- 1. EeziBleed vs MightyVac Bleeders (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 08:59:55 -0500
- Which has everyone had better experience with, EeziBleed (which I assume uses pressure at the MS cap) or MightyVac (which uses suction at the slave cylinder end) ?? I've only used the suction type a
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00104.html (7,741 bytes)
- 2. Speedo Head Right Angle Drive (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 08:30:39 -0500
- About six months ago, I disconnected my speedo cable from the gauge in order to address the bouncing needle problem. In my case the bouncing needle was caused by old caked up grease in the cable hou
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00295.html (9,093 bytes)
- 3. RE: Speedo Head Right Angle Drive (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:47:24 -0500
- Is there a rubber grommet (or supposed to be :-) where it passes through the bulkhead ? If so, what size (so I use the correct hole) ? My car is LHD, so no need, for me, for you to mix in the RHD in
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00297.html (8,813 bytes)
- 4. Datsun Roadsters (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:08:25 -0500
- You guys seem interested in these cars so I'll tell what I know. When in college, myself and a couple of friends used to buy these cars for $0-50, fix them up and sell them for $500-1000. A lot of w
- /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00301.html (8,305 bytes)
- 5. Dementia or Addiction ?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:11:55 -0500
- I think its more of an addiction.... List is cars owned and that I actually drove. All bought used except the two listed. 1967 Datsun RL411 1963 Austin Healey 3000 (very cheap, extreme rust bucket, p
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00045.html (8,737 bytes)
- 6. Steering Wheel Rust Removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 06:43:49 -0500
- Anyone know the best way to remove rust pits/spots from a stock 1974 B steering wheel without ruining the texture of the metal. Or, should I just contact Eastwood. Thanks, Skip
- /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00128.html (6,755 bytes)
- 7. Need Help With Water Leak(s) (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 13:12:00 -0400
- I have a '74 B. Every time I drive through the rain or wash the car, I end up with puddles in the middle of the rubber floor mats. The driver's side leaks worse. On the driver's side, the water coll
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00342.html (7,817 bytes)
- 8. MGB With Water Leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:41:53 -0400
- Thanks to all who responded to my question about water leaking into my The consensus is that the cowl vent drain is plugged. I haven't checked it yet. My biggest worry is, with the quality of work on
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00357.html (6,698 bytes)
- 9. Tonneau Choice For 1974 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 06:06:21 -0400
- I need to buy a new (or good used) tonneau for my MG. I'm not looking to buy the correct one for a 1974. I'm looking for one with no headrest pockets and short zippers on the sides. My car has lap b
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00048.html (7,609 bytes)
- 10. Alignment Tool (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 11:16:13 -0400
- Has anyone tried one of the alignment tools (like Moss sells) for setting toe ??? Do they work ? Is there a specific one that's best ?? Thanks, Skip '74 B
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00199.html (6,428 bytes)
- 11. Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 12:43:28 -0400
- 1) What is the best oil type (Gear or Motor oil) and additive to put in MGB non-overdrive transmission to quiet noise ??? I' am currently using Amsoil 20w50 with PTFE - adding the PTFE made it shift
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00110.html (7,979 bytes)
- 12. RE: Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 11:42:34 -0400
- Thanks Paul and everyone else who responded to my questions !!! I've been running Amsoil 20-w50 plus a PTFE additive. Found that the PTFE (Teflon in suspension) really helps with older gearboxes. Gea
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00124.html (10,315 bytes)
- 13. RE: Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:49:29 -0400
- Good idea !! I was thinking of coating the shaft ends with grease/oil, wiping it off but just leaving a fine coating, and finally sealing the ends with Permatex silicone gasket sealer. Theoretically
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00128.html (9,592 bytes)
- 14. RE: Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 06:54:22 -0400
- Thanks for the info !!! I don't think HIF's are that complex. Just think the ones one my car managed to wear out in the last few months. Very frustrating - first I fixed the high idle by changing the
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00142.html (12,350 bytes)
- 15. RE: Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:03:19 -0400
- I installed solid throttle plates without removing the spindle clamps, so I'm pretty sure the spindle clamps are not pulling the throttle plates off to the side. Plates were centered exactly when I
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00146.html (10,212 bytes)
- 16. RE: Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 11:07:56 -0400
- Another poster said his noise was from an aftermarket shift knob. Will re-install the original shift knob (came with the car) and let you know. Wonder if Teflon tape on the shift lever to knob threa
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00147.html (9,033 bytes)
- 17. HIF Throttle Shafts/Plates Leakage & Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:48:23 -0400
- Being an engineer, I'm embarrassed to say I don't completely understand what you're saying below. By "offset in the throttle plate", I assume you mean that the plate to bushing distance is greater o
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00246.html (8,929 bytes)
- 18. Front Exhaust Hangar - 1974 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:53:10 -0500
- I have just purchased a new downpipe (has clip on it for front exhaust hangar) and the front exhaust hangar (flat plate and bellhousing bracket) from Moss . However, I cannot figure out how to insta
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00700.html (6,583 bytes)
- 19. Clunk From Front End When Backing & Braking (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Skip" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:15:56 -0500
- For 1974 MGB, I just replaced the kingpins and brake pads. My goal was to get rid of a nasty clunking sound (left side) that occurred when the brakes were applied going forwards or backwards. I thou
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00702.html (7,582 bytes)
- 20. Warping Left Front Brake Rotor (score: 1)
- Author: "Christian, Wellner NAVAIR" <wellner.christian@navy.mil>
- Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 12:29:10 -0400
- The left front brake rotor was warped on my '74 MGB when I purchased it about a year ago. Since then, I've replaced the left front rotor (pads were new), rear wheel cylinders and shoes and the maste
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00083.html (8,594 bytes)
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