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81. Re: ZS to SU conversion-heater hoses? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:41:29 -0500
Tell you what I did this winter tp my 76B. I took the ZS and replaced it with dual SU HIF4's. From the lower radiator hose, I made a 1/2" copper pipe tube with 2 bends to route it above the SU's and
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg01146.html (8,121 bytes)

82. That's why I own my B... (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:45:57 -0500 (EST)
I am bursting. I just have to tell this story. I tried John Twist's detox procedure last summer and totally boluxed up my car, a 76B. Could never get it back to step 1. So since I planned to replace
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg01382.html (7,542 bytes)

83. rear brake cylinder replacement (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:16:51 -0500
Just replaced the rear brake cylinders in a 76B. Have to ask, why is that holding clip so nasty? AND is there any problem with replacing it with the appropriately sized external snap ring which is wh
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg01752.html (6,816 bytes)

84. help with diagnosing carb settings? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:22:54 -0500
So I replaced a ZSin a 76B with dual HIF's and the engine started. That is a good start but it is not good enough to drive. Here is a symptom that I don't understand and could use advice. i) The car
/html/mgs/2000-03/msg01753.html (6,973 bytes)

85. Re: mgb sighting-More on Polaroid-really non-LBC (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 11:15:01 -0500
Years ago after graduating MIT, I didn't know what to do with myself so of course, I worked as a freelance photographer in the Boston area. I picked up a part time job with Life photographer Fritz Go
/html/mgs/2000-02/msg00319.html (9,113 bytes)

86. RE: Battery Size information needed-re cutoff switch (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 11:20:21 -0500
Other than if the switch interrupts the chassi ground, my new radio will lose its presets (I think), why is it important which line holds the switch? The battery will not discharge if the circuit is
/html/mgs/2000-02/msg00320.html (8,534 bytes)

87. Re: Battery cut-of switch (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 13:48:54 -0500
Seems Ken and Max Heim Ken and Jim Nazarian all pointed out my error. Radio presets in an all electronic new model will be lost with a cut-off switch on either side of the battery. Next problem. Bill
/html/mgs/2000-02/msg00330.html (8,846 bytes)

88. Re: 18G -vs- 18V, differences? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:10:46 -0500
Appropo of this thread: What function does the 'spigot' off the firewall end of the 18V engine do? I removed the SZ carb and replaced it with HIF4's and for the life of me, I just don't remember what
/html/mgs/2000-02/msg00611.html (8,535 bytes)

89. RE: 18G -vs- 18V, differences?, exhange & new question (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:20:53 -0500
Just had this exchange with John Reynolds, anyone have a good answer?
/html/mgs/2000-02/msg00616.html (8,430 bytes)

90. Re: Manifold Differences (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 15:26:32 -0500
I just replaced a S-Z with a pair of HIF's on my 76. Had the same problem with different heights of the two manifolds. Porter in his rebuild book and Bud Kruger(via the list) showed me that you can c
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg00622.html (8,235 bytes)

91. brake vacuum boost modification - comments? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:35:42 -0500
I recently replaced on a 76B, the Z-S carb for a pair of HIF's with the requisite change in manifolds. The question is rehooking up the brake vacuum boost. I thought I'd remove the port from the old
/html/mgs/2000-01/msg01329.html (7,320 bytes)

92. MG's in Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 99 21:14:10 EST
Usual disclaimers...just reading the paper and saw: MGB '75Blue, tan, no rust (???), looks, runs great...HAS OIL LEAK $2750 (215-453-1473) But... MG/TD, '53, black with side curtains, great shape, $1
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg00255.html (7,113 bytes)

93. Re: I Should have taken my camera! (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 17:10:43 -0500
When my Caravan approached 123456, I slowed down in the middle of a local road and took a sequence of 20 pictures as it turned to exactly that number. My daughter thought I was crazy...until she saw
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg00469.html (7,524 bytes)

94. Updates on carb conversion and Happy Seasons (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 12:10:21 -0500
Hi all, To all the listers who have offered opinions and real help. Thanks and happy holidays. To all the listers who have read my dribbles: happy holidays..I don't know what to say to those listers
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg01072.html (9,421 bytes)

95. Re: MG Evolution (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 99 8:23:26 EST
Is this a virtual diagram? Bill
/html/mgs/1999-12/msg01353.html (6,701 bytes)

96. Re: Not entirely off subject... but close. (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 13:27:34 -0500
To volunteer my solution: I use Eudora light as my email program. It has the capabilities of making mail folders so I have an MG folder with 16 different subfolders, each on a different topic (altern
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00223.html (9,120 bytes)

97. Re: It was just an oil change..... (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 99 20:15:51 EST
Possibly sounds like i) not enough current in the battery to cross the connectors(that is, good voltage reading when not under load) or ii) poor connectors for current to flow. How old is the batter
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00293.html (8,143 bytes)

98. Re: MG withdddrawls (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 09:54:49 -0500
PAT, If your comments are based on detailed "recent studies", I would love to read them. Please rsvp with the sources. Bill
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00409.html (9,361 bytes)

99. hot stuff (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 99 17:03:24 EST
Winter is a comin' in (apologies to Ezra Pound). My garage is a cold as hell. Any suggestions as to what kind of heater to use in a 1 MG garage. I surveyed the heaters at our local Home Depot (now th
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00923.html (7,527 bytes)

100. Re: hot stuff [Ezra Pound?] [Esoterica] (score: 1)
Author: Bill Saidel <saidel@crab.rutgers.edu>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 09:13:02 -0500
With apologies to the non-literati, the following dialogue developed and I felt it necessary to send the entire poem. +++++++++++ Ancient Music Ezra Pound "Winter is icummen in, Lhude sing Goddamm, R
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00946.html (7,761 bytes)


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