From dave at ranteer.com  Wed Jun  3 18:39:38 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020 19:39:38 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] oil filter cannister
Message-ID: <000401d63a08$a1543c90$e3fcb5b0$@ranteer.com>

I have a 56 which I'm trying to restore as original as possible.

 

I'd like to refurbish that nasty oil filter cannister (as much as I hate
it!)  Moss sells a paint for it but honestly I don't think its very
accurate.  I used it on the TD I had years ago and really didn't like it.

 

Has anyone found a paint that is pretty close and not so expensive as Moss?

 

Thanks!

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From mgbobh at gmail.com  Thu Jun  4 05:19:09 2020
From: mgbobh at gmail.com (Robert's New iPad)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 07:19:09 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] oil filter cannister
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References: <000401d63a08$a1543c90$e3fcb5b0$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <E631E3A8-1F70-4143-B2E1-2BB150B8260E@gmail.com>

   TD and MGA engine paint is different colour.  
   Duplicolor Dark Canyon Red is a good match for MGA and for MGB red engines. 
   I do not know if the oil filter canister was painted when on the engine or separately, or maybe it was masked?my TD?s canister was a silvery-green. 
Bob


> On Jun 3, 2020, at 8:39 PM, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a 56 which I?m trying to restore as original as possible.
>  
> I?d like to refurbish that nasty oil filter cannister (as much as I hate it!)  Moss sells a paint for it but honestly I don?t think its very accurate.  I used it on the TD I had years ago and really didn?t like it.
>  
> Has anyone found a paint that is pretty close and not so expensive as Moss?
>  
> Thanks!
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From ejrussell at mebtel.net  Thu Jun  4 12:34:33 2020
From: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric Russell)
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 14:34:33 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Mgs Digest, Vol 157, Issue 1
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I've use Rustoleum "Merlot" to paint my MGA's engine. Without painting 
the entire engine I doubt you'll find an exact match. Rustoleum not 
expensive and is easy to find locally but its main downside is that it 
is very slow drying. If you can keep the item you've painted warm for a 
few hours that helps. Also, it must be re-coated within one hour or 
after 48 hours (or more if not warm) otherwise the paint will lift/wrinkle.

Some photos here: 
https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mga-forum.2/engine-paint-rustoleum-merlot.2401545/ 


Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
> I have a 56 which I'm trying to restore as original as possible.
>
>
> I'd like to refurbish that nasty oil filter cannister (as much as I hate
> it!)  Moss sells a paint for it but honestly I don't think its very
> accurate.  I used it on the TD I had years ago and really didn't like it.
>
>
> Has anyone found a paint that is pretty close and not so expensive as Moss?


From thgun at comporium.net  Fri Jun  5 05:38:00 2020
From: thgun at comporium.net (Thomas Gunderson)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 07:38:00 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Cleaning rear end
Message-ID: <B2EA5951-C2E0-48EF-A126-368C5D6328A2@comporium.net>

I have a MGA rear end dif.. What is the best way to clean and restore while in storage ?
Tom
1957 MGA rst 1500

Sent from my iPhone X




From richardolindsay at gmail.com  Fri Jun  5 06:04:48 2020
From: richardolindsay at gmail.com (Richard Lindsay)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 07:04:48 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] Cleaning rear end
In-Reply-To: <B2EA5951-C2E0-48EF-A126-368C5D6328A2@comporium.net>
References: <B2EA5951-C2E0-48EF-A126-368C5D6328A2@comporium.net>
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Must not, must not, MUST NOT, make a remark about 'Cleaning rear end'!


On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 6:38 AM Thomas Gunderson <thgun at comporium.net> wrote:

> I have a MGA rear end dif.. What is the best way to clean and restore
> while in storage ?
> Tom
> 1957 MGA rst 1500
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From richardolindsay at gmail.com  Fri Jun  5 06:09:08 2020
From: richardolindsay at gmail.com (Richard Lindsay)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 07:09:08 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] Rui, can you help Tom?
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References: <B2EA5951-C2E0-48EF-A126-368C5D6328A2@comporium.net>
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Tom, my friend Rui Gigante (rui.gigante at gmail.com) just did this job on his
B-GT, including a rebuild! Give him a shout.

