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41. Re: MGB Choke Cable (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:19:01 -0500; The proper wayfor the choke cable to be attached is: The inner cable is fixed to the non-moving U-shaped bracket. The outer sheath should be resting at the movable piece of the choke linkage. The ide; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00254.html (6,700 bytes)
42. Re: MG wouldn't start (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:57:54 -0500; You don't say what year your car is, but on some models, if the points are not installed correctly with the nyloninsulating washer, they ground out, ergo no spark. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00480.html (7,051 bytes)
43. Re: Where to hook timing light leads (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 22:53:27 -0500; I connect the positive to one of the brown terminals on the fuse box and the negative to any convienent ground Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00558.html (6,350 bytes)
44. Re: Parts needed (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 16:41:15 -0600; I see the balancer for the earlier engines is stilll available. Is there any difference other than the timing mark? Will the earlier balancer fit the 18V engines? Maynard p.s. I need one too.; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00021.html (6,420 bytes)
45. Re: Desperate Oil Leak (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:13:16 -0600; I wonder if your crankcase is pressurizing. Take the filler cap off and let it idle and see what happens. Careful of the oil splashing out of the filler. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00150.html (6,283 bytes)
46. Re: Blasted noisy tappet (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:13:55 -0600; Take the valve cover off, start the engine. Using a thin feeler gauge insert it between the rocker and the valve stem. The noisy one will quite. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00208.html (6,394 bytes)
47. Re: Fuel not getting past carbs (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 22:13:59 -0600; What carbs do you have? HS or HIF? If they are HS, check to make sure that the line from the bowl to the jet is connected properly and is not crimped. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00135.html (6,721 bytes)
48. Re: What I don't know about carbs.-long, sorry (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 20:53:18 -0600; Sounds like you may have a massive vacuum leak. First check the intake manifold. There is supposed to by a plug on each end that looks like a small freeze plug,. they have been know to fall out. Hard; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00186.html (7,295 bytes)
49. Re: ELectric superstore (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 12:59:48 -0600; Try Del City www.delcity.net Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00343.html (6,156 bytes)
50. Re: MGB Replacement gas tank (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:06:03 -0600; I would cover the top of the tank with either Waxoyl or a rubber based undercoat. Most MGB Tanks rust from the top when moisture is trapped there between the tank and the body. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00535.html (7,554 bytes)
51. RE: Rule Britiannnia (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:37:59 -0600; Several years ago, I was in my RBB and became the ham in a ham sandwich. A chevy pickup was in front when I was hit by a Mtsuibishi 3000. The mitsubishi had the whole front end crushed and had to be; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00561.html (6,582 bytes)
52. Re: Engine won't stop (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 08:49:35 -0600; Dieseling is usually due to one of two things. Either the mixture is too rich or there is something like carbon in the cylinders that get very hot and act like a glow plug. Are you still using a stoc; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00110.html (7,024 bytes)
53. LBC and President Bush (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:02:34 -0600; Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00178.html (6,512 bytes)
54. Re: How to "prime" a new B engine (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:11:14 -0600; Hopefully when you rebult it, you used a lot of assembly lube. Anyway, what to do is disconnect the coil, remove the spark plugs, and crank the engine with the starter until oil pressure shows on the; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00179.html (6,876 bytes)
55. RE; Dead MGB (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:09:55 -0600; Just be thankful it was the front plug. If it was the rear, you'd still be cursing and trying to find the problem. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00430.html (6,131 bytes)
56. RE: Safe driving Tip (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:01:30 -0600; Once on a caravan with the Chicagoland MG Club, a midget lost it's hard top. Fortunately no damage was done to any other car. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00449.html (6,741 bytes)
57. re: Alternator light (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:22:55 -0600; The first thing I would do is check the battery. If the alternator went bad, the battery could be discharged. Second, If the battery has sufficient voltage, check to see if there is power to the pump; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00213.html (7,182 bytes)
58. Jags (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:58:32 -0600; There has been a number of LBCers interested in Jags. I have an 86 XJ6 and a 91XJS V12. They are both solid cars whose only drawback is that they don't forgive poor or shoddy maintainance. As far as; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00304.html (6,449 bytes)
59. re: alternator (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:38:44 -0600; I have heard enough anectodal to suggest that the Lucas alternators will go bad if jumped. I always unplug the alternator before jumping it. It takes 5 seconds and is good insurance. The difference b; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00358.html (7,643 bytes)
60. RE: Exhaust hoses (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:41:18 -0600; Sounds like you might have a bad ground between the engine and the frame. You can either search for the problem or run a second ground strap between the engine and the frame. Maynard; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00030.html (7,152 bytes)

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