- 61. what red is my '70 mgb, and what wheels fit this bolt pattern? (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2001 14:02:17 -0700
- Agree with the other listers about the color question. Amazon or Barnes and Noble have "Original MGB" By Clausager. It's the best and you will really enjoy. Another way to buy is at your local Britis
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00852.html (7,430 bytes)
- 62. octane and timing (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:46:45 -0700
- Had a rough idle on my BGT. When I checked the timing, it was 0 BTDC. After adjusting to 15 degrees BTDC, the idle went about 350 RPM more (had to readjust down) and smoooth as silk. Oh yeah, no miss
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00900.html (6,977 bytes)
- 63. 70 MGBGT for sale on Whidbey (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 12:05:47 -0700
- Not mine, don't know the owner (so darn it no kickback!!). It is a Tartan Red MGBGT with correctly painted ROstyles. Interior looks a little worn, but not really abused. Exterior including paint look
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01086.html (6,753 bytes)
- 64. MOSS Interior Package Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:09:39 -0700
- Has anyone used the "MOSS MGB Original Style Complete Interior Package what it lacks etc. I have a 1979 that I am rebuilding. I installed the Deluxe kit last year (and the leather seat kit) and it wa
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01111.html (7,067 bytes)
- 65. MG to John Day (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 07:42:28 -0700
- Is anyone on the list taking their MG to the renewable energy fair in John Day Oregon? I am leaving from the Seattle area today (Friday) and would like to rendezvous if anyone else is headed that way
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01128.html (6,698 bytes)
- 66. Re: MG to John Day (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:37:53 -0700
- Ha Ha. Lots of us tree huggers think that running old machines is actually more energy efficient than melting them down and making new Ford Taurus's with the sheet metal!! Have to run them a couple f
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01130.html (7,635 bytes)
- 67. I only have two hits on the MG list archive (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 16:15:08 -0700
- As far as flames go, one geek named Tim claimed he knew more about MGs than me because he has a Healey and also I only have two hits on the MG list archive search engine and he had 99. First of all e
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01210.html (8,262 bytes)
- 68. Running headlamps (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:59:46 -0700
- could use the standard headlamps as daytime running lights. The idea is to run them off one six volt battery. I'd insert a relay into the head lamp circuit so when the light switch is turned on, a f
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01303.html (7,438 bytes)
- 69. Fw: other cause(s) of DPO rants (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 17:49:36 -0700
- Are you my mother in disguise? Mom, come on fess up!! Kind regards, Tim Economu 1969 MGBGT /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.)
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00646.html (6,388 bytes)
- 70. OD solenoid current draw (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 17:41:25 -0700
- Hi Stuart: Unless you are using a Fluke meter in the peak hold mode, you won't be able to capture the inrush transient. But if you are, make sure you use the 1 msecs sample rate. And yep, this is wh
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00647.html (6,745 bytes)
- 71. Anybody know anything about exhaust analyzers? (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:54:26 -0700
- CO testers are pretty cheap, Moss and J.C. Whitney sell the same one (Moss wants $10 more): http://jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=35066&BQ=jcw2 $169.95 I'd really like to be able to test HC too, b
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00799.html (7,305 bytes)
- 72. steering wheel shake (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:43:37 -0700
- oh, what a good idea.. i'll swap front for back and know (pretty much) it it is a wheel problem, or not.. Except if they are like mine were, the backs will be unbalanced also. Had to get them all ba
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00874.html (7,583 bytes)
- 73. Fuel Tank Sending Unit (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 18:12:39 -0700
- Does anyone have the ohms reading a empty and full. This is necessary to match up with the correct sending unit. Mine measures 20 ohms full and 250 empty. Kind regards, Tim Economu 1969 MGBGT +++++++
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00918.html (6,683 bytes)
- 74. Re: right big toe burning... (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:40:16 -0700
- The valves have a known design defect. They often do not close or open fully. Bob Munchausen (sp?) living in Montana has designed a fix that rebuilds the valve to allow full flow. Another fix he came
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00979.html (8,781 bytes)
- 75. Leaking petrol tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:49:21 -0700
- The tanks generally leak from the top. You will smell fuel for the first hours running, especially after hard corners or hills, if there is a leak. Don't have a clue about your hole, but you should w
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00988.html (6,770 bytes)
- 76. Sunday drive (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 16:05:36 -0700
- I really like seeing our cars being driven, but after 560 miles this spring, I have not seen a one. Where are you? BillS (not Schooner) '76B Driving around all year long!! Aren't we all? Tim and mona
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00018.html (6,587 bytes)
- 77. Bike rack for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 09:03:15 -0700
- Hi Aaron: I tow my bike for all events up to 100 mi. Made a little hitch for the front forks out of some alum scrap and throw the front wheel in the back of the car. The bike tracks nicely behind...
- /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00246.html (7,361 bytes)
- 78. Intermittent wiring problem (how do you debug it?) (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 20:27:17 -0700
- Hi Jon: Intermittent electrical problems usually only "seem" intermittent. In fact they are usually coincidental with something physical. Like centrifugal force moving a wiring harness in a sharp cor
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00780.html (8,114 bytes)
- 79. Totally Dead TD (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 08:51:45 -0700
- Sounds like two problems to me. For number one cylinder dead, I believe you have a bad wire, plug, or poor compression. For all dead, it sounds like you shorted out the points when you reinstalled t
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00856.html (6,990 bytes)
- 80. tachometer question, MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 21:13:52 -0700
- If you are in the US with 60 cycle AC you can use an electric light. Just shut out all ambient light and run the engine at some multiple of 60 RPM and the fan should appear to stop. George Hi George:
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg01021.html (7,643 bytes)
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