- 1. WANTED: MGB Kingpin Bushing Reamer (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 22:28:47 -0400
- Anybody have a kingpin bushing reamer for an MGB that they don't use anymore and would like to sell. I can't bear the thought of buying one from Moss @ $220, but I would really like to get one. Email
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00502.html (6,522 bytes)
- 2. Re: New hardtops...anyone know who's selling them and for how much? (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 23:41:50 -0400
- Message text written by INTERNET:mgs-owner@autox.team.net much? I saw a new one the other day...I think it was from the Proper MG catalog= =2E = It costs about $650. Comes in glossy black or white.<
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00679.html (7,717 bytes)
- 3. re: 77B the way it should be (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 21:24:19 -0400
- wanting to run after the ignition switch is turned off. Anybody have a cure for this please enlighten me. According to Twist this is a problem unique to the 77 model.< Don, My '77 B had this problem
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01382.html (7,312 bytes)
- 4. Re: Steering wheel removal (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:02:56 -0400
- Try removing the nut from the wheel and then rocking the wheel left to right (9 o'clock to 3 o'clock) while lightly pulling up on it. It should= walk off the spline fairly easily. Rich P.
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01595.html (6,626 bytes)
- 5. Re: British Miles (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 22:34:16 -0400
- Has anyone had any experieince with these folks?<< I called them two weeks ago about a used kingpin bushing reamer (thanks again, Art!). They got back to me right away (within 24 hours). I order= ed
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01681.html (7,662 bytes)
- 6. Mikuni Carb Installation (Purists Please Delete This Message) (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 00:12:53 -0400
- A friend who races motorcycles gave me a 40mm Mikuni carb with K & N filt= to 'try' on my '77B. The installation appears to be very straight-forwar= d, and the performance boost (according to him) sh
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00392.html (7,924 bytes)
- 7. Re: Mikuni (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 Jun 1998 23:29:20 -0400
- This raises an interesting question . . . Since the original Z-S 175 carb= has a throat which is approximately the same as the Mikuni, why would I need 2? I'm not looking to race my B, just for some
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00476.html (6,558 bytes)
- 8. Re: acceleration problem (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:56:22 -0400
- With or without the vacuum advance connected and at what RPM. I desmogg= ed my '77B and was given this advice. I set it with the vacuum advance disconnected. When I reconnected the advance, it ran v
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00841.html (6,950 bytes)
- 9. '77 B won't shut off! (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 01:12:39 -0400
- My '77 B has a rather unusual problem: After arriving at my destination,= the car won't turn off for a short period after the key is switched off. = As soon as I turn the key off, the 'ignition' ligh
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01309.html (7,129 bytes)
- 10. More Ignition Qs (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 23:19:33 -0400
- Ok, So my '77 B won't turn of when the key is switched off - No problem; I'll just keep driving it : - ) Thanks for all responses to my question= - I'm betting on the alternator having a malfunction
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01574.html (7,325 bytes)
- 11. Idle Drop When Clutch Is Disengaged (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 22:47:49 -0400
- The engine rpm in my '77B drops down about 200 rpm or so when I am idling= and I disengage the clutch (that is, press the clutch [pedal to the floor= ). This seems abnormal to me, but what do the res
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00681.html (7,383 bytes)
- 12. Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 22:47:56 -0400
- Thanks to all who responded to my idle drop question. Turns out it's normal. . . Back to carefree motoring!!! Too bad work gets in the way o= f all my fun. Rich P.
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00758.html (6,393 bytes)
- 13. Hot Weather Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 22:45:39 -0400
- WOW! Today hit 88 degrees here in Michigan - a perfect day for driving t= B. Unfortunately, the warm weather brought out a few gremlins in my car ('77 B). First, as the day got hotter, the idle dropp
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00854.html (7,003 bytes)
- 14. Re: US front license on Rubber Bumber MGB? (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:19:56 -0400
- When I picked up my '77 B from my brother in Vermont, he had the front plate attached with two bungee cords - hooks through the plate's holes an= d cords wrapped around the back of the bumper. Probab
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01471.html (7,183 bytes)
- 15. Hard Top for Rubber Bumper MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 23:07:09 -0500
- I've got a "Snugtop" by Custom Hardtops collecting dust in my garage. It= in 'fair' shape, but would look pretty good with a simple cleaning. I'm = in Michigan if anybody is interested. I do get out
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00591.html (7,012 bytes)
- 16. Re: Busted Bolt Extraction (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 23:12:14 -0500
- I had something similar happen recently. In my case, there was about 1/8= inch or so of the old bolt sticking out of the hole with the extractor in= it. I used my Dremel tool to cut the bolt flush w
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00592.html (7,199 bytes)
- 17. Re: Quality (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:24:47 -0500
- y, = I would've kept my MG.<< . . . Since I own both Saabs and MGs, I guess I'd be considered a saddis= t?! Rich P.=
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01651.html (6,520 bytes)
- 18. Paint Spray Gun Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:37:34 -0500
- I'm thinking about buying a paint spray gun for some upcoming bodywork an= have a question: Will a spray gun rated for 7 CFM @ 40 psi work with a 2 HP compressor if= I use it intermittently (short st
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01653.html (6,814 bytes)
- 19. 4/85 - This is [still] rediculous (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 21:16:24 -0500
- Well, only 4 out of today's 85 messages had any content worth reading . = =2E Guess this will be one of the 85 you can delete tomorrow . . . ; -= ) Rich P. =
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00685.html (6,609 bytes)
- 20. Re: 'Shop' Question w/LBC (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Peterson <Rich_and_Kerry@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 20:45:22 -0500
- cleaner? I do not want any residue of any kind to interfere with the pai= nt treatment.< I think brake cleaner is the best choice here. It dries quickly and leav= es no residue. The propane torch id
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01130.html (7,202 bytes)
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