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1. Re: Swapping MGB axles to narrow rear track (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 09:01:34 -0500; I just measured the clearances in the rear wheel wells of my '79B. There is only 9" clear between the arch lip and the axle bumper mounting boss. Assuming no body mods, the widest tire is about 8" s; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00132.html (8,435 bytes)
2. Re: BMCNE (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:27:13 -0500; Hi Frank & The MG List, I would like to remind anyone interested that the BMCNE schedule of events and club info is available on the Web at: http://www3.edgenet.net/CruizinRI/bmc.htm Thanks Steve Bet; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00597.html (7,397 bytes)
3. Re: Broken Exhaust Manifolds on MGBs (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 16:08:51 -0500; Hi Raja, High prices notwithstanding, there is a bracket that attaches under the bellhousng to the exhaust pipe. This bracket is supposed to reduce the strain on the manifold to prevent cracking. My; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00802.html (9,018 bytes)
4. Re: Several questions RE 1980 MGB LE, Battery hold down (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 10:01:20 -0500; <snip> No- not normal. The battery hold down is missing. It consists of an angle bracket with a couple of holes and 2 "J" hooks. The angle bracket is placed at the upper left corner of the battery wh; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01201.html (7,555 bytes)
5. Re: GM alternator conversion question (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 08:06:10 -0500; If you have a 1967 GM alternator it needs an external regulator. The 72-82 has an internal regulator. I wired up a similar alt in my '72 240Z using the 240Z external regulator. It worked great. I go; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00136.html (7,381 bytes)
6. Re: Choke Knob Location f/77 (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 08:09:59 -0500; control? Bud Krueger Steve Bettencourt '79 MGB - '89 T10 Blazer Steve's HotRod World http://www3.edgenet.net/CruizinRI; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00410.html (8,248 bytes)
7. Lake George, great weekend, bragging (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 10:00:40 -0500; Hi All, I just had to brag about my great weekend driving the B to Lake George Village, NY for the Adirondack Nationals Car Show. I didn't enter the B in the show but went to look and to spend some q; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00747.html (8,238 bytes)
8. Re: Lake George, great weekend, bragging (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 08:05:01 -0500; Thank you very much for your suggestion. I tried it when I left work yesterday... Pushed the reset button half a dozen times, gently. It had been stuck at 0 but before that it would only go to .5 mi.; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00782.html (8,272 bytes)
9. Re: Lower Control Arm bushings (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 16:20:42 -0500; I too went down the road to nowhere with the original bushings on my '74 B years ago. It was good practice because when I did the '79 I went with the Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings (rather t; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01152.html (7,748 bytes)
10. Re: MGB Exhaust? (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 16:19:44 -0500; I'm with Mike on this one. You don't need that extra ballast. I am using the stainless Falcon big bore exhaust that comes with the rear muffler only. It is really a lot quieter than my buddy's ANSA s; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01153.html (8,613 bytes)
11. Re: Photos of MGB windshield installation. (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 13:09:27 -0500; Hi Lee, Excellent pics of the windshield installation. One thing though, I used a smaller clamp and fished it up inside the rear of the fender to grab the windshield frame mounting leg. One reason is; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01280.html (8,045 bytes)
12. Re: Oil Filters (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 10:10:24 -0500; I have been using Purolator Premium Plus filters with no problem (#L280001). The book actually calls for one even shorter. The #L280001 is about the size of a PH43. The anti-drainback valve works ver; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00300.html (8,987 bytes)
13. Re: Oil Drain Back kValve (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:52:20 -0500; Hi Jack, The Purolator filter I use has the anti-drainback valve and can be seen thru the holes. The part # is L280001. This is NOT the number called for in the book but IS a cross for the WIX filter; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00573.html (7,705 bytes)
14. RE: Driving lights/Fog lights (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:52:50 -0500; Hi Phil, I'm still on the list. I noticed that others had listed the same site in previous posts so I decided to not duplicate. I found that site very informative otherwise and would avoid using thos; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01517.html (9,084 bytes)
15. Marina engine in MGB and the pilot bushing (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 15:26:05 -0500; I replaced the bad engine in my pre-RB '74 B with an Austin Marina engine back in '83. I can remember I had to install the rear plate and flywheel from the B motor. I used the Austin clutch plate and; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01549.html (7,648 bytes)
16. Re: Suspension Bushings (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 08:10:16 -0500; Hi Phil, I used the Energy Suspension poly bushings from VB in my '79 front end. They seem to work very well but I had to cut the sway bar pivot bushings in half because I got tired of trying to squi; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00012.html (7,980 bytes)
17. Re: update - pathetic hobby part (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 08:20:09 -0500; ISO-S/DWF 25-45 w/ MG, any year or model. Please send picture of MG. Becky I hope you told her off! Then again, she just wouldn't get it anyway. Steve Bettencourt '79 MGB Steve's HotRod World http://; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00013.html (7,465 bytes)
18. Re: Front suspension alignment (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 08:37:24 -0500; Hi Mike, You may have to slightly heat the pivot so it will rotate on the kingpin. On my '79 the right side move w/ no problem but the drivers side was tight. A little blue wrench fixed it. BTW-I mov; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00014.html (7,898 bytes)
19. MG pics up on site! (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 09:50:44 -0500; Hi everybody! I finally scanned a few pics of my MG project. If anyone is interested the direct link to the page is: http://www3.edgenet.net/cruizinri/stevesmgb.htm There are still some bugs to work; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00247.html (6,615 bytes)
20. Re: '79 Trunk Lid... (score: 1): Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@edgenet.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 13:51:05 -0500; I can't help with the trunk lid but you shouldn't have a problem finding one. (Found 3 for mine.) However on the electronic ignition, I would strongly suggest chancing it if it is the original unit; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00349.html (8,361 bytes)

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