on 11/19/05 6:46 AM, Mark L. Hineline at hineline@ocotillofield.net wrote:
> 1. Make sure that every stock part and system is in good condition. Gas
> tank sealed, radiator boiled out, engine rebuilt, new clutch, all new
> bearings, rear axles magnifluxed, etc. etc. etc.
>
> 2. Replace entire stock electrical system (loom, dash components) with
> relays, better plugs, etc.
>
> 3. Install electronic ignition (Crane or other).
>
> 4. Install and tweak analog Bosch L-jetronic fuel injection (from Volvo
> or Saab).
This would probably severely reduce reliability compared to dual SUs, which
are pretty much trouble-free once set up. Instead, you'd be running and
de-bugging a "one-off" experimental system.
>
> 5. Install Optima battery
>
> 6. Meticulous attention to maintenance schedule
>
Always a good idea.
>
> I'm on the fence about replacing engine-driven fan with electric, and
> replacing stock shocks with aftermarket kits.
Engine-driven fan is absolutely trouble-free, but I'm always hearing about
problems with electrics. Only consider if overheating in traffic is an
issue.
Shocks are not really a reliability isue either way.
My 2 cents...
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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