- 321. Re: rear end shims/clunk (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 07:45:28 -0700
- Earlier, you had implied that the problem with your differential was just the ubiquitous "clunk" heard when first engaging a gear from standstill, or when changing from 1st to reverse. If that's all
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01426.html (9,614 bytes)
- 322. Re: rear end shims/clunk (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 11:04:09 -0700
- Obviously the shops that you have talked to are either too busy to take on a relatively small job, or not qualified to work on your car! From your description, of the problem, changing the different
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01433.html (13,274 bytes)
- 323. Re: Wheel Bearing Replacement 77B (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 08:00:47 -0700
- Stick a screwdriver or small pry-bar in the hole in the collar (where it would fit over the stub axle) and lever the collar out of the seal. So long as you don't contact the surface of the collar th
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01466.html (8,299 bytes)
- 324. Re: rear end shims/clunk (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 08:04:54 -0700
- What you say is true, Charles, if one is going to replace bearings or gears in a differential. However, the replacement of thrust washers can be done by the "weekend warrior" and requires no "special
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01467.html (8,157 bytes)
- 325. Re: Hand Brake (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 12:05:16 -0700
- Where it catches depends entirely on you! You adjust the relative positionof the handbrake lever with the brass nut that is on the end of the cable, under the floor. Too tight, it'll catch after ver
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01532.html (11,320 bytes)
- 326. Re: Front Wheel Bearing "End Float" (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 08:47:35 -0700
- And isn't that one of the (many) reasons we prefer MGs to Triumphs, Bill? Lawrie big-assed have bearings
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00018.html (8,054 bytes)
- 327. Re: Overdrive Problems - '77B (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 19:34:43 -0700
- This problem is often caused by the lockout switch not making constant contact. When it happens next, push the shift lever to the right. If the overdrive then stays engaged, the lockout switch may b
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00272.html (9,284 bytes)
- 328. Re: Overdrive Problems - '77B (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:24:47 -0700
- Only on early chrome-bumper Bs. Lawrie
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00327.html (7,819 bytes)
- 329. Re: Thanks all (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 07:43:41 -0700
- Yeah, but did they still feel like foolin' around? Lawrie
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00378.html (8,798 bytes)
- 330. Re: Model versus Year (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 07:13:26 -0700
- Or maybe the perennial practice of introducing the next year's models at the Earls Court Motor Show every October or thereabouts? Lawrie (SNIP) ................In Nov 68 American
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00558.html (8,565 bytes)
- 331. Re: SU HS4's conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 14:12:59 -0700
- You are living up to your sig. line, I'm afraid! HS4s do, indeed, have overflow tubes. If the float bowls flood (which they might at your prescribed 3 to 4 psi; it's best not to exceed 3psi) the fue
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00643.html (9,294 bytes)
- 332. Re: Dual SU's (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:29:41 -0700
- Let's see now....... Cost of rebuild kit - close to $90. Cost of new shafts and bushings - roughly $25. Time needed to properly rebuild a pair of HIFs - about two hours. So, if they are selling a pai
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00787.html (9,966 bytes)
- 333. Re: Brake Fluid (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:42:53 -0700
- The same as should be used in all LBCs - Castrol GT LMA. Use of other brake fluids may cause premature rotting of the seals and hoses. Lawrie British Sportscar Center
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00839.html (7,506 bytes)
- 334. Re: Fluid for Lever Shocks (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 14:14:13 -0700
- I'm afraid that may be another piece of urban folklore, Chris! Back in the '70s, when I built my boat-tailed TD racecar, I filled the front shocks with straight STP on the advice of someone who said
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00950.html (8,813 bytes)
- 335. Re: NAMGAR Meet (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 07:51:04 -0700
- Here in the West, we started doing MG conventions in this way many years ago. The rationale is that it allows people who live a long way from the meet location to attend all the activities without h
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01115.html (8,064 bytes)
- 336. Re: 67B loading up (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:24:32 -0700
- If the problem is getting worse, it's likely not something mechanical. What kind of fuel pump are you running? If it is making more than 3 p.s.i. at the carb inlet, you may be suffering from a flood
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01408.html (8,514 bytes)
- 337. Re: [Fwd: Re: 67B loading up] (score: 1)
- Author: "British Sportscar Center" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:30:36 -0700
- Maybe your sig line is the answer to your problem - you say you wonder if there is anything you can do to cure the running rich "other than turning it down a couple of flats". To make it run less ri
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01414.html (8,088 bytes)
- 338. Re: 80MGB - Location of ground strp (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 07:32:52 -0700
- Others have correctly answered that the ground strap is located at the right-hand side gearbox mount. The bracket attached to the hole where the pan (sump, for our UK readers) attaches to the block
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01476.html (8,867 bytes)
- 339. Re: Another Timing Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 07:47:50 -0700
- Wasn't me, Bob! I also adjust the timing by loosening the clamp bolt (when it needs more than the micro-adjustment). I am,however, careful not to tighten the clamp too much, in order to prevent damag
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00008.html (8,366 bytes)
- 340. Re: Aston Mini (score: 1)
- Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 19:19:39 -0700
- Much more likely to be an Austin Mini, Robert. It eventually grew up to become the Mini-Cooper, with which you may be familiar. I'm sure they have their own group somewhere on the 'Net, with pictures
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00092.html (7,198 bytes)
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