- 41. Re: "Dodge Colt" tube shock conversion (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 07:22:37 -0300
- Lawrie - have you done the conversion and road tested it yet? If so, can you report to us your views? Also how does one test the lever arme shocks to determine if they are in fact working as they sho
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00204.html (7,758 bytes)
- 42. Re: 1980 MGB Limited Edition (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 15:25:55 -0300
- Hmmmm - I have an American LE I bought in Denver - it has the plaque without the number. Does anyone know if this was the case in all American LE's? Mine (built Feb 80) does not have overdrive, the s
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00817.html (8,102 bytes)
- 43. 80 MGB Limited Edition (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 14:34:10 -0300
- Does the plaque on the dash of the US 1980 MGB Limited Edition have a number on it to such as 156/5400? Preston
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01157.html (7,112 bytes)
- 44. Fender bullet mirrors (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 22:17:03 -0300
- I recently purchased left and right bullet mirrors for the fenders of my 80 MGB. Can anyone provide me guidance on where to locate them on the fenders? Thanks Preston
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00855.html (6,690 bytes)
- 45. MGB: 80 LE - ZS Carb Help!!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 10:11:47 -0300
- G'day folks!! I am in panicsville. I just rebuilt the ZS carb on my 1980 MGB LE. I replaced all of the required gaskets, the diaphram and the needle valve (with a fibre washer). I could not find any
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01349.html (10,402 bytes)
- 46. Fuel System - 1980 MGB LE (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:48:59 -0300
- G'day folks! I have a black 1980 MGB LE which is named Black Beauty or just Beauty. Beauty has a Zenith Stromberg carb. I bought the car in Denver so i assume it is a US federal model. Haynes (Chapt
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00668.html (7,549 bytes)
- 47. 1980 MGB LE - Electrical & Desmog Questions (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 15:55:38 -0300
- I have a 1980 Federal US MGB LE built in Feb 80 - affectionately called Black Beauty or Beauty. What are the disadvantages and advantages of desmogging Beauty? Are there any good treatises available
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00871.html (7,737 bytes)
- 48. Black Beauty - the Saga Continues. (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 13:42:21 -0300
- A few days I asked for help from the list concerning items on my 1980 Federal MGB LE - aka Black Beauty or Beauty. First, with respect to the hazard lights switch. I never did have to find the flashe
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01066.html (12,048 bytes)
- 49. MGB: Black Beauty - More Help needed (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 16:40:57 -0300
- Note: This was at the end of my rather long previous message. Most folks may have have missed it if they did not read the whole message. NEW QUESTIONS The following items may or may not be related. M
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01199.html (9,095 bytes)
- 50. MGB: 80 LE ZS Carb Problems (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 16:10:15 -0300
- G'Day Folks: I am still grappling with the ZS carb on my 80 LE I am experiencing a seepage of fuel which appears on the bottom of the float chamber. It seems this problem started when i replaced my a
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01437.html (7,191 bytes)
- 51. Manual Choke Conversion & LE Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sun, 01 Mar 98 19:50:44 -0400
- G'Day all!! I have a 1980 MGB LE. The automatic choke is becoming a pain in that it requires constant care an fedding to keep it from sticking. Does anyone have any positive or negative experience wi
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00063.html (6,783 bytes)
- 52. Re: IOOOFs (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sat, 14 Mar 98 07:54:56 -0400
- I like that - as a young old fart (57) I can be the Chief Flunky 7th Class of the Nova Scotian sub-order. Preston =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=--
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00927.html (7,839 bytes)
- 53. Zenith Strombergs (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 98 11:20:12 -0400
- G'Day Folks!! I am about to tackle the Zenith Stromberg which feeds my US model 80 Limited Edition. What are some good references (printed and web sites) to lead me on my first carburetor journey eve
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01814.html (6,860 bytes)
- 54. Canada Trust Posters (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sun, 25 Jan 98 09:06:15 -0400
- I understand that Canada trust has a poster showing an MGB. Has anyone found out how to get their hands on one? If so, who must I grovel to to snap one up? In the same light, have any Canadians manag
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01850.html (6,988 bytes)
- 55. Mobil Posters (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 98 16:43:07 -0400
- In response to my request for a Mobil poster, I received the following FYI Preston == Good morning Preston, Thank you for inquiring about the poster. I am sorry to say that they are no longer avaliab
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01971.html (7,277 bytes)
- 56. Re: 220V in Garage? (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 97 08:07:21 -0400
- Yes - most definitely. I just built a 25 x 30 garage. I upgraded my house service from 100 to 200 amps and then ran a 100 amp service (underground from my house panel to the garage). Within the garag
- /html/mgs/1997-12/msg02063.html (8,295 bytes)
- 57. Re: Installing seal under windshield (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 97 07:10:16 -0300
- In <Pine.A41.3.95L.970827191959.131200A-100000@login4.isis.unc.edu>, on I just went through this. Place a relatively strong cord in the fold of the seal - leave long tails at both ends (you need thes
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01932.html (8,373 bytes)
- 58. Painting (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Sun, 06 Jul 97 18:26:44 -0300
- I want to change trunk (boot) lids on my MGB - the original is 'broken' at the the point where the support bar joins it (a common problem). I have another 'new' lid that is painted a different colour
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00337.html (7,973 bytes)
- 59. HeadLight Reminder (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 97 21:43:42 -0300
- Does anyone have any ideas on how to build a reminder (visual and/or audible) to tell this forgetful driver that his headlights are on when he departs the vehicle? I have an 80 MGB LE!! Thanks Presto
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01275.html (6,889 bytes)
- 60. Seat reconstruction (score: 1)
- Author: prsmith@navnet.net
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 97 11:28:23 -0300
- I have recently purchased two new bottom seat foams and diaphragms for my 1980 LE. The existing seats did not accommodate our butts in the comfort they are used to. Does anyone have any advice (or pr
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00911.html (6,880 bytes)
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