> Mike,
>
> Did you have an earlier post about rear leaf spings..or rear sitting
too
> low?...It could be all of that stuff in the boot! :o)))
It sits about evenly...Of course, it could be all the bolt-on goodies
under the hood that keeps the front-end low...
> To all who want to lower a RBB to CBB level...follow Mikes advice on
equip.
> to carry for trips. :o)))
Everybody sees my trunk 'o parts and laughs, but ask the folks who I
saved in the school parking lot if a muiltimeter or a spare vacuum hose
ever came in handy! <G>
> Just joking Mike. It sounds as if you're ready for most anything.
Ok all you funny guys...Most of my tools (minus the socket set and BFH)
fit in the glove box...My spares parts fit in a shoebox...My boot is
pretty full, but lest ye forget, Santa delivered a luggage rack to me
for X-mas!
Mike "It's in the trunk" Lishego
1974 MGB
1986 Plymouth Turismo 2.2
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/3706
> Dan Dwelley
> 77 Midget
> Alexandria, Va.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of MSLishego
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 1999 11:49 AM
> To: Eric Erickson; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Long drive
>
>
>
> Erik sez:
>
> > Had the alternator rebuilt; got new tyres; repaired the spokes on
the
> > spare (good tyre on that too); redone the brakes; new front bushes
> (yes,
> > V8 :); replaced various leaking or suspect seals (except slightly
> > leaking rear main); all standard regular maintenance; replaced the
> full
> > exhaust system.
>
> Sounds like a good bit of planning and work you've done. My only
> advice is this: Finish everything you plan to fix at least three or
> four days before the trip. This way, you can drive the car around
your
> town and see how it's going to act. If something isn't right, you
> won't have far to go to fix it.
>
> > I have driven her fairly hard and over quite long distances around
> the
> > country in this State (a few hours at a time) to no obvious ill
> effect
> > and she runs well.
>
> That's always good to hear; I hope it's not false bravado! <G>
>
> > This long drive will cover around 1,500 miles of mostly highway
> driving
> > (although some of these "highways" are little more than
semi-arterial
> > roads) and I plan to take it very easy, driving no more than three
> hours
> > or so at a stretch before "resting" the car/myself... no more than
> six
> > hours driving in any one day. Remember, she is a '68 MGB and I
don't
> > have overdrive!
>
> This is where I take up my can opener and take the top off of these
> here worms...From what I remember in past list discussions, an
> overdrive really doesn't save your car from that much wear. I
believe
> that someone quoted John Twist in the matter, and he said that gas
> mileage and engine wear were not that different with or without OD.
>
> I've driven both OD and standard cars. My '74 will crank along the
> highway as long as I need her to, without overdrive and without any
ill
> effects. The overdrive seems to make the trip more comfortable, not
> really reduce strain on an engine. I only stop to get gas or pee,
> which comes about every three hours or so on my 12 hour 600 mile trip
> to and from school. Just make sure your car's cooling system is OK
and
> she'll have no problems running flat-out at 3500-3700 rpm all
> day...Barring any 'other' problems, of course! <G>
>
>
> > Now, I need some decent assessments of what trouble I might expect
> from
> > the car and what spares/equipment I should take with me (I have a
> mobile
> > phone, but what the coverage is like on the way I am not sure).
>
> Unless you've done this recently, change your tranny and rear end
> fluids. Here's a complete list of the junk I carry around in my car.
> It may be overkill, but when I need one of the items listed, I'll be
> glad I carried it...
>
> As for spares, here's what I carry - Some lengths of fuel, vacuum,
and
> radiator hose; some extra wire; an extra box of assorted fuses; a
spare
> relay; two spare fan belts; my wiper spares; two spare knockoffs;
> enough oil for an impromptu oil change (5 quarts); some bottled
water;
> brake fluid; and washer fluid.
>
> My tool kit is this - A complete socket set; one wrench; a pair of
> needle nose pliers with wire cutters; one half inch wrench (for
> removing the factory air cleaners); one 7/16 inch wrench (for
adjusting
> the timing via the dizzy); one stubby Phillips screwdriver (for
> adjusting my mixture screws, you won't need this); one all-in-one
> screwdriver; knockoff wrench & BFH; adjustable wrench; a Gunson's
> colortune; a Uni-Syn; jumper test wires; some heat-shrink tubing with
> cig lighter; a multi-meter; one set of jumper cables.
>
> My safety and other stuff kit is - one large towel; one fire
> extinguisher; bottled drinking water; suntan lotion; a very large
> six-volt lantern; small first aid kit; and flares.
>
> > Being aware that most of you don't know what driving conditions are
> like
> > in Australia, I would still appreciate any tips on how I should
> > drive/handle the beast for this length of drive (yes, it *should*
be
> dry
> > all the way, but who knows). Anything else you need to know to
make
> an
> > assessment?
>
> Eric, it sounds as though you're being very sensible on your trip.
> Unless you have reason to worry about the car, don't. You've got to
be
> 100% convinced of her ability to make it or you'll be in for one
> miserable trip, worrying about every noise and shake. Just make sure
> you're prepared and enjoy the car...They really are great for taking
> long trips, even in the freezing cold!
>
> Mike Lishego
> 1974 MGB
> 1986 Plymouth Turismo 2.2
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/3706
>
> (Just for the inevitable flames, my car got between 28-31 mpg on my
> last trip - standard MGB four-cylinder, dual HIF's and no OD.)
>
> > Eric
> > '68 MGB MkII
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