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121. Re: leaf spring sag (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 22 May 1995 12:38:34 -0400 (EDT); You can re-arch the springs or insert additional leaves. I'd just get new ones. With the new ones, get new U bolts, rubber pads, and nuts. Inspect your retaining straps, and replace (~ $8 each for el; /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00350.html (11,582 bytes)
122. Re: The directory, octane, Indy, and everything (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 24 May 1995 15:29:20 -0400 (EDT); I'm getting about 21-22 around town (top up or down) and 25 1/2 pure highway (top up, somewhat less top down). It's a 5 main with HIF4s and 3000 miles past rebuild. I'm using 93 because my timing is; /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00404.html (7,531 bytes)
123. Re: Parts are parts (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 1995 08:56:18 -0400 (EDT); Try Seven Enterprises at 804-873-0007. (They have a toll-free number but I don't have it with me right now). Victoria British should have it as well. John M. Trindle | jtrindle@tsquare.com | Tidewate; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00006.html (7,393 bytes)
124. 73B Seat Belts, etc. (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 1995 09:02:08 -0400 (EDT); I have a nick in the webbing of my drivers side belt... are these belts rebuildable or do I need to buy new ones? I'd like to switch the webbing color from green (current) to black, as well. Somehow; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00007.html (7,498 bytes)
125. Re: suspension animation (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 1995 21:40:23 -0400 (EDT); I upgraded the rear springs of my 73 B one week... raced it that weekend. The list-to-the-left was still there, as well as a very pronounced roll.... BTW, for folks who are still wondering about my; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00024.html (7,811 bytes)
126. Re: '73 MGB, STILL running on #2 only!?? (LONG) (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Apr 1995 10:46:09 -0400 (EDT); Backfiring out the forward carb indicates a lean mixture. Needing the choke indicates either a lean mixture or too much advance. A dry plug in a cylinder which is not firing indicates a >lean< mixtur; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00036.html (13,233 bytes)
127. Re: Electrical question (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Apr 1995 07:26:48 -0400 (EDT); Hey, I know this one! It means your headlights are shorted to your horns. The gurgling sound is that of the battery boiling. Do I win? (Well, I did find out what was going on and stopped it before I; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00088.html (7,769 bytes)
128. Compression Ratios (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 1995 12:38:27 -0400 (EDT); I have had a hard time finding correct compression gauge readings for the Spitfire and the B. If I calculate using no heating, the compression gauge reading would be about 118 for an 8.0:1 piston. Ho; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00104.html (6,983 bytes)
129. Joe Lucas Strikes Again (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Apr 1995 22:49:32 -0400 (EDT); This is a warning to folks who think that paying attention to LBCs and spending money on them is enough to keep them happy. I start out the day by taking my 73 B out for a drive, then washing it dow; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00112.html (8,606 bytes)
130. Fire in the Dashboard, Run Boy Run... (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Sun, 9 Apr 1995 23:31:47 -0400 (EDT); Well, I went back and picked up the car this morning. As I was mulling over the evening's events (tossing and turning in bed), I think I came up with the Scenario. Two days before I had "fixed" the p; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00125.html (9,171 bytes)
131. Re: 68 MGB doorhandles (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Apr 1995 22:02:40 -0400 (EDT); These comments are based on my 72? doors, which do exactly what you are describing. My doors are NOT right for my 73 B, but take the older strap style inside handles (not the bulky injection molded o; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00278.html (8,122 bytes)
132. Re: various questions about a B (fwd) (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 09:49:16 -0400 (EDT); I've tried MMO in my HIF4s... not good. I switched to 20W50 and like it much better. Plus it is convenient since the engine uses the same. In the Triumph (HS2s) I do use MMO and it works fine. So, I; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00310.html (8,482 bytes)
133. Re: Conversion to Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 07:11:40 -0400 (EDT); My impression is that the wire wheel axle is somewhat shorter than the disc wheel one. Thus you should change hubs and axles together. I'm not familiar with the "salsbury" terminology, though. Are th; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00362.html (7,503 bytes)
134. Re: Run-on in 78 B (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 07:21:22 -0400 (EDT); On the '73, the run-on valve is fused, with an in-line fuse. The holder on my car is just below the regular (4 fuse) fuse block. It is closed during normal engine operation, and opens when you turn t; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00363.html (7,777 bytes)
135. Wheel Bearings, Studs (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:30:40 -0400 (EDT); I need to replace my rear wheel bearings. I also need a new stud on one wheel (the one which is there seems to be 1/8" shorter than the others, which makes one lugnut not seat when I use my alloy whe; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00434.html (7,585 bytes)
136. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 15:46:07 -0400 (EDT); Does tapping on the glass settle it momentarily, or can you switch it between normal and low with a tap (and vice versa?) If so, it is a loose connection inside the gauge. I'm told this is REALLY com; /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00453.html (7,379 bytes)
137. Electrical Gremlins '73 B (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Sat, 4 Mar 1995 07:28:21 -0500 (EST); I don't remember if I asked this list about my heater blower, wipers, and windshield washer pump. Anyway, they are now working. The problem was that I had >two< in-line fuses under the fuse block in; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00024.html (7,409 bytes)
138. '73 MGB Misc (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Sun, 5 Mar 1995 23:33:44 +0000; Thanks to all who helped with my reverse light question and so on. I had a disk crash and so may have missed a few of the responses. When I took the car into the muffler shop Saturday I was able to s; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00028.html (8,785 bytes)
139. Re: '73 MGB Misc (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 1995 11:27:23 +0000; Well, on this particular car it raised the ride height about 2 inches, but the old springs were very tired. I would suspect the ride would be slightly higher. I haven't noticed a change in roll rate/; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00033.html (7,578 bytes)
140. Re: MGs in the press (score: 1): Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Mar 1995 10:28:45 -0500 (EST); I agree. The key phrase must be "smoggable", with the attendant hoses, air pump, air rail, etc. Perhaps there was also a big jump in emissions equipment at this point? Perhaps the UK versions were br; /html/mgs/1995-03/msg00048.html (9,189 bytes)

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