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1. Fuel tank capacity (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 15:10:57 -0000; Since owning our 1978 MGBGT I always thought the fuel tank was 12 gallons. I remember reading this somewhere (Haynes book of lies?) and I see adverts for 12 gallon tanks in the magazines. Since the f; /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00229.html (8,336 bytes)
2. RE: Fuel tank capacity (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 15:53:40 -0000; We are slowly moving over to metric (Europe and all that). I was born in '74 and was taught purely metric at school. A law has just been passed making it illegal to advertise prices for food etc in; /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00233.html (9,028 bytes)
3. Steamy exhaust (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:18:44 -0000; Had an odd problem with the B (78GT) yesterday. The coolant needs topping up regularly on this car. It seems to dump too much from the expansion tank and no reclaim it back. It also blew 3 hoses in t; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00490.html (8,558 bytes)
4. Head gasket change (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 16:07:43 -0000; Any tips on changing the head gasket on a 1978 BGT? I have done A series gaskets loads, so I'm hoping the B will be similar, if not easier as it is inline. Compression check gave 150-105-120-150 psi; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00501.html (7,112 bytes)
5. Head gasket changed (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 07:53:17 -0000; Changed the head gasket this weekend without a problems. The gasket was blown between cyls 2 & 3 and to the water way too, so that would explain the steam out the back. All back together again now an; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00617.html (7,223 bytes)
6. RE: Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 09:32:56 -0000; Is there any dissadvantage to cutting the bulb off? I'll take a look. My main concern is that the heater air box thing will rot out, or that water will get in and rot the floor. It's a 1978 MGBGT. W; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00002.html (9,755 bytes)
7. re: OPRV (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 17:50:41 -0000; "Oil pressure relief valve". Dumps the excess from the pump into the sump, else oil pressure would rise up proportionally with revs. Does a B series lump have one? Common term on the mini-list, but; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00012.html (7,077 bytes)
8. RE: Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 09:34:15 -0000; AFAIK the "9" is the temperature rating. My mini runs 6, but some racers use 7. Can't remember if 9 is hotter or colder than 6. Colder I think...ie: longer nose. Anyone confirm? Scott ** This email; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00101.html (7,974 bytes)
9. RE: Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 09:38:23 -0000; Sounds sensible. brown each Does the key only have one "ON" position then? Most cars have 0 I II and START. I really can't remember...I'll check later. So the 2nd fuse up (fuse 3?) does everything t; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00102.html (8,644 bytes)
10. RE: Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 09:47:03 -0000; Maybe! In UK "Dodgy" = Intermittent, half working, broken, poor quality, untrusted Most often used in the phrase "ee's a dodgy geezer" meaning "that man over there seems rather shifty" ;-) Scott **; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00104.html (8,028 bytes)
11. Plugs (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 14:52:36 -0000; I was getting confused with NGK and Champion (yuk!) plug codes. On the mini I use NGK 6BPES plugs. That is where I got the "6" from. Not sure if it represents the temperature, or, if it does, whether; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00108.html (6,938 bytes)
12. RE: English slang, was Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:29:59 -0000; Well...I do live near London. "Not my problem guv" 1964) Naff = Tacky....er...oh 'spose you need that explained too. <reaches for dictionary> Naff = Unfashionable, rubbishy We use the word naff when; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00113.html (9,752 bytes)
13. RE: Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 10:25:58 -0000; What I meant was the SUPPLY to the charge light was live with the key out. The light sits between +12V and the alto regulator circuitry. The light lit with the key out (due to a blown diode) but on; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00204.html (9,321 bytes)
14. RE: Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 07:58:44 -0000; Strange. Must be incorrectly wired then. I have noticed that the PO had bodge'd on an extra fuse bridging fuses 1 and 2. The strange thing is the radio etc does switch off when the key is out. Time; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00269.html (8,095 bytes)
15. Attended first show, bought lots of bits (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 11:45:36 -0000; My girlfriend Kim and I attended the Sandown MG show yesterday. There were lots of stands selling new and used parts and we bought a few bits and bobs for our recently acquired MGBGT. I find the stan; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00769.html (8,835 bytes)
16. re: Lucas (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:27:21 -0000; I have a counter supplied by Lucas on my website! ;-) http://www.geocities.com/scottbeavis Scott PS: MGB is going well. Replacing rear-demist switch got that working. Also fitted new air filters, a; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg01094.html (7,552 bytes)
17. RE: Lucas (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:41:02 -0000; I think it is the wiring actually. Symptoms with a half tank were empty for a few days, then it's been totally full every since. I suspected the wire had come off the sender (empty) and earthed on t; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg01103.html (7,915 bytes)
18. Dodgy alternator? (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <scottbeavis@mobrey.com>; Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:55:34 -0000; Driving home from my parents house in Devon to my place in Fleet, Hants in the atrocious rain and wind on Sunday night. MG got us home ok which was good but has now developed a rather flat battery. S; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01435.html (9,408 bytes)

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