- 41. Signal Site (Stop light prism) (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:01:08 -0500
- Hi List! A couple of years ago there was a short thread about putting a "stop light prism" in a B to make it easier to see a high signal light with the top up. Basically its a molded piece of clear p
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00909.html (6,768 bytes)
- 42. Signal site (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 08:00:13 -0500
- Hi All, I got a few requests for the info, so here goes. Racemaster 115 5th Ave Bayshore, NY 11706 tel- 631-665-3438 They are $15.00 w/ free s&h and they take the usual credit cards. SteveB
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00926.html (6,267 bytes)
- 43. Re: Front Suspension - Rubber Bumper MGB (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:23:13 -0500
- The best way to replace those rubber pads on the front cross member is to lower the whole thing from the frame. The two forward/lower pads are a pain because they are buried inside the cross member.
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00950.html (6,823 bytes)
- 44. Re: Signal site (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:59:22 -0500
- Hi Barrie and Chuck, When I looked at my message all I could think is "how in the world could I do that" 8-). I had the previous message text shut off and my first message may have gotten lost in the
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00951.html (8,009 bytes)
- 45. Re: Lucas gremlin (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:01:27 -0400
- Check your wiring at the second fuse from the bottom on the fuse block. Assuming all is original this is the fuse that protects the circuit for the brake lights, turn signals, tach and gages. There
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg01257.html (7,896 bytes)
- 46. Re: Cruise control (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:01:38 -0400
- Something I know about!!!! I just install an Audiovox CSS-100 cruise control in my '79 B w/ ZS carb. Immediately took a trip to Lake George, NY (250 miles from home) IT WORKED GREAT! I got the idea t
- /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00600.html (8,856 bytes)
- 47. Re: 78B exhaust problems (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 10:11:17 -0400
- Make sure the exhaust pipe support at the bell housing is in place and that the pipe is clamped to it. If not, I would not be surprised if your leak is really a cracked neck on the cat con. If that
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00280.html (7,774 bytes)
- 48. Re: Fan Sensor (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:27:39 -0400
- Hi All, I need to chime in on this subject. I had previously heard that the temp sensor switches were interchangeable between the '80 and pre '80 types but I don't believe it to be true now. As Ed st
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00538.html (7,594 bytes)
- 49. Re: Fan thermostat, wiring in place (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 06:47:25 -0400
- I used stainless steel safety wire 20 or 30 thou diameter. Copper should be OK. Steve Bettencourt www.bmcne.com On Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:20:33 -0500 "M. Edwin Vaughan" <edvaughan@juno.com> writes:
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00645.html (7,150 bytes)
- 50. Re: Rubber Bumper Buggy, Baby (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 15:23:41 -0400
- Get 3M #8101 Structural Adhesive. It is a 2 part urethane that is used for flexible bumper repairs. I used it on mine ('79 B) with good results. Should be available through auto body supply stores.
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00739.html (7,853 bytes)
- 51. Re: Where to find POR/Extend/etc. (score: 1)
- Author: steveb5815@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 18:46:54 -0400
- Hi Walt, For POR15 try Ram Restoration Products. Joe Asquino located in Riverside, RI can probably help you. His number is 401-433-3224. He also has a web site at www.ramrestoration.com. I'm sure the
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01079.html (7,255 bytes)
- 52. CT car show (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:20:36 -0400
- Sorry to hear about your dilema. I know that if you were traveling with the BMCNE group we would have all stopped to help. Of course all the MG folks would have to take a razzing from the Triumph co
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00485.html (7,957 bytes)
- 53. Re: 79B carb tuning question (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 08:13:41 -0400
- Pay close attention to the motion, clearances, and geometry of the choke linkages. My Haynes service manual for MGs outlines the proper set up for the choke. When I serviced it (on a '79 B) I found
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00486.html (8,709 bytes)
- 54. Re: Classic fuel starvation 77B (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:13:12 -0400
- Hi Bud! I'll bet that steel vent line is plugged. The line on my '79 is plugged up at both ends which leads me to believe that the entire line is filled with rust or dried up gas residue. I saw a pos
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01393.html (9,061 bytes)
- 55. RI Emissions Inspection (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 12:00:45 -0400
- Hi All, Just sent my '79 B thru the new RI Emissions Inspection and I'm glad to say it passed. It has the air pump, EGR, cat con and ZS installed but no gulp valve. The Pertronix is working great and
- /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01097.html (7,094 bytes)
- 56. Re: vent windows 77B (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:44:40 -0500
- A couple of 4" C clamps will help compress the seal to line up the bolt holes. With the doors open, look at the top inside of the fender where the windshield post protrudes. There should be a sheet
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01545.html (7,414 bytes)
- 57. Re: Sports Coil and Pertronix (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 07:50:11 -0500
- To Eric & The List, I have been waiting to post the results from my recent Pertronix adventure until everything was installed and running but I will jump in here. 1. (for Eric) The Pertronix will ope
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01633.html (9,828 bytes)
- 58. Re: Sports Coil and Pertronix (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 07:29:42 -0500
- Hi Al, At my job that's tech talk for "it blew up". Applies to electrical components only. Usually the semiconductor inserted into the circuit to protect the fuses. Steve Bettencourt http://www.bmcne
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01733.html (8,366 bytes)
- 59. Re: Sports Coil and Pertronix (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 07:52:42 -0500
- Point well taken. I thought this same thing but in my situation it is a moot point because I am running an MSD box to control the coil, but, in a normal setup with the Pertronix connected directly t
- /html/mgs/2000-03/msg01734.html (9,382 bytes)
- 60. Re: OH MY GAWD!!! (What have they done?) (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Bettencourt <steveb5815@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 07:47:57 -0500
- Hi Mike, I guess those terrible bumpers and fog lights could go in the trash but I like the potential look of that car-with the original rubber or retrofitted to chrome bumpers. I always liked to put
- /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00108.html (8,947 bytes)
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