- 81. Re: good example of painted bumper (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:30:29 -0400
- I finally was able to get into the '79 MGB eBay page. That looks like a well done car. As someone said, the spoiler spoils it. But, everything looks new. And, if the description is accurate, it's pro
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00952.html (7,578 bytes)
- 82. Adjusting Valves (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 21:32:46 -0400
- The system I use is to adjust the "mirror image" valve from one that is fully open. In other words, divide the valves into front 4 & back 4. As valve #3 is fully open, adjust valve #6. When #8 is ope
- /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00978.html (8,474 bytes)
- 83. Opened Front Caliper, now - Flush & Bleed (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 07:54:16 -0400
- The recent post re. opened front caliper brought this to mind. As a racer, I flush & bleed my brake system yearly. Brake shops recommend that a flush & bleed be done every other year for street-drive
- /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00960.html (7,144 bytes)
- 84. British Car Week - SW CT part 2 (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:14:49 -0400
- Well, finally some Brit cars of note: One of the Burr brothers went by the house this morning in his blue MGB (Two of the Burrs & I are within a 2-block radius, all with blue CB roadsters). Was it th
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00012.html (6,951 bytes)
- 85. British Car Week - Final SW CT Chapter (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 21:13:28 -0400
- Well, today was a bonanza only because I went to the Greenwich Concours. Some beautiful British iron there (And, German, Italian & Etceterini). Afterward, I borrowed a friend's pickup & went up to Ch
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00026.html (7,950 bytes)
- 86. Strange Intermitent Electrical Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 22:10:41 -0400
- The recent thread about electrical shorts reminds me - For the last 6 or 8 months, I've had this problem with starting. Had it two days in a row a few weeks ago. Came out after work & turned key to s
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00132.html (8,355 bytes)
- 87. New Clutch - Balance? (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 22:40:57 -0400
- I'm about to install a new Borg & Beck H.D. clutch assembly on the new engine for the MGB. Does anyone know if these are balanced at the factory? I suspect they aren't as I don't see any odd marks on
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00455.html (6,682 bytes)
- 88. Bob Akin Funeral Info (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 21:32:38 -0400
- In this sad week in which we lost two auto greats, Bob Akin & Rob Walker, I just want to let you fellow enthusiasts know what info Speed TV has on their site re. Bob's funeral. "He is survived by his
- /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00063.html (6,964 bytes)
- 89. Camshaft Selection and more (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 21:47:59 -0400
- I just caught up with this thread. Re. the Pierce cam with their x-flow head. I can't speak for the cam. But, the head with the 280 cam I had in my B, is a GREAT combination. Incredible low end power
- /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00939.html (7,479 bytes)
- 90. British Car Week Report from SW CT (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 22:24:22 -0400
- Well, this was just another week of commuting in the '66 MGB. Got some good news. My new engine has arrived at the trucking company. They want too much to deliver it the 30 miles from the terminal, s
- /html/mgs/2002-05/msg01171.html (7,881 bytes)
- 91. Radiator Repair/Replace? (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:48:52 -0400
- To my Fellow CT MG Club Member Alex: In answer to your question, I ask - How much do you want to spend? How often do you get stuck in rush-hour traffic with the MGB? The cheap way to fix your leak is
- /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00492.html (7,386 bytes)
- 92. Bleeding Clutch Cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 13:06:27 -0400
- When I replaced my slave cylinder a year or two ago, I had the typical trouble - no matter how much I bled, the system still had air. Someone on this Digest had the solution. And, I don't remember wh
- /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00563.html (7,823 bytes)
- 93. Brewster, Mass. MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 21:37:19 -0500
- I just got back from a 500 mile round trip to Cape Cod in my '66 B. Only problem was from bad gas at a Cumberland Farms off I-195. Their 93 octane acted like 87. Took a fill up of Sunoco 94 to allevi
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00307.html (6,879 bytes)
- 94. Shipping an Engine - Thanks all! (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 20:59:11 -0500
- Since I was about to check out the Yellow Pages for shipping companies to get my shortblock out to Fab-Tek in Colorado, you guys who responded to Patton Dickson have saved me lots of time in a week w
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00408.html (6,643 bytes)
- 95. Better Cooling (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 21:08:35 -0500
- Some of the responses to Eric's question have been good. It is always a search for the "magic bullet" when trying to cool a hot-running engine. Just a quick FYI, here's what I did to my daily-driver,
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00409.html (9,051 bytes)
- 96. Re: Tell us about fab-tek. (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 22:13:38 -0500
- Dave Headley of Fab-Tek is one of only two MG engine builders I spoke to around the U.S. who was listening to what I needed. And, I spoke to about a dozen. Since I drive my MGB as a daily driver all
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00414.html (8,346 bytes)
- 97. WOW! MG Lola #3 Sebring Qualifier (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:09:23 -0500
- Just turned on Sebring coverage. Audis #1 & 2, MG Lola #3!!!! Wish them Norm Sippel '66 MGB /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00555.html (6,438 bytes)
- 98. MG Lola running 4th at 11 AM (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 11:04:56 -0500
- Sebring update: Running 4th overall & looking good. Audis 1, 2, 3. Norm Sippel '66 MGB /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00558.html (6,626 bytes)
- 99. MGB Engine Weight, Dimensions & Shipping Cost (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:31:28 -0500
- Here's the latest from my end: My block with crank, main caps & bolts, oil pan, front & rear plates, front cover and flywheel weighed in at 218#. I made a box of plywood & 2 x 3's. It's dimensions ar
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00610.html (6,903 bytes)
- 100. Re: Aiiee - NOOOOOO -- tie rods and gaiters (score: 1)
- Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 19:37:06 -0500
- Bill Spohn is right! I just finished reading the earlier Digest & winced at what I know would happen to various parts. While replacing tie-rod ends IS easy, why do it if you don't have to. While Bill
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00714.html (7,396 bytes)
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