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1. Re: mid ohio battle of the brits (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 14:51:55 EST; what you're probably looking at is the vintage races (zippo I believe). go to www.hsrrace.com and check out the schedule. hsr puts on this event. eric swanger; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00895.html (6,560 bytes)
2. overseas motors mgb's (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 16:31:37 EST; OK guys and gals: I'm the owner of one of the original Overseas Motors E Production MGB's. I'm trying to document the history of the car and am looking for photos of the cars in action, and would lov; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00426.html (6,869 bytes)
3. Re: Good used camshaft (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:06:22 EDT; In my experience, there is no such thing as a "good used" camshaft from an MGB. Everyone I've ever taken out of an engine (with appreciable mileage) was in need of a regrind, if not replacement due t; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00876.html (6,946 bytes)
4. Re: help decide which color (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:08:34 EDT; If I were looking to buy it, I would want it the ORIGINAL color. Look up under the dash, that is what color it is supposed to be! Too many cars have been altered and messed with over the years. Keep; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00877.html (7,544 bytes)
5. Re: From: Ericsmgs@aol.com (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:13:52 EDT; You might want to check your vacuum hoses to your emissions equipment. A crack in one of the larger ones (specifically breather) will cause an immense drop in vaccuum, thus allowing the damper in th; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00878.html (6,472 bytes)
6. Re: Cooling System Question (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 10:25:02 EDT; One quick reason for not increasing the cap pressure on your car now is that everything in your car is 35 years old (unless you you have rebuilt or replaced everything). This increase is certainly t; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00885.html (7,457 bytes)
7. Re: mga brake switch (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 08:57:24 EDT; I'm running silicone brake fluid in my 1600, and have had no problems. Eric Swanger Huntersville, NC; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00654.html (6,583 bytes)
8. Re: I got married in an LBC. ;> (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 09:58:59 EDT; When my wife and I got married (10 years ago on October 14, 1999), we had to split up our auto usage since we "go both ways". The wedding car was our 1960 Chevy Impala (409 equipped). It was quite a; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01087.html (7,995 bytes)
9. Re: "New" 67 MGB (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 16:44:27 EDT; The quickest way to tell if the engine is a 3-main is by the presence of a mechanical tachometer drive. All 3 mains used in MGB's had them. If it is there, it is located on the drivers side at the b; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01209.html (7,398 bytes)
10. Re: From: Ericsmgs@aol.com (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 15:17:32 EDT; The rally is "MG's on the Green" which is held at the Davidson College Lake Campus just north of Davidson College on Hwy 115. This is a free event and normally attracts 100+ cars. The event runs from; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01351.html (6,778 bytes)
11. charlotte car show on Oct. 2 (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 15:27:16 EDT; If you missed my last post due to no subject, yes, there is a show this Saturday in Charlotte. The event is MG's on the Green held on the Davidson College Lake Campus. Take I-77 north from Charlotte; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01352.html (6,672 bytes)
12. Re: Layshaft Replacement? (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 23:08:31 EDT; In my experience, the 3-synchro box is good for about 75k - 100k miles at best. The layshaft and it's bearings tend to fail rather suddenly and loudly, seizing the bearings to the shaft and destroyi; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00094.html (7,487 bytes)
13. Re: clutch replacement?? (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 12:42:37 EDT; Here's another one for you. Leave the engine in the car and take out the gearbox. I've done this a few times myself, but it can only be done with a non overdrive gearbox. Then the clutch is accessibl; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00117.html (6,849 bytes)
14. Re: Speedometer (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 23:01:36 EDT; The correct speedometer for the correct o/d (black label) is the 1280 series. Look for the 4 digit number below the 120 mph mark. And for your previous post, the LE wheels should be painted a dark c; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00464.html (7,221 bytes)
15. Re: Speedometer (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:20:30 EDT; They did not have different speedos for the o/d cars. All cars I've seen (68 - 74) used the 1280 series speedo. In 1975, the o/d cars went to 1000 tpm (turns per minute) due to the slight changes in; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00534.html (7,552 bytes)
16. Re: Speedometer (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:29:24 EDT; Check the tag (solenoid cover) on your o/d unit. Is it blue or black? Your car (72) should have had a black label, requiring the 1280 speedo. If you used a blue label o/d, then your speedo is turnin; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00535.html (7,661 bytes)
17. Re: 77-80 mgb o/d question (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:45:29 EDT; The sliding switch in the MGB o/d switch is very reliable and should give you years of use with any problems. Likewise, running the wiring up through the shifter shaft doesn't give any problems. The; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00747.html (6,993 bytes)
18. Re: What does this switch do on my trans? (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 21:00:53 EDT; The switch on the "remote control housing" is for a neutral safety switch. The cars from somewhere around 72 I believe up to 76 had this. There was a light on the console that I believe said "NEUTRA; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg01215.html (8,073 bytes)
19. Re: LH-type overdrive won't release (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:14:55 EDT; The correct oil for the overdrive is 30W. 20W-50 can create too much pressure and result in some very unsightly internal damage. If the overdrive shifts in OK and doesn't release, the problem is more; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00029.html (7,767 bytes)
20. Re: LH-type overdrive won't release (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 23:16:25 EDT; Let's see now, you used 20w-50, engages great, sometimes disengages great, sometimes not? The thicker 20w-50 builds pressure quicker, hence the very quick engagement. But, the 20w-50 also bleeds pre; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00094.html (8,316 bytes)

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