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1. Re: [Mgs] Engine Rebuild Video or books (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:44:07 -0400; Dr Doolin's MGB engine rebuild video (available from Moss) is very good and the booklet that comes with it is even better than the video IMHO. Last year I rebuilt the engine in my 73 MGBGT and found; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00201.html (8,136 bytes)
2. [Mgs] (no subject) (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:31:19 -0400; Can't help specifically with a transmission specialist, but the transmission in a Midget 1500 is the same as the one in a Spitfire 1500 so you may want to hang around some Spitfire owners. Regarding; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00370.html (8,148 bytes)
3. Re: [Mgs] Question about MG 1500 cc Midget transmissions and (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:56:48 -0400; Hi Richard, You certainly could be right, although there is no difference in the overall length of an overdrive or non-overdrive transmission, they both use the same driveshaft. Of course there is th; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00373.html (8,294 bytes)
4. Re: [Mgs] Brake repairs started (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:12:16 -0400; It may be just a hobby but brakes are a safety item and to me the most important piece of the puzzle to have working perfectly, otherwise I agree, its just a hobby. If the stuff that is in there is b; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00374.html (7,873 bytes)
5. Re: [Mgs] West coast road trip time and places to stay (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:25:37 -0400; I too love road trips. Tomorrow I'm heading out on a 2,000 mile trip from southwestern Ontario to New Brunswick in my GT, shall be fun! Mark 73 MGBGT I love long road trips (not that they are really; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00375.html (7,812 bytes)
6. [Mgs] Mikuni (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:33:47 -0400; Check www.triumphspitfire.com. They have done a couple of articles on this carb being used on a Spitfire. There's a company that advertises on their site, www.prirace.com I think, that makes Mikuni; /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00038.html (6,994 bytes)
7. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive oil (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:21:50 -0400; I use 20W50 motor oil in my GT's overdrive gearbox, but in my other British Leyland car's overdrive gearbox I use the recommended 80W90 gear oil (synthetic actually, going on 6 years now). I have not; /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00187.html (10,066 bytes)
8. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive oil (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:36:39 -0400; The viscosity and other properties of 20W50 motor oil and 80W90 gear oil are very similar. At 40 C (104 F), 80W90 gear oil (Esso Marvelube) has a viscosity of 149 cSt and 20W50 motor oil (Esso Extra); /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00196.html (8,904 bytes)
9. Re: [Mgs] Advice wanted on MGB Brake Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:56:25 -0400; It's been 6 years since I rebuilt the brake m/c in my 73 GT (the same one as you are doing) and don't recall having any problems taking it apart, even getting the spacer out (I think I used a dental; /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00339.html (9,457 bytes)
10. Re: [Mgs] Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:54:40 -0400; I think Kelvin is right on here, it's more than likely the fuse box connections, including where the fuses clip into the fuse box. I had the same symptoms as you 7 years ago. I clean all the metal c; /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00013.html (7,757 bytes)
11. Re: [Mgs] Liquid to clean parts (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:54:16 -0500; I too use Evaporust and find it to work very well on rusted parts, best to clean up parts with a wire brush if possible first. I think I have a few pieces soaking in it as I type. For a parts cleaner; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00096.html (8,268 bytes)
12. Re: [Mgs] Heater Motor (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:46:27 -0500; Gee, I didn't have any problem either removing or reinstalling the heater assembly. I did have to thread the cable attached to the heater unit in first and then go inside the car to make sure it was; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00119.html (8,066 bytes)
13. Re: [Mgs] Heater Motor (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:09:57 -0500; I found the same thing Barrie, that getting the cables working the flapper and heater valve properly were the really challenges, another set of hands is almost required, but no room for them. It took; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00124.html (7,858 bytes)
14. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive Noise/Shifting Problem (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:15:08 -0500; It could also be the pilot (spigot) bushing that is making the noise and if so it is nothing to worry about. Mark 73 MGBGT -- Original Message -- to _______________________________________________ Su; /html/mgs/2008-01/msg00075.html (7,967 bytes)
15. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive Numbers (score: 1): Author: mark.jones@exxonmobil.com; Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:00:28 -0500; I've got to agree, what maintenance? My father drove Volvos with ODs for years, no special maintenance and no extra expense. When I put an used OD in my GT two summers ago all I did was remove the si; /html/mgs/2008-01/msg00163.html (9,331 bytes)

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