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1. Speedo Angle drive (score: 1): Author: Jean Hertzberg <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 10 Feb 1994 18:54:39 -0700 (MST); Every few years the speedo angle drive on the transmission of my 68 B dies. I've been replacing them with $15 junkyard parts because they are $100 new. I think I'm on my fourth or fifth now. Every ti; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00322.html (7,085 bytes)
2. Re: Oil coolers and adapters (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1993 14:09:07 -0600 (MDT); I've been talking with Dennis about getting a new oil cooler and thermostat setup. My choices for a thermostat are `full flow' or `bypass'. I don't really understand the relative merits. Aren't oil t; /html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00354.html (7,649 bytes)
3. Re: HOT HEAD (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1993 21:00:57 -0600 (MDT); I can sympathize- My 68 B also runs hot in summer for no real good reason. However, your compression numbers don't look too good. It's probably ok to keep driving in the short term, but you will nee; /html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00507.html (8,240 bytes)
4. Re: reliability (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1993 16:24:37 -0600 (MDT); I disagree. I have found my 68 MGB to be extremely reliable. When I fix things, they stay fixed. If I keep up on the preventative maintenance, I'm never surprised or stranded. On the other hand, our; /html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00530.html (7,377 bytes)
5. Re: MGB Smog Test - Advice Needed (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1993 05:32:07 -0600 (MDT); HC means unburned hydrocarbons- fuel that didn't get burned all the way. Complete combustion will give you CO2, water and air in the exhaust, plus NOx if the temperature was high enough, but the nitr; /html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00840.html (8,855 bytes)
6. Re: Color Tune Instructions (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 93 18:18:42 MDT; I just went through this on my 68 MGB, which has 67 smog equipment, but passed 68 smog specs with no problem. You want to find the border between yellow and blue, with yellow being too rich (black bo; /html/british-cars/1993-06/msg00053.html (7,551 bytes)
7. Re: MGBGT mystery (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 93 17:35:48 MDT; Sounds lean to me too. Check your choke linkage, and also you might check the carb pistons: take off the air cleaners, and lift the piston (you'll see part of a vertical cylinder with a slot in it).; /html/british-cars/1993-06/msg00432.html (7,862 bytes)
8. Re: MGB Headlamp Rim (How do you get it off?) (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Mon, 3 May 93 11:20:05 MDT; The only method I've ever used was to pry it off with a couple of screwdrivers. You do have to be careful not to chip the paint, but it's not easy. -Jean H.; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00014.html (7,425 bytes)
9. Re: Foamy oil (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Tue, 4 May 93 13:58:52 MDT; As I recall from a blown head gasket on a GAC (Giant American Car) some years back that water in the oil makes a nice froth. Turned the oil into a creamy light brown mixture, like Guiness head, that; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00040.html (8,041 bytes)
10. MGB parts (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Fri, 7 May 1993 17:19:14 -0600; Just yesterday I was wishing for an extra wheel for the 68 MGB, so I could wouldn't have to do any remounts when switching from winter to summer tires. Today I was at a meeting and the guy sitting ac; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00116.html (6,788 bytes)
11. Re: Wet (Leaky) `B (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 13 May 93 17:59:13 MDT; My 68 B leaks water in at the front window and door pillar. The water runs down the leading edge of the wing window frame, and then enters the car right at the edge of the dash. -Jean H; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00191.html (7,594 bytes)
12. Re: MGB Radiator Overflow (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Mon, 17 May 93 10:24:16 MDT; I have, and it works quite well. It's just a generic aftermarket bottle. My current problem is that it works well with my old radiator cap, but when I put a new cap on, I found it would let water ou; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00232.html (10,721 bytes)
13. Re: MGB:Anti-sway bar, also longtrip. (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 27 May 93 12:29:29 MDT; Is this discussed in the catalog, or the update or price list? I'm very interested because I use a 70 lb tube of sand over the rear axle of my 68 B, and this makes it handle like a wallowing pig. I; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00412.html (8,674 bytes)
14. Re: Getting engaged with an MGB starter (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 27 May 93 12:34:35 MDT; I found that the local Beck-Arnley had a starter for my B in stock, for half the Moss price. I don't remember if it was rebuilt or new. It worked flawlessly for about 3 years, but is showing signs o; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00413.html (7,138 bytes)
15. Re: lower arms wanted and anti roll bar speculation [D [D [D [D [D [D (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Fri, 28 May 93 14:13:25 MDT; (forwarding comment) -- Forwarded for Jean H. Jim -- (original message follows) Here in Boulder snow can happen anytime from October to June, rather unpredictably. I am not about to give up my B (whi; /html/british-cars/1993-05/msg00453.html (7,764 bytes)
16. Re: Oil leak from hell (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Fri, 4 Dec 92 18:49:15 MST; Well, my 68 B has the same problem, and has since I rebuilt the engin a couple of years ago. Last spring, I replaced the gaskets, using an Approved Sealing Method- very clean surfaces, moderate Perm; /html/british-cars/1992-12/msg00076.html (7,548 bytes)
17. Re: More ColourTune Questions (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 92 18:21:52 MST; On my 68 B, the front carb takes three flats (on the SU jet adjuster nut) to go from a full blue color (indicating lean; CH emission only) to a steady yellow (rich; the soot particles are giving off; /html/british-cars/1992-12/msg00169.html (8,891 bytes)
18. Re: MGB heater valve (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Mon, 9 Nov 92 10:42:30 MST; I had to replace the heater valve in my 68 B a couple of months ago. It would leak when open to a particular position. I was surprised, but a new heater valve is less than $25. I ordered mine from a; /html/british-cars/1992-11/msg00154.html (7,377 bytes)
19. Re: Help! mystery B problems (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 92 13:08:37 MDT; I swapped distributors. No real change. I swapped coils. No real change. I put in new plugs. Some improvement, but not a lot. I looked at the compression and it seemed okay three ~160psi, one around; /html/british-cars/1992-08/msg00046.html (7,354 bytes)
20. Re: MGB engine question (score: 1): Author: HERTZBERG JEAN R <hertzber@spot.Colorado.EDU>; Date: Fri, 1 May 92 11:31:51 MDT; I had clatter at startup and idle (and zero oil pressure then) for eight years before I got around to rebuilding the engine. What I found was that the mains and rod ends were worn but not trashed, bu; /html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00021.html (7,062 bytes)

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