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1. Catalytic converter Z-S to SU conversion (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:29:46 -0500; Has anyone ever tried fitting a generic catalytic converter in front of the front muffler on a post 74 1/2 MGB? I converted mine to dual HS4s several years ago and although my sympathetic mechanic ge; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00658.html (7,143 bytes)
2. Re: Coming of Age (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 17:16:10 -0500; clock, but I don't know if that's 24K or 124K. Maybe the list can give me their opinions on the subject and I'll select the car's mileage based on the concensus. << For what it is worth, my '80 had; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01662.html (7,435 bytes)
3. re: Converting a Z-S to SUs (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 12:53:57 -0500; SUs on it to replace it's never-worked-right Zenith Stromberg. ... So what all is involved in doing the conversion, for those of you who have done it? I am aware of the air filters not fitting b/c o; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01299.html (7,701 bytes)
4. RE: Converting a Z-S to SUs (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 13:42:32 -0500; I have everything except the catalyst. I do, however, have a "sympathetic" mechanic who knows how to tune my SUs to pass. I am seriously considering installing a small catalyst in front of the front; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01301.html (7,097 bytes)
5. Re: Supercharging an MGB (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 15:04:41 -0500; On the subject of HP loss between '66 and '74 MGBs, I suspect that the single biggest factor is the exhaust manifold with bolt on catalytic converter, a very inefficient design. The early manifold wa; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01435.html (8,339 bytes)
6. SUs vs. Webers (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 15:29:02 -0500; Cost: I paid less than $300 for a new set of HS4s, $50 each for used intake and exhaust manifolds (heat shield was included). (The guy I bought mine from had an ad in Hemmings. Last time I checked h; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01441.html (7,122 bytes)
7. Re: Magnetic Pickup Source? (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 10:49:20 -0500; << Hi all, I have the later Lucas electronic ignition (remote amplifier type) and I believe that I have a bad pickup coil in the distributor. ... I looked in both the Moss and VB catalogs and neither; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01277.html (7,487 bytes)
8. Scarborough Faire tonneau cover (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 15:28:02 -0400; After hearing mostly positive things from from a few list members, I bought one of the tonneau covers from Scarborough Faire. Here are my reactions: Positive: 1. The smooth finish looks better on the; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00028.html (7,224 bytes)
9. Re: Emissions testing: Was " It is official!" (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 08:31:57 -0400; How did you install a catalyst with a Weber and headers? The catalyst is supposed to bolt directly to that funky intake/exhaust manifold which they put on the post 1974 1/2 cars. Peter Schauss ps433; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00819.html (8,281 bytes)
10. Scarborough Faire tonneau covers (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 08:21:56 -0400; Has anyone bought one of the NOS tonneau covers which Scarborough Faire has been advertising in Hemmings? For that matter, has anyone had any experiences, positive or negative, with these people? Tha; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01281.html (6,781 bytes)
11. Re: Welding inner fenders without creating fireballs? (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 11:21:56 -0500; When I did my sills and rockers, I just removed the fuel tank. There was a period of about three months, however, between the time I started the project and when I started welding, so I assume that; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00016.html (7,554 bytes)
12. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Thu, 12 Mar 1998 09:15:47 -0500; My '80 B has the Lucas electronic ignition with the amplifier mounted on the right wheel well. The wire from the pickup coil to the plug on the side of the distributor (inside of the distributor) bro; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00775.html (9,255 bytes)
13. Re: nonsynchronized first (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:47:25 -0500; A couple of notes to add to the fray. Non synchro first gears. The biggest problem I have had is with carbon t/o bearing cars and traffic lights. At the red light the car is normally kept in neutral; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01375.html (7,860 bytes)
14. RE: NYS Emissions (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 09:04:17 -0500; On an automobile tech call-in show over the weekend, I heard some details about New York's new emissions requirements (outside of NYC). It appears that my '71 is exempt (over 26 years old), but the '; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00874.html (9,082 bytes)
15. Seat belt warning (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 15:45:47 -0500; Since reassembling my 'B after replacing floors, sills, and rockers, I have been unable to get the seat belt warning to work properly. When I start the car the light and buzzer stay on until they tim; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01751.html (6,804 bytes)
16. 79 Midget for sale (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 14:50:18 -0500; One of my co-workers just dropped this on my desk. One of his suppliers is selling the car: "1979 Midget. One owner, 8,600 miles, all original, looks and runs impeccable, all original paperwork and m; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02046.html (6,686 bytes)
17. It was the starter (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 11:04:51 -0500; In my last post on this subject, I said that I thought I had solved the problem of a sluggish starter (sounded like a dead battery but wasn't) by reseating the lead from the ignition switch to the so; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00211.html (7,310 bytes)
18. RE: It was the starter (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 14:01:14 -0500; Given the cost of a new starter, I did run a few diagnostics over the two months since the problem developed. Here is a summary: 1. Swapped the battery for a known good one from my Healey. 2. Charge; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00220.html (8,401 bytes)
19. RE: hand cleaner (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 16:35:34 -0500; I find vinyl surgical gloves ($8.00 for a box of 50 at CVS Drug stores) are a good cure. They have the added advantage of allowing you to instantly "clean" your hands when you go from working on som; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00430.html (8,301 bytes)
20. Re: Exercize (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 13:58:33 -0500; I concur with the comments on the need for driving these cars daily. I have been driving on or the other of my British cars to work every day (during the non-snow months) for six years. Two years ago; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01400.html (8,567 bytes)

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