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21. Re: Knock Knock and Oil to Cam (score: 1): Author: gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes); Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 11:04:07 -0700; Try removing a spark plug lead, one at a time, while the engine is running and note the sounds the engine makes. If the knock goes away or the sound is reduced while the plug lead is disconnected the; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00697.html (9,460 bytes)
22. RE: MBG Pushrods, et. al. (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Aug 95 08:01:00 mdt; Another source of the problem may be that the rocker adjusters are too short. There are two types of adjusters: one with a hole through them and the other is solid. The solid adjusters are also about; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00046.html (8,338 bytes)
23. RE: Late MGBGT overdrive (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 95 07:58:00 mdt; I had the exact same problem. It turns out that all of the seals in the overdrive had hardened and were not sealing. There was enough leakage through the seals that it would go into overdrive by itse; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00066.html (7,940 bytes)
24. Shock oil (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Aug 95 10:56:00 mdt; Hi All I am trying to increase the stiffness of the front shocks on a 1968 MGB by installing different shock valves and a heavier oil. Problem is, I can't find a source that will sell just 1 qt. of 5; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00132.html (6,903 bytes)
25. Shock oil (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Aug 95 11:53:00 mdt; I forgot to mention that motorcycle shock oil seems to come in only 30 wt. - that is what the local motorcycle suppliers stock. Glenn; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00133.html (6,547 bytes)
26. Shock oil update (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Aug 95 14:48:00 mdt; After calling 15-20 motorcycle places trying to find 50 wt fork oil, what I found was that everyone stocks 10wt to 20/30 wt. One place could special order 40 wt. It seems there is no such thing as 50; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00137.html (6,559 bytes)
27. Rear axle noise (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 95 13:53:00 mdt; Hello fellow scions I have been experiencing some strange noises from the rear axle of my 1968 MGB and am seeking the net's wisdom to locate the source of the noise. When starting out, there is a met; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00600.html (6,999 bytes)
28. roll understeer (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 95 13:59:00 mdt; Fellow netters: I am seeking someone who keeps copies of MG magazine for at least 5 years. I am looking for an article written by Marc Sayer in issue #33 (1990) on how to modify the rear suspension o; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00601.html (6,507 bytes)
29. Re: Sports cars vs. SUVs (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 95 13:44:00 mdt; I'll second Graham's statement about the driving skills required for 4 wheeling. Try going over Elephant Hill in Canyonlands and not know what you are doing! Sometimes you only get one chance so you; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00617.html (7,943 bytes)
30. RE: Engine lacks compression and grinding 3rd gear; what to do? (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 95 07:09:00 mdt; Usually, when there is low compression on cyl 2 and 3 it is a leaking head gasket. You could try replacing it first, before tearing the engine apart. OTOH, since you will have to pull the engine and; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00755.html (8,979 bytes)
31. MGA/MGB oiling question (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 95 07:51:00 mdt; Hi All I have two friends that are racing MGs in vintage events - one is an MGA with a 3 main engine and the other is an MGB with a 5 main engine. Both are having problems with getting enough oil the; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00368.html (6,907 bytes)
32. Weber carb jets (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Jun 95 13:43:00 mdt; Sorry to bomb the list with this but I don't have Dave Hay's e-mail address. Dave Hay: You recently posted some weber jet settings you had taken from some book. What was the name of the book and the; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00492.html (6,438 bytes)
33. RE: Good Books (score: 1): Author: Glenn Mapes <gmapes@ball.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 09:02:00 mdt; The only book you need to restore a British car is a checkbook - the bigger the better! As Ray says, the "Original MGB" is one you should have. There is another book by Porter (he has at least two); /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00534.html (7,143 bytes)

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