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81. Re: Carb Problem? (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 09:20:58 -0000; Could be a fuel problem, although not because the pump isn't delivering enough fuel or pulling the choke wouldn't make any difference. But pulling out the choke on an SU can also 'correct' ignition p; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00467.html (7,847 bytes)
82. Copper Grease (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 16:38:28 -0000; Just bought some copper grease. Halfords had it by the tube and by the tub, which didn't seem much more expensive than for a tube. UK law requires shops to display the unit price of goods - the tub w; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00478.html (6,484 bytes)
83. Re: New Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 09:27:46 -0000; I'm with Skye. I had a 'pointless' pump but have swapped a refurbed points-type back in as the pointless was intermittently failing, and you just have to wait till it decides to start working again b; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00491.html (9,853 bytes)
84. Re: speedometer and odometer trouble (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 15:49:23 -0000; If the floating was at a rate of about once per second then the odometer is probably the cause, probably by being siezed and putting heavy load on the drive cable each time the odometer tries to move; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00526.html (8,429 bytes)
85. Re: New Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 15:46:03 -0000; Hmmm. If the pump was trying to draw current and you saw 12v at the pump terminals then the wiring back to the supply is OK and the pump wasn't pumping for some other reason. If the pump is trying to; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00527.html (8,383 bytes)
86. Re: carb problem (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 08:58:32 -0000; There is nothing intrinsically wrong with that, it's how many North American cars were plumbed anyway. But you must be sure to disconnect the vacuum line and plug the port on the manifold before sett; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00569.html (7,257 bytes)
87. Re: Mystery of 2 resistors solved (Was: Lucas Sport) (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 09:48:46 -0000; Er, what about the alternator? Many components on a car are labelled '12v' and as you say the actual running voltage is more like 14v, but all these other components don't need resistors in series wi; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00570.html (11,125 bytes)
88. Re: speedometer and odometer trouble (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:01:27 -0000; Hans - my needle was wavering in time with the odometer moving but I didn't really notice until it got to one of the big changes like 29,999 then the speedo really started to swing. A drop of light o; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00571.html (8,273 bytes)
89. Re: New Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 09:57:32 -0000; Ah, well, it is no good measuring the voltage unless the thing it is supplying is connected and trying to draw current. Connect a meter between ground and one thumb and put your other thumb on a 12v; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00572.html (8,867 bytes)
90. Re: Tuning the Frankenstein Engine (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:06:31 -0000; Suck it and see? Idle speed is pretty easy - whatever gives a reasonably smooth idle without too much engine rocking. Timing is whatever gives best performance without pinking on a slight incline wit; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00573.html (7,774 bytes)
91. Re: Head stud removal (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 09:47:46 -0000; If one broke at 60, and the others came off at 70 without breaking, then I think you just had a bad stud. Probably better to break then than on reassembly or in use. nut stud just /// /// mgs@autox.t; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00638.html (7,685 bytes)
92. Re: Backfire through carb (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 14:19:26 -0000; Unlikely. If an intake valve is not seating there would be a regular backfiring or whatever in the intake, it wouldn't come and go. I suppose it could be a bent pushrod bending more under greater re; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00689.html (8,451 bytes)
93. Re: Sound Deadening (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:17:28 -0000; ITV2, Thursday night, 10:00 to 12:00, Moviedrome with Kylie Minogue. /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00691.html (7,765 bytes)
94. Re: Speedo cable & non LBC (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:19:50 -0000; the /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00692.html (6,606 bytes)
95. Re: Are MGB reliable daily drivers? (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 08:57:42 -0000; I've had nothing but two MGBs for the past seven years; a V8 GT as a daily driver which for about three years was doing about 140 miles per day; and a roadster used for pleasure including trips abroa; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00726.html (10,220 bytes)
96. Re: new rear harness and lighting trouble (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:10:00 -0000; The two sides are fused seperately, there are two red wires that come to the back, one for each side. If the front that side is working OK then check the appropriate red wire at the fusebox (3rd fus; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00727.html (7,964 bytes)
97. Re: Are MGB reliable daily drivers? (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:51:38 -0000; I suppose I should be thankful I am not a William, as in Margaret Thatcher's comment about her right-hand man William Whitelaw: "Every Prime Minister needs a Willy". /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailin; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00729.html (8,807 bytes)
98. Re: Are MGB reliable daily drivers? (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 14:51:11 -0000; MGBs *should be* cheaper to repair than modern cars, but you have to find someone who knows what they are doing, and it's still cheaper to do it yourself. I had someone break into my V8 and break the; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00777.html (10,409 bytes)
99. Re: Installing alarm and actuators (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 15:08:54 -0000; You can't put ultrasonics in a roadster as any flapping of the hood, or wind blowing in round the edges, will set it off. You can use a microwave detector though, even with the hood down. I have a du; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00778.html (10,334 bytes)
100. Re: Fender to body welt--MGB (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 14:59:36 -0000; It's 'beading', if I understand you correctly, and on original panels it might have been spot-welded to the wing/fender rather than just sandwiched on assembly. Replacement beading is available. The; /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00779.html (7,520 bytes)

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