On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 6:38 AM Thomas Gunderson <thgun at comporium.net> wrote:

> I have a MGA rear end dif.. What is the best way to clean and restore
> while in storage ?
> Tom
> 1957 MGA rst 1500
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From paul at ece.rochester.edu  Fri Jun  5 10:49:44 2020
From: paul at ece.rochester.edu (Osborne, Paul)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 16:49:44 +0000
Subject: [Mgs] [EXTERNAL]   Cleaning rear end
In-Reply-To: <B2EA5951-C2E0-48EF-A126-368C5D6328A2@comporium.net>
References: <B2EA5951-C2E0-48EF-A126-368C5D6328A2@comporium.net>
Message-ID: <147D7D35-09B6-44D9-931E-C27475146D72@ur.rochester.edu>

I think that you need to be a bit more clear on this. Is the axle out of the car? Does it need to be wire brushed and painted? Does it need to be taken apart and rebuilt?


paul o

On Jun 5, 2020, at 7:38 AM, Thomas Gunderson <thgun at comporium.net<mailto:thgun at comporium.net>> wrote:

I have a MGA rear end dif.. What is the best way to clean and restore while in storage ?
Tom
1957 MGA rst 1500

Sent from my iPhone X



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From herr_dorsch at yahoo.com  Fri Jun  5 13:32:06 2020
From: herr_dorsch at yahoo.com (Zach Dorsch)
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 19:32:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Mgs] Cleaning rear end
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I took a pressure washer to the rear ended after it was removed. I then used a wire brush to knock off rust followed by rust converter and paint prior to reinstalling.



On Friday, June 5, 2020, 7:38 AM, Thomas Gunderson <thgun at comporium.net> wrote:

I have a MGA rear end dif.. What is the best way to clean and restore while in storage ?
Tom
1957 MGA rst 1500

Sent from my iPhone X



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From dlangton at davidlangton.com  Mon Jun  8 13:10:47 2020
From: dlangton at davidlangton.com (dlangton at davidlangton.com)
Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:10:47 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Fw: Hot B motor
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Here is an update of the project.
https://send.firefox.com/download/9ba46e1ab7dfab18/#wBvfG4KleH3lv0Y-rpEWyg
Archive password: 7777


From astei at me.com  Wed Jun 10 14:09:41 2020
From: astei at me.com (Andrew Steidinger)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:09:41 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Bulbs
Message-ID: <9D4C4E7D-FF05-4E57-89C9-3ED656D7A8B4@me.com>

I have a 1967 MGB, negative ground. I want to replace all my instrument bulbs (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil Press/ Temp, and the 2 directional signal lights)
I think I want to install LEDs.
Should I? 
How many are they?
What wattage for the various sized applications (screw type, long or short)?
Where should they be sourced?
Are kits available somewhere?
Thank you in advance for any help.

Andrew Steidinger

From mvheim at sonic.net  Wed Jun 10 15:24:10 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:24:10 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <9D4C4E7D-FF05-4E57-89C9-3ED656D7A8B4@me.com>
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Message-ID: <628440E2-0BA1-48D3-B082-5EC3CA0950B3@sonic.net>

I did this on my 66. You also need to replace the flasher unit with an electronic one (available from Moss) so that the turn signal indicators work.

I got my LEDs from LEDlight.com <http://ledlight.com/>.

Note that there are a LOT of different types available. I chose Warm White (to resemble the original illumination) after testing bright white and finding it was too bluish. The length of the bulb varies depending on the number of LEDs it carries (you can see in the photos how they are made up of ?stacks? of little square LED units) ? some instruments have enough depth for the longer (brighter) ones, but others do not.

Sorry, I would post the specs if they were readily available, but my receipts are ?unsorted? and I bought these almost 2 years ago.

--
Max Heim
mvheim at sonic.net



> On Jun 10, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Andrew Steidinger <astei at me.com> wrote:
> 
> I have a 1967 MGB, negative ground. I want to replace all my instrument bulbs (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil Press/ Temp, and the 2 directional signal lights)
> I think I want to install LEDs.
> Should I? 
> How many are they?
> What wattage for the various sized applications (screw type, long or short)?
> Where should they be sourced?
> Are kits available somewhere?
> Thank you in advance for any help.
> 
> Andrew Steidinger
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From dave at ranteer.com  Wed Jun 10 15:24:18 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:24:18 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] paint color
Message-ID: <000501d63f6d$80245c20$806d1460$@ranteer.com>

Here are two items.  #13 on the drawing and the shiny sliver item in the
picture.

 

I'm thinking #13 black and shiny silver item gets painted mg red?

 

59 MGA

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From mvheim at sonic.net  Wed Jun 10 15:31:57 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:31:57 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <628440E2-0BA1-48D3-B082-5EC3CA0950B3@sonic.net>
References: <9D4C4E7D-FF05-4E57-89C9-3ED656D7A8B4@me.com>
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Message-ID: <11D27F59-16B4-4017-96CE-D6CFD321100F@sonic.net>

Oh, one more thing: don't replace the alternator warning lamp ? the resistance of the incandescent bulb is a necessary part of the circuit.

