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21. Re: Ignition problems continued (77B) (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 11:57:24 -0500 (EST); I had this exact problem... my Pirhana failed suddenly while driving on an autocross course, though. Since it worked until you parked it, I kind of doubt the thing is actually dead. You may be able t; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00455.html (8,745 bytes)
22. Clutch problem, resolved. (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 08:58:43 -0500 (EST); Well, we *finally* got the B on the road on Sunday... The clutch action is a little close to the floor but not significantly worse than it was when the car was parked. Although I believe all the step; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00513.html (7,897 bytes)
23. Re: fuel pubp question (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 07:08:39 -0500 (EST); yes i have When you replaced the fuel pump, did gas run down your arm from the tank side fuel line? If *not*, then it's entirely possible that the tank is low on gas, or there is a clog in the line; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00731.html (9,225 bytes)
24. Re: Got a good one for you MG Nuts! (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 07:26:37 -0500 (EST); A few questions: 1) Does the radio only work when the ignition is on? 2) Do your Water Temp and Fuel gauge readings drop off during the 30s-2m interval that the tach and radio don't work? 3) Does the; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00733.html (8,132 bytes)
25. Re: Alternator question (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 07:32:59 -0500 (EST); I'm afraid I agree. It's possible that the failure is in the diode rectifier pack, but since that is inside the alternator, the easiest thing to do (especially if you don't have other alternaters wi; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00735.html (8,637 bytes)
26. Re: Compression test- - -opinions needed (long) (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 07:42:40 -0500 (EST); I'd be very interested to see the formula for this... 14.7 psi x 8.7:1 would give you 128 psi, but unfortunately, that doesn't work here... if you had a sealed piston and compressed it 8.7:1 >and all; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00738.html (8,453 bytes)
27. Re: 77 with Dual SUs (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 07:57:06 -0500 (EST); (Note: my experience with HS carbs are HS2s on a T**ph Sp*tf*re. I have had an HIF6, two HIF4s, and now an S&K side draft on the MG). Yup, this is classic over-leaning. I'm assuming by "backfire" you; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00740.html (9,360 bytes)
28. Re: obscure question - austin marina (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:46:42 -0500 (EST); My B had this manifold with an HIF6 when I bought it. It seemed to work OK but was a bit gutless. A single HIF6 has about 3/4 the inlet area of dual HIF4s, if my math is even close. I can't swear the; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00880.html (7,931 bytes)
29. RE: obscure question - austin marina (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 14:15:22 -0500 (EST); I don't know about the experts, but I'm still here <g>. Given the area calculation *and* the fact that only one intake valve is open at a time, it would seem that each valve would see 36% more area w; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00900.html (9,435 bytes)
30. Re: '75B leaf springs (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:49:10 -0500 (EST); Lowering *blocks* are available, and do the job (about 1"). They are very easy to install and make the change reversible. I did mine in the parking lot. Note: the car is now too low <g>. But the bloc; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01260.html (7,920 bytes)
31. Re: DPO'd again..... (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:53:52 -0500 (EST); Why is this a problem? It's very easy to push in 4th gear. If it isn't you can take out some spark plugs. All my parking spaces are sloped so it is almost too easy. n.b. the remote starter switch wor; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01261.html (8,981 bytes)
32. Re: dumb question of the day. (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:56:34 -0500 (EST); The main consideration is not to fold through a window. Some folks use a towel to prevent creasing, some, like me, who are not hoopy froods just roll the top instead (after folding in the outer windo; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01262.html (8,154 bytes)
33. Re: Twin 6's vs 12v (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 12:03:14 -0500 (EST); Easily solved. Most auto parts stores sell rubbery plastic clamp covers for the battery clamps. Get a red one and put it over your positive post and clamp. The type 26 battery wedges pretty well into; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01263.html (7,490 bytes)
34. Re: Smoooke from the column...Fire in the 'B! (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 12:23:26 -0500 (EST); Constant ground?? Not unswitched power? this will become an important distinction... No, you were right, if all that is being grounded is the radio. Fuel pump, maybe. Stereo, no. By the way, on my st; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01264.html (11,751 bytes)
35. Re: DPO'd again..... (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:19:59 -0500 (EST); It must be just me, then. I'm always fretting about wearing down the starter when people do that. Moving the car isn't hard. Of course, I'm outside with plenty of room, not in a nice garage (sigh...; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01309.html (9,087 bytes)
36. Re: Smoooke from the column...Fire in the 'B! (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:43:58 -0500 (EST); Thank you, this makes all kind of sense now <g>. I think in normal use you'd be OK. The wire to the trunk light switch isn't that big, nor are the map light switches. I'd go 14 gauge if I were nervou; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01311.html (11,999 bytes)
37. RE: dumb question of the day. (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:46:14 -0500 (EST); It's a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference. A really together person always knows where his towel is... Oh, never mind <g>. -- John M. Trindle | johnt@tsquare.com | Tidewater Sports Car Club '; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01312.html (7,838 bytes)
38. Re: Smoooke from the column...Fire in the 'B! (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:01:37 -0500 (EST); By gum... I think you've got it. What if the battery kill switch jiggled open? It wouldn't be all the current from the starter trying to get back to the battery through the stereo ground... but if th; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01368.html (9,269 bytes)
39. Re: DPO'd again..... (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 14:20:31 -0500 (EST); No, no. I remember now... I drive it up on the skateboard ramp the kids have built in the parking lot, and let the rear wheels drape off either side. Then I put the cat into a laundry basket and duct; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01412.html (8,124 bytes)
40. Clutch, 73 MGB, argh! (score: 1): Author: John Trindle <johnt@tsquare.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:48:10 -0500 (EST); Please forgive me if this has been a recently answered question. I've been off the list for a couple of years, while my B has been mouldering at a friend's house due to lack of funds. A rod bearing w; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01386.html (8,719 bytes)

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