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141. Re: twin 1 3/4" SUs on my B (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 14:17:55 -0700; I can't wait until my car's finally ready to autox and I can whip some tail with my mostly-stock 36 yr old technology. You're right though, I seem to recall most of the gearheads of my youth (which w; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00588.html (8,605 bytes)
142. Re: Is brake fluid flammable (or: why did my car burn?) (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 10:34:09 -0700; I agree, definately the fire was mostly on the distrib side from the pictures. I'm thinking maybe it was an electrical fire though, they can burn very hot, and if the brake fluid running through the; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00626.html (11,578 bytes)
143. Re: rapid fouling cause? (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 13:33:04 -0700; Yikes, I would do a little more troubleshooting before tearing into the engine. I think a stuck-open float bowl valve could cause that, no? Do a compression test. Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00734.html (8,483 bytes)
144. Re: MGA Clutch (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 13:40:24 -0700; Pretty easy to tell if its a hydraulic problem, just watch the arm coming out of the clutch slave while someone pushes the pedal. I believe it should move 1-1.5 inches Skye /// or try http://www.team; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00735.html (8,308 bytes)
145. Re: priming twin hs4s (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 13:10:17 -0700; I've had my SU's on and off quite a few times, no priming was required. Just turn the ignition ON, listen to the tic tic tic as the pump fills the bowls, wait for it to slow and stop, and then turn t; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00853.html (7,031 bytes)
146. R-rated tires in trouble (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 09:33:59 -0700; Anyone who needs DOT legal tires for autoX, Solo II, etc... you need to read this... http://www.hoosiertire.com/fmvsshlp.HTM Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00894.html (6,645 bytes)
147. Re: now low oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 11:43:48 -0700; So, don't keep us in suspsense, what helped fix it 70% so far? We need feedback to know if our suggestions were right or not :) I dont know of anythign that could cause idle oil pressure to change su; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00918.html (7,824 bytes)
148. Re: 67 B Temperature Unit Removal (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 15:50:38 -0700; To take this to the logical conclusion, When putting them back in, what should you use on the threads? "never-seize"? Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00932.html (7,771 bytes)
149. Re: now low oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 15:53:06 -0700; Thanks, nice to hear updates :) Did you plug the hose leading to that leaking vac advance unit? That would contribute to lean mixtures Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archiv; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00933.html (7,269 bytes)
150. Re: New wiring (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 15:00:57 -0700; So if its an insulator why is it called dialectric grease? And how is it any better than Vaseline? Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg01074.html (7,092 bytes)
151. Re: knock off wheels on ebay Now Widest Tyres (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 12:28:53 -0700; Depends on the offset. You might have problems with the inside of the rim rubbing against the tie rod end at full lock with 14s, too, so I'd check that.. 205s are probably a good place to start Skye; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00257.html (7,283 bytes)
152. Re: knock off wheels on ebay Now Widest Tyres (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:48:52 -0700; After careful consideration I've come to the conclusion that full lock is completely irrelevant to fouling the tie rod ends, as they are fixed in place :) So disregard that bit. On the topic of offse; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00263.html (8,336 bytes)
153. Re: First checks/services (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:22:05 -0700; Never heard of engine rinsing, but I would change the oil, coolant, and bleed the brakes as a good pre-drive service. And grease the suspension and U-joints and handbrake cable. And top up the dashpo; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00287.html (7,681 bytes)
154. Re: DIY O2 (Lambda) gas analyser - Vac Gauge 2nd'ed! (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:18:29 -0700; I've heard a lot about the usefulness of vac gauge testing and I'd like to give it a try. Do I hook it up to the vac advance port on the manifold? Also can someone recommend a brand? I like to have g; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00290.html (7,092 bytes)
155. Re: Roll Bar 1978 MGB (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:53:55 -0700; IMHO the fair price at auction is whatever people will pay for it. Try searching "completed items" and get an idea of what they sell for. Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Arc; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00401.html (6,757 bytes)
156. Re: How much current headlights (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:52:42 -0700; Have you considered putting the headlights on a relay? That way if it shorts in the future, its my guess that the less amps running through the wire would not cause as catastrophic of a meltdown...; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00402.html (8,694 bytes)
157. Re: how to clean plastic window (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 19:12:24 -0700; Meguire's (sp) plastic polish and cleaner is available at the NAPA store (Lordco) on 2nd just east of Main in Vancouver. Or at least it was about 6 months ago. Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00550.html (8,488 bytes)
158. Re: Mgb fans (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 19:18:45 -0700; Gee I wasn't aware that a fan was a "performance" item. Does sucking more air in through the grille pull the car along faster? :) Seriously though, all the big suppliers sell electric fan conversion; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00551.html (7,350 bytes)
159. Re: mgb ride height/lopsidedness (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:22:02 -0700; Speaking of which, I've heard of people "de-arching" leaf springs. How does one go about doing this? Hydraulic press? remove leafs? Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00678.html (7,854 bytes)
160. Re: IT"S ALIVE (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>; Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:26:38 -0700; Congrats James!! All the heartache is worthwile when you get to turn that key. Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00679.html (7,790 bytes)

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