- 21. Re: JustBrits (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Pokrefke <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 12:07:42 -0500
- Don, You mean you don't have listen to Ed, and you're complaining? I fail to see the problem here! :) I just saw the old coot last weekend. He lives fairly close, let me know if you want me to rattle
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00321.html (6,895 bytes)
- 22. Overdrive Repair Question (with pictures) (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas James Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:06:19 -0500
- I disassembled my broken overdrive and discovered the clutch lining on the sliding member is broken. See pics here: http://www.pokrefke.com/mgb/od1.jpg http://www.pokrefke.com/mgb/od2.jpg According t
- /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00175.html (7,426 bytes)
- 23. Funky Overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas James Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 20:10:48 -0500
- I noticed last night that the overdrive on my MGB was acting, well, "funny". The OD would engage and disengage with the flick of the switch, but if you let off the gas, the car would "freewheel" with
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00328.html (6,876 bytes)
- 24. Funky Overdrive, Pt 2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:04:33 -0500
- I cleaned the filter at the bottom of the overdrive, and removed and cleaned the pressure relief valve assembly. I refilled the transmission with fresh Castrol 20w-50, but I am still having a funky p
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00363.html (6,902 bytes)
- 25. HIF carbs + manifolds (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas James Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:33:33 -0500
- I have a pair of SU HIF carbs plus intake and exhaust manifolds from an engine I purchased. If interested, make an offer. Thomas Pokrefke 1970 MGB
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00155.html (6,292 bytes)
- 26. Overdrive Speedometer (score: 1)
- Author: pokrefke1@comcast.net
- Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 17:30:54 +0000
- I am looking for an overdrive speedometer in working condition for my 1970 MGB. If you have one available, please email me at thomas@pokrefke.com Thank you, Thomas
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00194.html (6,213 bytes)
- 27. RE: De-Smog or Re- Smog ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas James Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 21:35:49 -0500
- 7/16 x 20 Hey Steve, What size (thread and length) are those correct allen head screws?? I need to put them in my new head.... -Bill Oh yeah throw the pump and smog rail away I have the correct alan
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00255.html (7,628 bytes)
- 28. Oil Pressure Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 22:37:27 -0500
- It appears my oil pressure problem has been solved. After replacing the oil pressure release valve, spring, and putting in the packing washer the PO left out, I now have 25lbs at idle after driving a
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00162.html (6,515 bytes)
- 29. Ignition Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 20:32:18 -0500
- My MGB has a 12 volt Accel sport coil. The (+) side is hooked up to a keyed 12 volts and the (-) side is hooked up to the black wire from the distributor (aftermarket electronic ignition module). The
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00221.html (6,547 bytes)
- 30. Allison Xr-700 Elec Ignition Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas J Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 18:49:31 -0500
- The PO of my car installed an Allison XR-700 electronic ignition module in my MGB. There is, among others, a red and black wire coming out of the control box: the red goes to the (+) side of the coil
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00242.html (7,587 bytes)
- 31. RE: Allison Xr-700 Elec Ignition Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas J Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 20:39:50 -0500
- I took the sparkplugs out, so no danger of the engine moving faster than i was pushing. TP
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00244.html (7,327 bytes)
- 32. MGB Main Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: pokrefke1@comcast.net
- Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 03:11:29 +0000
- I am (literally) in the process of inspecting/replacing the main bearings in my 1970 MGB while the engine sits in the car. I am having difficulty removing the front and rear main bearing caps. Is it
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00308.html (6,679 bytes)
- 33. Oil Pressure Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas J Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 07:55:12 -0600
- After warmed up (measurements taken after a 15 mile high speed tollway trip), my MGB shows about 10psi for each 1,000 prm while driving. This holds true for idling as well: i show about 10psi for an
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00676.html (7,755 bytes)
- 34. RE: Oil Pressure Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas J Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 10:05:14 -0600
- Did a little more testing. At cold startup, the oil pressure was 55lbs @ When temp guage was 1/2 way between "C" and "N", the pressure was 40 @ idle. When temp guage was at "N", the pressure was 35 @
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00679.html (8,390 bytes)
- 35. Re: Oil Pressure Question (score: 1)
- Author: pokrefke1@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 16:33:48 +0000
- The last oil change was about 50 miles ago and I used fully synthetic Valvoline 20W-50 with a Fram PH43 filter. There is an oil cooler fitted.
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00710.html (10,944 bytes)
- 36. Oil Pressure Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas J Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 21:20:08 -0600
- I removed the old pressure relief valve and spring tonight. The spring is 2 7/8" long. http://www.pokrefke.com/mgb/springlength.jpg According to Haynes, the free length should be 3 inches, so I'm a l
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00736.html (7,895 bytes)
- 37. Clutch Pedal Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 18:40:36 -0600
- I am in the process of preparing for my wedding this summer. I have won exactly one wedding-related battle, and that is we are leaving in my 1970 MGB. I did not exactly loose the battles about weddin
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00130.html (7,586 bytes)
- 38. RE: Clutch Pedal Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 23:46:02 -0600
- It sounds like welding and re-drilling is the way to go. Can anyone recommend a place to take it in the west burbs of Chicago? Thomas Pokrefke
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00137.html (7,123 bytes)
- 39. MGB Revival (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas J Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 17:54:49 -0600
- If anyone would like to follow the progress of the MGB revival for this summer's wedding, I cobbeled together a page to detail my efforts. http://www.pokrefke.com/mgb/mgb.htm Thomas J Pokrefke, III 1
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00510.html (6,420 bytes)
- 40. RE: Defroster (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:15:22 -0600
- Ah, memories. My dad and I put one of those on my 77 Honda Civic CVCC about 15 years ago. Although every radio, amp, or light I bought from JCWhitney performed poorly, this was the one item that wor
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00032.html (7,792 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu