- 1. RE: mistery part II (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 08:43:37 -0700
- Enrique, This is a LUCAS noise suppression capacitor. They are used to try to eliminate electrical noise from electric motors and the like. You will often find them attached to the voltage regulator
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01341.html (8,059 bytes)
- 2. Re: harmonic ballancer (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 08:59:58 -0700
- operational William, The ballancer/pulleys are interchangable, read (will fit the crankshaft) but the diameters are different. TDC (top dead center) will still be in the same place and I believe the
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01343.html (8,175 bytes)
- 3. Was:-Colortuning a 'B (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 07:43:30 -0700
- Michael, I think you need to go back to square one....... Remove both carbs, check the float settings. If you are not sure of the quality of the float valves...replace them. Be sure to set the level
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00369.html (9,222 bytes)
- 4. Re:Tranny Rear Seal (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 13:58:40 -0700
- If you eyeball the FILL plug on the side of the tranny, you will see the level that the case is filled to. With the car on level ground, yes oil will come out the rear! However, if you elevate the c
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00742.html (9,627 bytes)
- 5. Help with "B" steering ball joint (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 07:58:42 -0700
- Eric was looking for a way to separate the steering ball joint so as to be able to replace the steering rack boot. Separating the ball joint is a pain and without the right tool one can destroy the b
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00166.html (9,044 bytes)
- 6. RE:absorption cannister (ROBERT G. HOWARD) (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 10:46:18 -0700
- I missed the original post but I think this explanation may help.... The vapor line from the trunk to the carbon canister is blocked! In three on my MGB's I have seen this problem. The line gets accu
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01064.html (9,156 bytes)
- 7. RE: Gulp valve (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:07:38 -0700
- Ray, The Gulp valve is not connected to the carbon canister, or at least it should not be. The gulp valve has an input, an output and a vacuum connection. It can only be mounted such that the vacuum
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00625.html (8,331 bytes)
- 8. Re:-Moving to California! (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Mar 1998 22:53:40 -0800
- Philip, California law requires that the vehicle be unmodified and with all it's original emission equipment. So in theory you may need these items to get it registered in California. We now have jus
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01531.html (9,409 bytes)
- 9. Re:New Wiring Harness? (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:35:24 -0800
- Mike, I have restored a couple of cars and never replaced the harness with a new one. I have repaired one or two boo boo's of DPO's and used the harness tape to dress it up like new. SAVE YOUR CASH!
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01896.html (7,287 bytes)
- 10. Re: LEAKING TRUNK (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 09:00:18 -0800
- If you have replaced the trunk lid, are you sure it is aligned correctly and the latch mechanism is adjusted so the lid seals correctly. Chances are a new lid may not exactly fit the trunk. When new
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00547.html (7,800 bytes)
- 11. Heater removal (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 13:52:13 -0800
- Andy,=20 Just saw your post. Just changing the core is not easy if I remember= correctly. I think the front cover has a lip on it that slips over the case= and this is then buried in the drain apert
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01080.html (10,535 bytes)
- 12. Replacing BGT Vent window Seals? (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 08:45:45 -0800
- Dave, Remove the door trim and interior latch and window winder hardware, enough to give you access to the inside of the door. Just below the vent window pivot point (inside the door) you will see a
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00589.html (11,148 bytes)
- 13. Re: Turn Signal problem (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 07:49:28 -0800
- There is a danger here of assuming the bulbs are good if they light! Be careful, it is very important that the correct WATTAGE bulbs are used. The difference being the flasher needs to pass the corre
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01680.html (8,960 bytes)
- 14. RE: fumes - robert williford (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 08:29:17 -0800
- Robert, You may be overlooking another possible cause of your trouble. Under the hood, on the passenger side, is an emissions control device called the CHARCOAL CANNISTER. This is used to provide a
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01682.html (9,673 bytes)
- 15. RE: STEEL WHEEL AXLE NUT SIZE (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 11:20:40 -0700
- Art, The nut is the same size wich ever type of wheel you have....1 5/16 in. -- E-mail <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com </color>John Bartholomew Amdahl San Jose CA. ** 4
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00545.html (7,026 bytes)
- 16. Windscreen wiper wheelbox wrench (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 14:48:18 -0700
- Jerry, the easy answer is to split the brass nut and buy replacements! I am serious, I have been through this 3 times on three different cars and only managed to recover one nut. They are about $3 a
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01085.html (7,914 bytes)
- 17. RE:-MGB Windshield Leak (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 14:36:56 -0700
- Bob, Those windshield leaks are tough to locate, I would bet there is a good chance the rain is getting in at the top of the post between the roof and frame and running down the vent window to windsh
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01650.html (8,993 bytes)
- 18. Color of body part behind grille (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Wed, 03 Sep 1997 11:03:46 -0700
- John, I have just had my car painted after stipping it completely to the shell. The brace you talk of was painted BLACK originally, the car was blaze orange. I also drive a green/blue 72, this is al
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00145.html (7,599 bytes)
- 19. RE:GT wiring harness installation (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:01:34 -0700
- Dave, Having just been through this myself, I recommend you put the grommet on the harness first then feed the harness through. Even this way it's a pain. Feed most of the wire bundle for the fuse b
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01472.html (8,790 bytes)
- 20. MASTER LIST (score: 1)
- Author: John Bartholomew <jdb70@juts.ccc.amdahl.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 11:18:41 -0700
- Please can someone direct me to the MASTER LIST. Where is it, is there a URL to to take me directly to it? My immediate requirement is to contact PERFECT MG, I believe they have an 800 number. Can an
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01395.html (6,402 bytes)
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