- 41. Re: Backfire problem (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:01:32 -0600
- I sometimes also get backfire through the rear carb but only when cold starting (79B converted to HIF's and foam filters). This would pop off the damper. As Paul has suggested, I thought it was due
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00177.html (9,787 bytes)
- 42. Re: The first long trip: A 150 mile ride in the MGC (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 07:48:35 -0600
- I think the 32 degree temperature will take care of the "skeeters" also:-). Congratulations on your new toy, Jim! Monte We from Midget. of confronted 1970 I of the checked Sure broken -- No virus fou
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00249.html (10,829 bytes)
- 43. Re: Merry Christmas, everybody. (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:14:33 -0600
- Nice car, David. Happy Holidays, Monte
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00266.html (7,925 bytes)
- 44. battery shut off (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:38:41 -0600
- Happy Holidays to all. A few months back, I was trying to find out why the 79B wouldn't start, and the wiring under the dash and in the steering column starting smoking. I quickly pulled off a batter
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00284.html (8,076 bytes)
- 45. radiator cover (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:44:17 -0600
- A second quick post while I'm thinking about it:-) It's damn cold here in NE Missouri and I think I could get more heat out of the heater of my daily driver (79B) if I installed a piece of cardboard
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00285.html (7,793 bytes)
- 46. Re: fuel vapor line (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:54:51 -0600
- On my 79B and also on the 74 parts car, this setup is located on the right fender wall of the boot, just in front of the tail lamp and up high. It hangs vertically. There is a small bracket at the t
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00286.html (8,426 bytes)
- 47. Re: Shortest day today ... (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:55:40 -0600
- Overflowing, I believe.
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00287.html (7,975 bytes)
- 48. Re: radiator cover (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:38:08 -0600
- Larry Hoy suggested the same thing. Monte blocked. or or ruin with I -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.4 - Release Date:
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00295.html (9,308 bytes)
- 49. battery cut off and radiator cover (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 08:41:48 -0600
- Thanks to all who replied to these posts. HO HO HO, Monte
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00309.html (6,318 bytes)
- 50. Re: battery shut off (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 22:12:26 -0600
- I'm installing this on a single 12V RB also and the positive cable sounds like the best and easiest for me also. Thanks for thinking of me. Monte
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00364.html (8,150 bytes)
- 51. Re: radiator cover (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 22:30:38 -0600
- I installed one today; a piece of 1/4 inch plywood cut to fit behind the radiator and clamped into place. I drove it 20 miles and it seemed to work fine. If it continues to work fine, I do have a pie
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00365.html (10,438 bytes)
- 52. emergency brake (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 17:10:10 -0600
- The other day when it was near zero here in Missouri, I pulled the 79B out of the garage and set the emergency brake by pulling it up briskly. I felt it give somewhat and when I released and reset it
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00409.html (7,738 bytes)
- 53. Re: replacing clutch on "B" (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 17:46:47 -0600
- Try these: http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/techtips/mgb/mgbtips.html http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/techtips/mgb/607.html http://www.mgb.bc.ca/phorum/read.php?f=1&i=171061&t=170931 http://web.ics
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00410.html (8,295 bytes)
- 54. Re: emergency brake (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:28:31 -0600
- David, Paul, Hans, et al. Thanks for the advice. I think I just put a new cable on this car last year-but maybe that was on the 67B-I'll have to check. Anyhow, I'll get under there first chance. I ha
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00425.html (8,583 bytes)
- 55. throttle shaft bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 15:51:11 -0600
- The butterflies of the carbs that I rebuilt two years ago on the 67B had periodically began to stick open last summer.Upon disassembly today, two of the new throttle shaft bushings (silver colored on
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00443.html (8,032 bytes)
- 56. NO LBC content-need suggestions for free anti-virus software (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:36:17 -0600
- My Norton Anti-virus has not been working for over 3 weeks and I can't seem to fix it. Therefore I need new anti virus software. I remember some time back several people mentioning being able to down
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00016.html (6,810 bytes)
- 57. antivirus installed-Non LBC (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 21:52:54 -0600
- Thanks to all who helped with the antivirus question. I've thrown out Norton and installed AVG and Spy Bot. Monte -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://ww
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00030.html (6,431 bytes)
- 58. fried wiring-update (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:01:56 -0600
- Two weeks ago I smoked some wires under the dash. I found that it was the ignition switch that was disintegrating internally. I installed the ignition switch out of the parts car, but had to cut out
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00031.html (7,440 bytes)
- 59. Re: Carb spacers (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 19:40:55 -0600
- I used the knock-off K&N filters that Moss sells (#223-230) and the full carb spacers on the HIF's I installed on the 79B. I just had to dent the mesh on the back filter a little to fit around the s
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00085.html (8,096 bytes)
- 60. Re: Oil gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 21:37:52 -0500
- It will leak oil all over your leg without the fiber washer. BTDT. Monte to Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00077.html (7,224 bytes)
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