- 261. Re: ? about MGB (1978) books & de-smogging (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 11:46:26 -0600
- This looks like a job for Claussenger. Of course, mines at home. The H in there sure makes it sound like a high compression head though. Which wouldn't be on a '78. The air ports are very obvious, 7/
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00065.html (9,600 bytes)
- 262. Inspiration (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 12:04:51 -0600
- My boss no longer hates me. :-) A couple of weeks ago he went to the Auto Show. He saw a Miata. He wanted the Miata. Yesterday he bought a Miata. Since I have the 'B and my co-worker has a '92 Miata,
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00066.html (7,659 bytes)
- 263. Re: Manual Choke (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2003 10:38:42 -0600
- My choke cable is mounted in the Rheostat opening, and the rheostat is moved over to the blank plate. I have a little metal bracket behind the dash that the rheostat goes thru to provide a firm base
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00113.html (7,673 bytes)
- 264. Re: engine transplant (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2003 17:23:27 -0600
- There both 18V engines. I would say the only difference after the changes you've already stated would be points vs EI. Paul. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot@iaces.com 600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S PAG:
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00167.html (7,291 bytes)
- 265. Re: Stupid fulcrum locking pin (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2003 20:02:17 -0500
- I had that on one. I had to remove one arm of the shock, and then heat up the other, then it twisted out. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot@iaces.com 600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S PAG: +1 (877) 693-7155 M
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00189.html (7,553 bytes)
- 266. Re: what car was it? (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 12:22:01 -0500
- Alfa Romeo Spyder? Here's a picture of a boattail version. Later (80s) versions had the cutoff backend and a lip was an option. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot@iaces.com 600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S PA
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00196.html (8,788 bytes)
- 267. Re: Battery box "Twist-o Loco's" (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 14:59:30 -0500
- I think this was talked about a few months ago. I have the same problem. One solution was to replace the old Dzus fasteners with new ones that have the little handles. Now, if we knew the size, and w
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00211.html (9,216 bytes)
- 268. Re: Carburetors for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 12:18:47 -0500
- No they didn't. The works race cars always ran DCOEs but those were not sold to the public. It's a popular changeout (I won't say upgrade, webers aren't well thought of on this list), as they are/wer
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00269.html (8,922 bytes)
- 269. Re: Carmine Red vs. other reds (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 13:22:55 -0500
- Carmine is a deeper and brighter red of late model. Tartan is the early red and IMO best red for the MG. http://www.teglerizer.com/mgcolors/index.html#Red%20color Damask is also nice. Flame and Flame
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00276.html (8,933 bytes)
- 270. Re: Carburetors for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 15:55:03 -0500
- Hmm, looks like a DCOE, but it's not a weber. Could it be a Solex? Or Mikuni? I doubt it'd fit in a RBB with the brake booster. Looks kind of like the a pierce manifold. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00282.html (9,463 bytes)
- 271. Re: Carmine Red vs. other reds (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 18:34:19 -0500
- Opps, yes. I was even looking at Paul's web page when I typed it. I'm such a dumby. :-) -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot@iaces.com 600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S PAG: +1 (877) 693-7155 Minneapolis, MN 554
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00289.html (7,774 bytes)
- 272. Re: MGB makes a pilgrimage! (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:54:04 -0500
- Who's son drove from Long Island to San Diego? We haven't got that report, except for the Pennsylvania accident. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot@iaces.com 600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S PAG: +1 (877) 693
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00319.html (8,911 bytes)
- 273. Re: lubrication question (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:27:19 -0500
- If those are fused, then the kingpin is probably bad as well. Since lubrication for that is greasing the kingpin. It also can mean that the hole in the a-arm is ovalled out since undoubtably, the sus
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00362.html (8,097 bytes)
- 274. Re: lower arms front camber (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2003 21:53:13 -0500
- Moss sells a negitive camber a-arm. It's really nice. It's not In the US people don't seem to. Especially, your home state. :-( /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http:/
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00393.html (8,405 bytes)
- 275. Re: lower arms front camber (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 08:17:11 -0500
- 264-038 $74.95 page 104 of the fall catalog. I haven't received the spring yet. Paul. /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00399.html (8,691 bytes)
- 276. Re: Aluminum MGB bonnets (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:00:41 -0500
- Over the last couple years, I've watched a bunch of stuff on ebay. Here's the al hoods that I've watched. Steel hoods were a little less. I tried to put down the discription that the seller put in.
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00424.html (8,145 bytes)
- 277. weekend repairs (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:54:57 -0500
- Last week, on Wednesday, I think it was. I drove the 'B into work. On the way home, I had zero power. It wouldn't rev over 4000, sometimes not over 3500. Well, at first it would, in first gear. But n
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00426.html (9,769 bytes)
- 278. Re: weekend repairs (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:15:12 -0500
- There is no perceived imbalance. Hitting the brakes hard stops the car well and straight. I'm guessing it's the hand brake is doing something funny. I have to pull it up too high already. I have to d
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00430.html (8,898 bytes)
- 279. Re: weekend repairs (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 11:17:12 -0500
- Yep, mine's a '77B. It does the same thing. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot@iaces.com 600 Stinson Blvd N.E., Fl 1S PAG: +1 (877) 693-7155 Minneapolis, MN 55413 WRK: +1 (612) 664-3385 FAX: +1 (612) 664-
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00434.html (7,969 bytes)
- 280. Re: Unusual Oil Leak (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 07:26:43 -0500
- Check the archives from last week or the week before. You have too much pressure in your crankcase. You need to make sure you have to vent points. One in, one out. Paul. -- Paul T. Root E/Mail: proot
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00462.html (8,795 bytes)
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