- 21. shocks, spacesaver spares .... (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Tue, 02 May 1995 08:12:27 +0600
- I've got 200 miles (6 days) on the freshly rebuilt motor (and an overdrive trans) in my '73 B. The car is running great (due to break in procedures I won't really be able to stretch it out for anothe
- /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00009.html (8,726 bytes)
- 22. speedo gear ratios (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Wed, 03 May 1995 15:44:39 +0600
- I recently put a late model 4 syncro OD transmission in my '73 B, (originally fitted with a non OD 4 syncro). As a result, my speedo is now considerably in error. Seems to read ~ 10 mph slow at highw
- /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00034.html (6,632 bytes)
- 23. I too need a 4sync OD box (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Sat, 01 Apr 1995 18:35:15 +0500
- Looks like i'm joining the list of people looking for a good used 4 syncro MGB transmission with overdrive. Mine (if I can find one) will go in my '73 B. The engine is currently undergoing a complete
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00002.html (7,274 bytes)
- 24. RE: Allen's predicament (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Mon, 10 Apr 1995 07:21:37 +0600
- sounds like you've encountered one of the truly challenging trials of life. I understand what you mean about Flory having trouble with a B top. I know that Julie, or most anyone else I know for that
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00129.html (8,728 bytes)
- 25. shine up those black bumpers (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 1995 09:55:35 +0600
- what works good to clean/shine the 74+ MGB bumpers? I'm trying to sell a 77B for a friend of mine (I will post official details tomorrow), and I thought that I would polish it up a bit. The car belon
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00174.html (8,458 bytes)
- 26. 77 MGB conv 4SALE (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Fri, 14 Apr 1995 09:15:20 +0600
- A friend of mine is selling a 1977 MGB. specs: 1977 white MGB convertible Black interior 30k miles on rebuilt engine 4 speed transmission SU HIF4 carbs wire wheels/ general rubber w/ ~4k miles rebuil
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00188.html (7,338 bytes)
- 27. make that a 75B for sale (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 1995 21:16:43 +0600
- A friend of mine is selling a 1975 MGB. (sory for any confusion, don't know why I thought it was a 77, obviously I have violated some truth in advertising law and am awaiting the wrath of the CCC or
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00199.html (8,106 bytes)
- 28. ignition key codes (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 1995 13:25:20 +0600
- last month I posted a message regarding the demise of the ignition switch for my 73B. Well I found another switch in a friends box of spares, but we couldn't find the key. I took the switch to a lock
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00212.html (7,536 bytes)
- 29. more on the key thing (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 1995 21:15:20 +0600
- thanks for all of your suggestions for key blanks, etc. The local locksmith which I have consulted (Allen, I did go to Brians L&K) has a blank for the lock, and wow! it's even an MG blank! The proble
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00229.html (7,054 bytes)
- 30. '73 B ignition switch (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Wed, 01 Mar 1995 10:57:21 +0500
- The lock/tumbler mechanism in the ignition switch on my '73 B shelled out recently. I was made aware that these are not being made anymore. Does anybody have a line on where I can get one? Has anyone
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00003.html (6,637 bytes)
- 31. leaking charcoal canister (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Thu, 02 Mar 1995 18:55:02 +0500
- I have been getting liquid gas leaking (running) intermittently from the outlet "downtube" of the charcoal canister on my '73 B. It is most pronounced when the fuel tank is near full and I brake or c
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00021.html (7,267 bytes)
- 32. Re: Charcoal (adsorption) canister (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth) (by way of woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth))
- Date: Sat, 04 Mar 1995 13:23:07 +0500
- Glen The fuel tank is an "original replacement", which I installed in my parking lot a couple of years ago. It is identical to the original and has all the same fittings etc. The air pump/manifold h
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00025.html (7,377 bytes)
- 33. leaking canister no more (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Wed, 08 Mar 1995 12:13:24 +0500
- I think I solved the leaking canister problem, although the EPA may not approve of my methods. By elimination, I (we) had pretty much resolved that the fuel was comming forward from the vapor separat
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00049.html (7,150 bytes)
- 34. permanently full fuel tank (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 1995 13:28:46 +0500
- Now that I've solved (knock on wood) my fuel leaking problem, it is on to the next minor malfunction. The fuel guage on my 73 B has been registering just above the full mark continuously fo rthe pas
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00120.html (7,173 bytes)
- 35. perpetual fuel cell: Part II (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 1995 14:21:54 +0500
- This weekend I investigated my fuel guage problems further (sorry, I should have done this before posting the problem) with a little help from your suggestions. Here's what I found out and some respo
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00146.html (7,211 bytes)
- 36. Trans. input shaft play (score: 1)
- Author: woodcomp@vt.edu (chris lenth)
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 1995 15:57:03 +0500
- In preparation for an impending overhaul, I removed the engine from my '73 B Saturday afternoon. This was my first time for a B and and an enjoyable experience, although I'm sure that the two weeks w
- /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00203.html (7,346 bytes)
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