--
Max Heim
'66 MGB

> On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> I did this on my 66. You also need to replace the flasher unit with an electronic one (available from Moss) so that the turn signal indicators work.
> 
> I got my LEDs from LEDlight.com <http://ledlight.com/>.
> 
> Note that there are a LOT of different types available. I chose Warm White (to resemble the original illumination) after testing bright white and finding it was too bluish. The length of the bulb varies depending on the number of LEDs it carries (you can see in the photos how they are made up of ?stacks? of little square LED units) ? some instruments have enough depth for the longer (brighter) ones, but others do not.
> 
> Sorry, I would post the specs if they were readily available, but my receipts are ?unsorted? and I bought these almost 2 years ago.
> 
> --
> Max Heim
> mvheim at sonic.net <mailto:mvheim at sonic.net>
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Andrew Steidinger <astei at me.com <mailto:astei at me.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> I have a 1967 MGB, negative ground. I want to replace all my instrument bulbs (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil Press/ Temp, and the 2 directional signal lights)
>> I think I want to install LEDs.
>> Should I? 
>> How many are they?
>> What wattage for the various sized applications (screw type, long or short)?
>> Where should they be sourced?
>> Are kits available somewhere?
>> Thank you in advance for any help.
>> 
>> Andrew Steidinger
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From mvheim at sonic.net  Wed Jun 10 15:34:56 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:34:56 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] paint color
In-Reply-To: <000501d63f6d$80245c20$806d1460$@ranteer.com>
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I don't see any trace of paint on the #13 on my 1966 B.

And that oil cooler hose nipple was bare metal, also, before I pulled my engine and painted it.


--
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'66 MGB



> On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:24 PM, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
> 
> Here are two items.  #13 on the drawing and the shiny sliver item in the picture.
>  
> I?m thinking #13 black and shiny silver item gets painted mg red?
>  
> 59 MGA
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From mgbobh at gmail.com  Wed Jun 10 16:10:09 2020
From: mgbobh at gmail.com (Robert's New iPad)
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:10:09 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <628440E2-0BA1-48D3-B082-5EC3CA0950B3@sonic.net>
References: <9D4C4E7D-FF05-4E57-89C9-3ED656D7A8B4@me.com>
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    Having installed relays, some years ago, for turn signals, parking and head lamps, I have had no incentive to use LEDs there.  
   But in the instruments, I did, and have been very pleased (you thought I was going to say delighted) with them. Instrument lighting was never satisfactory; I had tried a variety of bulbs, and had jumped the rheostat out of the circuit without ever getting enough light to read the gauges when a car with headlamps on was following.  
   Max points out that the LEDs vary in size. When installing the new one in speedometer, bounce the instrument with your hand before putting it in. Be sure that the LED is not touching the rotating cup of the instrument.  If the speedo does not read with the new LED in place, wiggle the LED slightly back out of the speedo to give clearance.
Bob
?72 GT, with legible instruments


> On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:24 PM, Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> I did this on my 66. You also need to replace the flasher unit with an electronic one (available from Moss) so that the turn signal indicators work.
> 
> I got my LEDs from LEDlight.com.
> 
> Note that there are a LOT of different types available. I chose Warm White (to resemble the original illumination) after testing bright white and finding it was too bluish. The length of the bulb varies depending on the number of LEDs it carries (you can see in the photos how they are made up of ?stacks? of little square LED units) ? some instruments have enough depth for the longer (brighter) ones, but others do not.
> 
> Sorry, I would post the specs if they were readily available, but my receipts are ?unsorted? and I bought these almost 2 years ago.
> 
> --
> Max Heim
> mvheim at sonic.net
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Andrew Steidinger <astei at me.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I have a 1967 MGB, negative ground. I want to replace all my instrument bulbs (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil Press/ Temp, and the 2 directional signal lights)
>> I think I want to install LEDs.
>> Should I? 
>> How many are they?
>> What wattage for the various sized applications (screw type, long or short)?
>> Where should they be sourced?
>> Are kits available somewhere?
>> Thank you in advance for any help.
>> 
>> Andrew Steidinger
>> _______________________________________________
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From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com  Thu Jun 11 01:27:21 2020
From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:27:21 +0100
Subject: [Mgs] Bulbs
References: <9D4C4E7D-FF05-4E57-89C9-3ED656D7A8B4@me.com>
Message-ID: <74364BD0D8BB4AD29C1E53D3AA3166A5@paul>

Firstly if you are only replacing the directional tell-tales on the dash and 
not the bulbs at the corners of the car you don't need to change the flasher 
unit.

