- 61. Re: Battery Box (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:57:32 -0000
- Yeah, the carpet just flops over the "holes", but they're not just holes anymore. They are boxes. Great for stowing tools, extra oil, etc. I suppose something heavy right over the hole/box, might dep
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00657.html (9,322 bytes)
- 62. Re: Fuel Additive (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:14:20 -0000
- Many on this side of the pond have converted to hardened valve seats. Does this modification along with stellite valves, eliminate valve recession completely? You never hear about valve recession on
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00658.html (9,820 bytes)
- 63. Re: Fuel Additive (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:32:06 -0000
- My HC pings without premium. Even if it didn't, I'd go with the owner's manual recommendation. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAM
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00660.html (9,049 bytes)
- 64. Re: Radiator Fans (was Re: Miata seats) (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 22:45:54 -0000
- I've had the same experience with Water Wetter, no improvement. Maybe this is because my brand of antifreeze already has "wetter" in it. Perhaps it helps when you're using straight water. BTW, don't
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00744.html (12,274 bytes)
- 65. Quick Vendor Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 23:41:50 -0000
- Is "Shadetree Motors Ltd." a good outfit to deal with? I just want to check before ordering. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGB
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00869.html (6,716 bytes)
- 66. Voltage Stabilizer (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 00:09:19 -0000
- Can someone tell me where the voltage stabilizer is on a '76 B? My shop manual only goes up to '74. I'm helping a friend with electrical trouble. The stabilizer must have moved since '71. Or does the
- /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00919.html (6,577 bytes)
- 67. SU Carb Damper Oil Level Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 21:35:10 -0000
- I'm a bit confused on the oil fill level on the SU carbs. Should the level be below the top of the piston, or below the top of the cover that encloses the piston? I've been filling completely over th
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00155.html (7,717 bytes)
- 68. Re: Oil Pressure weirdness (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 22:19:56 -0000
- I've noticed pressure differences between different brands of 20W50. I swear there's even a difference in how fast they pour out the bottle. Even though they're all 20W50, they don't seem to have the
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00557.html (8,134 bytes)
- 69. MGB Windshield Wiper Blade Rant (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 16:12:51 -0000
- Where can I get some "good" windshield wiper blades for my '71 B? I bought a set of spares a few years ago; and I now that I need them, I find they are rotted! I don't remember who I bought them from
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00607.html (9,107 bytes)
- 70. Re: Drive report (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 00:37:26 -0000
- 4% sounds like a great correlation to me. Based on my beam type, I don't think the scale can resolve more accuracy than that. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MG
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00042.html (7,509 bytes)
- 71. Re: distributor ID (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 21:53:21 -0000
- Hi Mike: I had real good luck with the Pertronics Ignitor. I was pleasantly surprised that the engine runs smoother and revs better with the Ignitor. I didn't expect this since the Ignitor basically
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00092.html (8,179 bytes)
- 72. Re: Oil Cooler connections (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 22:00:51 -0000
- I tried to replace the oil cooler hoses on my '71 B. I couldn't get any of the four ends loose! I finally gave up, and had the work done at the local MG shop. Sometimes it pays to let a professional
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00093.html (7,851 bytes)
- 73. MG-TABC (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 00:29:21 -0000
- I've been looking for some more MG lists to join. I found something called MG-TABC in Yahoo. It's description says it's for the TA, TB and TC. Anyone familiar with it? I can't believe they would excl
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00106.html (6,782 bytes)
- 74. Re: Dual circuit conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:49:03 -0000
- I hate to be a wet blanket, but.....Personally, I'd trust a factory installed single circuit system, more than a home brewed dual circuit. (At least, if I were installing it.) No flame intended, just
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00184.html (7,401 bytes)
- 75. RE: OFF TOPIC - PHOTO SIZING (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:30:30 -0000
- BTW, you can always email a full size jpg as an attachment directly to the reciepient. Of course this is strickly one person at a time. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00282.html (9,442 bytes)
- 76. Re: Miata seats in MGs (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:37:56 -0000
- Seats are a personal thing, but I really think MG got the seats right in the B. I've taken several 1000 miles trips in my stock '71, and felt great at the end of the day. The TD is another matter, af
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00283.html (8,720 bytes)
- 77. Re: making door speakers water-resistant... a pipe dream? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 22:09:32 -0000
- The company I work for used to make OEM car speakers. One of the test they had to pass was submersion in water for a week. A true automotive speaker should tolerate moisture with no damage. I always
- /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00309.html (8,501 bytes)
- 78. Re: Stupid fuse question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 23:00:32 -0000
- The current rating of a fuse is rather complex, involving time and current. Manufacturers spec their product with a maximum "sustain" current and a minimum "blow" current for a given time interval. T
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00097.html (9,499 bytes)
- 79. Re: Stupid fuse question (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 23:18:30 -0000
- I agree with David. All the slow-blow fuses I have seen have a small spring. This spring pulls on a joint that is soldered together. The blow current will eventually melt the solder, and the spring w
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00098.html (9,158 bytes)
- 80. How cold can I run with 20W50? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:43:43 -0000
- The MG club has a meeting tonight. I'd like to take the B, but it's supposed to get down to the lower teens tonight. I have 20W50 in the engine. Bad idea? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00205.html (7,019 bytes)
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