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1. Sign off (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 22:27:57 -0400; Sorry but I need some help from you folks. I'm moving and cannot locate my book of notes (already packed) and in addition I'll be losing my current provider so I need to sign off the MG net for a whi; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01525.html (6,442 bytes)
2. Re: RB Mods (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 21:02:53 -0400; I second that approach...anyone think it's worth doing for all the rubber bumper B's that would like to drop some serious weight?; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00041.html (7,517 bytes)
3. Please disregard-just a test (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 19:59:23 -0400; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg01191.html (6,055 bytes)
4. Re: More Shaking Cars (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 21:32:34 -0400; Had the same problem with my 79 B. First time it was the Rostyles which were warped. The second time, it was not knowing how to balance the replica minilites (stick-on weights on the outside and stan; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00985.html (11,455 bytes)
5. Manifold (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 21:20:41 -0400; Does anyone have a manifold and linkage for a Weber sidedraft that they would be willing to sell or know of a source for same? This is for a '79 MGB. Many thanks.; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01322.html (6,393 bytes)
6. RE: Manifold (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 21:35:17 -0400; Actually I was looking for more HP without going the V8 route. I currently have the Weber downdraft and it was a huge improvement over the Zenith but I would like to have a little more as I'm sure ev; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01458.html (8,139 bytes)
7. Re: Final word on gearbox reliability (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 21:59:43 -0500; Good for you Christy! I've seen men who should not be allowed to operate any machine with a clutch so gender is not the answer. better; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01473.html (10,381 bytes)
8. Wheel weights (score: 1): Author: "Bob Stafford" <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 21:03:01 -0500; Does anyone know how to safely remove the stick on wheel weights on a replica Mini-lite wheel? PB Blaster or WD-40 or ? Thanks in advance.; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00615.html (6,161 bytes)
9. Re: Carburettor dilemma (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 21:35:46 -0500; The Blue Ridge is worth the trip...watch the shoulders...sometimes they disappear to nothing. I've made the trip in my (then new) '72 B and later on a Norton...fun times! down; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01335.html (7,903 bytes)
10. Re: Investment value? was: mgb prices (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 22:02:06 -0500; Hi Jim. To 'enlighten you" I purchased a new MGB with wire wheels, blackwalls and radio for $3586.00 (serial number gnh5UC280214. (if the current owner wants the orginial paperwork, just let me know); /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01336.html (10,865 bytes)
11. Re: MGB prices (score: 1): Author: Bob Stafford <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 22:11:08 -0500; Roger that! Neither we nor the cars will be here forever...enjly them!; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01337.html (8,318 bytes)
12. Re: Permatex & Thermostat Replacement (score: 1): Author: "Bob Stafford" <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:24:08 -0500; I've never had a problem replacing the thermostat using only a new gasket and no sealer. If you need to use Permatex due to a rough casting, I would use the non-hardening version. --; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01470.html (7,107 bytes)
13. Re: Sticky First Gear (score: 1): Author: "Bob Stafford" <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 19:46:21 -0400; Eric, it appears you may have a leaky master cylinder (clutch of course!). I had the same symptoms on both a Volvo and an early model B. Rebuilding the master cylinder did the trick in both cases. It; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01298.html (8,854 bytes)
14. Re: Replacement Shocks (score: 1): Author: "Bob Stafford" <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:01:59 -0400; James, I believe the number is P92164 33076. They fit the front of a Chevy G20 van. --; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01021.html (6,874 bytes)
15. Re: alloy wheels for '75 MGB (score: 1): Author: "Bob Stafford" <rlbbs@ici.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 20:43:00 -0500; The symptoms you have described exactly fit the ones I was having until I replaced my slightly warped rostyle wheels with a set of the mini-lite clones. Best move I ever made! No more vibration at 65; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00124.html (8,074 bytes)
16. Rubber Bumper Part Needee (score: 1): Author: rlbbs@ici.net (rlbbs); Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 23:55:19 GMT; Does anyone know where I can get the rubber insert used to anchor the license plate holder on a late model rubber bumper MGB? VB lists the bolt and washers but not the actual insert. Thanks. Bob Staf; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00117.html (6,351 bytes)
17. Idle vs. Timing (score: 1): Author: rlbbs@ici.net (rlbbs); Date: Sat, 1 Nov 1997 19:18:17 -0500 (EST); I could sure use some help from you folks. Is it logical for the idle to be smoother when the timing (set at idle without vacuum attached) is higher...like at 20 degrees? This is a 79 B with the 8.8; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00045.html (6,627 bytes)
18. Re: Oil pressure question (score: 1): Author: rlbbs@ici.net (rlbbs); Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 20:10:54 -0400 (EDT); Before you go to the effort and expense of replacing the oil pump (they don't wear too badly running in oil as they do), you may want to try replacing the oil pressure release spring with a longer s; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00438.html (7,843 bytes)
19. Re: Cranks and cams -Reply (score: 1): Author: rlbbs@ici.net (rlbbs); Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 18:49:39 -0400 (EDT); Matt Kulka wrote: Anyway, the only cam recommendation I've gotten is the Piper 270 (which I've heard good things about before). Anyone else got a success story to share? I put a Piper 270 in my 79B a; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00476.html (7,338 bytes)
20. Running On (score: 1): Author: rlbbs@ici.net (rlbbs); Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 21:38:51 -0400 (EDT); Scott, I have the same cam,pistons,carb and coil in my 79 B as you and I have had problems with getting a smooth idle at anything less than 1200 rpm. Only recently I have seen some improvement by dro; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00649.html (6,589 bytes)

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