You need to check what bulbs you have, a PO may have changed things.  AFAIK 
originally they were MES i.e. screw fitting, and those are replaced by E10 5 
5050 SMD LED.  Google that and pick your supplier.  Whilst changing the 
instrument bulbs is a very worthwhile operation the indicator tell-tales are 
much more difficult to get at on a CB car (maybe even worse on a padded 
dash), for me are bright enough anyway, and I was trained to cancel them 
manually (and no that wasn't before self-cancelling indicators ...).

PaulH.



----- Original Message ----- 
>I have a 1967 MGB, negative ground. I want to replace all my instrument 
>bulbs (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil Press/ Temp, and the 2 directional signal 
>lights)
> I think I want to install LEDs.
> Should I?


From mvheim at sonic.net  Thu Jun 11 10:49:21 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:49:21 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <B5A0B310-4B9B-4359-83AF-B1983217EFBD@me.com>
References: <9D4C4E7D-FF05-4E57-89C9-3ED656D7A8B4@me.com>
 <628440E2-0BA1-48D3-B082-5EC3CA0950B3@sonic.net>
 <B5A0B310-4B9B-4359-83AF-B1983217EFBD@me.com>
Message-ID: <23578272-47B5-4C6B-80BF-55FC148272EF@sonic.net>

These are the ones I wound up using (after a false start with larger bulbs, and switching from bright white to warm white).

Product ID: 57567 
Product Name: #1487 Miniature Bulb E10 Base 5 5050 12V DC Dim-able T3 1/4 
Attributes: Color - Warm White 3000K	 
Price: $2.42 

https://www.ledlight.com/searchresult.aspx?KeyWords=57567 <https://www.ledlight.com/searchresult.aspx?KeyWords=57567>


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'66 MGB

> On Jun 11, 2020, at 8:57 AM, Andrew Steidinger <astei at me.com> wrote:
> 
> Max,
> 
> Thank you for the reply.
> I called LEDlight and they couldn?t tell me the proper size base and suggested I call someone who had done the replacements for correct product codes. You did say that your records were not readily available but may I please impose and ask you to look whenever the time is available? I want to replace all the bulbs in the dash panel (proper length) with warm light as you did. The exception would be the ?ignition? light. I believe that totals 6.
> Again, thanks for your help.
> 
> Drew
> 
>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:24 PM, Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net <mailto:mvheim at sonic.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> I did this on my 66. You also need to replace the flasher unit with an electronic one (available from Moss) so that the turn signal indicators work.
>> 
>> I got my LEDs from LEDlight.com <http://ledlight.com/>.
>> 
>> Note that there are a LOT of different types available. I chose Warm White (to resemble the original illumination) after testing bright white and finding it was too bluish. The length of the bulb varies depending on the number of LEDs it carries (you can see in the photos how they are made up of ?stacks? of little square LED units) ? some instruments have enough depth for the longer (brighter) ones, but others do not.
>> 
>> Sorry, I would post the specs if they were readily available, but my receipts are ?unsorted? and I bought these almost 2 years ago.
>> 
>> --
>> Max Heim
>> mvheim at sonic.net <mailto:mvheim at sonic.net>
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 1:09 PM, Andrew Steidinger <astei at me.com <mailto:astei at me.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a 1967 MGB, negative ground. I want to replace all my instrument bulbs (Speedo, Tach, Fuel, Oil Press/ Temp, and the 2 directional signal lights)
>>> I think I want to install LEDs.
>>> Should I? 
>>> How many are they?
>>> What wattage for the various sized applications (screw type, long or short)?
>>> Where should they be sourced?
>>> Are kits available somewhere?
>>> Thank you in advance for any help.
>>> 
>>> Andrew Steidinger
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From dave at ranteer.com  Thu Jun 11 20:12:57 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:12:57 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] MGB belt
Message-ID: <000001d6405e$fd81e420$f885ac60$@ranteer.com>

I have an early, 3 main, MGB engine

 

It obviously has a belt connecting the driveshaft, water pump, and fan.

 

Anyone have a standard FLAPS belt # for that?

 

 

 

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From h.duinhoven at planet.nl  Fri Jun 12 02:52:26 2020
From: h.duinhoven at planet.nl (Hans Duinhoven)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:52:26 +0200
Subject: [Mgs] MGB belt
In-Reply-To: <000001d6405e$fd81e420$f885ac60$@ranteer.com>
References: <000001d6405e$fd81e420$f885ac60$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <002801d64096$cc0378e0$640a6aa0$@planet.nl>

Although younger from 1971, so 5 bearing engine, the belt partnumber is
GCB10900 Unipart.

Will that be different?

