- 261. Re: What year B?? (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:36:25 -0400
- I'm more than inclined to agree with you. The Swedish guy did send me a picture of his car - which doesn't really prove anything as it shows neither the pull-handles nor the VIN. I can't imagine why
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00980.html (9,136 bytes)
- 262. Re: What year B?? (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:38:32 -0400
- No - pull-handles have no thumb button at all. Allen Pull handle ? Raised handle with thumb button on end. Carl E.
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00981.html (8,830 bytes)
- 263. Engine Assy and the springs she sits on (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:54:10 -0400
- I'm in the process of assembling my engine, starting with my freshly machined block, and I was wondering what I should do to ensure success. I spent a tidy sum on the machine work, pistons, cam grin
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00982.html (7,823 bytes)
- 264. RE: Eezibleed didn't (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:44:20 -0400
- ' Believe I've heard that you're supposed to bleed your spare down to 10-15# before using. I Don't use it though - I use another brake-bleeding device called "wife". Works great! Allen Hi Bud, there
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01103.html (7,420 bytes)
- 265. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:46:52 -0400
- It's been said before on this list, but it's worth repeating: the primary advantage of overdrive is that it reduces wear and tear on the driver! My '73 without O/D gets better gas mpg than my '76 wit
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01104.html (9,210 bytes)
- 266. Re: Oil pressure Q's (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:48:06 -0400
- To all... thanks so much for your replies. The overwhelming consensus is that I am being paranoid. :) Well, I just want to clarify why I asked... I didn't have this problem on my last MG - it stayed
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01105.html (8,334 bytes)
- 267. Re: Carburettor dilemma (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 20:20:20 -0400
- Well - I've read so much of this North American geographic thread that I can no longer excercise restraint. How about these beautiful Appalachian Mountains in SW Virginia. I'm a displaced Minesotan a
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01227.html (9,747 bytes)
- 268. I won't advertise... (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 21:07:42 -0400
- Hi listers... I'm not sure I understand list protocol on these matters, so to be safe I'm not going to even mention that my BRG '67 B tourer is reluctantly for sale. I won't mention that this is a ni
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01230.html (7,918 bytes)
- 269. Re: Carburettor dilemma (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:41:44 -0400
- Well, growing up in lake country as I did, I'd prefer living near the water if I had my druthers - we have Sinking Creek in the front pasture and while it's very pretty and sounds great, it doesn't
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01248.html (9,165 bytes)
- 270. Re: MGB prices (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 00:02:03 -0400
- You have hit this right on the mark....<<snip>>...Generally speaking, if I can buy a car cheap and do a basic rebuild... the car is usually worth about what I have invested at the end and then begin
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01249.html (8,216 bytes)
- 271. Re: Bdoy off restoration -- Painting (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 21:19:00 -0400
- Harry - Body rotators are made by several manufacturers. Check out "Supplies, Tools, Trailers, Misc. for sale" in Hemmings Motor News. The body shell for my '65 pull-handle B is currently hanging fr
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00995.html (8,158 bytes)
- 272. Magnettes (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:50:51 -0400
- A few years ago I bought a pair of rusty ZB Magnettes ('57 and '58). I absolutely love these cars, have joined the ZMG (Z Magnette Group), and I have located sources for body panels in England. Close
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01139.html (6,789 bytes)
- 273. Free play (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 13:36:36 -0400
- Regarding Neil's free play and clunk. Don't overlook simple things like rear shock mounting bolts. The free play itself is frequently worn thrust washers - and replacing them is one of the few possib
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01360.html (9,355 bytes)
- 274. Re: Free play (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 16:58:16 -0400
- ... and then the rain water started Ooooooooops. Thanks Rick - I know better but in this case hadn't thought of it. But if that fixes it, what will leak next? Allen
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01370.html (7,244 bytes)
- 275. Transmission Oil change 77B Help! (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 20:59:04 -0400
- I have changed all the fluids in my 77B except for the steering rack and the transmission and I have a couple questions. 1. How do I get the oil up into the tranny after I drain it? A couple people t
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01531.html (7,869 bytes)
- 276. Re: Overheating?-Reply (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 22:57:20 -0400
- Some thoughts on overheating. In 15 years driving at least 7 or 8 MGB, I can't recall when one has overheated on me. I too have noticed the temp does go up on hot shut-down - and I've noticed it on A
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01611.html (9,033 bytes)
- 277. Re: '73 MBG SIEZED ENGINE!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 01:11:35 -0400
- Isn't this terrific advice! Don't feel bad. I had the same problem (head gasket/seized rings) when I first got my 78 B. But the engine is strong, and I am glad I had the chance to work on it, and get
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01622.html (12,501 bytes)
- 278. RE: BMC Week, Dailey Drivers (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 22:03:56 -0400
- Count me in among the daily drivers, and as Kelvin observed, stuff happens to them. My current daily driver is the '76 Sandglow B Tourer. For a couple of months last Fall I drove my '67 daily. Back
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01764.html (10,430 bytes)
- 279. Another update, 1 question (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 22:04:15 -0400
- Just a quick update. Got the motor up on a stand for disassembly last night... A couple of observations, the machine shop I'll be taking the stuff to says I *must* have the Cam bearings removed befo
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01765.html (8,147 bytes)
- 280. John Twist (score: 1)
- Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 22:08:13 -0400
- Does anyone have John Twist's web address? I would like to see his Steve Tritle Steve - It's http://www.universitymotorsltd.com/ Enjoy! Allen Allen H. Bachelder =iii=< Sinking Creek Home for Wayward
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01767.html (6,589 bytes)
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