- 41. Re: chekstrap question & measurements (score: 1)
- Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 14:33:16 +0300
- Here's the measurements I got from my 1973 BGT with chrome bumpers: Rear ride height: 17.25" for the right side and 17" for the left side. Brand new Checkstrap length (hole centre to hole centre): 8.
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01367.html (8,601 bytes)
- 42. steering column not grounding (score: 1)
- Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 14:33:24 +0300
- Finally I've found the cause of my non-working horns. There is no continuity to ground on my steering column. The steering universal joint grounds fine but the threaded/splined end (for the steering
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01368.html (6,944 bytes)
- 43. stamped numbers on axle case (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 11:08:02 +0300
- I just noticed there were some number stamped on my axle case. Although I belive the 4-digit figure to be the axle number I can't make out what the "10" *above* the "37" stands for. These two numbers
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01534.html (6,692 bytes)
- 44. length of rear shock links? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 11:08:12 +0300
- I would like to thank all the people who provided help and pointers regarding my rear suspension problem. Could you please give me the length of the rear shock links for chrome bumper cars (97H2031A)
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01535.html (7,028 bytes)
- 45. Re: length of rear shock links? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 08:25:34 +0300
- I would like to thank all the people who helped with the mess in my real suspension. Now I know that the springs are from a rubber bumper model and will replace them very soon! I appreciate your help
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01578.html (6,636 bytes)
- 46. Re: Brake system problems, Please Help (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 08:27:00 +0300
- Have you tried reverse bleeding using the largest syringe you can get at drugstore and a small length of clear pipe (syringe to bleed nipple) while your assistant looks into the master cylinder reser
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01579.html (8,313 bytes)
- 47. what car is my engine from? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:49:45 +0300
- I know that my car began life as an automatic from the "10/37" stamped on the rear axle. So I have a "longer" diff which hopefully makes up for the non-overdrive 4-synchro gearbox stamped "1B8930 25/
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01651.html (7,595 bytes)
- 48. front jacking points for chrome bumper GT? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 13:48:16 +0300
- I am about to raise a chrome bumper GT and place it on axle stands so I can inspect it thoroughly underneath before I decide to buy it. Could you please tell me which are the best jacking points (and
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00000.html (6,714 bytes)
- 49. can this be done? (c/b mgb question) (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 11:18:05 +0300
- I am thinking of buying a 1973 chrome bumper GT. Can I swap the existing (and original) grille, taillights and steering wheel for the equivalent parts from an "earlier", say 1966, year model? Regards
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00658.html (6,792 bytes)
- 50. Re: can this be done? (c/b mgb question) (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 02:41:52 +0300
- Why would the dashboard look out of place? It's the same as, say, a 1969 GT with the exception of the air vents being where the radio was in the older version. OK, so it has rocker switches instead o
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00676.html (7,414 bytes)
- 51. second hand parts suppliers in Europe? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 02:45:28 +0300
- Could you please give me names and phone numbers of second hand MGB parts suppliers in Europe? Thanks Evangelos 73 B GT, LHD
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00677.html (6,520 bytes)
- 52. horn shock, help! (score: 1)
- Author: Evangelos Makris <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 18:38:51 +0300
- Whenever I push the horn this car gives me an electric shock. I don't think the manufacturer intended to use this feature towards quieter cities! Could you please help me solve the problem? It has tw
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01289.html (7,070 bytes)
- 53. water pump/pulley dimensions (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:13:12 +0300
- The water pump on my 18V engine had to go because it leaked. Not only that but the pulley on it was somewhat "forward" with regards to the other two engine pulleys (crankshaft and alternator). That w
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01364.html (6,820 bytes)
- 54. Re: horn shock, help! hornpush removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:15:38 +0300
- I would like to thank all the people who responded to my shocking horn question. Please tell me how to remove the large plastic hornpush from the steering wheel. Is it a bayonet fit, is there a screw
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01365.html (6,819 bytes)
- 55. Martin Watson ? (score: 1)
- Author: xirias <xirias@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 09:41:33 +0300
- Whatever happened to Martin Watson of Chester Classic Car Spares? His phone # doesn't answer, his webpages have been removed and I can't reach him. Got to meet him in person last summer and must say,
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01502.html (6,285 bytes)
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