- 1. RE: Ignition Light (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 96 08:50:00 EDT
- This was a problem I can confirm on my 79B, as the alternator would not function. I would charge up the battery, drive for a day or so then the battery would die. I had checked/cleaned every wire an
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00343.html (7,333 bytes)
- 2. RE: Carb Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 96 11:40:00 EDT
- I had the EXACT same problems with my 79B. I replaced the auto choke with a manual conversion kit and had immediate improvements. I highly recommend scraping the auto-choke. Let me know of other res
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00353.html (6,504 bytes)
- 3. Re: Fuel/overheating (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jun 96 09:10:00 EDT
- recommend high Since installing a manual choke on my 79B, I've noticed that the engine is running at a higher temperature (1/8 inch from red). Previously, with auto-choke, temp gauge was right in the
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00434.html (8,707 bytes)
- 4. RE: Dual carbs vs. Z-S (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 96 08:19:00 EDT
- I would try this first: (least costly and should work) - replace the manifold ($70) - properly tune the engine (timing included) - properly tune the carb (colortune etc.) - let your MG guy do the wo
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00599.html (7,918 bytes)
- 5. Re: sun visors (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Tue, 28 May 96 10:48:00 EDT
- Be careful when drilling out the old rivet. If you go too deep you could crack the windshield. I was warned of this by someone who did! I just replaced my brackets by cutting of the old bracket, hac
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00939.html (7,567 bytes)
- 6. WTB: Manual Choke for Z-S CD175 Carb (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Wed, 29 May 96 16:00:00 EDT
- Anyone out there have a spare manual choke for the CD175 carb? I'm getting frustrated trying to get the auto-choke to work properly on my 79B. (Heard they not that reliable anyway). I get the idle s
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg01010.html (6,790 bytes)
- 7. Starter Solenoid...click,click,click (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 96 09:40:00 EDT
- MG Fiends, Well, finally got the 79B on the road after a long winter hibernation. Took it for a short run Saturday and a long drive on Sunday. Everything went great, car ran well with no problems. Th
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00403.html (7,426 bytes)
- 8. 79B Emission Controls ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Mon, 18 Mar 96 10:15:00 PST
- Fellow MG'ers Car: 1979B, (California car, single Z-S carb, No air pump) The DPO had removed air pump but the remaining emission controls seem to have been left intact (gulp valve, hoses, check valve
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00581.html (6,945 bytes)
- 9. Zenith-Stromberg CDS 175 Parts needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Mon, 25 Mar 96 10:58:00 PST
- MG fiends: Decided to "overhaul" my Zenith-Stromberg CDS 175 (1979 MGB) over the weekend. I had been noticing poor start/idle on cold days. I thought it might be the infamous water/auto choke. Upon f
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00745.html (6,756 bytes)
- 10. Wanted to Buy - MGB Tonneau (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 09:45:00 PST
- Fellow MG fiends, I'm looking to buy (at a reasonable price) a used (in good condition) tonneau cover (black) to fit a 79 MGB. If anyone has one that they can part with please Email me with details.
- /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00271.html (6,648 bytes)
- 11. RE: Why do these things always happen to me? (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jan 96 14:30:00 PST
- I understand that you may want to keep the color as per original .....but hey if you like black, burgundy or bright pink go for it! Dave "I like anything that's Black and Tan" Henrich
- /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00507.html (7,054 bytes)
- 12. Post winter-storage tips? (score: 1)
- Author: "Henrich, Dave" <dhenrich@MSDEV1.Waterloo.ATTGIS.COM>
- Date: Wed, 31 Jan 96 10:50:00 PST
- Fellow Mg enthusiasts, I'm looking for tips on what to do in preparation of starting the MG after 4 months of winter storage inactivity. The car has been in a unheated garage with the battery removed
- /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00766.html (6,726 bytes)
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