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61. Re: MGB Carpets & Seats (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 23:03:38 EST; Hi Ken, I kept the wood runners under my seat rails. If you inspect the rail, you'll find that one rail dovetails inside another but they're made in such a way that one bend goes below the seat frame; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00771.html (8,468 bytes)
62. Re: '65 Newbie question (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 22:24:31 EST; Let's see now.......It's got a blown engine(an 18V series one.....yuk). It's got a LITTLE rust here and there (this usually means a LOT of rust inside....where you can't see it). It's been outside u; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00808.html (7,481 bytes)
63. Early overdrive questions (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 18:12:00 EST; Hi there Listers, I've been away from the list for a while and it's a real pleasure to get back in. I have a few questions that I'd like the list to comment on. I just acquired an overdrive for my 19; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00346.html (7,868 bytes)
64. wheel bearings.....yet again (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:49:50 EST; Here here Mike L.......I agree wholeheartedly. If bearings don't fail in the first few thousand cycles, they'll last virtually forever. If you actually run load calculations on bearing L10 life, you'; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00445.html (7,257 bytes)
65. Re: Early overdrive questions (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:19:32 EST; Thanks for the advice Phil. The conversion seems a little less daunting than it did a few days ago. As you noted, all the parts are available from the big three with the exception of the vacuum (thro; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00446.html (8,305 bytes)
66. Re: Early overdrive questions....thanks (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 07:56:54 EST; Thanks Phil, Paul, Trevor and Max for all your insightful comments on early overdrives......and overdrives in general. I have a much better understanding of the unit....the conversion should be a sna; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00456.html (6,429 bytes)
67. OD speedometer (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 19:08:21 EST; Hi again listers, Can anyone comment on the need for an overdrive speedometer for the D type conversion I'm about to make? If I left the old non overdrive speedometer in, would speed be grossly off?; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00486.html (6,734 bytes)
68. Re: wheel bearings.....yet again (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 19:26:37 EST; I agree they deserve attention, George. That's precisely what I mean by keeping them well greased and inspected occasionally. I carefully disassemble and cIean them every 10,000 to 12,000 mi. I inspe; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00488.html (7,170 bytes)
69. Re: wheel bearings.....yet again (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:04:07 EST; Agreed Simon, I don't replace them unless they've failed. They get very noisy on failure....but they'll still get you home. Bob; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00555.html (6,722 bytes)
70. Re: British Parts Locator - any experiences? (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 21:53:02 EST; Carl is a member of our club (British Motorcars of N.E.) and can vouch for the quality of the goods he sells. He's been in the business (Special Interest Car Parts) for many years and has a wealth of; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00863.html (8,090 bytes)
71. Re: British Parts Locator/ V8 Conversions (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 22:01:28 EST; I think it's "British Parts Connection" in Camden?, Maine Dick Burger runs the operation and when I saw him at Carlisle, he brought a B V8 with him. Can't give you a number, though. Bob Stahlbush; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00864.html (7,454 bytes)
72. Re: $#%^&@ Front Tonneau Snaps (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:58:23 EDT; Hi Bob, What kind of snaps are installed? My 'B' has 3 'lift the dot" type posts on the top of the dash under the windscreen for the full cover.....they never come loose. I have seen button snaps on; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg01283.html (8,268 bytes)
73. Re: SU disassembly (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 21:30:18 EST; << A couple of questions about HS2 carbs: Should the "AN" needle be completely smooth along its entire length, or should the top 1/2" of it be larger where it mounts to the piston? The needle is usua; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00365.html (7,783 bytes)
74. Re: Found a great deal, but need help. (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:44:35 EST; Try some lacquer thinner. If the overspray is REALLY tough to remove, soak one of those 3M fiber scrub pads with lacquer thinner and gently scrub the bumper. Bob Stahlbush 66 MGB GHN3L 78708 60 TR3A; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01366.html (6,549 bytes)
75. Re: Rally info (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 22:17:38 EST; Hi Nina, I once put on a "Spirits Rallye". I found 20 or 25 historic cemeteries in adjacent towns, and asked participants something significant about a deceased residing there. I gave everyone a map; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00624.html (8,054 bytes)
76. Re: Storing Engine/Tranny (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 00:03:50 EST; Hi Tony, We used to use something called "Cosmolene" years ago. It was essentially a thick grease that we'd apply to the entire exterior. We'd sometimes wrap the object with loosely woven cloth simil; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01272.html (7,271 bytes)
77. Re: How much should I pay for a used O/D Trans? (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:43:05 EST; Hi Andy, You probably know how trhis works; the selling price is whatever the market will bear. Remember that there were 2 OD transmissions for our B's; the late LH (1975 on) and the earlier and MUCH; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00887.html (8,411 bytes)
78. Re: Windscreen removal (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:11:47 EST; Hi Dan, As I recall: 1. Remove the steady rod in the center of the windshield. 2. After you remove the kick panels you'll find the anchor bolt locations (2 each side) for the windshield.......remove; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00889.html (6,629 bytes)
79. Re: How much should I pay for a used O/D Trans? (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 08:51:54 EST; Mostly availability, Andy. Although I've heard of a retro fit for the later OD gearbox, I don't know of anyone that has attempted it, unfortunately. Bob PS incidently, if you refer to Rick's post, he; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01066.html (8,193 bytes)
80. Re: Overdrive questions: D Type, LH and LD??? (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:11:34 EST; I refer to Graham Robson's collector's guide. Unless I'm misreading the text or he's misinformed, he clearly states: "....from the beginning of the 1975 model-year, the later Laycock LH overdrive wa; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01068.html (6,876 bytes)

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