- 1. Re: MGB Sources (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 09:04:42 -0400
- Ed: There are plenty of restorable MG's out there. Hemmings Motor News is an excellent source for finding them. Otherwise, just keep an eye on the classified section of your paper. Obviously it helps
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00243.html (8,051 bytes)
- 2. Re: One last overdrive question.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 07:41:10 -0400
- You are correct Lane. Starting in 75 I think, the factory eliminated the dip-stick/filler plug. A couple of people I have talked to prefer this arrangement - they say that getting oil into the tranny
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00304.html (7,004 bytes)
- 3. Overdrive Transmission Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 07:57:28 -0400
- I sent a deposit to a fellow who had offered a 4-synchro O.D. transmission for sale back in August. It was located out of state, and I arranged for him to hold the unit until I could get around to se
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00305.html (7,263 bytes)
- 4. Re: Right brake fluid to use for '62 Sprite? (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 10:28:28 -0400
- The answer you seek is not so straight-forward. DOT 3 fluid was the original fluid used in these cars, and is still acceptable. Drawbacks to it are it's tendency to absorb moisture (allowing brake co
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00480.html (8,700 bytes)
- 5. Re: Book - How to Powertune an MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Sep 1996 20:46:05 -0400
- Ulix An interesting point is that the way that horsepower was calculated changed between 1962, and 1980. The 92-94 h.p. that was claimed for the 1800 B series engine is now widely disputed. The early
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00016.html (8,202 bytes)
- 6. Door panel wanted: (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Sep 1996 20:54:46 -0400
- I am hopefully going to be reassembling the trim to my car later this week when it (this is the hopefully part) returns from the paint shop. While I have replaced the carpet, and recovered the seats,
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00017.html (6,725 bytes)
- 7. Exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 Sep 1996 07:08:09 -0400
- A thread on this topic came up several weeks ago, but I didn't see where it ended up. One company that was mentioned was Stebro. I have no experience with these exhausts, but the comments made about
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00121.html (6,547 bytes)
- 8. Re: Canvas Top Woes (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Sep 1996 20:00:53 -0400
- Jeff I have a MGB. When I was in need of a coil, I asked my local LBC mechanic what to buy. His response was to buy a coil thru my local NAPA store. Turns out that coils are pretty generic, with the
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00204.html (7,654 bytes)
- 9. Re: MG Clubs (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Sep 1996 12:17:16 -0400
- comprehensive list of clubs in the U.S., including a Lansing area based club. Best Regards, Chris Delling
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00239.html (7,640 bytes)
- 10. SMOG (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 14:20:58 -0400
- Here in Michigan, we had a smog check up until the first of the year. The program had to be renewed to continue into 1996, but the Governor fought for re-blended fuels instead (No, I haven't experien
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00403.html (7,612 bytes)
- 11. Re: Ignition switch '78 B (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 22:49:23 -0400
- Jason I am sure that I am one of the few listee's that PREFER the rubber bumper styling, so I won't start an argument about style - but I think you need to get your facts straight. The ride height on
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00653.html (9,129 bytes)
- 12. Oil cooler hose woes (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 21:55:44 -0400
- Just got my 77B back together after paint. Went out for a ride in my "new car". Came back to find oil EVERWHERE!. Turns out that the hose that goes from the oil cooler to the oil filter had become in
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00797.html (7,104 bytes)
- 13. Re: Antifreeze (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 09:28:05 -0400
- Can't say for certain, but I suspect tahat it has to do with the relatively poor heat transfer of anti-freeze as compared to water. Early "bedding in" of the rings, etc. generates a lot of heat. Wate
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00888.html (8,319 bytes)
- 14. Re: road trip/pirellis (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 11:49:58 -0400
- For those in Michigan - either living or visiting - one of the best stretches of road on the planet (IMHO) is Highway 119, from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, on Lake Michigan's shoreline. The road
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00899.html (8,011 bytes)
- 15. Funky clock (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 23:06:32 -0400
- Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: I have a problem, minor, but real. "Fergie", my 77B is finally back on the road. A wonderful (albeit chilly) moonlight cruise last night really put me in a great fra
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg01054.html (6,821 bytes)
- 16. Rivet Tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Aug 1996 16:06:06 -0400
- Here is my problem, strange but true. I have what I assume to be a fairly typical example of a pop-rivet tool, made by a major manufacturer, bought from a major home-improvement chain. My problem inv
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00037.html (7,236 bytes)
- 17. Re: Rebuilt HD shocks (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Sat, 03 Aug 1996 13:43:33 -0400
- Bruce I bought a set of re-built fronts for my B. I got them through Northwest Import - can't say I know their source. After two years and more than 5000 miles I can say both are holding up micely. T
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00110.html (7,395 bytes)
- 18. Meadowbrook Concours (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Mon, 05 Aug 1996 10:52:20 -0400
- The Concours at Meadowbrook, MI was excellent. A wide range of VERY RARE MGs dating back to 1933 were on display. Included were vintage racers, and the car driven by Stirling Moss and Phil Hill to a
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00152.html (6,898 bytes)
- 19. Re: airpump thing ??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Aug 1996 14:34:58 -0400
- Manfred: The airpump is a part of the emissions control system. If I am not mistaken, it's function is to inject a small amount of air (oxygen included) as the exhaust valve opens. This added oxygen
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00255.html (7,897 bytes)
- 20. Overdrive Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@mail.ic.net>
- Date: Thu, 08 Aug 1996 14:38:05 -0400
- Members of the list, lend me thy wisdom. I am contemplating a swap to an overdrive transmission for my B. I have recently located two different transmissions, one used, one rebuilt. Used overdrive tr
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00288.html (7,023 bytes)
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