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41. Re: Crankshaft pulley removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 12:00:23 -0700 (PDT); I see the washer, but it appears to be bent back into a recess in the pulley rather than over the bolt. So the bolt should come out, but doesn't seem to want to move. Perhaps I should try applying so; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00192.html (7,729 bytes)
42. Re: Crankshaft pulley removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 12:58:53 -0700 (PDT); I think it may have been incorrectly installed by the PO or his mechanic. The washer is definitely not in contact with any of the flats of the bolt. My engine is out of the car on a stand. It has ver; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00194.html (8,371 bytes)
43. Re: MG wouldn't start (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:19:29 -0700 (PDT); Is there another nylon insulating washer at the bottom, nearest the plate, that the points spring is sitting on? James; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00485.html (7,932 bytes)
44. Re: MG wouldn't start (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:58:06 -0700 (PDT); Hi Bernie, I think that could be your problem. You have to ensure that the loop in the end of the points spring only makes contact with the wire to the Terminal and the orange wire to the condenser.; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00487.html (7,486 bytes)
45. Re: MG wouldn't start (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:00:18 -0700 (PDT); No problem, I'm glad I could help. You're absolutely right. When I was all nervous about hauling out the MGBs engine and tranny a couple of weeks ago, I turned to the List for help and got many encou; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00489.html (7,587 bytes)
46. Re: Where to hook timimg light leads (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:34:38 -0700 (PDT); Hi Dennis, Yes, you can put the red+ on the starter. On mine, I used a spare blade on the lower front side of the fuse box - the white connection - a little more convenient to reach ;-) I wouldn't us; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00561.html (7,192 bytes)
47. Re: A B # 2683 could Destroy our Hobby(Vintage Auto Collecting (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 19:46:33 -0800 (PST); I think the original concern was more to do with destroying Hobbits.; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00119.html (6,953 bytes)
48. joining gear shift gaiter and boot (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 19:54:43 -0800 (PST); Hi All, The interior kit for my B included a very nice real leather gear shift gaiter. Having now bought a new rubber boot, I can't seem to come up with a way to fasten them together under the trim r; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00128.html (7,309 bytes)
49. Re: joining gear shift gaiter and boot (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 14:01:07 -0800 (PST); -- "Paul Hunt (T)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk> I can push it down, but it just expands back up. The rubber boot seems a bit oversize to me, makes the gaiter look bloated. The flange of the boot is; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00203.html (8,006 bytes)
50. Re: SU Carb identification (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 14:13:59 -0800 (PST); Jim, they kinda look like a pair to me. The one on the left is showing the manifold flange (so you can see the butterfly), the one on the right is the other way up showing the air filter flange (so y; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00204.html (8,669 bytes)
51. MGB Tyre Pressures (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 21:03:32 -0800 (PST); Hi Listers, Okay, I realise this seems like a dumb question, but what tyre (tire) pressures would you guys recommend for: Chrome Bumper B roadster, 72-spoke chrome wire wheels, 5.5" wide by 14" dia.,; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00469.html (7,466 bytes)
52. Re: Knackered Bearings (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:48:24 -0800 (PST); In Olde England, when a horse was worn out, it was taken to the Knacker's yard - where it was suitably disposed of. Fortunately, knackered bearings can sometimes be brought back to life with a little; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00718.html (7,870 bytes)
53. Re: Knackered Bearings (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 17:58:41 -0800 (PST); My apologies to the list for the mis-information. It should have read something like: the crankshaft journals can be ground and over-size bearings fitted.... James; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00732.html (8,208 bytes)
54. Re: Buy off e-bay? was Re: funny auction for 80 'B LE (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 22:49:56 -0800 (PST); I bought my 74 MGB on eBay. Contacted the seller first by email then by phone and spent 1.5 hours chatting with him. The car had been in his family for most of its life. I felt quite confident about; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00080.html (9,683 bytes)
55. restoring interior vinyl (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 23:01:48 -0800 (PST); What is the best way to clean and restore the black pvc items inside MGs? I put the center console and radio console in the kitchen sink (while the wife was out) and scrubbed them, but they don't loo; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00082.html (7,642 bytes)
56. Re: What I don't know about carbs.-long, sorry (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 20:59:10 -0800 (PST); Dennis, Yes, you DO need to either connect or plug the carb/dist vacuum line and all the emission lines. You need to make sure there are no possible places where extra air can get into the manifold s; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00188.html (7,800 bytes)
57. Re: Tie rod ends (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 12:18:01 -0800 (PST); -- "Paul Hunt (T)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk> Moss Motors sells a cheap tracking measuring tool - has any one had any experience of it? With alignment costing around $70, seems it would pay for it; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00205.html (7,298 bytes)
58. Overdrive transmission and speedometer (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 12:50:43 -0800 (PST); I'm going to be upgrading the non-O/D gearbox on my '74 MGB with a rebuilt O/D version. I understand that the currently fitted 1000 TPM speedo will not be compatible with the new transmission. Can an; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00206.html (6,693 bytes)
59. Re: return from London (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:26:17 -0800 (PST); Nope, it's called a skip James; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00219.html (6,716 bytes)
60. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:21:37 -0800 (PST); Does this work for engine *and* transmission removal? or just engine only. Will having an aluminum cylinder head rule out this method? James 74 MGB; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00415.html (7,930 bytes)

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