 

Cheers,

Hans

 

Van: Mgs [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] Namens dave
Verzonden: vrijdag 12 juni 2020 4:13
Aan: mgs at autox.team.net
Onderwerp: [Mgs] MGB belt

 

I have an early, 3 main, MGB engine

 

It obviously has a belt connecting the driveshaft, water pump, and fan.

 

Anyone have a standard FLAPS belt # for that?

 

 

 

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Parts

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From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com  Fri Jun 12 02:27:05 2020
From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:27:05 +0100
Subject: [Mgs] MGB belt
References: <000001d6405e$fd81e420$f885ac60$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <CCF36E1B59D3461D9A7FC87BEF7B1E67@paul>

Originally 10mm wide by 900mm long, UK generic part number GCB10900 (spot the logical numbering).
  ----- Original Message ----- 

  I have an early, 3 main, MGB engine

   

  It obviously has a belt connecting the driveshaft, water pump, and fan.

   

  Anyone have a standard FLAPS belt # for that?
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From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com  Fri Jun 12 04:15:07 2020
From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:15:07 +0100
Subject: [Mgs] MGB belt
References: <000001d6405e$fd81e420$f885ac60$@ranteer.com>
 <002801d64096$cc0378e0$640a6aa0$@planet.nl>
Message-ID: <A7F7C2A4E47A42299D0EDE4C48109F6B@paul>

No, the same.  They changed to 10 x 950 on RB engines with the bigger crank pulley, North American spec with air-pump etc. could be different.  However the Parts Catalogue indicates that 18V797/798 got the longer belt, despite being a CB with the same pulleys on crank, water pump and alt.

PaulH.
  ----- Original Message ----- 


  Although younger from 1971, so 5 bearing engine, the belt partnumber is GCB10900 Unipart.

  Will that be different?
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From dave at ranteer.com  Fri Jun 12 17:32:12 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:32:12 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] Belt for early MGB engine
Message-ID: <000401d64111$b326c400$19744c00$@ranteer.com>

I suspect this will also work for MGA and later MGB engines.  Came from
O'Reilly's, and it fits perfectly!!

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From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com  Sat Jun 13 07:41:58 2020
From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:41:58 +0100
Subject: [Mgs] Belt for early MGB engine
References: <000401d64111$b326c400$19744c00$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <5CB944CBAAFA4395B0B94892B72CF45B@paul>

20mm longer is quite a bit, you may run out of adjustment.

PaulH.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: dave 
  To: mgs at autox.team.net 
  Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 12:32 AM
  Subject: [Mgs] Belt for early MGB engine


  I suspect this will also work for MGA and later MGB engines.  Came from O'Reilly's, and it fits perfectly!!



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From dkatzfey at woh.rr.com  Sat Jun 13 15:56:42 2020
From: dkatzfey at woh.rr.com (Dale Katzfey)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:56:42 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
Message-ID: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>

When do you get batteries that fit the trays for a 58 MGA?? I have some 
Interstate batteries from 20 years ago, but I had to modify the tray to 
make them work.? I am restoring it now and have replaced the battery 
trays and don't want to modify them.? Is that possible?

Thanks,
Dale
Southwest Ohio Center CC

From dave at ranteer.com  Sat Jun 13 17:52:27 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:52:27 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] Belt for early MGB engine
In-Reply-To: <5CB944CBAAFA4395B0B94892B72CF45B@paul>
References: <000401d64111$b326c400$19744c00$@ranteer.com>
 <5CB944CBAAFA4395B0B94892B72CF45B@paul>
Message-ID: <002701d641dd$b1d03b00$1570b100$@ranteer.com>

The hose fits perfectly as I said before

 

From: PaulHunt73 <paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com> 
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 8:42 AM
To: dave <dave at ranteer.com>; mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Belt for early MGB engine

 

20mm longer is quite a bit, you may run out of adjustment.

 

PaulH.

----- Original Message ----- 

From: dave <mailto:dave at ranteer.com>  

To: mgs at autox.team.net <mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>  

Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2020 12:32 AM

Subject: [Mgs] Belt for early MGB engine

 

I suspect this will also work for MGA and later MGB engines.  Came from
O'Reilly's, and it fits perfectly!!

