is full of gas. (For the sake of the list,; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00416.html (10,458 bytes)
149. Re: HIF overflow (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:35:15 -0600; I'll try this today. Both carbs do have new valves in them, so I'll try your fuel pressurizing method first and if that doesn't work, put the old valves back in. Are gross jets the way to go with HI; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00429.html (9,608 bytes)
150. HIF overflow-solved-Now alternator swap (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 17:34:38 -0600; Thanks to all who so patiently led me through the overflow problem. I put the old needle valves and seats back in and they are leaking no more! I'm currently drying out the charcoal canisters and wil; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00447.html (7,597 bytes)
151. Re: HIF overflow (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 17:45:45 -0600; Most likely the points and plugs are dirty now after all the "rough starting and idling" caused by the fuel overflow. Before I drive it I will clean the plugs and points and change the oil, which is; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00448.html (8,804 bytes)
152. Re: HIF overflow-solved-Now alternator swap (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 09:06:46 -0600; Great, Paul. I was hoping I wouldn't have to rewire-especially since I don't even know if the alt. off the parts car works. I'll test it out first then see what happens. Thanks, Monte the at will at; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00456.html (10,093 bytes)
153. ZS to HIF (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 19:56:10 -0600; The conversion is successful! After retuning the carbs, the 79 is running well. Just a little tweaking of the timing will probably be needed. I really can't tell much power difference between the HIF; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00009.html (6,848 bytes)
154. Re: Torque Wrench (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 22:32:04 -0600; the torque wrench was discussed at length a while back and I believe the consensus was that the clicker wrenches are not as reliable due to being so sensitive that they get out of calibration and th; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00484.html (8,177 bytes)
155. Re: Head For 77 MGB (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 18:24:54 -0600; Back in my college days, when a head went to the head shop there was only one reason:-). Bill Clinton probably shopped, but didn't buy. Monte cracks in for would be car is another repaired under; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00594.html (8,130 bytes)
156. mileage (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 23:10:03 -0500; My son and I went north from Missouri into Canada in August, 2100 miles in 7 days in the 67B. Got 28.2 mpg for the trip. That was at 70 mph, no overdrive, and loaded down for camping with a large bun; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00000.html (6,343 bytes)
157. test (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:42:01 -0500; I'm getting about 10 copies of every email, but I don't think mine are going through-at least I'm not gettting a copy when I send to the whole list. Is anyone getting this? Thanks, Monte; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00066.html (7,122 bytes)
158. ZS to HIF (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 22:49:40 -0500; Since the ZS is running very rich and getting 12 MPG, I'm getting ready to trade the ZS carb in the 79B (desmogged) for HIF's out of a 74B parts car. I have the carbs, manifold, heat shield, and exha; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00070.html (8,607 bytes)
159. ZS to HIF (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 18:26:12 -0500; I've taken all the ZS related "stuff" off the 79 and am starting to install the HIF "stuff" this weekend. Regarding the donut shaped seals for between the manifold and the exhaust pipe, how are they; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00222.html (8,178 bytes)
160. front covers (score: 1): Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 20:47:45 -0500; I took the front cover (Moss p.6 #460085) off the 79 to replace the gasket and it had a hairline crack in it which I (stupidly) tried to weld shut (got a new welder for Christmas, you know:-) and suc; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00225.html (6,841 bytes)

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