- 21. 77 Midget Brake Master Cyl. Parts wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 18:06:57 -0500
- Well I found my problem. I was able to get the inner piston out. It seems the linkage was already broken, hence the no rear brakes situation. I am needing the pistons and their linkage as well as the
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01456.html (6,841 bytes)
- 22. belt squeal (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 19:04:32 -0600
- I have a question regarding V belts in general. The alternator / a/c compressor mounting in my B is by no means stock. All is mounted and nice, but the belt squeals whenever I have my foot on the gas
- /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00038.html (6,467 bytes)
- 23. Alternator? (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 11:54:42 -0600
- My 76 B is finally running again with its new block, and running quite well. However, the battery is not charging. The alternator was rebuilt before I had the car (It's a Lucas alt.). Here's the symp
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00326.html (8,046 bytes)
- 24. 1800 block - what's it worth? (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:39:31 -0600
- I bought a rebored .030" over block for my 76 B once I discovered the machine shop didn't clean out all the shot blasting beads from the previous block (also .030" over). Now that the car is running
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00462.html (7,037 bytes)
- 25. Throttle cable (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:50:59 -0600 (CST)
- I have a question regarding the throttle cable on my 76 B. It has SUs with 72-74 style British-made throttle cable. Is the plastic white part inside the cable supposed to move with the cable, or has
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00624.html (6,648 bytes)
- 26. 75 Midget follow-up (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2000 22:22:48 -0600
- First of all big thanks to all those who replied to my asking for help with the 75 Midget. The information was very helpful. I passed on some of the replies to the seller; hopefully he can draw a con
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00076.html (6,522 bytes)
- 27. Oil Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:59:32 -0600
- I recently tried to start my newly built-again MGB engine (built on a new block this time). However, after a lot of starting, I could not get any oil flow or pressure. I don't think that I used the w
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00929.html (7,809 bytes)
- 28. No more oil pressure relief worries (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 00:44:15 -0600 (CST)
- I picked up my $50 block from the machine shop today. The bores were all nice .030 over, new brass plugs, and very clean. Some of you may recall my oil pressure relief valve sticking from last year.
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00194.html (7,095 bytes)
- 29. MGB Piston Rings (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:28:07 -0600
- I'm in the process of installing new rings on my MGB pistons. They're 4 ring pistons from Victoria British from about 2 years ago. The rings are Deves from Northwest Import (both are .030" over). The
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00969.html (6,897 bytes)
- 30. Need help with 75 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 18:23:23 -0600
- A local banker contacted me earlier this week because he repossesed a 1975 Midget. I took some pictures hoping the members of the lists can help me give him a value. I don't know much about Midget pr
- /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01261.html (7,411 bytes)
- 31. MGB Engine removal (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 08:38:55 -0600
- Time to pull the engine in my B again. Oil pressure relief problems again. This time it's not going back in. I'm putting in a used short block for now until I can fix the otherwise great short block
- /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00744.html (6,905 bytes)
- 32. 80 MGB Question (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:07:57 -0600
- I was doing a bit of work on a friend's 80 MGB today (replaced valve cover gasket, adjusted rear brakes). Her car has a different oil filler cap from my 76 (it's really the same looking, just much ta
- /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00962.html (7,200 bytes)
- 33. 80 MGB Question - more info (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 21:33:36 -0600
- I visited the 80 MGB at question again today. After I researched, then Lawrie pointed out, it does indeed have the vented filler cap where it shouldn't. This car has a Weber DGV carb. I don't know mu
- /html/mgs/1999-11/msg01029.html (7,931 bytes)
- 34. Heater / radio questions (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 21:40:50 -0500
- I've got two niggles to make my 76 B a really nice daily driver again: I recently bought a new heater valve control cable. The old one was in bad shape; the cable was stuck to the rubber housing. Wel
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00078.html (7,198 bytes)
- 35. Su HIF4s (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 20:09:47 -0500
- I finally bit the bullet and got a set of used SU HIF4 carbs to replace my aging Zenith Stromberg. I recently drove an air conditioned 80 B with a Weber DGV. The DGV left me unconvined; the A/C worke
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00322.html (7,311 bytes)
- 36. MGB Update (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 20:32:25 -0500
- My 76 B running again is closer to being a reality. My car came with the dealer installed A/C but it has never worked. So I am getting it working. I also converted to dual SU HIF4s. Then I removed th
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00805.html (7,942 bytes)
- 37. 76 B - fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 17:04:19 -0500
- For three years, my B did fine with its aftermarket fuel pump. It was installed by a previous owner, so I don't know a thing about it. Recently I converted from the original single carb to dual HIF4s
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00869.html (7,459 bytes)
- 38. SU Tuning Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 13:03:26 -0500
- My SUs are on and the car is running. I have some tuning questions. I understand that the carbs are the thing to do last, and that valve clearances and timing are supposed to be set first. I set the
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00887.html (7,350 bytes)
- 39. Nth MGB Update (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:48:47 -0500
- My much operated on 76 B moved a little more towards running today. I got the ductwork ready for the A/C and got the condenser mounted in front of the radiator. I followed a timing spec for around 65
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00986.html (7,916 bytes)
- 40. Big Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <mts3@ra.msstate.edu>
- Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 21:13:59 -0500
- Just a note to say thanks to all of you who offered advice getting my 76 B converted to SU HIF4s! The car is running now, and running well. Special thanks to Paul Hunt and his web page, which I print
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01074.html (7,120 bytes)
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