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361. Re: Overdrive fluid options? Syntech? early O/D (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 23:28:36 -0700; It has often been claimed on this list that synthetic motor oil is a a "no-no" in the OD -- it's "too slippery" and causes the clutch to slip. No personal experience (except in the negative sense --; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00633.html (8,857 bytes)
362. Re: Left rear tire rubbing on 185x70R14s, Center lock wheels. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 23:28:36 -0700; One farfetched (?) possibility: have a machine shop shave off some material from the back of your wheel centers to change the offset. This may not be a good idea, and perhaps doesn't address the real; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00634.html (10,598 bytes)
363. Re: MGB OD 68-71 on a 73 (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 23:28:36 -0700; Think of the OD as being an integral part of the transmission, not as a "bolt-on" accessory. In other words, the whole tranny needs to be swapped. However, this is not a problem for you, as they are; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00635.html (7,916 bytes)
364. Re: Yet another Overdrive question (narrowing it down) (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 23:28:36 -0700; Aha! that's a good clue. The lockout switch is a simple screw-in plunger-type switch that is physically contacted by the 3-4 shift rod (or lever, whatever). The adjustment is very simple -- you stack; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00636.html (9,197 bytes)
365. Re: Overdrive fluid options? Syntech? early O/D (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 10:24:52 -0700; I don't really know much about Triumphs, but I believe someone else once posted that yes, Triumph used a much more robust model of OD, due to the larger displacement/greater torque. -- Max Heim '66 M; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00644.html (8,148 bytes)
366. Re: new ppg color charts are up on a new site! (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:40:39 -0700; You expected to find data for your SAAB Sonett and Lancia Appia??? Optimistic, aren't we? <g> How about a Zundapp Janus or a Tatra while you're at it? On the other hand, my 66B and 67 Barracuda were; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00688.html (8,505 bytes)
367. Re: Tire Changing (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 12:11:00 -0700; In theory you can do it with tire irons, or even with large screwdrivers, but I couldn't manage it myself. YMMV, give it a try. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's t; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00708.html (8,340 bytes)
368. When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:11:06 -0700; ... in the sense of a Golden Age of ideal form and virtues... My brother-in-law recently surprised me with a book he had picked up off the remainder table -- MG Sports Cars, a collection of Autocar r; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00709.html (9,011 bytes)
369. Palo Alto British Car Meet (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:28:34 -0700; <http://home.attbi.com/~mvheim/pa-bcm/> I posted a few snaps from the Palo Alto British Car Meet at the above URL. I am afraid I didn't make any effort to document the whole scene. I just shot a few; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00711.html (6,738 bytes)
370. Re: Somewhat OT: MGB alternative (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:40:35 -0700; I agree that the Jensen-Healey is an underappreciated BSC. However, I don't think it really qualifies as a MGB alternative, for the following reason: They didn't make 500,000 of them (not even close:; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00718.html (8,677 bytes)
371. Re: Overdrive solved / Epiloge (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:21:18 -0700; Oh, I thought you had a later B. On a Mark I you have the handy access panel, so it's no problem. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00728.html (8,109 bytes)
372. Re: Overdrive solved / Epiloge (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:34:41 -0700; Ha ha.. though I think mine had hex head bolts... Phillips (or Posidrive) screws would be a PITA, I can see that. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00742.html (7,433 bytes)
373. Re: Transmission tunnel question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:40:34 -0700; I'm not sure I know what you mean by "better". All Mark I Bs have a metal cover on the tunnel, pierced with a hole for the gearshift. The problem is that the gearshift on the later transmission is lo; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00783.html (8,369 bytes)
374. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:10:35 -0700; There are a lot of reprint books for various marques available. Besides the Autocar MG book I cited in starting this discussion, there are the R&T books (I have the MG 1962-1980 volume), the Brooklan; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00784.html (9,520 bytes)
375. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:00:55 -0700; Good job, Skye. I have always found that source a little frustrating, however, in that there is no full road test data for a 5-main-bearing, 3-synchro roadster, which "should" post the best numbers o; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00795.html (9,785 bytes)
376. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:41:04 -0700; Right, but is your car in stock configuration? Mine has a somewhat recent BMH Gold Seal rebuild, internal configuration unknown (non-smog, high compression, at any rate), a 4-synchro tranny, and 175R; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00798.html (10,112 bytes)
377. Re: MG sightings (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:10:30 -0700; Sounds like a 67 StingRay. The "original" Corvette, of course, was from 1953. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires /// or try htt; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00824.html (7,611 bytes)
378. Re: weber problems (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:41:09 -0700; "Why do you wanna [MG] when you gotta horse?" -- Chico Marx But seriously, folks, would I be correct in guessing that the Weber is a two-barrel downdraft, with each barrel serving 2 cylinders? In tha; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00839.html (8,475 bytes)
379. Re: Steering wheel clean up (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:21:40 -0700; I'm not familiar with this wheel, but if it's aluminum, don't use steel wool -- it will cause specks as tiny particles of steel embed in the softer aluminum and rust.. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00880.html (8,052 bytes)
380. Re: Jerky ride (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 14:33:18 -0700; Hmmm... I'm thinking fuel, not electrics. <g> But that's based on my experiences, YMMV. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires ///; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00886.html (7,847 bytes)

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