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41. Re: Rheostat and the burned wires (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 16:57:11 -0700
I have actually found a use for the rheostat, believe it or not!! What I did was fit the radio shack #272-1133 bulbs, which are rated for 7.5V. Obviously at 12V they will not last long, so what you d
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00660.html (8,503 bytes)

42. Re: Upcoming fun in Felton CA (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 17:36:45 -0700
Could you please please please do a dyno run before and after installing the supercharger? I can post the results on my web site if you send me the graphs. It boggles my mind that all the people I've
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00664.html (7,931 bytes)

43. baffles vs accusump vs oil cooler (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 11:30:44 -0700
Excuse the crosspost from my BBS at www.mgbexperience.com/bbs ... I was thinking about putting a baffle in the oil pan during this engine rebuild, since I plan on autocrossing the B next year. Don't
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00694.html (7,829 bytes)

44. Re: Tire Changing (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:07:14 -0700
You will need good, long tire irons (spoons). Mine are about 2ft long, they can be hard to find these days but I got mine from a trucker supply store. When I had wires, the tubes got punctured often
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00712.html (10,567 bytes)

45. Re: baffles vs accusump vs oil cooler (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 17:20:39 -0700
Thanks for the advice! I'll do the baffle & keep the oil cooler. I assume everyone recommends replacing the oil cooler & lines, even though they are only 3 years old and the engine did NOT end in a c
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00722.html (7,476 bytes)

46. Re: wow (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 17:51:28 -0700
huh... I would still prefer an original racing MGC-GTS though :) http://www.mgbexperience.com/images/sport/RMO699F-01.jpg Doesn't look like there's much legroom, and auto trans? bleah! The front susp
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00756.html (7,051 bytes)

47. Re: Transmission tunnel question (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:44:33 -0700
Yes, one better way is to get the fibreglass trans cover from Doug Jackson which has the hole in the right spot. Mine's hanging on the wall, ready to install when the other bodywork's done. www.mgbmg
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00792.html (7,580 bytes)

48. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:52:18 -0700
Not pre-1960, but I just entered a bunch of performance data last night: http://www.mgbexperience.com/reference/specification.html#performance Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB E
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00793.html (8,924 bytes)

49. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:47:00 -0700
There's only one way to find out ;) I can't wait to get mine back and put it on the dyno.. Skye 66 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00797.html (9,097 bytes)

50. Re: 94hp (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:18:36 -0700
You know that the original numbers quoted were brake horsepower (Bhp) and, I believe, at the flywheel. And under "lab conditions" ie, quite optimistic. A stock early B will show around 64Bhp @ 5000rp
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00874.html (8,006 bytes)

51. Re: When "Classic" really meant "Classic"... (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 10:20:35 -0700
I would be glad to, if someone would send me the numbers & info on the source (publication, year, market)!! It's so not fair that the MGB never got a hyper tuned engine. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safe
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00875.html (8,911 bytes)

52. Re: GT rear seat suitability for anything (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 16:14:43 -0700
Isn't that what the spare battery box is for? Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00889.html (8,016 bytes)

53. Re: coolant and a heads up (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:21:18 -0700
I'm only using distilled water in my rebuilt engine, so that adds a few bucks to the cost. Skye 66 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00944.html (6,882 bytes)

54. Re: Adjusting Valves (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:23:51 -0700
You want to use the rule of 9s and when, for instance, #3 valve is all the way down, adjust #6, when #8 is all the way down, adjust #1 and so on. I can't remember the gap. They are the same for in/ex
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00945.html (7,609 bytes)

55. Re: Distributor earth lead (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:47:07 -0700
The wire only has to pass 12 volts as it is part of the "Low Tension" side of the ignition. As Kelvin mentioned, it needs to flex with the plate as it rotates from mechanical + vacuum advance. For a
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg00969.html (8,018 bytes)

56. Re: was weber problems (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 10:53:36 -0700
Umm, I'm pretty sure Paul knows that, he's offering a troublshooting idea to the person with the problem :) They said pulling the leads on 1 & 2 didn't make a difference in idle speed. Skye -- 1966 M
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg01045.html (7,473 bytes)

57. Re: SU HIF Needle Swap Question (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 10:58:35 -0700
I'm sure I've read that you can put fixed needles in the HIF. I just can't remember where. It might have been "How to Power Tune" Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg01046.html (8,090 bytes)

58. Re: SU HIF Needle Swap Question (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:53:14 -0700
Ah ha, THATS where I saw it. http://www.mgbmga.com/tech/mgb19.htm "Fixed Metering Needle v. Biased Metering Needle" Thanks Mike Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.m
/html/mgs/2002-09/msg01055.html (7,330 bytes)

59. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:14:21 -0700
In addition to the front suspension problems already mentioned, I would also make sure the U-bolts on the rear axle are tight, and inspect & repack the U-joints with grease. To totally get rid of the
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00031.html (8,558 bytes)

60. Re: MGB shakes between 55-65 (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 11:15:54 -0700
Zero vibration from my B after all the mech. work I've done... any problems do seem to show up around 60mph in particular though Skye 66 B -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00034.html (8,049 bytes)

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