- 121. Re: HIF Carb Question (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:13:41 -0800
- Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Whats the 'S' stand for then? Or the 'H' for that matter? 10 points for the correct answer (not that I would know a correct answer from a wild ass guess) S
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01403.html (7,580 bytes)
- 122. caliper rebuild + fog/driving lamps (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 15:20:13 -0700
- Oh, and my other question, since the fog and driving lamps question has come up. Thanks to those that pointed out the details about only on with parking lights/high beams. From the wiring diagrams I'
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00108.html (7,394 bytes)
- 123. Re: new idea for list members (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 16:26:44 -0700
- Badges? T-Shirts? Hats? My vote is for magnetic stickers :) I understand the VW list had a magnetic sticker with simply the @ symbol ala the european country-code sticker style which I thought was co
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00109.html (6,609 bytes)
- 124. Re: Turn Signals And Tail Lights (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 16:44:24 -0700
- I don't really understand how 30v could be coming out the turn signal base, it should be getting 11-12 volts. You say the whole electrical system is shot so I assume the parking lights don't work eit
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00216.html (8,653 bytes)
- 125. Re: Radiator flushing (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 10:59:22 -0700
- I've found a couple of largish buckets and laying down newspaper to catch drips and whatnot works perfectly well. Skye -- 1966 MGB GHN3L-70307 __,__\__ "The Bomber" The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00262.html (6,922 bytes)
- 126. Re: Prospective MGB purchase, need advice! (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 19:13:42 -0700
- Considering it has been parked for 7 years, you're going to have to replace all the rubber bits (cooling system/brakes/clutch?) and no doubt run into all sorts of other fun problems, nothing kills a
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00281.html (9,194 bytes)
- 127. Re: questions (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 19:21:50 -0700
- Got this one at least... Not my year, but I think it may be the instrument lights brightness adjuster? You, sir, need "Original MGB" by Clausager :) Follow this link... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00283.html (7,801 bytes)
- 128. Re: 62 MGA front end rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 00:21:08 -0700
- Are leaky shocks less effective? Or is it just the pain-in-the-butt of having to top them up and deal with the mess... I have one leaky shock as well Skye
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00347.html (7,005 bytes)
- 129. Re: questions (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 00:31:07 -0700
- Is it a Radiomobile unit perhaps? I have seen some cars (mine included) with a "British Motor Corporation" radio fitted, but they were not factory fitted, American dealers installed them. Asbestos in
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00348.html (7,268 bytes)
- 130. Re: Suspension Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 00:58:27 -0700
- One weekend, assuming you have all the tools and parts you will need. You will require 8 V8/poly/etc bushings and probably two bushings for the swivel pin + trunnion which will require reaming with
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00349.html (7,943 bytes)
- 131. Dimebank Garage? (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:32:59 -0700
- Anyone know whats up with www.dimebank.com ? Haven't been able to connect for quite a while - The Monster List is hosted there...... traceroute to 204.152.188.145 (204.152.188.145), 30 hops max, 40
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00404.html (7,014 bytes)
- 132. Re: MG's on the green in NC (was: Re: MG 1100s and 1300s) (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 10:24:23 -0700
- An oil change will up your pressure a bit. Is that 20 p.s.i. at idle or at speed? Gosh I hope its at idle. If it is, its not THAT bad. I think the general guide is 10 p.s.i. per 1000 r.p.m. as an abs
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00424.html (7,896 bytes)
- 133. Re: Speedo resting at 10MPH... (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:52:40 -0700
- Pull the needle off off the shaft and put it back on at 0 ? :) Skye PS: please set your wordwrap at 80 characters -- 1966 MGB GHN3L-70307 __,__\__ "The Bomber" The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00432.html (7,047 bytes)
- 134. Re: Evil Dr. Joesph Lucas now US citizen! (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:34:37 -0700
- Bah. I think the wiring has held up remarkably well for being 32 years old and every problem I've found so far has been the result of a DPO bodge :) Would be a real shame if the "Lucas" name was no m
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00487.html (8,477 bytes)
- 135. Re: Cleaning the gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:40:31 -0700
- If the tank is rusted out, don't bother with it, get a new stainless steel unit. Make sure to get one with anti-sloshing baffles. Otherwise, I believe I saw a 3-step Moss system for prepping tanks. I
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00488.html (7,494 bytes)
- 136. Re: MG land speed record attempt (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 18:35:18 -0700
- If you email it to me, I could put it up on my web site. (sorry to bomb the list, I deleted the original email) Cheers, Skye -- 1966 MGB GHN3L-70307 __,__\__ "The Bomber" The MGB Experience http://w
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00520.html (7,006 bytes)
- 137. Re: Evil Dr. Joesph Lucas now US citizen! (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 16:11:17 -0700
- Dating the SU? Don't you think your relationship with your Midget is already a little unnatural? ;) And doesn't the other one get jealous? Skye -- 1966 MGB GHN3L-70307 __,__\__ "The Bomber" The MGB E
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00898.html (8,192 bytes)
- 138. Carb mixture adjustment... (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 16:24:54 -0700
- Quick question, In in the SU tuning guides I've read (Roger Garnett's and the Haynes manual) it describes a step where you adjust the mixture on one carb until the idle is as high as possible without
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00901.html (7,103 bytes)
- 139. Re: Tires and Tubes (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 21:34:18 -0700
- Moss and Victoria British both sell them for about $7 each. Or as someone on the list pointed out, you can make them if you have some old bicycle tubes around. Plumber's PVC tape has also been praise
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01045.html (7,745 bytes)
- 140. Re: Lower control Arm Bushings (score: 1)
- Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 21:50:15 -0700
- You have pretty much summed it up. A trolley jack can be used to compress the springs, don't use a scissors or bottle jack. The Lindsay Porter DIY Guide has a very complete description of the process
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01046.html (8,179 bytes)
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