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241. RE: Intake (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 15:57:34 -0600; I changed from ZS to SU's and am verysatisfied. I would not go to Weber's under any circumstances. On my 67, I put on HS6's that came from a Volvo, and without any changes to the needle, jet or sprin; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00221.html (7,167 bytes)
242. RE Rust on 67B (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:45:16 -0600; You said there was no signs of leaks. Did you check to see if there were any fluids in the car <VBG> Maynard G. Hirsch; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00262.html (6,236 bytes)
243. RE: Intake (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:52:20 -0600; I have no idea what cam, etc. is in the car. I bought it as a project. When I found this pair of HS6's at a garage sale ($5 for the pair) I couldn't resist, since I wanted to put the HS4's on my 78.; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00263.html (7,251 bytes)
244. RE: Oil cooler lines (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:55:00 -0600; Try KY Jelly (no joke). When you are through, it either washes off easily or dries. It then doesn't collect dirt. Maynard Hirsch; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00264.html (6,236 bytes)
245. RE: ZS carb (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 08:14:33 -0600; Because the ZS carb equiped cars came with a one-piece intake/exhaust Maynard Hirsch /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00278.html (6,258 bytes)
246. RE: Cooling (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:59:41 -0600; Several suggestions: 1. Get a shroud for the radiator and fan, this will improve the efficency of the fan. 2. Try reverse flushing the radiator 3. Try an auxiallry electric fan 4. Check your mixture; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00338.html (6,597 bytes)
247. RE: HIF 4 Balancing and tuning (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:10:30 -0600; The biggest things to look for are play at the throttle shafts, condition of the needles and jets, and make sure the needle vlavles are clean and don't stick. Maynard Hirsch /// /// mgs@autox.team.ne; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00398.html (6,636 bytes)
248. RE: Fuel smell (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:09:58 -0600; If all the hoses are OK the most likey scenerio is that the top of the gas tank has developed a leak. It is very common for this to happen. If it is not too bad, the tank can be boiled out and the ho; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00482.html (6,755 bytes)
249. re: Front wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:18:14 -0600; It is possible to put bearings in backwards, if you use a torch and a big hammer (VBG). Seriously, you cannot put them in backwards as they are tapered and only go in one way. Maynard Hirsch /// ///; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00483.html (7,536 bytes)
250. RE: Better cooling (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:12:28 -0600; If I remember my chemistry, distilled water will pick up ions from the iron block and copper radiator and heater cores, and could eventually cause leaks. You use distilled water in batteries to preve; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00485.html (7,633 bytes)
251. RE: Banshee (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:23:02 -0600; You have to determine where the sound is coming from, inside the engine or Remove the belt(s) when the engine is cold and start it. It won't harm the engine if it is run for only a short period. If t; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00486.html (6,707 bytes)
252. RE: Brake adjustment (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:29:01 -0600; If the brake shoes only touch in 20%, the drum is out of round. Either have it replaced or machines. But first check to make sure the the drum is seated properlu and you are not feeling the shoes on; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00487.html (6,958 bytes)
253. RE: Banshees (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:32:06 -0600; Some things I forgot: If the noise goes away when the belt is off, you have to determine which accessory is causing the problem..If you have a mechanic's stethescope, you can use it. If n ot, take a; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00488.html (6,701 bytes)
254. RE: Banshee (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:07:51 -0600; Apparantly what is happening is that something is freezing or tightening when the noise goes. This will cause the engine to seem to loose power as it has to overcome this. Since the oil pressure is g; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00536.html (6,589 bytes)
255. RE: Suspension (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:11:40 -0600; Food for thought: When MG went to rubber bumpers, they lowered the engine in an attempt to get the CG as low as possible. If this is the case, wouldn't a lowered RBB have a lower CG than a CBB? Mayna; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00537.html (7,604 bytes)
256. re: lumpy idle (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:26:27 -0600; Are you sure that your car doesn't have a race cam? Seriously, to see if there is a vacuum leak, take a can of spray carb cleaner and when the engine is running, squirt it on all the suspect sites. I; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00538.html (6,932 bytes)
257. RE: Suspension (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 09:49:23 -0600; John Twist told me this at one of his tech sessions. Maynard Hirsch /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00557.html (7,459 bytes)
258. RE: Suspension (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 10:18:13 -0600; I was a little unclear when I said the engine was lowered. What MG did, (according to Tom Josefek of British Motor Classics) was that they kept the engine at the orginal height when they raised the b; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00631.html (7,607 bytes)
259. RE: 74 engine in 78 (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:02:47 -0600; Yes the engine will fit with no problems. They are both 18V engines. Maynard Hirsch /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00735.html (6,309 bytes)
260. RE: Bad Clacking (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:14:22 -0600; 20W 50 is good for trhe engine and tranny. Gear oil 80W90 is used in the I've used Castrol Syntec 5W50 year round with good luck, also Syntec 20W50. Mobil 1 15W50 is fine too. Maynard Hirsch /// ///; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00737.html (6,410 bytes)

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