- 21. timing facts (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2001 16:35:08 +0300
- Please tell me if the following is correct: 1. If your engine works OK as it is and you remove and re-install the distributor 180 degrees out, it won't even start. 2. The action in the previous sente
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00160.html (7,811 bytes)
- 22. site(s) with Lucas distributor data? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 16:05:30 +0300
- Do you know of any site(s) that show Lucas distributor information, such as 5-figure numbers (e.g. 41777) and their applications? Evangelos /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are du
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00183.html (6,789 bytes)
- 23. Re: site(s) with Lucas distributor data? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2001 10:42:38 +0300
- Thanks to all the people who responded to this. I know that 41777 is neither an MGB nor a Spridget dizzy. However I have managed to locate this brand new 45D4 Lucas (it's in its original box) that ha
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00207.html (7,156 bytes)
- 24. B cyl head numbers (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 09:42:34 +0300
- I replaced the rocker cover gasket yesterday and a few other non-standard bits as well, so I took notes of all the information embossed on my B's cylinder head, in an attempt to trace the elusive his
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00271.html (6,746 bytes)
- 25. A/B Series cross-pulley-ing (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 09:47:51 +0300
- Are crank pulleys interchangeable between the A-Series (1275cc 12V) and B-Series (says 18V but most likely an 18GG block) engines, from a fitting point of view, not functional? They share the same bo
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00272.html (6,542 bytes)
- 26. coil spring compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 09:53:07 +0300
- I know you guys perhaps do this without one but I'd like to try and play it safe when I dismantle the B's front suspension and remove the coil spring with a compressor. Now I have a reputable tool ma
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00273.html (7,579 bytes)
- 27. Re: coil spring compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 13:49:11 +0300
- Guys, thanks a lot for your input and help! I know it can be done without compressors, plus there's variation on what to undo first, the upper link or the bottom outer link - the latter was suggested
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00275.html (7,543 bytes)
- 28. Re: coil spring compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 00:10:58 +0300
- I would like to thank all the nice people on the list who contributed ideas and thoughts on front suspension dismantling procedure. I really appreciate it. The reasons mine has to come apart complete
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00283.html (7,689 bytes)
- 29. mech fuel pump on a B? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 16:19:17 +0300
- Has anyone tried using a mechanical fuel pump on your B engine? The B-Series equipped 1798cc Marinas (with twin HS4's) used the SU AUF800/AZX1818 series mechanical twin-turret fuel pumps, so why can'
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00711.html (6,903 bytes)
- 30. right big toe burning... (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 20:46:11 +0300
- Does your LHD B burn your right big toe when you drive with sandals (i.e. toes out)? Mine does, it's not any fluid just terribly hot air from the exhaust entering through that square hole just next t
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00894.html (7,586 bytes)
- 31. Re: right big toe burning... (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:35:53 +0300
- Thanks for your pointers! It's from an "official" hole, the one the heater uses to get ... warm air into the cabin, that is also covered by a plastic duct. My heater valve is brand new. I'll recheck
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00920.html (8,077 bytes)
- 32. the elusive timing pulley (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 22:17:25 +0300
- I've had lots of headaches about this, so I'll ask the question What is (are) the BMC/BL part number(s) for the correct timing pulley(s) when the timing cover has the timing marks ON TOP, that is at
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg00929.html (6,649 bytes)
- 33. weights of exchange items (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 19:42:34 +0300
- Could you please tell me roughly how heavy any of the following B exchange items are? a. cylinder head b. front shock absorber c. swivel axle/king pin/trunnion assembly I'm asking this because I'd li
- /html/mgs/2001-06/msg01017.html (6,641 bytes)
- 34. wiper motor details (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:46:44 +0300
- The fast (2nd) speed of the wiper motor on my 73 BGT is not working. The motor itself has this to say on its cover: 75739H 14W PARK 12V 15 79 54071666H (It really had to have that triple-six thing th
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00623.html (6,900 bytes)
- 35. has anyone used this fuel thingy? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:49:52 +0300
- In the last issue of the French magazine "Retro Viseur", on page 29 there's an ad of a little fuel filter-like thing called "Fuelstar" that is made in New Zealand, claiming to use the chemical elemen
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00624.html (7,084 bytes)
- 36. help: axle fill plug... (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 00:10:11 +0200
- Please give me ideas on how to remove this almost rounded (and widened) axle oil filler plug. It's not of the 3/8" hex variety, unfortunately. It's the old square type. I have the "proper" tool but i
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01136.html (6,890 bytes)
- 37. axle fill plug removed, at last (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <egmakris@otenet.gr>
- Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 14:47:36 +0300
- I wish to thank you so much people who helped with this problem with your suggestions. The old plug is out, the oil replaced and a new plug is in place. 1. Chiselling it didn't move it. Chisel only c
- /html/mgs/2001-03/msg01251.html (7,835 bytes)
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