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1. Re: An MG question for those with electrical smarts-the whole answer (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 6 Jul 97 23:36:48 -0400; Dan Masters Reply: Dan was right! The bridge circuit in any alternator is always working and creating a drain on the electrical system. If I will not be driving my car for a couple weeks I always pu; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00362.html (8,131 bytes)
2. Re: Reading Spark Plugs (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 8 Jul 97 10:05:43 -0400; [snip] First fix the oil problem. With a healthy ignition system, (good plugs, cap, rotor and wires), you will find that one or more of the end cyl. will run rich. This really has to do with the hea; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00499.html (10,414 bytes)
3. Re: Reading Spark Plugs (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Jul 97 21:35:54 -0400; Sorry to all for dragging out this thread as I get the digest version and only get to check it every other day or so. :) WHAT: Not to single Bob out but he did bring up a common misconception. My adv; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00685.html (9,905 bytes)
4. Re: Rant about Radio Shack (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 97 15:40:17 -0400; I have had the same thing happen to my stereo. I dad a DIN linked Kenwood deck and amp in my mgb. The amp clock circuit blew and caused a feedback that disabled the tape deck portion of the radio th; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01017.html (7,937 bytes)
5. Re: Gas Leak...Yikes!! (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 97 15:40:01 -0400; The rear 'canister' is a vapor condenser if you will. In theory what it is supposed to to is catch warm vapors from the tank and allow them to condense and run back into the tank. It also performs a; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01020.html (8,485 bytes)
6. Re: sreaming alternator (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Jul 97 10:02:36 -0400; I do't think that I would put any lubricant on a belt or pullie. This goes doubly for serpintine belts as on some vehicles the smooth side actually drives some components. I would suggest removing th; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01225.html (7,674 bytes)
7. Re: More Carb discussion (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Jun 97 08:22:27 -0400; Even though complex carb were mentioned--it seems that the modern car with electronic emission controls vs. SUs is the discussion. (I came in late can you tell) so on that note... First, YES a signal; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00961.html (9,356 bytes)
8. Re: Gas in the charcoal canister (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 23 May 97 19:15:35 -0400; John, No, the whole canister does not need to be replaced. It will not work though. For it to work again you will have to remove the contaminated charcoal and replace it with some clean stock. You c; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01377.html (7,991 bytes)
9. Re: Too much oil pressure? (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 96 15:00:26 -0400; it seems that a common response is: I don't know. I just got the info from a reliable manufacture of bearings, TRW. It is their engineers that cam up with that info. I have gotten responses from, and; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00033.html (7,482 bytes)
10. Re: wiper blades (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 07:24:05 -0700; Save your money. Sure putting new blades will work a little better. = As soon as the sharp edge of the new blade wears out you will be back = where you started. The key is having a healthy spring on; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00283.html (7,464 bytes)
11. Re: Front brake calipers siezing (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 16:34:37 -0700; I like Mikes advice about swapping back the old master. It is a good check to see if the lines are at fault. But you should expect that the old master could be so worn that it may not give the same s; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00360.html (8,717 bytes)
12. Re: Again - MGA Cooling (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Aug 96 08:57:19 -0400; WHOA! I'm not sure where this source of yours got its info. This = 90/10 suggestion is DANGEROUS! The only real advancement in coolants = is in the form of rust protection, how soon it turns acidic,; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00873.html (8,904 bytes)
13. Re: Okay, I'll bite (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Jul 96 08:21:09 -0400; The ammount of moisture that the fluid will absorb is how the ratings work. Dot 5 absorbs half that of Dot 4. It is also true that it will not eat paint like Dot3&4. I heard that it did not work wit; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00080.html (7,632 bytes)
14. Re: Split Fires (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Jul 96 08:21:15 -0400; Nothing like a good can of worms to stir up a good discussion. Some reasons why I don't recommend using SplitFire plugs: 1) Change in burn pattern. Which is a bad thing in most cars. Heads are desig; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00081.html (7,928 bytes)
15. Re: hot plugz (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Jul 96 09:18:11 -0400; Plug temp refers to the RATE at which the plugs dissipates heat from the center electrode back thru the thread and into the block. Installing a plug that is a heat range or two higher than recommend; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00216.html (7,646 bytes)
16. Re: DCOE replacement? (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 20 Jul 96 10:34:50 -0400; Most DCOE kits come with a new intake manifold. These are usually of the two separate run variety. Some of these have no vacuum fittings/ports while others have only one. This will change the amount; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00651.html (7,539 bytes)
17. Re: MGB 80 LIGHTS (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Jul 96 12:43:17 -0400; This sounds like a classic grounding problem to me. I would suggest the following. 1) make sure that all of the grounding points in the trunk area have good connections to the body and that the conne; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00669.html (7,564 bytes)
18. RE: Fuel Tank Vapor Separator (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Jul 96 12:43:28 -0400; Dave wrote in responce to Dave question: Well, Dave is right. vacuum can build up in the tank while driving and cause problems. Also, if it is outside you can also have the problem in reverse. If it; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00670.html (7,675 bytes)
19. Re: Running-on...was Re: MG--Clicking Noise (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jul 96 16:40:43 -0400; As I have commented on the situation of dieseling and plugs in a prior thread... As you can see there are quite a few refrences to a diesel motors. The reason is that you motor is acting in the same; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00722.html (9,926 bytes)
20. Console in my '68 MGB - Not original? (score: 1): Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jul 96 16:40:50 -0400; I didn't run to the garage, it is across town, but it sounds like the one use in 73-76 Bs. this being of course if the ash tray has a lid that sits inside the rest of the ash tray, and NOT one that c; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00723.html (7,142 bytes)

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