- 21. Re: ? on V8s (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 05:23:08 EDT
- << I have a 1974 MGB and want to drop an 8 cyl. into it. How do I go about doing this and where do I get an engine to do this? ...snip... Any response would be much appreciated. Braden >> This could
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01296.html (6,690 bytes)
- 22. Battery conversion (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 06:08:30 EDT
- Well after 14 years and three sets of replacement batteries, I'm there. I need to replace the two 6 volt batteries on my '73 MGB with a sigle 12 volt. I just can't see paying $100 bucks apiece for th
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01468.html (7,201 bytes)
- 23. MGB battery conversion (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 23:35:00 EDT
- Hi all, A couple of days ago I was faced with replacing the batteries on my '73 MGB. I have had the car for 14 years and had kept the car original, replacing the two six volt batteries with more of t
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01707.html (7,251 bytes)
- 24. My manifold sucks (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 20:54:32 EDT
- To all, Last year I related a strange tail about how my 1973 MGB ate an exhaust valve seal which had been installed ten years earlier. When the thing came loose, it was beat to bits and passed out th
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00582.html (8,196 bytes)
- 25. Re: My manifold sucks (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 23:13:07 EDT
- << Yes, I've lived this one - in my case, it was caused by a stripped nut on an exhaust value adjuster that put enough back pressure in the intake to blow it out, along with all the intake gaskets. B
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00683.html (7,399 bytes)
- 26. Re: Experience with custom engine (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 08:29:30 EDT
- Any experience with you or anyone else have experience with the Kent road grade (the middle regrind) cam shaft? I've got one that I debating installing. Also, I'm off to Allentown, PA on business. A
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg01109.html (6,487 bytes)
- 27. Re: Top Down Weather (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 07:54:26 EDT
- Yes, it had been perfect!!!! R. Johnson - Dallas
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00384.html (6,548 bytes)
- 28. Tonneau cover for late Midget (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 06:23:07 EDT
- Hi folks, I have one extra, excellent tonneau cover for a Midget with head rests. This is one of a few I bought as a lot from a Jag dealers inventory in CA who used to handle MG's... apparently a mis
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00551.html (6,790 bytes)
- 29. Re: The life of an alternator-Reply (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 07:04:29 EDT
- << I had three replacement alternaters in six months, the third one has been going strong eight years now. 'Now I've done it' 8^) Scotty, Adelaide,Australia. >> Scotty, That's because electrons go th
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01035.html (7,460 bytes)
- 30. Re: seatbelt recall (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 07:15:13 EDT
- Rover has been dodging this right along. I tried over five years ago, to get the belts replaced on my 1979 Midget which was listed in the recall. I sent certified letters, at that time to a Jaguar a
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01036.html (7,966 bytes)
- 31. Re: seatbelt recall (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 19:27:10 EDT
- << I hate to get back into this thread, but I think there may be a statute of limitations on these recalls. The recall is meant to replace parts deemed defective at the time of manufacture. Now these
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01200.html (7,628 bytes)
- 32. Re: A long ride tomorrow...and Sunday as well (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 06:58:53 EDT
- << Tomorrow I'm going to go out and drive my MG in no specific direction and just let the wind blow and the exhaust growl. SNIP I'm thinking about taking my 18 month old lab as well but he has a hard
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01344.html (7,128 bytes)
- 33. Re: Tonneau Covers (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 07:08:34 EDT
- Hi guys... I've been off the list for the week amd saw your tonneau thread. I have a brand new tonneau for a rubber bumper Midget (old/new stock). Anyone interested? I believe thay are over $200 Moss
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01346.html (6,716 bytes)
- 34. Re: Lookalikes (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 09:06:07 EDT
- In the movie Farris Buller's day off, the glimpse that we get of the rear of the car that is airborne as Ferris drives the wheels off, has always reminded me of a B. I thought the taillights even loo
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01434.html (7,831 bytes)
- 35. Re: used air pump wanted, circa '76 (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 18:52:35 EST
- << Check out your local NAPA dealer. They have a replacement pump that is a 95% match for the Hitachi Lucas original. The cost was about $66 plus $22 core. The NAPA P/N is 51-4713. I purchased mine i
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00168.html (7,169 bytes)
- 36. Re: Hopeless (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 02:53:47 EST
- << You know you are really hooked and have lost your mind when you are flipping through the Victoria's Secret catalog looking for honeymoon things and the only picture that really stopped me and made
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01252.html (6,983 bytes)
- 37. Re: accelerator cable busted! (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 19:02:00 EST
- << I also have a weber on my 74 B. When my accelerator cable broke I stopped at the local Schwin shop and picked up a universal brake replacement cable for $2. The guy said he sells quite a few of th
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01740.html (7,534 bytes)
- 38. Re: Rebuilt Engine, No Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 08:26:29 EST
- << After 15 years of good service my '66 MGBs began to show slightly diminished oil pressure. I decided it was time for a rebuild. I stripped the block sent it to a well reputed machine shop to have
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00297.html (9,151 bytes)
- 39. 1976 and 1979 Midget for sale (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 08:47:54 EST
- To all, My number two son has bought a Honda and wishes to sell his 1976 Midget that we restored five years ago. The car has had an extensive amount of parts replaced and is much younger than its yea
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00762.html (7,592 bytes)
- 40. Re: 56K Line Speed? PLEASE STOP (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:35:25 EST
- Hit DELETE, Skye... DELETE, DELETE, DELETE
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00797.html (6,483 bytes)
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