- 1. Seat color (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:03:23 -0700
- I have a 1972 MGB that was originally Blaze Red with Navy interior. The car has been repainted British Racing Green and I have installed a black carpet set. If I replace the seat covers I was thinkin
- /html/mgs/2006-02/msg00064.html (6,684 bytes)
- 2. Differential leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 21:11:03 -0700
- I have a slow leak in the differential in my 1972 MGB. I believe I stripped the bottom screw on the diff cover, meaning it is stripped in the diff housing. How can I repair this? Richard Tucson, AZ
- /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00066.html (6,916 bytes)
- 3. Brake/clutch fluid spill (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:52:31 -0700
- I am sorry to hear about this "accident." Do yourself a favor and switch to silicone brake fluid when you do this rebuild. It will not harm paint. Rich Tucson, AZ 72 MGB 90 Jag XJS
- /html/mgs/2005-08/msg00093.html (6,274 bytes)
- 4. MGB for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 20:38:42 -0700
- A friend of mine here in Tucson, AZ is selling his 1970 MGB. I will confirm that it is probably a condition -1. It is a beautiful car and a strong runner. You can respond directly to the owner: smitt
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00028.html (6,350 bytes)
- 5. re/ 1970 mgb for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 16:26:52 -0700
- Here are some photos of the car my friend is selling. It is located in The owner can be contacted: smitty29832@comcast.net Rich [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00033.html (6,888 bytes)
- 6. re 1970 MGB for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 20:04:40 -0700
- Beautiful car. Multiple show winner. Photos are available. Email: smitty29832@comcast.net
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00037.html (6,182 bytes)
- 7. LH Overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 18:53:03 -0700
- I would check the > lock out switch, instead of the pressure relief assembly. Bob was correct in his description of the pump. It does have to go in only one way. You can buy a pressure tester. See a
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00117.html (6,795 bytes)
- 8. Bering sizes (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:25:03 -0700
- When you remove the big end berings you will find a size in thousandths stamped on them. Be careful and check each one, as they could have been replaced before and your crank could have been ground.
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00164.html (6,382 bytes)
- 9. Radio (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:47:56 -0700
- Hey Craig, If you have Fiero seats in your B, why do you want a vintage looking radio? Rich in Tucson 72 MGB 90 Jaguar XJS
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00263.html (6,100 bytes)
- 10. tires (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:04:07 -0700
- I purchased Michelin Road handler Sports,175/70 -14, for my 1972 MGB at Sears and paid about $80 apiece. Rich Tucson
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00005.html (6,246 bytes)
- 11. carpets (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:57:40 -0700
- When you order the carpet sets from Moss, they include the correct snaps, and backing material. I would recommend them, although the carper sets from the Roadster Factory, supplied by the Magic Carp
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00404.html (6,385 bytes)
- 12. Radio sub (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:26:05 -0700
- I have put a Sony AM-FM with cassette into my 1972 MGB. I have a speaker mounted next to the cowl on the driver's side of the tunnel, another in the original single speaker location below the gloveb
- /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00266.html (6,276 bytes)
- 13. OD transmission on Ebay (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 20:48:38 -0700
- I believe this is an early D-type Overdrive. MGB 1962-67. I believe that unless the rust was severe, it should be serviceable. However, you never know what you are getting with a used tranny. Rich 1
- /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00228.html (6,856 bytes)
- 14. fog lamps (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 07:26:52 -0700
- Use a relay and route the hot wire from the starter (fuse this). I mounted my relay on the sidewall just to the left of the washer pump. Then ground the lamps on one of the bonnet channel bolts or u
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00375.html (6,383 bytes)
- 15. steering wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 10:14:30 -0700
- I have the repro of the original wheel made with a wood rim. I got it from Moss about 5 years ago. I believe it is still available but have not checked. It is exactly the same size with the same hub
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00019.html (6,436 bytes)
- 16. paint overspray (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 18:49:11 -0700
- I recently painted the engine compartment of my MGB. It came out great. Today, while touching some areas up with a Preval sprayer I got some overspray on one area. Can I remove it with rubbing compou
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00109.html (6,417 bytes)
- 17. oil for OD (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 20:40:26 -0700
- I may be missing something after all this discussion about Overdrive oil. On an MGB you cannot fill the Overdrive separately from the transmission. It is a common sump. Rich Tucson
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00533.html (6,749 bytes)
- 18. crank shaft needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:56:58 -0700
- Hi all, I just found out from my engine rebuild shop that my crank had been ground to the max at one bearing point (a no-no), so I need a replacement. Does anyone out there know of a used crank avail
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00057.html (7,139 bytes)
- 19. tappet cover (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:10:19 -0700
- It is my recollection that you cannot remove this cover without taking off the exhaust manifold which means the carbs too. You would also not be able to properly re-install the cover with a new gask
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00078.html (6,286 bytes)
- 20. stereo speakers (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:06:14 -0700
- I have speaker in the doors mounted in the only place they can where there is adequate room. They are about 2 in from the bottom of the door and more toward the front than you seem to describe. This
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00539.html (6,812 bytes)
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