- 1. Re: Mods to exist Intake/Exhaust=Need Advise (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 21:07:00 -0600
- How about a book for the B engine or are they one in the same? Sorry for the ineptness for A engines. Jay
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00176.html (8,366 bytes)
- 2. Re: non-blinking right turn signals (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 21:06:58 -0600
- Another possibility which i think is more probable is a bad ground. the rear lights ground at separate points and are not connected besides sharing the body as ground. check the ground in your rear l
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00177.html (7,213 bytes)
- 3. Re:Amazing gas mileage! (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 10:36:57 -0600
- Doesn't seem to be that amazing to me. My regularly tuned '70 MGB gets just over 30 mpg in light city traffic and I like to rev too. Once I get a new header and camshaft in with a rebuild of the engi
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00666.html (7,328 bytes)
- 4. Re: Webers, HIF's and HS carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:33:30 -0600
- the Not wanting to sink your boat, but Brit-Tek has these manifold, carb setups for $350 to $375 depending on auto choke or manual choke. Plus the great tech support to boot. Not meaning to bash Dick
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00841.html (7,844 bytes)
- 5. Valve clatter on '70 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu (Michael Hartwig)
- Date: Sun, 4 May 1997 14:21:44 -0600
- I'm having a lot of valve clatter from my MGB. It's also burning a lot of oil(1 quart in 250 miles). I've checked the compression and the cylinders average around 125 psi, and jump up to 150-160 when
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00140.html (7,600 bytes)
- 6. Re: MGB rear brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 17:25:12 -0600
- I really wouldn't worry about it guys. I know that on mountain bikes, the front brakes do about 75% of the braking work. Provided your parking brake works within it's limits I wouldn't give it anothe
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00622.html (7,368 bytes)
- 7. Re: Oil "leak" (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 09:14:55 -0600
- more valve crankcase oil from If you're compression is 120 on all four or not varying by more than say 5 - 10 psi, then you can just leave the engine alone for a while. The oil ring has gone out and
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01684.html (8,327 bytes)
- 8. Re: MGB Brake problems (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 20:56:35 -0600
- It sure sounds like your brake booster is in need of rebuilding. Please check the obvious things as you mentioned above. If you have one of those Mityvac's, or just a vacuum gauge, connect it to your
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00332.html (8,679 bytes)
- 9. Bearings of alternator (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 1997 16:40:19 -0600
- Anyone out there know where I can get bearings for lucas alternator. I took my belt off today and rotated my alternator. I can hear the bearing inside and they are shot. While driving I can hear the
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00588.html (6,862 bytes)
- 10. Re: Engagement of O/D (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 22:26:13 -0500
- David and all, I almost always disengage the clutch when shifting into overdrive. The only times I don't disengage the clutch is when I'm shifting from second to third and I forget that my overdrive
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00701.html (9,367 bytes)
- 11. Re: Clutch -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 1997 20:58:39 -0600
- I had a similar problem with my '70 B in which the clutch was shot when I bought it. It would not shift into reverse because the clutch was messed up. I was able to get it into the forward gears afte
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01330.html (8,544 bytes)
- 12. Re: Seat covers and interior kits (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 02:09:34 -0600
- I don't know about Moss, but the Proper MG up in the Northeast has some very good prices and the quality is quite good. The man I talk to over the phone said that most of his parts are imported from
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01349.html (7,894 bytes)
- 13. SPAX adjustable shocks (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 02:09:38 -0600
- I replaced these my rear lever shocks with a set of the SPAX rear tube shocks about 4 months ago. After 1000 miles they are holding up quite well, and the ride is very good. No ill manners to report.
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01350.html (7,060 bytes)
- 14. Update on the SPAX shocks I recently installed (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 17:41:41 -0600
- I thought I'd break the stupid monotony of AOLers bitchin' about Mark's decision and report on my SPAX rear conversion kit. Here's the lowdown: 1) Depending on the exhaust on your car now, if you dec
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01093.html (8,675 bytes)
- 15. Used fender and hood for '78 B (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 20:24:37 -0600
- Could someone give me the source for a used fender and hood for a '78 B? I wrecked my '78(thank goodness it wasn't the '70) a month ago and now I have to replace some body panels. I was looking for s
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01396.html (6,653 bytes)
- 16. Re: More shock conversions... LBC content inside. NO AOL references. honest (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 20:21:20 -0600
- I thought I'd bite on this one, since there doesn't seem to be any lbc discussions going on these days. As far as the Monroe shock conversion kit is concerned, I don't really have any opinion, except
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01397.html (8,486 bytes)
- 17. Have parts to sell (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 23 Dec 1996 15:23:19 -0600
- I have some parts off my '70 B that are in need of a new home. These parts are from the recent rear shock conversion performed on my car. I have shock links, and lever shocks I would like to get ride
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01682.html (6,790 bytes)
- 18. Re: Battery Brands (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 27 Dec 1996 09:09:57 -0600
- I bought an Optima for my '78 B. Remember, it will only fit in the later type battery boxes. It had amps to spare when I used it. I could run my stereo with ampliier all day long and it would still h
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01812.html (9,288 bytes)
- 19. Re: interiors / Vendors (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Sat, 28 Dec 1996 09:43:34 -0600
- Speaking of leather, has anyone tried the leather seats from Prestige out there in the UK. They're only $299 without headrests and the ad is in Hemmings. Any comments? I'm thinking about buying a set
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01881.html (7,172 bytes)
- 20. Re: MGB suspension product/dealer ??s (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Hartwig <mhartwig@odin.cbu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 08:04:54 -0600
- Don't know about Novus. Brit-Tek is good for resources and they're prices aren't half bad either. I've personally dealt with Proper MG. Shipping is quick, the prices are very good, but shipping price
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01964.html (7,947 bytes)
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