- 21. RE: fumes (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 09:15:04 -0500
- You can do a quick check to see if your carbs are too rich. The older HS4s have a pin on one side which allows you to lift the pistion 1/8" or so. I don't know if the HIFs have the same thing. In any
- /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01674.html (8,683 bytes)
- 22. Re: Still won't idle (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 07:45:26 -0400
- My distributor has a plastic cover, called an anti-flash shield - I believe, which separates the pickup coil and related components from the rotor. I am still using the original Lucas electronic ign
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01145.html (8,969 bytes)
- 23. RE: weak starter - Final (?) report (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 14:58:33 -0400
- My last "final" report on this was premature, but I believe that I have now solved the problem. My original problem was that the starter on my '80 MGB, was very sluggish, acting as though I had a wea
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01190.html (7,906 bytes)
- 24. RE: Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 11:56:04 -0400 (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 15:56:44 -0400
- Moss has them, but you might want to shop arround a bit. Proper MG (sorry I don't have their phone number handy) may have a slightly better price. The motor and fan are sold separately. My experienc
- /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01196.html (7,139 bytes)
- 25. Re: 76 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 13:17:52 -0400
- I did the dual SU (HS4s) conversion for considerably less than the above amount. I was able to buy a new set of HS4s for about the same price as Apple Hydraulics charges to rebuild and rebush an old
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01363.html (7,651 bytes)
- 26. Gloves - (was Re: True or FalseRe: True or False ) (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:51:23 -0400
- --Original Message-- Seriously, another little trick I have been doing lately is to use disposable latex gloves when working on the MGA and MGTD (obligatory LBC content). It keeps all that grease out
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01720.html (7,968 bytes)
- 27. Re: Weak starter? - Perhaps an answer (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 14:37:11 -0400
- Thanks for all of the responses to my question about wheather a weak starter could be making the car behave as if it had a dying battery. The answer seemed to be, "It's possible, but check everything
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02410.html (7,064 bytes)
- 28. Gluing carpet to the gearbox cover (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 1997 08:59:30 -0400
- The carpet set which I got for my MGB has a separate jute pad to go under the section which covers the gearbox tunnel. What is the best way to install this? Should I glue the pad to the tunnel and th
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01837.html (7,077 bytes)
- 29. Minis and shock fluid (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 15:02:29 -0400
- Currently produced Minis: You see new Minis with the Rover badge on them all over Europe, especially in the larger cities. I understand that some of the car rental companies have them. Refiling Lever
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00566.html (6,731 bytes)
- 30. RE: What first, floors or sills? (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 15:55:00 -0400
- Assuming that you have to replace your inner sill, the disassembly phase will probably be much easier if you do both at the same time. That way you will not have to drill out the spot welds which ho
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00727.html (7,166 bytes)
- 31. RE: I'm Stumped Clutch/Idle (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 16:27:56 -0400
- Completely normal behavior. The frictionn between the graphite clutch release bearing and the clutch pressure plate has a slight braking effect on the engine. I believe I read somewhere that you are
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00730.html (7,837 bytes)
- 32. Fender beading (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 08:18:58 -0400
- Is the strip which goes between the front fender and the top of the scuttle on an MGB supposed to be metal? The replacement from Moss Motors is and I want to be certain that I have the correct part.
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00355.html (6,403 bytes)
- 33. Re: Lucas brakes (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 12:40:08 -0400
- Lucas still makes brake systems. My son's '95 VW GTI has Lucas brakes. Apparently their braking systems are at least as effective at stoping cars as their electrical components. Peter Schauss ps4330
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01087.html (6,952 bytes)
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