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1. starting problem (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 09:26:21 -0800
Well, I'm back, after a relatively long hiatus. And, of course, I come bearing a question. First I should say that my rebuild ended uneventfully, the car runs great, purring like a kitten (or at leas
/html/mgs/1999-03/msg01443.html (7,637 bytes)

2. head gasket/break in questions (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 15:24:52 -0800
I'm back after a few weeks hiatus. Classes were starting and I knew I wouldn't have time to keep up with my email. I've also got a new cylinder head, so my rebuild can be completed. Which of course l
/html/mgs/1999-02/msg00636.html (8,113 bytes)

3. more on the Thanksgiving debacle (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 1999 22:42:34 -0800
First, I'm back to the list after about 2 weeks. I wasn't going to be near a computer, and I didn't want to sift through two thousand messages when I got back. I'm sure I missed the best discussion y
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00065.html (8,704 bytes)

4. Re: Springtime Tune-up (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 22:35:33 -0800
When I took my carbs off (HIF4s) earlier this week, I found the rear valve soldered shut and the front one standard (present and functioning). I was going to ask the list but forgot until this discu
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00303.html (7,959 bytes)

5. the debacle continues (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 12:28:18 -0800
Well, the engine is out, the head is off, and the problem has become readily apparent. To recap, during my 800 mile drive home over Thanksgiving, I had the engine of my '72 B (it's an 18GB engine, t
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00420.html (8,890 bytes)

6. replacing pistons (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 09:36:44 -0800
To start off with, I should find out if my head is salvageable this But my question is, when I'm replacing my cracked piston, do I need to buy a whole new set and replace all four (Moss apparently on
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00474.html (7,288 bytes)

7. cylinder head (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 10:26:07 -0800
Well, I wasn't as lucky as I had hoped, and my head is cracked and So, does anyone have an extra head that's not in too bad a shape that will fit an 18GB engine? Or should I plunk down the money for
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00477.html (6,436 bytes)

8. Re: replacing pistons (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 15:40:03 -0800
OK, here goes. It's got three compression and one oil scraper ring, and has the free-floating gudgeon pine with the two circlips. I've got good measurements of the piston, but I've got to get some ci
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00493.html (7,975 bytes)

9. Re: replacing pistons - Technical Caveat. (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 10:19:20 -0800
<<snip>> If you ridge ream (as I heard somewhere :) that I should) doesn't that make it possible to use stock rings? I can rent a ridge reamer free for nothin' from a parts store, so shouldn't I be s
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00527.html (7,410 bytes)

10. cylinder heads (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 12:15:55 -0800
I guess I've found an opportunity to show my ignorance. I know little nothing about cylinder heads, and their various options. I guess this is the time to learn, being in the market for one, so here
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00539.html (7,449 bytes)

11. Re: Provincialism, Parochialism, and Catholicism (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:35:45 -0800
Your mileage may vary... (I think) -Matt G.
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00615.html (7,636 bytes)

12. Re: Ice and the hair of the dog (a trip report) (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 09:19:47 -0800
Airplanes with piston engines have carb heaters for the same reason. Another idea they had that would adapt well to MGs is their use of a second, completely isolated ignition system in case of failur
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00651.html (7,307 bytes)

13. tenacious oil pump (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 16:39:43 -0800
My engine block is hanging on the stand about as far from running as it's been since it was cast. The only things left in it are the cam shaft and oil pump. The latter is the problem. I have both ro
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00677.html (6,949 bytes)

14. Re: Knucklebusters Lexicon (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:09:10 -0800
It's funny, I got this from a different source last year. It was identical, except they actually had Abingdon instead of Springfield... -Matt G.
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00790.html (6,856 bytes)

15. loc-tite (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:00:22 -0800
My engine reassembly process should start tomorrow when my parts get I was in a store today, mostly just looking around, and bought a tube of loc-tite for reassembly, since I've seen it mentioned on
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00856.html (7,367 bytes)

16. Re: loc-tite (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 09:05:50 -0800
<snip> That would be good, except for one thing: I don't want to win, just to get this engine running... :-) I guess maybe I should ask a more specific question if I want a more specific answer. Woul
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg00885.html (7,832 bytes)

17. Re: Oil Pump Caution (score: 1)
Author: Gaetke <gaetke@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 19:52:51 -0800
I'm just finishing my rebuild, and I planned to pour oil into the engine where the hose attaches that goes to the oil cooler (or I guess right to the filter if an oil cooler isn't installed) once it'
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg01106.html (7,301 bytes)

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