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41. Re: TD gear change (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 23:37:28 -0000; I'm the only club member here that still has the stock rear end in his TD. I regularly cruise at 60 mph, no problem. The engine sounds pretty good at that speed, and it's willing to go faster. How mu; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00154.html (8,739 bytes)
42. Re: Brake Problem Solved - Help, What did I do wrong? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 18:11:30 -0000; I wasn't aware the handbrake was adjustable, the shop manual just implies the handbrake will be right after the shoe adjuster is set. Do you have to take the passenger seat out to make this adjustmen; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00169.html (11,090 bytes)
43. MGB Brake Drum Removal (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 18:34:08 -0000; It sure was a bear getting the drums separated from the hubs on my recent brake job. I was amazed how strong a layer of rust can be! Would a little antiseize be appropriate on the hub/drum surface? I; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00170.html (7,038 bytes)
44. Disc Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 21:24:05 -0000; What was the first year MG used disc brakes? Was the MGB first or was it the MGA? I seem to remember the European cars had them before the domestic cars. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email -; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00196.html (6,866 bytes)
45. Gave up trying to remove calipers (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 22:05:10 -0000; I changed the brake pads on my 'B today. I was planning to change the rotor also, but I couldn't get the calipers off. The bolts that hold it to the hub just wouldn't budge. (The longer I worked on t; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00197.html (8,770 bytes)
46. Re: Gave up trying to remove calipers (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:33:18 -0000; I've never heard of a flare nut wrench. What is a flare nut? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336 You should use a flare; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00245.html (8,135 bytes)
47. Re: MGB Front Springs (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 22:47:18 -0000; I've tried several sets of front springs on my '71 B, and the front keeps coming out an inch too low. Does anyone know of a source of good strong front springs? (My rear springs are an inch too high,; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00562.html (8,187 bytes)
48. Re: Jiffy Lube, et.al (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 19:30:33 -0000; After a bad experience with the "best" tire store in town, I only trust myself and the local MG mechanic to even touch my MGs. I cringe to imagine what a Jiffy Lube could do to a brass oil drain plug; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00651.html (8,701 bytes)
49. Re: Jiffy Lube, et.al (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:25:53 -0000; After a bad experience with the "best" tire store in town, I only trust myself and the local MG mechanic to even touch my MGs. I cringe to imagine what a Jiffy Lube could do to a brass oil drain plug; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00700.html (8,729 bytes)
50. Brake Job Recommendations? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 21:56:23 -0000; Looks like my 'B needs a brake job. I'm getting the old scrapping noise from the left front. Does anyone have any brand/vendor recommendation for rotors, pads, etc? Are the cross drilled rotors reall; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00748.html (6,995 bytes)
51. Re: Dot 3 or 4? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:09:30 -0000; I replaced all the rubber bits in the brake system of my TD a few years ago. I'm wondering if the new rubber is compatable with both dot3 and dot4. One would hope, they're using a more modern materia; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00788.html (6,994 bytes)
52. Re: 1800 in a midget? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 22:39:29 -0000; Have you ever seen an XPAG engine next to an A-series engine? It's hard to believe they're both 1250cc! The A-series is so much smaller. Does anyone have the weight specs on MG's engines? XPAG, XPEG,; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00187.html (10,697 bytes)
53. Re: optimal oil cooler position (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 23:39:24 -0000; Speaking of the oil cooler, I read some where that the oil cooler was an option in England. Is this true? If so, I'd like to get a hold of a non-oil-cooler B series engine. It's not that I want my oi; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00440.html (7,981 bytes)
54. Re: Summer Torture (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:54:36 -0000; Here in the Midwest, summer is the only top down season. And a lot of weekends are spoiled by rain. You guys in southern California don't know how lucky you are! BTW: I find it needs to be at least 8; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00498.html (7,942 bytes)
55. Re: Ignition circuit of '66 B (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:13:40 -0000; Some of the newer OEM radios allow you to run the radio with the ignition off. (They usually have a one hour time out, to avoid running the battery down.) Maybe you can get this feature in the afterm; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00499.html (9,186 bytes)
56. Re: Ignition circuit of '66 B (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:22:35 -0000; But I've always heard that you can burn out your ignition coil, if it's energized with the engine not running. (Maybe an old wive's tale?) And, is it really a good idea to have fuel pressure without; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00500.html (9,324 bytes)
57. Unintentional Off-Road Excursion (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 17:43:23 -0000; Had to make a panic stop in the B the other day. Coming over the crest of a hill, a car was standing still waiting to make a left hand turn. The car in front of me had to stop fast, which meant I had; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00458.html (8,903 bytes)
58. Exahaust Flange Gasket Question (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 19:47:18 -0000; Which side of the exhaust flange gasket goes up (mates with the exhaust manifold), the shinny side or the black side? This is Moss part 290-510. Thanks in advance. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50; /html/mgs/2003-05/msg00686.html (6,796 bytes)
59. MGB Rear Brake Sticking? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 23:11:26 -0000; Has anyone seen this happen? I think one of my rear brakes is sticking. When I stop, then start again, I hear a clunk sound from the rear. When I stop on an incline, the car isn't rolling backwards.; /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00093.html (7,504 bytes)
60. Re: Battery Box (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:26:52 -0000; I put battery boxes in both holes, and threw away the battery cover. I am running one of those tiny glass mat sealed batterys. It only weighs about 10 pounds, and it's so small I was able to place it; /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00558.html (7,653 bytes)

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