Thanks for the encouragement and offer, Matt, and the advise from all
others. I've driven the 67B on several 2000 mile jaunts, but the 79's limit
has only been a few hundred so far.
I've ordered another alternator that should be in Saturday afternoon and
will test it out by driving it for several days. Then I'm planning on
leaving Northern Missouri about 3:30 Thursday afternoon, heading down I64
from St. Louis and spending the night in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The wedding
is in Danville, Kentucky. If anyone else is within shouting distance of
that route and would be able to offer assistance if needed, shoot me an
email with your name, town, and phone number. I've never needed out-of-town
assistance so far, but this trip will be the "maiden long distance voyage"
for the 79B:-).
Thanks again everyone,
Monte
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Trebelhorn" <matt.lists@trebelhorn.com>
To: "MonteMorris" <mmorris@nemr.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: battery drain-again!
> Where in Kentucky? We have really supportive clubs in Lexington and
> Louisville, so let somebody know if you decide to bring the MG. You
> might not need us, but better to have a pocket full of phone numbers
> just in case...
>
> I'm in Lexington, and work in Frankfort; I've got a '70 B -- and, iirc,
> a spare lucas alternator in my garage. Or, if it comes to that, a
> spare delco alternator that's been modified to fit a 'b.
>
> I know Rick has advised caution, but I'm all in favor of long trips in
> MGs. One way or another, you'll be sure to remember it -- the same
> can't be said for most other forms of transport!
>
> Matt
>
> On Friday, April 16, 2004, at 06:58 AM, MonteMorris wrote:
>
> > this car about 1000 miles to Kentucky to a wedding on the
> > 23rd, so would appreciate any advice. (I ordered a replacement
> > alternator
> > which will be in this Saturday).
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