- 1. Re: land rover smog check (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 17:19:56 -0500
- ... in the exhaust at idle speed.) Your high hydrocarbon level may be the result of too lean a mixture. What happens is that when you lean out the mixture to reduce the CO, the engine starts to missf
- /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00064.html (7,083 bytes)
- 2. Right-angle speedometer drive (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 1995 08:57:40 -0500
- The right angle drive for the speedometer on my Healey is broken. The short square shaft which mates with the shaft coming out of the overdrive unit broke off inside the right angle drive. I noticed
- /html/british-cars/1995-01/msg00192.html (8,179 bytes)
- 3. Re: Please throw them SU pumps (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Dec 1994 16:20:41 -0500
- (Sorry about the subject line. America On Line chops them off at 30 characters) On the subject of SU fuel pumps. My experience has been to the contrary. I drive my MGB every day 9-10 months out of th
- /html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00205.html (7,186 bytes)
- 4. Re: A-H Timing (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Dec 1994 16:19:43 -0500
- My BMC shop manual also shows the same timing spec.. That is what I have my BJ7 set to and it runs fine on 93 octane. BTW, the PO had it it set at about 5 degrees and I found 15 was a big improvement
- /html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00709.html (6,728 bytes)
- 5. Healey Trafficator (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 1994 20:39:34 -0500
- Question for Healey owners: The turn signals on my 3000 MkII do not cancel. On examination, I discovered that one problem is that portion of the long stator tube which slides into the short tube on t
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00165.html (7,046 bytes)
- 6. Healey Turn Signals (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Nov 1994 21:55:51 -0500
- Thanks to those who responded to my request for information about the stator tube for the Austin Healey 3000 turn signals. Following several suggestions, I bought a 5' length of 3/8" od steel brake l
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00394.html (7,427 bytes)
- 7. MGB emission inspection (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 13 Nov 1994 22:00:06 -0500
- I took my 1980 MGB in for the annual New York emission inspection this Saturday. I was a bit concerned because, since last year, I had converted from a single Zenith-Stromberg to a pair of SU HS4s. T
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00395.html (7,294 bytes)
- 8. Lucas buys American Parts Mfgr (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 16:27:51 -0500
- Saw this in the Wall Street Journal several weeks back: "Lucas Outbids Valeo for Lake Center Industries Outbidding Valeo S.A., the French car parts maker, Lucas Industries PLC of Britain will pay $87
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00621.html (6,912 bytes)
- 9. Healey Gearbox removal (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Nov 1994 16:21:06 -0500
- In about two weeks I am going to be removing the gearbox on my Austin Healey 3000 to replace the balk rings. The BMC shop manual says to support the engine sump (oil pan) in a "suitable" manner while
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00711.html (6,542 bytes)
- 10. Re: MGB SU Carbs & Heat Shield (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 11 Aug 94 21:58:05 EDT
- The heat shield is supposed to have a patch of asbestos at either end to insulate the float bowls from the exhaust header. At least that's what is on the used one which I have. As far as access to th
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00059.html (7,156 bytes)
- 11. MGB Body Panels (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 94 20:38:57 EDT
- Since the body work (bondo) done on my 1980 MGB by the PO is starting come undone, I am considering working with a body shop to do a proper job of rust repair. I know that both VB and Moss carry the
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00404.html (6,509 bytes)
- 12. Re: Brake fluid and 80 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Aug 94 23:19:20 EDT
- "Use only Lockheed Disc Brake Fluid (Series 329S) or Castrol Girling Brake Fluid; alternatively, use a brake fluid conforming to F.M.V.S.S 116 D.O.T.3 specification with a minimum boiling-point of 26
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00441.html (7,146 bytes)
- 13. Healey 3000 tonneau cover snaps (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 94 18:52:42 EDT
- After two months of waiting for back order from Moss I finally received the tonneau cover for my '63 Healey 3000 (BJ7). The cover has fittings for four Lift-the-dot fasteners across the front where i
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00487.html (6,585 bytes)
- 14. MGB Fuel Injection (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 08 Oct 94 18:16:33 EDT
- Saw the following add in the Harvard Crimson: For Sale: 1972 MGB 2-seater convertable, Rebuilt engine, restored interior, Turbocharged, fuel injection, overdrive. Includes hardtop, tonneau, dustcover
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00791.html (6,666 bytes)
- 15. Re: Weber DGV and Color Tune (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Oct 1994 22:16:55 -0400
- Can I make a pitch for using SUs? (Yes, I know that you have already bought the Weber, but others may benefit.) . I have been running SU HS4s on my 1980 MGB. I got a pair of used manifolds (intake a
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg01114.html (7,486 bytes)
- 16. SUs and Gear oil (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Oct 1994 18:54:58 -0400
- To: KMWHEELER - re sources for SU HS4s and manifolds: About a year ago I bought a set of new HS4s for my 1980 MGB from Roy Matthews Carburetor Systems 815 Hurlbut Avenue Sebastopol, CA 95472 707-823-
- /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg01454.html (7,929 bytes)
- 17. Big Healey oil pressure/gearbox (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Sep 94 20:00:50 EDT
- I have several questions regarding my Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (BJ7). 1. Oil pressure - After replacing my oil pressure relief valve I get 20+ lb at idle and 40-45 lb at 1500 - 2500 rpm. I am using C
- /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00420.html (8,935 bytes)
- 18. MGC for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Sep 94 20:48:50 EDT
- Saw this in the local paper (Long Island, NY): MGC 69 Convert., BRG 4spd w/OD, 6 cyl, wires, excel $5k. 516-754-7354 I have no interest in this car ... but would be happy to go take a look at it if a
- /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00421.html (6,405 bytes)
- 19. Re: Adjusting ZS carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 01 Aug 94 20:46:27 EDT
- on The Haynes and Bentley shop manuals both have good directions on tuning the Zenith-Stromberg on the rubber bumper MGB. You do adjust the carb with the engine running. The oil in the damper has no
- /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00035.html (8,171 bytes)
- 20. SU float level adjusting (score: 1)
- Author: Pschauss@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 07 Aug 94 20:25:11 EDT
- The last time I ordered a carburetor float (SU HS6) from Moss they sent me a new style where the hinge pin passes throught the molded plastic body of the float. Does anyone known how you set the floa
- /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00182.html (6,418 bytes)
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