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41. MGF in America? (score: 1): Author: "John A. Walker" <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 09:23:24 -0700; Has Rover ever made an official public statement as to why they did not import the MGF into the U.S.? -JW John Walker john@rmartin.net drone@d23.com == ~= Early 1974 MGB =~ == In Progress :); /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00429.html (7,323 bytes)
42. Re: MGF in America? (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 14:58:28 -0700; I do not see how the existing BMW dealers could protest the sales of MG's at the old MG dealerships as long as the cars still bear the MG name and not the BMW name. On the other hand, BMW may not wan; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00455.html (10,088 bytes)
43. U-Joint replacement (score: 1): Author: "John A. Walker" <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 15:11:35 -0700; Has anybody written a GOOD description of the proper way to replace the U-joints in a 'B'? I have heard that the simple procedure described in the Haynes manual is less than accurate. And since I am; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00456.html (6,743 bytes)
44. Re: Door switch on '69 B (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 15:01:32 -0700; I would say that yes, you should use Permatex. As you want to make SURE that the control valve does NOT leak water down on the distributor. (ask me how I know.) -JW John Walker john@rmartin.net drone; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00457.html (7,082 bytes)
45. RE: MGF in America (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:49:35 -0700; First of all I believe that what you meant to say was the Z3. The M3 is a sport sedan, not a roadster and would not be a proper comparison. Secondly, .....What? What does BMW care which car in their; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00515.html (8,940 bytes)
46. Re: Oil level inside tranny (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 09:29:00 -0700; There should be a dip stick in the top of the tranny. The exact location depends on the year of the car. -JW John Walker john@rmartin.net drone@d23.com == ~= Early 1974 MGB =~ == In Progress :); /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00519.html (7,247 bytes)
47. RE: MGF in America (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:09:04 -0700; I believe this time the start of the thread had nothing to do with the 'F' specifically. Neither did many of the posts. I know that I for one was saying that BMW would be silly not to import an MG in; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00535.html (9,058 bytes)
48. Re: Dash Pad Covers (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 15:34:05 -0700; I just purchased and installed a dash pad cover on my '74 B. I am generally pleased with the results. The top that I purchased does not match the existing dash exactly but it is very close. (definit; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00686.html (9,965 bytes)
49. Re: Engine installation (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 10:57:38 -0700; Bummer about your wheels. :( 1. You 'could' leave it like this but it would probably be better if it were a little easier to move the car. IMHO 2. YES! Installing or removing an engine without removi; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00776.html (8,279 bytes)
50. Re: Engine installation (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:06:11 -0700; You are absolutely correct. What I really meant was that you have to get it out of the way which your solution will accomplish without actually removing the hood from the car. -JW John Walker john@rm; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00793.html (7,684 bytes)
51. Re: Exhaust Recommendations - 73 B (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:09:48 -0700; Is the exhaust note the same as it was before? I have heard many people say that the stainless exhaust systems give a higher pitched more pingy note than the stock systems. What do you think? -JW Jo; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00795.html (7,783 bytes)
52. Re: Car show judging (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 09:43:06 -0700; Excellent question! I would also be curious to know what actually came WITH a standard MGB and which items are actually after market or added by the dealers. Specifically items such as the jack, knoc; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00948.html (7,780 bytes)
53. Aftermarket MG steering wheels (score: 1): Author: "John A. Walker" <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 09:59:17 -0700; I am looking for a smaller diameter aftermarket steering wheel for my '74 B. I am a taller guy with big legs and with the stock 15.5" diameter steering wheel, I have a hard time finding enough room f; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00950.html (8,194 bytes)
54. Re: Exhaust Donuts (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 17:02:22 -0700; That sounds correct. In the stock system I believe there is a metal ring in the pipe side which makes it difficult to install the donut metal side down. -JW John Walker john@rmartin.net drone@d23.com; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01050.html (7,439 bytes)
55. Re: Ignitor (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 15:40:03 -0700; I do not have a Pertronix but I do have a Crane XR700 in my '74 B It took a grand total of about 10 minutes to install. And it works great. -JW John Walker john@rmartin.net drone@d23.com == ~= Early; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01128.html (7,232 bytes)
56. RE: Aftermarket MG steering wheels (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 16:04:38 -0700; I have found the PERFECT MG steering wheel. The Grant Classic Cruisin' Steering Wheels are what we ALL need. Check 'em out. http://store.summitracing.com/product.asp?ssid=8RSJ6347LJ76D7KG5VUDS656MU&; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01130.html (7,887 bytes)
57. Re: Someone Buy This Guy a Torque Wrench! (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 16:43:14 -0700; In all fairness to the original poster, I have to say that I have had problems with aluminum heads in the past. I USED to have one of the click style torque wrenches that is SUPPOSED to click when it; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01133.html (9,560 bytes)
58. Re: 1950 cc MG? (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 10:40:10 -0700; Hi Rocky, I could be wrong, but I believe the 1950cc engine is simply a stock 1800cc engine bored out to the maximum limits. Moss sells performance piston sets for this mod. Knowing this, obviously e; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01192.html (7,596 bytes)
59. Re: "New" 67 MGB (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:58:57 -0700; Once again a new guy realizes that Skye's web site is probably the best MG site period. -JW numbers, what they mean and the engine numbers and what they mean. If anybody cares to visit, it's at the b; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01213.html (8,441 bytes)
60. American MGB Association Meet '99 (score: 1): Author: John Walker <john@rmartin.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:18:34 -0700; John Walker john@rmartin.net drone@d23.com == ~= Early 1974 MGB =~ == In Progress :); /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01341.html (9,510 bytes)

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