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201. Bonnet Pad Set (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:53:28 -0800
I'm looking for ways to hear less of the tappets and more of the wonderful burbly exhaust when I'm driving, and the first thing would probably be to install the two pieces of black sound deadening m
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00039.html (7,739 bytes)

202. Re: New dash light debate... (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 12:17:46 -0800
FYI: I have the Rat Shack #50 bulbs installed and have had none of them burn out yet. I keep the rheostat close to the lowest setting and they are still quite a bit brighter than the old bulbs. Clean
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00050.html (6,847 bytes)

203. Re: Re-tuning (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 14:51:43 -0800
Welcome back then! A 1600? B's have always been 1800cc. Advance the timing until the car starts to ping a bit under load, then retard it slightly so you don't have pinging. Check the plugs to get an
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00053.html (7,767 bytes)

204. Re: THE source of all oil problems (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:10:22 -0700
I must be doing something right, because my car has really been the pinnicle of reliability since I got it almost a year ago. Other than problems with old tires and tubes giving me oodles of flats, i
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00264.html (7,993 bytes)

205. Re: GHN3L64405 Where are you? (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:23:12 -0700
I checked my Registry but its not quite big enough yet :) http://www.mgb.bc.ca/imgr/ Skye -- 1966 MGB The MGB Experience __,__\__ Safety Fast! GHN3L-70307 http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_) MGOFR 1.375
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00285.html (6,494 bytes)

206. IMGR Update! (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 20:17:35 -0700
There are now 288 MG's in the IMGR database! Have you entered yours? http://www.mgb.bc.ca/imgr/ WHAT'S NEW: Today I added the "history" back into the IMGR; when you update a record, it keeps all the
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00290.html (6,617 bytes)

207. Re: Hearsay on '78 B:Long (Was:No Subject) (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:20:50 -0700
I think someone else mentioned the FAQs on or linked from my web site at http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ you should check those out for sure. When you're buying a B remember RUST RUST RUST. It's the #1 enemy.
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00306.html (7,570 bytes)

208. Misc racing question (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:27:22 -0700
I've always wondered, whats the deal with putting 2+ pieces of tape over the headlights when racing? Is this supposed to keep the glass from falling on the track if they break or something? Skye -- 1
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00307.html (6,393 bytes)

209. Re: The shakes (77B) (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:56:01 -0700
Don't forget these either: Are your wishbone arm bushings shot (front suspension)? Is there any play in the UJs in the propellor shaft? Skye -- 1966 MGB The MGB Experience __,__\__ Safety Fast! GHN3L
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00447.html (7,145 bytes)

210. Re: stupid radiator! (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 02:07:58 -0700
Harlan answered your questions but for future reference, if the temp starts climbing like that you should pull over and let the car cool down! It may take a while to get home (assuming you haven't lo
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00540.html (7,318 bytes)

211. Re: six or twelve sides (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 02:10:49 -0700
I would go with the 6 sided variety as they are less likely to round off old, rusted bolts. Drilling out bolts is a drag. Skye
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00541.html (7,093 bytes)

212. Distributors (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 02:41:41 -0700
Hmm. It looks like the DPO installed the wrong distributor on my car. It slowly dawned on me today when I tried to change the points. After looking at a few parts catalogs I'm sure I have the 45D diz
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00542.html (7,109 bytes)

213. Re: Distributors (more) (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 03:57:59 -0700
I forgot to mention, I have both the early and late types of points and neither fit this distributor. The points that are currently in it look identical to the later type points (wires slip under a c
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00543.html (6,679 bytes)

214. Re: Maaco info (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:30:49 -0700
Have you read this Art-icle? http://www.mgb.bc.ca/reference/painting.html Do it right, DIY thats my motto ;) Skye -- 1966 MGB The MGB Experience __,__\__ Safety Fast! GHN3L-70307 http://www.mgb.bc.ca
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00605.html (7,854 bytes)

215. Re: MGA-Positve to Negative Ground (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:33:51 -0700
I guess this means you are keen on finding and using the IMPROPER parts in the future! Seriously though, whats the problem? There are lots of MGA parts suppliers and little things like fuses, relays
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00606.html (6,785 bytes)

216. Re: Valve Adjustment 2 (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 15:26:51 -0700
White plugs indicate a lean mixture, and a lean mixture can lead to backfiring through the carbs. Check your mixture and check for air leaks by spraying carb cleaner around the carbs and intake manif
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00626.html (7,558 bytes)

217. Re: '78 MGB Purchase (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:34:23 -0700
Congrats and welcome to the family!! You and your B will have a lot of good times together. When you have a problem (and all cars have problems eventually), don't get discouraged. These are simple ca
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00659.html (9,930 bytes)

218. Re: MGB wheel sizes (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:24:24 -0700
One of the more common cars that have the same bolt pattern (4x4.5) and offset(?) is the Datsun 240Z. I don't have any direct experience so I would try a wheel on the car before buying a whole set. S
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00849.html (7,449 bytes)

219. Re: More Shaking Cars (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:28:41 -0700
After my front suspension rebuild, the only shake I can notice is the same as you describe, an oscillating shake that seems to go from the front to the back of the car. I believe it may be the UJs in
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00851.html (8,397 bytes)

220. Re: fuel injection for MGB (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:31:43 -0700
MG World recently featured a fuel injection system being developed in the UK for the B. Check out http://www.chp.ltd.uk/ and grab the backissue. Skye -- 1966 MGB The MGB Experience __,__\__ Safety Fa
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00852.html (7,554 bytes)

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