> Well, I took advantage of the warm weather here in Central
> Maryland yesterday to drive...yes, I said drive...my '66B out
> of the garage and around the neighborhood for the first time
> since I purchased it 9 years ago.
Congratulations!
> 1. This is a common topic here on the list - bleeding the
> clutch hydraulics.
Try letting the slave cylinder dangle from the flexible hose overnight.
> 2. The needle on my tachometer fluctuates wildly while driving.
Make sure all the wiring is connected properly,
don't forget the ground wires. Then check:
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/MG_Elec-Tech/tach.html
> 3. The speedometer needle doesn't move. Actually, I think it
> wants to move, it just gets stuck. The odometer, however,
> appears to be working. Any suggestions?
Check Barney's site for speedo issues
http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/dash/dash_1.htm
> 4. I've been told to use 30W, non-detergent oil in my
> transmission instead of the 10W-40 that I put in.
As per your owners manual you should use 20W-50 in the transmission and the
engine.
> By the way, I ended up buying a 6ft, 1/2" threaded rod from
> Home Depot to use as a guide for setting the toe-in.
That'll work...
> Speaking of tires, where can I bring mine to get them properly balanced?
Probably not at Goodyear. If you do try them tell them to double cone the
wheels. Then after they say they are balanced, have them put the wheel back
on the spin balancer and see if they are still balanced. I'll bet you an
Old Speckled Hen they won't be.
Look for an old unsophisticated tire shop, see if they can bubble balance
your tires or spin them on your car. Heck, maybe the Goodyear shop will
have some old equipment, but I rather doubt it.
Larry Hoy
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