- 81. Snapped a Thermostat housing stud.... (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 21:50:25 -0400 (EDT)
- Just snapped a thermostat housing stud. This is a 33 year old head. What is the recommended procedure to remove the stud ? If it snaps off at the base, how deep should I drill it out? Looks like I n
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00258.html (6,570 bytes)
- 82. GT Leaf Springs on a ' 64 roadster (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 14:09:26 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi all, Thanks to the guys who answered my question on the thermostat elbow stud I snapped off. The old one came out like someone had used anti-seize on it. Turned into a 5 minute job. Isn't it great
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00521.html (7,246 bytes)
- 83. Re: LBC week, leaf springs (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 11:29:58 -0400 (EDT)
- I recently replaced my stock 6 leaf setup with the 7 leaf set for the GT. This was one of the hardest jobs I've had to do by myself...just have a lot of patience in lining everything up. I found it e
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00846.html (7,557 bytes)
- 84. Re: Overdrive Wrap-Up (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 10:28:51 -0400 (EDT)
- << For anyone out there driving a B with a standard 4 speed, do yourself a favor and spend the money on this conversion. It is the one thing that will do the most for your enjoyment of driving these
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01321.html (7,364 bytes)
- 85. MGA Coupe wanted (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 10:33:00 -0400 (EDT)
- I am looking for an MGA Coupe. Year not important but would prefer a 1600. Car must be unrestored and in California or AZ. PS...Looking for a new project... Bruce Durgin 64' B BDurgin1@aol.com
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01322.html (6,290 bytes)
- 86. Re: Sway bar advice (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 23:57:44 -0400 (EDT)
- << Does anyone run a chrome-bumpered MGB with a rear anti-sway bar, and what characteristics does the car have? >> I was told somewhere, perhaps this list, that the rear anti-sway bar on the chrome b
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01586.html (7,010 bytes)
- 87. Car Covers (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 12:29:13 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi all, My business is growing and I am forced to give up my garage space for the MGB for the next 7 or 8 months. This means parking the car in the driveway and covering it up. Trying to decide on a
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01627.html (6,932 bytes)
- 88. Re: had to walk home last night (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 13:09:21 -0400 (EDT)
- Don't believe the tank is vented in my '64 B. There may have been a tank change during the model year, though. I think the early B tanks were similar to the MGA tanks if not the same tank and that t
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01777.html (6,807 bytes)
- 89. SB 42....California vote is June 9th (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 01:03:15 -0400 (EDT)
- Hey folks, Just wrote an e-mail letter to my State Senator (Cathie Wright/Simi Valley) in support of SB 42 (smog exemption for classic cars). I also dropped a line to Sen. Kopp. If you live in Califo
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01830.html (6,697 bytes)
- 90. Re: PerTronix Electronic Ignition installation woes (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 01:08:21 -0400 (EDT)
- << Quick question, is your car negative ground? Pertronix only works with negative ground. Can someone explain to me why this unit will only work with a negative ground? Bruce "Lost in the Lucas thre
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01832.html (7,341 bytes)
- 91. Suspension mods and Works question (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 00:41:15 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi all, Been off the list for a while...starting a new business.... Just completed the following modifications to the stock suspension on my 64 B: 3/4 " anti-roll bar Apple Rebuilt Levers with HD sho
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01394.html (6,982 bytes)
- 92. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 15:48:33 -0500
- << If in doubt, never rebuild, replace. These are your BRAKES. Your life and the lives of others depend COMPLETELY on your skill. If you are not a trained brake technician, don't jack with a master c
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00033.html (7,084 bytes)
- 93. Re: In my own defense/MG vs. others (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 01:44:47 -0500
- << Take the chip off your shoulder and play nice or go home. Safety Fast, David Deutsch Hey! I've never met David Deutsch and I like him ! I gotta tell ya, when I get the publications with an article
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00214.html (7,356 bytes)
- 94. Re: Steering Column Bushings (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Dec 1996 09:42:33 -0500
- << Has anyone successfully replaced or corrected a loose upper steering column bushing on an MG. Is such a replacement part available? Any insight appreciated. Thanks, Rich (CT) '70 B Roadster >> Ric
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00237.html (7,167 bytes)
- 95. Brit Tek # (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 11:14:37 -0500
- Hi all, Anyone got the number for Brit Tek? Bruce Durgin 64 B
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01426.html (6,116 bytes)
- 96. Re: leaky bmc/snow! (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 12:44:30 -0500
- << I now think that the only time to use a repair kit on a hydraulic cylinder is as routine maintenance at the prescribed factory intervals. If the cylinder has failed then it's too late. Cut your lo
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01578.html (6,893 bytes)
- 97. Re: Cold Air box - MGB (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 21 Dec 1996 12:44:23 -0500
- << Once you have the 'cold air duct' fitted you could 1) replace the existing air filters with a set of K&Ns (the stock filters are very restrictive) >> Although the air filter set up on the B looks
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01579.html (7,976 bytes)
- 98. Re: Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Dec 1996 12:02:19 -0500
- << It stuffs into the plastic battery box and has always given good service. I realize your mounting method is different on the 'A' so this could be too small -- the battery is the puniest thing Sear
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01720.html (7,365 bytes)
- 99. Re: Battery Brands (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Dec 1996 21:26:10 -0500
- << Any advantage to buying a DieHard or an expensive Exide as opposed to buying a Pep Boys battery of the same cold cranking amps, with similar warranty periods? I have heard that there are only 4 ba
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01798.html (7,893 bytes)
- 100. Re: Upgrade options for MGB front suspensions (score: 1)
- Author: BDurgin1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 12:27:21 -0500
- I upgraded my stock 64 B with the following: HD Lever shocks all around ( Apple rebuilds) 3/4 " Anti sway bar ( front) V-8 SS bushings ( front ) New Coils (but not HD) Also replaced Rack and Pinion
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01970.html (7,034 bytes)
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