- 261. Re: Alternators (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 22:01:44 -0400 (EDT)
- An alternative to the GM alternator would be a '83 - '84 RX-7. It's small, it mounts similarily to the Lucas, it has a built-in regulator and is 65 amp. Changed mine last year when I added A/C and ha
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00815.html (6,610 bytes)
- 262. Re: Painting the garage floor (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 08:45:15 -0400 (EDT)
- In my earlier post I mention I used a simple oil base concrete paint (Home Depot) but that hot tires would occassionally lift the paint even though the floor had been properly cleaned and etched befo
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00841.html (8,539 bytes)
- 263. Tinker toy MGB top (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 22:18:33 -0400 (EDT)
- To all, What years was the MGB tinker toy top frame used? I have added a GT back seat to my roadster for my daughter. With the top up there's plenty of head room, but with the top down, there's not r
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00989.html (6,923 bytes)
- 264. Re: Engine/tranny Is Out! My Thanks... (a tad long) (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 22:07:02 -0400 (EDT)
- I think it was an Austin Healy too. Maybe a 3000, though. R. Johnson - Dallas '90 Maine Coon '79 Midget '76 Midget '73 MGB
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01140.html (6,648 bytes)
- 265. Re: Impact Wrench, Ad Nauseum... (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 18:22:09 -0400 (EDT)
- << Oh Gentle-Folk of MG-Dom, Pray relieve us of thine continued punning prattle. Yea, Verily, A cat thread shall appear..... Garibaldily, Sir Vince of San Antonio Did someone say Cat??? R. Johnson -
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01266.html (6,807 bytes)
- 266. Re: SU Carb's (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 21:50:56 -0400 (EDT)
- << I have twin SU on a 78 MGB, I know they are not originial, My problem is that one of them (Left Hand one) is spitting out gas. I have tried hitting it with a screwdriver handle hop[ping to free up
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01382.html (7,106 bytes)
- 267. Re: SU Carb's (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 22:39:29 -0400 (EDT)
- << ust finished rebuilding my HIF-4 SU Carbs (new float, needle and seat) and remounted them now it doesn't appear that I am getting any gas. Car won't start and when I took the Carb off agin this ti
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01422.html (7,403 bytes)
- 268. Re: Union Jack (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 22:39:56 -0400 (EDT)
- Speaking of flags - you all... Hope you flying the stars and stripes this weekend. Memorial Day you know! R. Johnson - Dallas '90 Maine Coon '79 Midget '76 Midget '73 MGB
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01423.html (7,790 bytes)
- 269. Re: red/green thread (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 23:38:41 -0400 (EDT)
- << >I see so many references to the "dreaded cat thread" that my a part of it? >> It began when one of our group was commenting about cat prints left on his car. There were some recommendations from
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01424.html (7,729 bytes)
- 270. Re: Re[2]: Dashpot oil thread (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 09:30:29 -0400 (EDT)
- << The best way to cure your SU dashpot oil problem is to take the carbs off the car, fill them with lead, and use them as paper weights. Then, go get a Weber downdraft and bolt it on. And you though
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01505.html (7,484 bytes)
- 271. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 09:30:27 -0400 (EDT)
- up Nope. I'd bet on the oil. Bob Allen, Kansas City, '69CGT, '75TR6 You know, I have always preferred Fram filters and have never had a problem. This is not the first time I've here Fram taking a lic
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01506.html (8,766 bytes)
- 272. Re: Them little drum brake screws (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 10:23:23 -0400 (EDT)
- SNIP The screws just seem to ensure that the drum is on properly and fully secured and tightened before the wheel is put on. As well, I suppose it also keeps the drum attached during roadside wheel
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01511.html (8,145 bytes)
- 273. Re: Signing off - Alaska bound (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 22:12:56 -0400 (EDT)
- The best of luck to all of you. Is anyone in the group going to have a laptop and keep us posted? I just may see you in Grapevine. That's about 20 miles from where I am. R. Johnson - Dallas '90 Main
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01575.html (6,653 bytes)
- 274. Re: GT to Roadster Wiper Motor Mod's (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 22:13:31 -0400 (EDT)
- << I transplanted a Wiper Motor from my 73 MGB/GT to my '69B and had to change the gear deal inside to make the blades stop on the left side instead of the right as the GT does.... This worked by if
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01576.html (8,341 bytes)
- 275. Re: Fw: Dashpot - how do I know when to add oil? (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 00:09:44 -0400 (EDT)
- << IS the dashpot caps with stick meant to be like oil dipsticks? If so at what point do I add oil. The bottome of the bulb on each stick is still coated in oil. Now or later? thanks in advance >> Ac
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01587.html (7,787 bytes)
- 276. Re: MGB Reliability (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 23:42:18 -0400 (EDT)
- << How reliable is your 20 (or whatever) year old? Part of the answer depends on the job you have done and the other part depends on things completely beyond your control. Rick >> Rick, I drive my '7
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01660.html (9,158 bytes)
- 277. Re: desmogging a B (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 23:42:27 -0400 (EDT)
- << Okay, now _I_ have a question. A few weeks ago my smog pump locked up. I pulled into a local LBC DYS garage (in this case, a bus stop), and removed the belt. Amazingly that pesky squealing noise w
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01661.html (7,415 bytes)
- 278. Re: Cheapest way to replace air pump? (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 20:31:11 -0400 (EDT)
- << I found out that the '72 B will need an air pump to pass local inspection. What's the cheapest route? A local yard has one from a '73 for $85, but I can do better than that? John Middlesworth I ha
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01813.html (7,058 bytes)
- 279. Re: Fuel Streaming from SU Overflow Tubes (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 10:43:55 -0400 (EDT)
- such as the fuel pump or mess with the carbs. Any ideas on how to repair? Ken, This symptom is usually caused by one, or both float needles not seating correctly, allowing fuel to continue flowing in
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01906.html (7,424 bytes)
- 280. Re: Diodes??? (score: 1)
- Author: RJohn50603@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 07:32:27 -0400 (EDT)
- As the contacts in the pump close, a one direction, DC current begins to flow and the magnetic field that runs the pump begins to build. In a few hundreds of a second, the pump completes one stroke
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01466.html (7,931 bytes)
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