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From barneymg at mgaguru.com  Sat Jun 13 18:53:56 2020
From: barneymg at mgaguru.com (Barney Gaylord)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 20:53:56 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
In-Reply-To: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
References: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.3.1592096058.28011.mgs@autox.team.net>

Original size batteries for MGA:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et128.htm

Single 12-volt batteries:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et203.htm

Gell cell battery:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et203a.htm

Dry cell battery (not really dry, just sealed):
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/et203b.htm

Extending the battery carrier:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/frame/fr202.htm

Battery tray weldment:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/frame/fr202a.htm

Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
http://MGAguru.com


At 05:56 PM 6/13/2020, Dale Katzfey wrote:
>When do you get batteries that fit the trays for a 58 MGA? I have 
>some Interstate batteries from 20 years ago, but I had to modify the 
>tray to make them work. I am restoring it now and have replaced the 
>battery trays and don't want to modify them. Is that possible? 
>Thanks, Dale Southwest Ohio Center CC


From robincamblin at att.net  Sat Jun 13 19:23:44 2020
From: robincamblin at att.net (robincamblin)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 20:23:44 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
In-Reply-To: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.4.1592097841.28011.mgs@autox.team.net>

I use nearly Miata battery fits great.Rob Camblin?Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
-------- Original message --------From: Dale Katzfey <dkatzfey at woh.rr.com> Date: 6/13/20  7:28 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: mgs at autox.team.net Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA When do you get batteries that fit the trays for a 58 MGA?? I have some Interstate batteries from 20 years ago, but I had to modify the tray to make them work.? I am restoring it now and have replaced the battery trays and don't want to modify them.? Is that possible?Thanks,DaleSouthwest Ohio Center CC_______________________________________________Mgs at autox.team.netDonate: http://www.team.net/donate.htmlSuggested annual donation? $12.75Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/mgs http://autox.team.net/archiveUnsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/robincamblin at att.net
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From mvheim at sonic.net  Sat Jun 13 21:04:58 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 20:04:58 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
In-Reply-To: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
References: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <C536251A-EB98-442C-B6EA-670E5564F03C@sonic.net>

Don?t know about MGAs in particular, but a Group 26 12v battery fits in the battery tray of a B. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2020, at 2:56 PM, Dale Katzfey <dkatzfey at woh.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> When do you get batteries that fit the trays for a 58 MGA?  I have some Interstate batteries from 20 years ago, but I had to modify the tray to make them work.  I am restoring it now and have replaced the battery trays and don't want to modify them.  Is that possible?
> 
> Thanks,
> Dale
> Southwest Ohio Center CC
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Sun Jun 14 12:04:40 2020
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2020 18:04:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
In-Reply-To: <C536251A-EB98-442C-B6EA-670E5564F03C@sonic.net>
References: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
 <C536251A-EB98-442C-B6EA-670E5564F03C@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <1846860695.665958.1592157880732@mail.yahoo.com>

 Yes a group 26 battery fits in a "B" battery tray, but you had better have a lifting strap on that battery.? The fit is so close you will have a devil of a time getting it back out to change next time if it's just a bare battery.? Been there, done that.Mike MacLean69 MGB GT60 Bugeye56 Austin Healey BN2

    On Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8:30:10 PM PDT, Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:  
 
 Don?t know about MGAs in particular, but a Group 26 12v battery fits in the battery tray of a B. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2020, at 2:56 PM, Dale Katzfey <dkatzfey at woh.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> When do you get batteries that fit the trays for a 58 MGA?? I have some Interstate batteries from 20 years ago, but I had to modify the tray to make them work.? I am restoring it now and have replaced the battery trays and don't want to modify them.? Is that possible?
> 
> Thanks,
> Dale
> Southwest Ohio Center CC
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From mvheim at sonic.net  Sun Jun 14 17:04:27 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:04:27 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
In-Reply-To: <1846860695.665958.1592157880732@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
 <C536251A-EB98-442C-B6EA-670E5564F03C@sonic.net>
 <1846860695.665958.1592157880732@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7993E740-E5F8-4258-AD09-5591C769D6D1@sonic.net>

Agree, a lifting strap is recommended. Also, avoid the variants with clamp-down flanges on the base ? these will make it too large for the opening, although if necessary they can be trimmed off with a utility knife.

--
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'66 MGB

> On Jun 14, 2020, at 11:04 AM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:
> 
> Yes a group 26 battery fits in a "B" battery tray, but you had better have a lifting strap on that battery.  The fit is so close you will have a devil of a time getting it back out to change next time if it's just a bare battery.  Been there, done that.
> Mike MacLean
> 69 MGB GT
> 60 Bugeye
> 56 Austin Healey BN2
> 
> On Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8:30:10 PM PDT, Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Don?t know about MGAs in particular, but a Group 26 12v battery fits in the battery tray of a B. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Jun 13, 2020, at 2:56 PM, Dale Katzfey <dkatzfey at woh.rr.com <mailto:dkatzfey at woh.rr.com>> wrote:
> > 
> > When do you get batteries that fit the trays for a 58 MGA?  I have some Interstate batteries from 20 years ago, but I had to modify the tray to make them work.  I am restoring it now and have replaced the battery trays and don't want to modify them.  Is that possible?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Dale
> > Southwest Ohio Center CC
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From ccrobins at ktc.com  Mon Jun 15 09:18:59 2020
From: ccrobins at ktc.com (Charley Robinson)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:18:59 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
In-Reply-To: <7993E740-E5F8-4258-AD09-5591C769D6D1@sonic.net>
References: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
 <C536251A-EB98-442C-B6EA-670E5564F03C@sonic.net>
 <1846860695.665958.1592157880732@mail.yahoo.com>
 <7993E740-E5F8-4258-AD09-5591C769D6D1@sonic.net>
Message-ID: <c88c9e49-216d-40df-3bbb-8886d2006a17@ktc.com>

