- 201. Re: Extra switch on tranny (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 10:13:44 -0500
- R - On my '79, the second switch is engaged only when the tranny is in 4th gear. It operates a vacuum switch that (if wires and hoses were connected) that would only allow the distributor vacuum adva
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00926.html (7,487 bytes)
- 202. Balancing Again - How they did it... [Fairly long ] (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Jun 1996 01:18:16 -0500
- Many thanks to Bert Palte and everyone else for all the info that helped me decide to have it balanced. I took my crank, rods, new pistons, flywheel, pressure plate, and front crank pulley to Dennis
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00001.html (9,512 bytes)
- 203. Re: Clock (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 1996 17:33:01 -0500
- Manfred - Yes, I did remove the case on my clock. The setting knob was stuck and wouldn't turn, but the clock did run. Thought I would try getting into it. You have to remove the face bezel ring. Not
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00512.html (7,643 bytes)
- 204. Re: Tech tips file available (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 1996 18:00:58 -0500
- I second the motion....couldn't agree more. Wayne Kube '79B Plano, TX
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00770.html (7,272 bytes)
- 205. Re: MGA Commercial (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jun 1996 11:11:05 -0500
- Problem with that - European TV and US TV work on different standards (PAL vs NTSC), different scan lines and rates. Would have to be sent through a standards converter, not real cheap to do. Wayne (
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00812.html (7,235 bytes)
- 206. Re: Dashboard Installation-help needed (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1996 20:34:39 -0500
- I made sure the alignment was correct, cut the holes for switches and gauges, then applied the glue. Switches and gauges do help align. Good quality, brush on contact cement on both the new cover and
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00975.html (8,807 bytes)
- 207. Removing twisted off bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 12:18:58 -0500
- Some advice on twisted off bolts: locate some _left_ handed twist drills. Probably hard to find, but they are available. Eastwood has them in their catalog, seems like I remember seeing some at Sears
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg01006.html (7,416 bytes)
- 208. Re: my obscene tube & the right thing to do (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 14:41:21 -0500
- Been wondering about these things...my grille is _not_ ferrous - it's some kind of aluminum alloy that is chrome plated. I tested it with a magnet - no attraction. Is the refrigerator magnet cover la
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00748.html (8,356 bytes)
- 209. Weber Parts Sources? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 15:03:20 -0500
- Thanks to Bob Nogueira in Dallas, I have recently acquired a Weber DGAV carb and manifold that I will be putting on my '79B. One of Bob's reasons for selling it was that he didn't like the electric a
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00753.html (7,464 bytes)
- 210. Re: Engine grounding (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 10:57:28 -0500
- Jay - On my 79B the ground strap connected across the rear transmission mount (which is rubber) from the transmission to the support frame. In the Haynes manual, there is reference to a ground strap
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00802.html (7,447 bytes)
- 211. Re: Electrical question (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 11:12:36 -0500
- Sounds like you have a poor ground. Check the multiple wire ground point that connect inside the trunk to the license plate mounting bolt. Make sure it's tight. Not sure how the turn signals would op
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00803.html (7,641 bytes)
- 212. Engine Balancing? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 12:13:36 -0500
- A question for the list. I am nearing the end of my '79B project. With the body, interior, top, etc completed, the next stage is to reassemble the engine. So, here's the question: What do you recomme
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00835.html (6,654 bytes)
- 213. Wiring Harness Cover (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 15:08:47 -0600
- I have a '79B and am looking for a source or substitute for the blue vinyl tape covering the wiring harness. There is a section of harness under the dash where the DPO or a DPSP (Dreaded Previous Ser
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00074.html (6,956 bytes)
- 214. MGB Side Stripes for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 09:25:03 -0600
- Fellow MG owners... I have decided not to install the Lower Stripe Kit that I purchased for my '79B and am offering it for sale or trade. It is Moss part number 215-375, Silver. Please note that it i
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00100.html (6,830 bytes)
- 215. Re: Comment/Question Re: Floor rust - B (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 09:39:43 -0600
- Milo - I followed an article that I read in British Cars about a year ago. Went to a carpet shop and purchased some foam padding material that goes under your home carpeting. There are several grades
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00101.html (8,805 bytes)
- 216. Re: Comment/Question Re: Floor rust - B (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 Apr 1996 10:58:55 -0600
- Yep British Car P.O. Box 9099 Canoga Park, CA 91309 (818) 710-1234 Subscription rate is US $22.95 for six issues (one year, bi-monthly), they sell back issues for $5.00. BTW, the June & August '95 i
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00105.html (7,489 bytes)
- 217. Re: MGs of Hollywood (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 13:22:51 -0500
- In the movie, "The Client", the female lead played by Susan Sarandon (?) drove a rubber bumper, yellow color MGB. FWIW..... Wayne Kube Plano, TX '79B (not yellow....dark green) under renovation
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00268.html (6,649 bytes)
- 218. Re: British Motors Heritgage Trust (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 13:29:55 -0500
- Try the British Motors Heritage Trust homepage at: http://www.ipl.co.uk/MG/herit00a.html They have info there. Wayne Kube Plano, TX '79B
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00270.html (7,694 bytes)
- 219. Re: Positive Ground MG and jump starting (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 13:23:23 -0500
- Yes, it is possible to jump start postive ground from negative and vice versa. Just make sure that _NO_ parts of the cars are in contact with each other. Then, make sure you connect your positive to
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00305.html (8,547 bytes)
- 220. Re: TD Tonneau Cover Bar on back of Seat (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 15:28:59 -0500
- I assume you are talking about your '71B. The tonneau cover is not structural. It fits into the slots located where your folding top mounts to the car, or into the slots where the stowaway top would
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00316.html (7,650 bytes)
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