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141. Re: MGA still won't Turn Over (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 17:39:52 -0400 (EDT); The starter needs to be in the car to test it properly under load. I would first take it somewhere where they test it before I replace it. If the starter is good then another one won't help. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01133.html (8,116 bytes)
142. Re: what is a crowsfoot wrench? (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 13:07:52 -0400 (EDT); **Sears sells them as well AutoZone and JC Whitney. One part on the MGB that really needs a crowsfoot wrench is the clutch slave cylinder nut. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01207.html (8,943 bytes)
143. Re: what is a crowsfoot wrench? (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 13:12:49 -0400 (EDT); What you are describing is actually a flare nut whench, you can get a crowsfoot wrench in a flare nut wrench design or a traditional open end.; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01211.html (8,283 bytes)
144. re: Towing Warning (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:10:53 -0400 (EDT); As long as you remove the drive shaft (or is it don't remove the drive shaft?) You shoul be ok. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01278.html (6,931 bytes)
145. Re: Cheap tool cat (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 18:14:40 -0400 (EDT); Nothern is ok but their shipping charges are pretty bad. Harbor Freight carries a lot of the same things. Their prices are cheaper and they have free shipping. Don't waste your money on the air set.; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01518.html (7,630 bytes)
146. Re: Clutch Bleeding (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:11:01 -0400 (EDT); No, when you push the clutch pedal in the push rod on the slave cylinder will fall out since it won't be connected to anything. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01628.html (7,155 bytes)
147. Re: piston slap or big-end knock??? (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 16:47:17 -0400 (EDT); Sounds like rod bearings to me. If you pull the pan the bearings are fairly easy to replace. If the bearings are going you want to replace them before the crank gets scored ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01708.html (7,547 bytes)
148. Re: Fuel vapor tank in trunk (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 17:19:50 -0400 (EDT); Face the canister so that the hoses point to the rear of the car. The top hose goes to the metal line that comes out of the rear of the trunk (on the right side as you are facing) the bottom hose goe; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01709.html (7,181 bytes)
149. Re: piston slap or big-end knock??? (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 06:36:11 -0400 (EDT); When rod bearings start to go you hear them under load, they sound like the car is pinging. At idle you can't hear anything wrong. rt...; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01736.html (7,470 bytes)
150. Re: MGB 77 Help (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 06:38:49 -0400 (EDT); Also check the inner sills in the very front of the foot well, down near where the brake pedal is. If this is rusted badly then forget the car. Art...; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01737.html (7,776 bytes)
151. Re: Clutch, 73 MGB, argh! (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 13:25:01 -0500 (EST); The master cylinder can leak from within and not have any leakage showing, perhaps this is your problem. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00017.html (9,660 bytes)
152. Re: Woody is calling again (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 13:43:12 -0500 (EST); Check the battery cables to make sure they are tight as well as the all cables going to the starter. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00019.html (8,628 bytes)
153. Re: Door Adjustment (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 13:48:17 -0500 (EST); I would be careful about drilling those screws out. If you wreck the threads in the door you will be SOOL. Heat the screws with a torch (MAPP if you have one) then use a hand impact wrench and the co; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00020.html (7,598 bytes)
154. Re: Bleeding clutch (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 13:49:10 -0500 (EST); Wood working stores sell glue syringes that will also work.; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00217.html (10,407 bytes)
155. Re: Body Shop vs. Restoration (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:09:28 -0500 (EST); Chris I think your estimates will give you an idea of what you should do with this car. Living in California you should have no problem finding a rust free car. If it were up to me (which it isn't) I; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00462.html (10,982 bytes)
156. Re: $$$Estimate for Sill Replacement, etc. (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:32:00 -0500 (EST); Eric, I would guess about $4000 for the job. The rear fenders also have to be cut and then repaired. ...Art; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00463.html (8,012 bytes)
157. Re: $$$Estimate for Sill Replacement, etc. (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:12:10 -0500 (EST); You mean $1200 per side don't you?; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00539.html (8,228 bytes)
158. Re: $$$Estimate for Sill Replacement, etc. (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:38:01 -0500 (EST); I doubt that any real shop could do the job for that price. A good paint job will run at least $1000. Think about what a small dent costs to get repaired and painted and this is without buying parts.; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00615.html (10,221 bytes)
159. Re: Fan heat sensor problem (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:43:21 -0500 (EST); I had the same problem so I bought a modern universal fan switch at Parts America for about $12 dollars. It took about 20 minutes to figure out the directions and 5 minutes to install. It works fine; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00617.html (7,678 bytes)
160. Re: MGA hard to turn over (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 13:45:55 -0500 (EST); I'd remove the ground strap on the engine and clean everything up. When reinstalling it I would check to be sure that it is not being insulated. Feel the choke cable and see if it is getting hot this; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01041.html (9,478 bytes)

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