- 381. Re: '73 B Starter - Learn from my Mistakes! (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 16:25:28 -0400 (EDT)
- Not sure about a 73 but I got a 77 for about $80 at Forest City. I would call some local places and look for a life time guarantee. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00131.html (8,367 bytes)
- 382. Re: Whistles under the hood (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 13:30:17 -0400 (EDT)
- It could be your throw out bearing. You mentioned that you get it when you shift gears but that it goes away when you give it gas. This would indicate that when you take your foot off the clutch that
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00262.html (7,971 bytes)
- 383. Re: 76-B rear end (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 7 May 1998 13:24:39 -0400 (EDT)
- I went through the same problem last summer which taught me a hard lesson, which is check your rear seals often and add oil yearly. To answer your question no you can not fix it yourself. One book sa
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00388.html (7,890 bytes)
- 384. Suspension rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 08:00:52 -0400 (EDT)
- For those that requested a copy of the MGB suspension rebuild article, it can be found on Ben Ruset's site http://members.home.com/mgbhaven. Those that received it by direct email my want to look at
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00435.html (6,691 bytes)
- 385. Re: Scarborough Faire's phone #? (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 06:59:54 -0400 (EDT)
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- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00690.html (6,745 bytes)
- 386. Re: voltage problem? (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 07:04:09 -0400 (EDT)
- Take it to your local parts store, they should be able to check the alternator or generator and battery while it's in the car and usually do it for free. As far as the headlight goes it sounds like t
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00692.html (7,117 bytes)
- 387. Re: Clutch replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 13:19:45 -0400 (EDT)
- Depending on the condition of the engine you may want to replace the oil leaking gaskets and possibly the bearings. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00729.html (7,916 bytes)
- 388. Re: bumperettes etc.. (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 06:44:45 -0400 (EDT)
- I can't exactly answer your bolt problem with your bumperette but would suggest that you try a nut splitter on the spinning nut. As far as soaking it, it won't help if it just keeps on spinning. Next
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00814.html (9,282 bytes)
- 389. Re: Color Sanding (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 07:03:50 -0400 (EDT)
- Not much you can do about it yet since it doesn't have a hardner added. If you wait about 8 months you will be able to sand it. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00815.html (7,790 bytes)
- 390. Re: BL emblem (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 07:11:18 -0400 (EDT)
- I measured my 77 and this is what I got... from the bottom of the molding strip measure down 1 3/8".This will be where the top of the emblem should be. From the edge of the fender measure over 1 1/8"
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00816.html (7,291 bytes)
- 391. Re: mg shocks (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 07:15:00 -0400 (EDT)
- Try Special Interest Car Parts 1-800-851-5600. I got a set of rebuilts for $33.50 each a few months ago. If you need the part # email me. I didn't see them in their main catalog but found them in the
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00817.html (7,258 bytes)
- 392. Re: missing at 2500 to 3000 and greater (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 06:40:50 -0400 (EDT)
- While you are at it I would replace the spark plug wires. It sounds like they are arcing. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00932.html (7,954 bytes)
- 393. Re: Brake Question (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 17:53:19 -0400 (EDT)
- New rear cylinders are on sale for $10.95 each At THE PROPER MG 1-800-711-3368. If the cylinder is bad I would just buy a new one. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01242.html (7,842 bytes)
- 394. Re: '70 GT - Clutch and Tachometer (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 18:01:08 -0400 (EDT)
- Take a look under the hood right below the clutch MC you may see some fluid there. It's dark so use a good light. If the MC is bad it's an easy rebuild should only take about 5 or 10 minutes once its
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01244.html (7,480 bytes)
- 395. Re: Thanks to All and Help again! (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 18:10:11 -0400 (EDT)
- You may have installed the distributor 180 degrees backwards.
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01245.html (8,096 bytes)
- 396. Re: stuck oil press. relief valve (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 20:36:03 -0400 (EDT)
- Turn the engine over and it will pop out.
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01485.html (7,199 bytes)
- 397. Re: correct wire color / gauge (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 13:06:22 -0400 (EDT)
- If you have any junk yards near you with LBC's in them then cut a length of harness out of a junk car. Doing it this way you will end up with a lot of color combinations. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01510.html (7,259 bytes)
- 398. Re: MGA Chassis (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 13:35:04 -0400 (EDT)
- To clean the chassis sand blasting is the way to go but you should use a power blaster not a siphon type. A wire brush will work but use an angle grinder and not a drill. The drill is not powerful en
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01727.html (8,552 bytes)
- 399. RE: Wheel Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 13:39:56 -0400 (EDT)
- Did you reverse the wheels when you replaced them? If so this would cause a problem. Also possibly one of your brakes are draging or a wheel bearing is tight. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01728.html (7,548 bytes)
- 400. Re: 70 MGB GT - Slave Cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 13:47:58 -0400 (EDT)
- The tough part is getting it out of the car. If you have a crowsfoot wrench set this makes the job easy. If not invest in a cheap set or 1 good Craftsman wrench. As far as the rebuilding goes not whi
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01729.html (7,570 bytes)
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