The MGB has been enjoying a dry spot in the garage since I acquired my
Pathfinder. Unfortunately, it has been driven about 3 times in the last
6 weeks. With my new-found wealth, the Pathfinder assumed the daily
driver chores and the MGB became a "pleasure vehicle".
Well, I dusted her off today and put the top down. It was about 63
degrees and the sun was shining for all she was worth, so I aimed the B
for the coast to enjoy some rays. About 5 miles from home I heard the
miss that I knew so well.
I pulled over to the side of the road, and, sure enough, the new heater
valve was dripping onto (and into) the distributor. The antifreeze
inside the cap kills the engine below 3000 rpm, but after that it runs
just fine.
Not wanting to tempt fate, I headed home and ordered a new one (from
Moss). It was quite an experience to drive the B after such a long
hiatus. I drove the MGB almost exclusively for the last 4 years, in
spite of my parent's offer to provide me with a "new" car (In
Pokrefke-speak, a new car is one that is at least 4 years old). The MGB
is still a fun car, and will always be. I just wish I had't spoiled
myself with modern conveyances.
Thomas James Pokrefke, III
1970 MGB
1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6 (Land Rovers eat my dust)
1977 Honda Civic CVCC (the next SCCA race car?????)
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