I have a lifting strap that clamps on to the posts.? Can get one at most 
auto parts stores.

CR

From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com  Mon Jun 15 09:45:03 2020
From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73)
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:45:03 +0100
Subject: [Mgs] Batteries for an MGA
References: <6706e209-ba27-0097-ea60-429f489ba0c3@woh.rr.com>
 <C536251A-EB98-442C-B6EA-670E5564F03C@sonic.net>
 <1846860695.665958.1592157880732@mail.yahoo.com>
 <7993E740-E5F8-4258-AD09-5591C769D6D1@sonic.net>
 <c88c9e49-216d-40df-3bbb-8886d2006a17@ktc.com>
Message-ID: <8164B4F91BBD44E4987E29251B479C62@paul>

Good one, not come across that before.

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>I have a lifting strap that clamps on to the posts. Can get one at most 
> auto parts stores.
> 

From thgun at comporium.net  Wed Jun 17 05:39:57 2020
From: thgun at comporium.net (Thomas Gunderson)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:39:57 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] MGA Wiper arm
Message-ID: <69ECD190-BDD3-44CB-A1B8-4CB462F3EB5C@comporium.net>

Where can I find the correct and best choice of wiper arm replacement?

1957 MGA RST 1500

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From dave at ranteer.com  Wed Jun 17 06:43:30 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:43:30 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] parts
Message-ID: <000701d644a4$e7d30560$b7791020$@ranteer.com>

I need the gas line/hose that connects the two carbs on an early mgb engine
and I can't find it in the moss catalog.  Can anyone help me out?

 

My second question is can I just remove the fan on this engine since I'll be
putting in an electric one anyway?

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From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com  Wed Jun 17 09:14:40 2020
From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:14:40 +0100
Subject: [Mgs] parts
References: <000701d644a4$e7d30560$b7791020$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <88E2B3937E624ECB9EA3C24558B55CDA@paul>

Mossmotors.com, and HS carbs I presume.

10 to 13 and 15 here https://mossmotors.com/mgb/fuel-intake-emissions/fuel-pipes-and-lines-1962-70

Removing the mechanical fan will save a fraction of a horsepower, but you will still need the screws and locktabs through the pulley into the pump flange.  You may need to shorten the screws.

PaulH.
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  I need the gas line/hose that connects the two carbs on an early mgb engine and I can't find it in the moss catalog.  Can anyone help me out?

   

  My second question is can I just remove the fan on this engine since I'll be putting in an electric one anyway?

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From ccrobins at ktc.com  Wed Jun 17 10:42:13 2020
From: ccrobins at ktc.com (Charley Robinson)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:42:13 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] parts
In-Reply-To: <000701d644a4$e7d30560$b7791020$@ranteer.com>
References: <000701d644a4$e7d30560$b7791020$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <3edc6a62-e1f4-1739-9b2e-605276b6610f@ktc.com>

Pages 30 & 31 in MGB/MGC catalogue MGB-104, "Fuel Lines."?? Part #14 in 
the diagram, 376-920.? My B is a '69, has the setup with the 
T-connector, parts #11, 12 & 13.

CR

From mvheim at sonic.net  Wed Jun 17 10:46:13 2020
From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim)
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:46:13 -0700
Subject: [Mgs] parts
In-Reply-To: <000701d644a4$e7d30560$b7791020$@ranteer.com>
References: <000701d644a4$e7d30560$b7791020$@ranteer.com>
Message-ID: <D4D34C2E-FC46-45B1-B667-21AFFCD5DFF8@sonic.net>

376-920

I can see why it?s hard to find in the catalog ? fuel lines are at the end of the entire carb and fuel system section.

Fan: Yes, but you might need shorter bolts to hold the pulley in place sans fan.

