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81. Re: Interesting cap for open cars (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 13:36:15 -0700; Hi all, Here's a topic I finally know something about! ;-) I've always driven my B with my hair tucked up in a hat because if I don't, my hair forms an impenetrable screen in front of my face. The mo; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00708.html (9,273 bytes)
82. Re: Back to the Intake Backfiring - #$%#$%ing car (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 10:42:17 -0700; Hi all, I tried splitfires once in my '67B and the car suddenly barely ran. The plug ads claim that there is more spark from more sparking area on the plug. But electricity follows the path of least; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00925.html (7,673 bytes)
83. Re: spark plugs (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 11:23:31 -0700; Hi all, Back in the dark ages, before I was a real mechanic, I did oil changes and tune-ups at one of those quickie places (oh the shame...). We used the absolute cheapest parts available, including; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00974.html (7,479 bytes)
84. points, was spark plugs (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 11:46:02 -0700; Hi again, Instead of accidentally stealing and mis-directing someone else's topic :-} I'll start a new related one. I've been meaning to ask this for a while. The Lucas points for B's have gotten che; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00976.html (6,978 bytes)
85. Re: Let me ask this another way... (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 23:47:54 -0700; Baby seats?; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00997.html (9,568 bytes)
86. Re: B update and questions (long for most, usual for me) (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:13:46 -0700; Here's everything I know about B keys. The trunk lock didn't change over the course of the 18 years B's were made. The door locks were the same '65-'80. The glove box lock changed, but the key didn't; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01069.html (11,437 bytes)
87. Re: Bolts vs Studs (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 12:01:43 -0700; Hi Neil et al, The only studs I replace with bolts on a B engine (dual carb) are the two studs on either end of the exhaust manifold. These are the only two exhaust/intake studs that go through holes; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01441.html (7,882 bytes)
88. Re: 67BGT - sold (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 12:04:27 -0700; The Denise Lonn quoted is me (I?)--not his wife. That was from a message I sent him behind the scenes in answer to his question about the color of wheel wells. I hope his wife isn't offended... ;-); /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01509.html (8,736 bytes)
89. Re: I don't need no stinkin' husband (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 20:09:59 -0700; Okay, I guess I'd better explain that one. Years ago, when I was poor and living in an apartment (where I rebuilt a B engine in the living room), the starter in my '67B burnt up and I had to change i; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01543.html (9,142 bytes)
90. Re: Thermostat Differences and dumb things (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 15:11:51 -0700; Hi all, I've run a 160 degree thermostat in my '67B in Southern California for lo these many years. The car runs consistently at 170 degrees. The only benefit to this over a 180 degree thermostat is; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01649.html (9,405 bytes)
91. Re: Now tow vehicles. (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:26:05 -0700; Hi all, I once knew someone who towed his Formula Vee race car (and tool box) with his brand new '80 LE MGB (catalyst removed and EGR disabled). The trailer was a custom lightweight trailer with two; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01798.html (7,868 bytes)
92. Two-speed wipers that park--Finally! (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 13:41:24 +0000; Hi all, Those of you who have been around for a few years may remember my neverending quest for two speed wipers that park in a '67 B. With the help of my brother the electrical genius, the holy grai; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00166.html (11,224 bytes)
93. Re: Interesting find in our car (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 12:13:56 +0000; Hi Dave, I don't know if this has anything to do with your find, but it reminded me of it. And you asked for any speculations. ;-) When I first bought my B, someone recommended to me that I drop a bu; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00223.html (9,280 bytes)
94. Re: Buying my first MG (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Fri, 05 Mar 1999 20:26:27 +0000; Isn't it wonderful that all these youngsters are interested in MG's? Mason, I agree with Don about getting an early MG, but I'll go even farther and suggest that you get a pre-'68 car (whether B, Mi; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00290.html (9,133 bytes)
95. Re: DPO'd again.....valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:53:38 +0000; Hi Matt et al, I'm glad you said that because I was starting to feel like a slob. I turn the engine over by yanking on a fan blade (metal, of course) while holding the belt tight with the other hand.; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01340.html (8,086 bytes)
96. Re: MGC Brakes (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:40:25 +0000; Hi again, The way the brake fluid gets into the brake booster is from a leaking master cylinder. The servos may have nothing wrong with them, but from my experience with MGC servos, they probably do.; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01413.html (9,030 bytes)
97. Re: Craftsman tools (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:04:09 +0000; Hi all, This post made me run to my Matco tool box and look at my wrenches. Most of my tools are Snap-On (hey, the truck is convenient) but when I wanted a second set of 12-point wrenches, I bought M; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01429.html (11,813 bytes)
98. Re: MGC Brakes (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 23:25:38 +0000; Oops! You're right. I was picturing the remote servos on a C and thinking of the integral servo on a late model B. That means that it _is_ the servos that are bad and not necessarily the master cyli; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01439.html (8,424 bytes)
99. Wet brakes don't work (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 13:42:46 -0800; Hi all, Now that the '67 B has been upgraded to have two speed wipers, I now intend to tackle another safety issue, to whit, when driving in the rain, the brakes get wet and stop working. This has ha; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01622.html (7,350 bytes)
100. Wet brakes don't work, Part II (score: 1): Author: xyzabcde@earthlink.net; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:45:55 -0800; Hi again, 20 years ago, when I first discovered this problem (how could I miss it?) I was told that it was "the nature of the beast" so I suffered along. Since I was in Southern California, I didn't; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01715.html (10,689 bytes)

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