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41. New Carbs, idle, choke (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:47:48 -0500; I have fitted the new carbs to my 68B. The model is AUD 278 and they replace the AUD 265's. They work great (almost). I have two questions: 1) Choke: I've attempted to set the choke per Haynes manua; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01443.html (7,360 bytes)
42. RE: The Madness Begins (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 15:30:39 -0400; Hey, sounds like me 68B hood latch! Let's assume it CAN be opened as the cable is not broken. On my B the spring appears to be too weak or out of adjustment to push the hood up when the cable pulls t; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00764.html (9,860 bytes)
43. RE: MG Restaurant, and smells (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:58:15 -0400; When my wife was pregnant with our second child she could not stand to enter the garage. The old car smell of the B coupled with the smell of working on the B (penetrating oils, sweet, beer, etc) was; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00798.html (7,112 bytes)
44. HS4 Choke Problems (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:05:07 -0400; Several weeks ago I rebuild my AUD 256 (1968 MGB) carbs and am now having problems properly setting the choke cable. I've spent several hours reading the list archive and would like to verify a poin; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg01005.html (7,019 bytes)
45. Flooding Float Bowls - SU (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 15:33:50 -0400; I just completed a SU HS4 rebuild and have a small problem; both float bowls are flooding (pumping fuel out the overflow pipes). The new seats and needles are of the standard type and the new floats; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00345.html (7,264 bytes)
46. Oil Pressure Relief Valve (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 15:42:47 -0400; I just replaced my oil pressure relief valve and after a very long effort found an idea I would like to share with all who may need to do this in the future. I had the carbs off as I was doing a reb; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00347.html (7,266 bytes)
47. RE: Flooding Float Bowls - SU (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 15:47:44 -0400; Nope, same fuel pump... It is a US car. Hi Frank You did not happen to change your fuel pump did you . The U.S . pumps use 6+ P.S.I. while U.K. pumps use 3 P.S.I. causing the float bowls to overflow; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00349.html (8,006 bytes)
48. More SU problems (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 08:35:24 -0400; First, thanks to all who helped with advice this weekend. Unfortunately the answer to my float bowl flooding problem came to me in the middle of the night and Sunday I corrected the problem. It was; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00444.html (8,090 bytes)
49. SU carb problem, part III (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 23:44:08 -0400; Thanks for help so far, one more problem. I am now convinced that my remaining SU problem is jet centering with fixed needles, 68B with AUD 265's. I have cleaned that piston and dashpot repeatedly,; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00519.html (8,530 bytes)
50. RE: Oil Pressure Relief Valve (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 00:09:59 -0400; I did this too. I try to check the archive prior to doing things I've never done before. I was having trouble keeping the nut square. The 3/4" socket fit around the dome on the nut and held it great; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00523.html (8,524 bytes)
51. SU update and question (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:27:20 -0400; First, thanks for all the help. Things are looking better!!! I have centered the rear carb now and it rises and falls perfectly. Now I'm trying to tune my SU HS4's for the first time. Here is my que; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00577.html (7,225 bytes)
52. RE: SU carb problem, part III (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 21:34:53 -0400; Now that is a good one! The MOSS part number is 386-300 and states "Suitable for all cars with SU carbs". The jet centering tool does NOT fit my AUD 265 carb. I would say MOSS is wrong and YOU are r; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00593.html (8,195 bytes)
53. RE: Your age vs. Your Babys age (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:16:19 -0400; This is one I'm qualified to reply to!!! My newest baby is 32 years old, just like me! A 1968 BRG MGB. My other babies are 4 years, 21 months, and 4-1/2 months old. I stay busy ;-) Frank fwp@ufl.edu; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01221.html (7,526 bytes)
54. Front Suspension (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:58:22 -0400; I am preparing a parts order to rebuild the front and rear suspension on my '68B and have a few questions for the knowledgeable/experienced. I am planning to order/replace the following items: Front; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00129.html (7,457 bytes)
55. Help, 68 with the shakes (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 00:17:28 -0400; Help!!! Tonight I went to take my 68B out for a spin and was unable to motor out of the drive, rolled back down hill into the garage. The engine has developed a case of the shakes at higher RPM (any; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00452.html (7,223 bytes)
56. Spark leads (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 08:19:41 -0400; A simple question or two about spark plug leads... 1) The shop manual states that the firing order is 1-3-4-2 (I think, book not in front of me). How does this translate to position on the distribut; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00463.html (6,504 bytes)
57. Carb tuning question (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:50:05 -0400; I am in great need of a carb tuning. I plan to start tonight but have a question. How much motor oil (20W50) should I put in the piston of a 1968 MGB? I've been reading the "Tuning SU Carbs" page on; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00488.html (6,758 bytes)
58. 68B Steel Wheels and Tires (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:43:42 -0400; I need new rubber on the rims. I am looking for recommendations for you who drive the B's. I have a 1968 MGB with 14" steel wheels. What is a good tire for this car and wheel and why? What should be; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00490.html (7,536 bytes)
59. Carb tuning (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:53:50 -0400; I am attempting to tune my AUD256, 1968 MGB, carbs and have a question. In the Haynes manual it gives idle RPM's for engine types but the 18GF (and a few others) is not listed. I assume this is due; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01329.html (6,570 bytes)
60. 68B new with questions (score: 1): Author: "Phillips, Frank" <fwp@ufl.edu>; Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:14:27 -0400; Yesterday I bought a 1968 MGB for my birthday. The car is in fair shape overall but has a few issues that lead to a few questions... First the good news, it has prefect compression across all cylind; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00488.html (8,255 bytes)

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