- 1. Re:Thrown Rod (score: 1)
- Author: Warren Pruitt <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 09:29:50 -0500
- Sorry for the delay in responding and thanks to all who did respond. It would appear that picking up a rebuildable block would be the easiest and most financially sound method of repair. I am in the
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00009.html (6,382 bytes)
- 2. Thrown Rod (score: 1)
- Author: Warren Pruitt <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 07:53:36 -0500
- I just purchased a 72B (with the assumption that the engine was scrap)with a thrown rod partially exposed thru the block. Assuming the internals are not destroyed, can the block be repaired or is the
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01527.html (6,837 bytes)
- 3. Copper Flakes in Crankcase-Slide hammer (score: 1)
- Author: Warren Pruitt <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 14:58:40 -0500
- After removing the engine and gearbox from my '70 MGB, I removed the oil pan this morning and found what look to be copper flakes all over the oil pump screen. I have yet to pull the caps, but I am g
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01474.html (6,908 bytes)
- 4. Was Copper Flakes Now Broken Cap (score: 1)
- Author: Warren Pruitt <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:36:22 -0500
- Thanks for the response to my previous question after finding copper in the crankcase. It was the main bearings, the center and ends in particular. A regrind is in order and have stripped the engine
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01577.html (6,895 bytes)
- 5. O/D to Gearbox Case (score: 1)
- Author: Warren Pruitt <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 23:57:47 -0400
- I am having a heck of a time getting the od case and gearbox case to mate. It get 1/2" from matching and won't go any farther. I thought it was the pump follower hitting the cam, but it stops short.
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00986.html (6,629 bytes)
- 6. RE: O/D to Gearbox Case (score: 1)
- Author: Warren Pruitt <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 19:47:27 -0400
- Based on your help I managed to get it done. That does rank with one of the 10 frustrating MG projects. Warren Pruitt
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01025.html (8,659 bytes)
- 7. Hood Adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: "W. Warren Pruitt, Jr." <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 08:07:52 -0400
- I am having a problem with my hood popping open at highway speed. Everything seems to line-up properly. How do you adjust the latch (safely)? I am worried that I am going to have a head imprint in it
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00131.html (6,567 bytes)
- 8. Windshield Leaks and Hot Feet (score: 1)
- Author: W Warren Pruitt Jr <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 1997 22:14:38 -0400
- After driving my 70 roadster in the first rain storm since it was restored I discovered that I have several leaks, mostly in the windshield. It seems to be coming in between the glass and the glazing
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01461.html (7,139 bytes)
- 9. Rubber Bumpers and Check Straps (score: 1)
- Author: "W. Warren Pruitt, Jr." <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 23:23:28 -0400
- While replacing the rear springs on my '70B I noticed that one of the rubber bumpers that check the suspension travel was missing. I received a new one from Moss but because of the impossibility of g
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00765.html (7,511 bytes)
- 10. Dizzy Distributor (score: 1)
- Author: "W. Warren Pruitt, Jr." <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 23:47:19 -0400
- Boy am I having fun. After my debacle with the rear suspension, I thought I would try something easy like replacing the distributor in the '70B. Put engine at TDC on compression (I think), old dizzy
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00822.html (7,165 bytes)
- 11. Re: Tyres (score: 1)
- Author: "W. Warren Pruitt, Jr." <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 14:26:41 -0500
- Prior to painting, there was a manufacturer's label on my '70 Roadster that specified 155-14 tires. I have recently replaced the 195-75-14 the PO had installed with Michelin MX GT 185/65-14 that are
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01103.html (7,024 bytes)
- 12. Interior Wallpaper (score: 1)
- Author: "Warren Pruitt" <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 10:04:52 -0500
- If anyone is interested I have scanned a photograph of my recently restored '70 Roadster and modified in Photoshop with a watercolor filter. Works best in Win95 with Plus (expands photo to fill in sc
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00804.html (6,529 bytes)
- 13. Exhaust Manifold Studs (score: 1)
- Author: "Warren Pruitt" <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 10:07:38 -0500
- I have discovered the wheezing sound is the last person who pulled the exhaust on my '70 Roadster stripped two of the manifold studs. Any ideas on an easy way to replace the suds -or- is it time to g
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00805.html (6,509 bytes)
- 14. Re: Interior Wallpaper (score: 1)
- Author: "Warren Pruitt" <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 19:26:18 -0500
- I have been inundated with requests. Have posted on rec.autos.antique Enjoy!
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00821.html (6,333 bytes)
- 15. Re: MGB Interior Wallpaper (score: 1)
- Author: "W. Warren Pruitt, Jr." <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 08:09:16 -0500
- My previous post of the wallpaper has been bounced the new post is in
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00946.html (6,277 bytes)
- 16. Windshield Revisited (score: 1)
- Author: "Warren Pruitt" <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jan 1997 22:01:49 -0500
- I posted a question regarding the windshield installation on a 70 roadster a few weeks back. Several people responded and I appreciate the info, but stopped on the windshield so as to maintain some s
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00560.html (8,474 bytes)
- 17. Re: Paint colours? (score: 1)
- Author: W Warren Pruitt Jr <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Fri, 06 Dec 1996 08:40:36 -0500
- I just had my 70 roadster painted Blue Royale. I am going to look at it today before he puts it back together. I had the same problem. Blue Royale is dicontinued, nobody has the formula that I could
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00811.html (7,782 bytes)
- 18. Roadster Windshield (score: 1)
- Author: "Warren Pruitt" <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 1996 09:00:01 -0500
- I am having trouble installing the windshield in a '70 roadster. Managed to get the post bolts back in but the center stay rod will not reach to the top of the windhield where it needs to be. I insta
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01614.html (7,332 bytes)
- 19. Re: Roadster Windshield (score: 1)
- Author: "Warren Pruitt" <wpruitt@charleston.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 Dec 1996 17:58:02 -0500
- Thanks to all for the input on the windshield. I have put it on hold for a few days until I can get my sanity and some large people here to help. I hope that it will not be as difficult as you all sa
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01762.html (7,057 bytes)
- 20. Almost Ready to Paint (score: 1)
- Author: W Warren Pruitt Jr <wpruitt@Charleston.Net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:52:30 -0500
- I have a '70 B roadster which has been re-born through better metalwork and is about a week away from the finish color. It was originally the "mustard" color, was repainted red, and I have decided to
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00940.html (7,902 bytes)
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