--
Max Heim
'66 MGB

> On Jun 17, 2020, at 5:43 AM, dave <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
> 
> I need the gas line/hose that connects the two carbs on an early mgb engine and I can?t find it in the moss catalog.  Can anyone help me out?
>  
> My second question is can I just remove the fan on this engine since I?ll be putting in an electric one anyway?
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From thgun at comporium.net  Thu Jun 18 04:38:40 2020
From: thgun at comporium.net (Thomas Gunderson)
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:38:40 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Windshield wiper arm
Message-ID: <7E50C9C5-71CE-4C52-92A0-4FC55141ADA1@comporium.net>

Where can I find the correct and best arm replacement?

1957 MGA rst 1500

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From thgun at comporium.net  Sun Jun 21 15:33:49 2020
From: thgun at comporium.net (Thomas Gunderson)
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:33:49 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] Third brake light
Message-ID: <4063A676-2523-45B3-AC38-8D3E46C52EF5@comporium.net>

I spent $15.00 on Amazon. I used a wooden part to mount it. Drilled 3 holes. Press it on the lift a dot studs.I ran a wire to the brake light switch. LED!
1957 MGA rst 1500
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From thgun at comporium.net  Thu Jun 25 18:59:23 2020
From: thgun at comporium.net (Thomas Gunderson)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:59:23 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] MGA FRONT DISC BRAKES
Message-ID: <E851B544-1F20-40D8-8CD4-A9E750DA3987@comporium.net>


Where can I find info on converting shoe to disc on the front od a 1957 mga rst 1500?

Sent from my iPhone X




From barneymg at mgaguru.com  Thu Jun 25 22:51:34 2020
From: barneymg at mgaguru.com (Barney Gaylord)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:51:34 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] MGA FRONT DISC BRAKES
In-Reply-To: <E851B544-1F20-40D8-8CD4-A9E750DA3987@comporium.net>
References: <E851B544-1F20-40D8-8CD4-A9E750DA3987@comporium.net>
Message-ID: <mailman.28.1593147104.28011.mgs@autox.team.net>

Maybe here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/brakes/bt202.htm

Since both front drum brakes and front disc brakes were standard on 
MGA at different times, you can look in the Service Parts Lists and 
change out any parts that have different part numbers.
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/books.htm
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/books_4.htm
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/spl_1500s.htm
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/books/spl_1600.htm


At 08:59 PM 6/25/2020, Thomas Gunderson wrote:

>Where can I find info on converting shoe to disc on the front od a 
>1957 mga rst 1500?
>....


From ejrussell at mebtel.net  Fri Jun 26 12:19:22 2020
From: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric Russell)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:19:22 -0400
Subject: [Mgs] MGA FRONT DISC BRAKES
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3.1593194401.7953.mgs@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3.1593194401.7953.mgs@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <04b43b57-0b3a-038e-81b5-f50a2f78a9f5@mebtel.net>

 > Where can I find info on converting shoe to disc on the front od a 
1957 mga rst 1500?

Barney answered your question but I want to ask one.

Why? Unless you are routinely careening down mountain roads the MGA drum 
brakes are more than adequate for? a street driven MGA. Even many 
vintage raced MGAs do not convert to discs (even when they are allowed 
to do so). The limiting factor for stopping distance will always be tire 
traction. Put your money into good tires (most MGA size tires are for 
economy cars and not sports cars) and I think you'll find the brakes are 
fine. This of course assumes drum brakes/linings/etc are all in good 
condition. Which, with brakes being very high on the List of Important 
Things, they should be.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC

From dave at ranteer.com  Fri Jun 26 20:17:47 2020
From: dave at ranteer.com (dave)
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:17:47 -0500
Subject: [Mgs] MGA FRONT DISC BRAKES
In-Reply-To: <04b43b57-0b3a-038e-81b5-f50a2f78a9f5@mebtel.net>
References: <mailman.3.1593194401.7953.mgs@autox.team.net>
 <04b43b57-0b3a-038e-81b5-f50a2f78a9f5@mebtel.net>
Message-ID: <003101d64c29$271e8510$755b8f30$@ranteer.com>

+1 on that

-----Original Message-----
From: Mgs <mgs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Eric Russell
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 1:19 PM
To: mgs at autox.team.net; Thomas Gunderson <thgun at comporium.net>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] MGA FRONT DISC BRAKES

 > Where can I find info on converting shoe to disc on the front od a
1957 mga rst 1500?

Barney answered your question but I want to ask one.

Why? Unless you are routinely careening down mountain roads the MGA drum brakes are more than adequate for  a street driven MGA. Even many vintage raced MGAs do not convert to discs (even when they are allowed to do so). The limiting factor for stopping distance will always be tire traction. Put your money into good tires (most MGA size tires are for economy cars and not sports cars) and I think you'll find the brakes are fine. This of course assumes drum brakes/linings/etc are all in good condition. Which, with brakes being very high on the List of Important Things, they should be.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
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