- 61. Re: Visor clips (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 06:45:33 -0500
- No - use a drill bit. Get either a 1/8" or 3/16" bit, depending on the size of the rivets. Drill out the center. When the rivet starts spinning in the hole (and it will) angle the drill bit slightly.
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00275.html (8,109 bytes)
- 62. Texas GoF (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 06:52:26 -0500
- Just a reminder - coming up this weekend in Salado, TX. There is info and a schedule of events at http://www.tmgr.org/ -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube 1979 MGB Plano, TX Texas MG Register http://ww
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00276.html (6,258 bytes)
- 63. Re: Intermittent starting (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 06:01:06 -0500
- J - If the relay has been replaced, and it activates, that rules out the relay or the switch. Could be the solenoid mounted on the starter, or it could be a dead spot on the starter. The diode, if it
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00647.html (7,840 bytes)
- 64. Re: Fuel tank vent? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 22:38:44 -0500
- <snip> Jamey - Been there, done that! The tank on your '79B vents through those "vapor lines". You'll notice a line exiting the top of the fuel tank in the boot next to the filler pipe. It connects t
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00916.html (8,422 bytes)
- 65. Re: torque setting (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 06:58:36 -0500
- Correct torque is 150 ft-lbs. Then you tighten a bit further to allow insertion of the split pin. Good Luck! -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube wkube@iadfw.net 1979 MGB http://web2.airmail.net/wkube P
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00961.html (6,920 bytes)
- 66. Re: Rivets - now what? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 19:52:52 -0500
- Jamey - You can continue to drill them *carefully* - there is glass in there, and you don't want to crack the windshield. You won't be able to pull them out with pliers, as they are flared on the bac
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01277.html (8,129 bytes)
- 67. Re: Transmission shaft (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 23:03:53 -0500
- Larry - The shouldered bolts also use a spring, not spring lock washer, to press on the hold down plate. You tighten the bolts securely, but the springs fit around the shoulders. This lets the plate
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01298.html (7,532 bytes)
- 68. Re: the red-thread/Now the Green Thread. (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 22:10:48 -0500
- Randy - You can find what you are looking for at http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namgbr/index.html the NAMGBR website. You'll find it under MG Technical Tips. -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube 1979 MGB Plan
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01387.html (7,214 bytes)
- 69. Re: Birmingham, AL - British Car show this weekend... (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 22:13:59 -0500
- Don't have the address, but the phone number for info is (205) 664-0680 -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube 1979 MGB Plano, TX http://web2.airmail.net/wkube Texas MG Register http://www.tmgr.org NAMGBR
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01388.html (7,161 bytes)
- 70. Re: Carbon Cannisters (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 12:19:38 -0500
- Rick - Check closer - the cannisters on my '79B aren't hermetically sealed - they just appear to be. The bottom one inch is a threaded on cover. Mine opened fairly easily. Someone here on the list su
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01532.html (8,048 bytes)
- 71. Re: Anyone know where to get Twist's book? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 05:21:53 -0600
- Ed - You can contact John Twist by e-mail at VRHS43A@prodigy.com or by phone at (616) 682-0800. BTW, Mr. Twist is Founding Chairman of NAMGBR. -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube wkube@iadfw.net 1979 M
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00040.html (7,252 bytes)
- 72. Re: 1978 MGB - Mallory Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 20:05:43 -0500
- On my '79B the vacuum advance was on the manifold, not the ZS carb. I put a Weber down on it, and the manifold had no port other than for the brake booster. For a while, I ran no vacuum advance, just
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00322.html (11,856 bytes)
- 73. Re: Split Fire vrs. V Grove Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 20:17:10 -0500
- David - Yes, your car will run better with Split Fires, because it's carrying less weight, because your wallet will be lighter! -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00323.html (7,321 bytes)
- 74. Re: 77MGB brake problems (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 22:46:31 -0500
- Yes, but rarely both! (Just kidding!!) -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00473.html (7,217 bytes)
- 75. Re: fan relay 79 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 23:21:03 -0500
- Pat - On my '79B, the original thermostatic switch (no relay installed) was defective when I started the car for the first time. Overheated, blew the switch out of the rubber grommet and hosed coolan
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00475.html (8,649 bytes)
- 76. Re: MGTF/Volvo, Heater fan, and archives/spitfire parts (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 01:00:19 -0500
- The unruliness of the medium isn't nearly as bad as the temper of the donor!! -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube wkube@iadfw.net 1979 MGB http://web2.airmail.net/wkube Plano, TX Texas MG Register http
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00570.html (7,359 bytes)
- 77. Re: O.D. Switch Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 21:40:52 -0500
- Chris - The second switch is part of the emmission control system It enables the vacuum advance to work in fourth gear only (at least on my '79B) -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube wkube@iadfw.net 197
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00648.html (7,837 bytes)
- 78. Re: Bleeding Hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Apr 1997 06:21:30 -0500
- Scott - The order is fine. If you have a MityVac, it's an easy job for one person. I prefer that, since you are sucking out the air and old fluid. But, if you are used to bleeding with two people, no
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00886.html (8,769 bytes)
- 79. Re: air injection (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Apr 1997 20:31:34 -0500
- Jim - Get 7/16 fine thread set screws - have hex socket (Allen) heads. Screw in nicely, with no protrusions above the head. -- Keep on keepin' on! Wayne Kube wkube@iadfw.net 1979 MGB http://web2.airm
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00914.html (7,367 bytes)
- 80. Re: Cruise Control (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 06:12:04 -0500
- FWIW - I like Barney's idea. When you purchase a cruise control, make sure to get one that can sense engine rpm, even if it uses the magnets on the driveshaft also. A good control will release if it
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01003.html (8,797 bytes)
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