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21. Re: forgot subject:- front hub nut size (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 16:12:44 -0700 (PDT); /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00002.html (6,720 bytes)
22. recalcitrant brake drum (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 02:19:02 -0700 (PDT); While disassembling the rear end of my 74 MGB (with wire wheels) to fit new springs, bushings and renovate the brake SCs, I was able to remove the left hand brake drum, but the right side one is comp; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00232.html (7,062 bytes)
23. Re: recalcitrant brake drum (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 03:51:26 -0700 (PDT); Thanks Paul, The drum is now off. Slackening the adjuster certainly helped it to move. It just seemed to be hung up on one stud. Eventually I was able to pry it right at the back instead of just the; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00234.html (7,752 bytes)
24. Re: Front Springs (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 12:47:45 -0700 (PDT); Proper ride height for the chrome bumper B is 13.5 inches measured from the centre of the wheel to the bottom edge of the chrome trim strip. I have heard that it is best not to judge the ride height; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00267.html (8,295 bytes)
25. rear axle slop (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:46:45 -0700 (PDT); Hi Listers, I need your advice. To replace worn rear springs and bushings on my '74 CBB, I finally got the rear axle out into the daylight and noticed that the breather cap was missing. There's just; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00299.html (7,953 bytes)
26. Re: rear axle slop (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:58:41 -0700 (PDT); I agree! Thanks to Paul and Barney for the very helpful information. The MGOC site has one minor typo error. The socket needed for the hub nuts is stated as 15/16. I guess they missed the hyphen betw; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00329.html (7,193 bytes)
27. Re: Heat Shield (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2004 18:15:53 -0700 (PDT); I purchased a brand new heatshield for my 74 B, but have yet to fit it. Here are a couple of photos of it: http://www.jtsms.net/mgb1974/images/heatshield1.jpg http://www.jtsms.net/mgb1974/images/heat; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00039.html (7,280 bytes)
28. Re: Gauge repair shop (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 21:00:30 -0700 (PDT); Matthew, Try: http://www.paspeedo.com/ James '74 B; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00241.html (7,166 bytes)
29. Re: 70 B air pump hose needs replacing (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:34:30 -0700 (PDT); I'm not sure about the restrictor in the air pump hose, but I can comment on the one in the valve cover tube: a 5/64" drill bit fits somewhat sloppily in the hole, whereas 3/32" won't go in at all.; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00223.html (8,076 bytes)
30. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 18:55:45 -0700 (PDT); Bernie I had a bit of a problem with the Pertronix on installation. The gap between the rotor (the sleeve that fits over the cam) and the pickup seemed rather large. About twice as much as the little; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00186.html (8,724 bytes)
31. fair price for a used crankshaft (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 17:16:54 -0700 (PDT); Hi Listers, I have been offered a replacement 5 main crankshaft for my 1974 MGB by a friend. The crank is in good condition, has been ground down .020 and .010, and has been balanced. My friend just; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00312.html (6,850 bytes)
32. Re: More clutch hydraulic help (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 16:51:43 -0700 (PDT); Paul, On my 74 CBB, the top nut measures 15/16". It was easy enough to get at...but then I have the engine out ;-) I checked the haynes and bentley manuals, neither seem to cover clutch slave hose re; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00407.html (7,857 bytes)
33. Re: Fuse Capacity (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 12:10:11 -0700 (PDT); Hi Scott, The problem is we need to know how much current your radios draws. Do you have access to a multimeter? I would connect up the meter, apologize to all the neighbors in advance, turn the radi; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00528.html (7,400 bytes)
34. Re: engine on the radio (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 18:43:55 -0700 (PDT); Supression plug wires will certainly help - but maybe reduce the size of the spark. Also, check the condition of the condensor (capacitor) in the distributor - it may be contributing to the problem.; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00534.html (7,851 bytes)
35. Engine and tranny removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:38:07 -0700 (PDT); Every thing except the prop-shaft is disconnected. I just could not turn the nuts on the gearbox to propshaft flange. I was able to disconnect the prop shaft at the Diff end. Could anyone advise on a; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00041.html (7,207 bytes)
36. Re: Engine and tranny removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 21:57:39 -0700 (PDT); Thanks Bob, and Larry, for the useful tip. I scribed a line across all three pieces, then decided to have another go at those damned flange nuts. Took out my trusty bottle of Liquid Wrench - only to; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00067.html (9,308 bytes)
37. engine hoist capacity (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:59:15 -0700 (PDT); The only way I can get my engine hoist to reach far enough over the engine is to extend the boom to its limit. The rated capacity for the extension is marked as 1/2 ton. Is this enough to cope with l; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00088.html (6,945 bytes)
38. Engine safely on the ground!! (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:54:53 -0700 (PDT); Thank you all so much for your help. What a great confidence boost. The hoist worked beautifully. The load leveller didn't cooperate too well, so my wife assisted by lifting up the tail end of the ge; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00095.html (6,821 bytes)
39. Knackered engine - photos on website (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 22:58:04 -0700 (PDT); http://www.jtsms.net/mgb1974/badday.html I'm quite knackered also - need to go to bed. At least only one of the connecting rods are bent - got three more :) James One very sick 74 MGB; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00101.html (6,769 bytes)
40. Crankshaft pulley removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 21:13:27 -0700 (PDT); Thanks to all those on the list who expressed sympathy and condolences wrt my busted engine. I am having a certain amount of trouble shifting the bolt that holds the crankshaft pulley on. Which way s; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00176.html (7,450 bytes)

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