- 21. 1977 & 1976 MGB- sway bars (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 20:00:47 -0500
- I believe that Porter, whoever he is, is referring to the fact that the 1977 MGB was the first rubber bumper car with a rear sway bar, The 1974 1/2 GT that I own came with a small front bar only. Do
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00455.html (7,184 bytes)
- 22. lowering a rubber bumper car (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 19:27:56 -0500
- Whether the car is a V8 or not, the same facts apply. Shortened springs are the quick fix, but cause other problems, including a change in the Ackerman angle in the front suspension, that tends to in
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00543.html (7,944 bytes)
- 23. Re: Shock help (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 23:48:08 -0500
- Considering the safety factor first, cost second, call or E-mail Worldwide & have them ship you a rebuilt. Jim
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00643.html (7,615 bytes)
- 24. MG supercharger (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 00:13:05 -0500
- Gene Fox installed one last summer, & I got a good look at it. Very clean installation, looks better than if the factory had done it. Gene claims amazing performance, very close to MGV8 levels. He al
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00645.html (7,440 bytes)
- 25. Re: MG supercharger (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 18:23:10 -0500
- If you think the supercharger being pricey is an understatement, let me tell you about $20,000.00 MGB restorations to stock specs. Many exist, probably some on this list. Or $25-30,000.00 V8 convers
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00708.html (9,268 bytes)
- 26. Fiero & Miata seats (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2001 23:52:47 -0500
- I have used both in a roadster, Fiero's in a GT & like them very much. Both are a good fit, the Miata being a bit better. Fiero seats are easier to fit if you remove the tracks from the seats & insta
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00255.html (6,830 bytes)
- 27. Re: Left Motor Mount & steering shaft Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2000 17:30:46 -0500
- The lower shaft is not coming out of the rack without more disassembly than you want to do. You can remove the rack & shaft as a unit after removing the tie rod ends. The other solution is, as Larry
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00346.html (8,327 bytes)
- 28. MG heaters (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2000 17:41:51 -0500
- Larry & others While not a concourse solution to the heater problem, I have one that is at least all British. Years ago, prior to V-8's & Vintage air, I too needed more heat. A trip to the local Brit
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00897.html (7,300 bytes)
- 29. Re: MG heaters (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2000 23:58:10 -0500
- Vintage Air & my current preference, Hot Rod Air, both have units that provide heat & defrost, with conditioned air, as well as air conditioning. They provide a compact total package that is almost a
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00924.html (8,882 bytes)
- 30. parts help (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 19:23:56 -0500
- Is there a list member in the Pasadena area who could pick up a part for me & send it UPS ? I am bidding on an item on E-bay, the seller is leaving the country, & will not ship, all items to be picke
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg01124.html (6,650 bytes)
- 31. Re: parts help (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 20:20:19 -0500
- Sorry for poor info. City is Pasadena, California. Jim
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg01129.html (7,324 bytes)
- 32. 72 front end rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 20:28:30 -0500
- I have done several front end rebuilds on various MGB's using poly bushings. In each case the bushings, from various sources, were made by Energy Suspension, & came with a small packet of lubricant.
- /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00855.html (6,707 bytes)
- 33. wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2000 18:37:42 -0400
- I'm still looking for a set of early MGB steel wheels, not the later Rostyle type. If you have any quantity, 1 through 5 that are straight & usable, that you are willing to sell, please contact me of
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00207.html (6,247 bytes)
- 34. LBC spare tire (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 19:43:29 -0400
- Why don't you sell me your early steel wheel less tire & use one of your spare Rostyle wheels. You will have the correct offset, 2 less tires in the garage or basement, & I will only need 3 more ear
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00383.html (6,378 bytes)
- 35. Fiero seats (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 18:44:36 -0400
- About 10 years ago when I put a set in my 1977 Roadster, the tonnue question came up. They would almost fit in the late model with headrest pockets, but it really strained the seams & snaps. I took a
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00991.html (6,530 bytes)
- 36. wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 22:09:41 -0400
- New project- need a set of early MGB wheels in good condition, also hub caps, preferably, original, not repro's These are not the Rostyles from late 60's thru the end, but the early steel wheels with
- /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00905.html (6,323 bytes)
- 37. free radio & console. (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 18:20:19 -0400
- The center console you have is an AMCO after market piece, considered by many to be very desirable. It was sold to owners of 1968 (?) & earlier cars that only had a small console under the dash, & n
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00628.html (6,790 bytes)
- 38. Re: AMCO consoles was: free radio & console. (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 18:49:53 -0400
- As the console has been out of production for years, the only source would be used. Moss has recently reintroduced the short version of the AMCO console, without the gauge pod & speaker, but at $100
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00630.html (8,503 bytes)
- 39. OD shift knob (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:22:22 -0400
- Frank- in the event no one else has given you an answer, step 1 is to remove the switch. It can be gently pried loose with a pocket knife or very small screwdriver. Once removed, you will find a nut
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00889.html (6,413 bytes)
- 40. removing shift knob (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:13:57 -0400
- WD-40 is a moisture displacer & silicone lubricant, but not a penetrant or rust buster. An excellent product for its intended use, it will never loosed the nut. Get as much of the WD-40 out of the k
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00975.html (7,504 bytes)
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