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141. Re: MGB what year? (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 11:44:35 -0500; This occurred for the 77 model year, production starting around 9/76. Tyson --; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00770.html (7,554 bytes)
142. Valve Adjustment Gone Bad!!! (help quick) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 21:51:21 -0500; Okay, here's my problem. I attempted my post-rebuild valve adjustment (@1000mi). #8 is fully open, #1 fully closed. I knew that #1 was the problem anyway (it's a bit noisy). So I slacken the nut and; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00808.html (7,866 bytes)
143. Re: Newbie (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:12:50 -0500; I have both and use both, studying the procedure in each manual before attacking something. Luckily (if you have a rubber bumper B), they have their own manual (75-80). snip... Exactly...the "specif; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00816.html (7,603 bytes)
144. Re: Valve Adjustment Gone Bad!!! (help quick) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:52:12 -0500; I have the screw backed up quite a bit, but the valve continues to open as I loosen the screw. The car ran fine before I tried to do it but #1 valve is always noisey. While doing so (running car w/t; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00819.html (9,703 bytes)
145. MGB valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 23:22:18 -0500; Hi folks. I'm trying to adjust the valves on my B. I adjusted them (cold) so that a .015" would go thru and a .017" wouldn't (cold) and they are noisier than before. Before I had a few noisy (clatter; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00908.html (6,911 bytes)
146. Re: Oil filter (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 23:25:49 -0500; Also, the filter to a Volvo 240 / 740 (made by Mann, a popular Euro brand) will fit. Available at the Volvo dealer, I don't have the part # but there are only two or three oil filters for all Volvo c; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00910.html (7,137 bytes)
147. Re: northwest parts (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Oct 1997 23:03:57 -0500; I assume you mean Northwest Import Auto Parts in Oregon? If so, yes their prices are a bit cheaper than many places. However, they don't stock as many parts. I almost always shop there (503-245-3806; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01002.html (6,711 bytes)
148. Re: mgb parts names (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 14:31:50 -0500; If you're talking about the chrome finisher pieces on the fronts and backs of the top rails, yes they are available. Don't remember the price but Moss/VB both have them. The fans are also available,; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01075.html (6,711 bytes)
149. Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69 (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 19:22:23 -0500; I agree with Bill. No MGB should cost $9000. There was a 68 FS here a while back (in Jackson, MS) for $6500, but in seemingly MUCH better condition. $6000 is near top dollar for a B. Tyson --; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01116.html (8,567 bytes)
150. Re: Valve Adjustment Gone Bad!!! (help quick) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 20:17:14 -0500; Well I can confirm that it does get a bit oily but it is pretty much confined to the engine (doesn't really splash everything). When the car is revved up a nice gush does come out of the rocker shaf; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01121.html (7,993 bytes)
151. Re: looking for a good dash (board that is) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 00:27:54 -0500; I'm sure they all come from the same place. Talk to the guy at NW (I'm sure it's the same guy all the time, Peter). He can tell you if they are made in the UK or not. Beware that it's very labor-int; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01138.html (6,980 bytes)
152. Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69 (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 22:12:49 -0500; My cousin has an 84 M-B 300D (same car, but not a wagon). Same 5 cyl diesel engine, I'm sure (all 300s have the same I think). His has 250,000mi, going strong. He would drive it anywhere. I know a l; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01235.html (10,919 bytes)
153. Re: Who's on this new list? (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 23:15:46 -0500; Hi Les, I'm here (from the mgs list). I have a dead 72 Midget and an even-more-dead 73 Midget. Bought them for $300 with intentions of someday restoring them. (have the 73 stripped of all mechanicals; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01238.html (6,599 bytes)
154. oops (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 23:22:38 -0500; my last posting should have gone to the new spridgets list. sorry! Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01239.html (6,183 bytes)
155. Re: front end resto (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 21:37:17 -0500; First of all best of luck with this rebuild (I did some of the same on my 76 this summer to good results), but get ready to spend some major $$$$. Here's my $.02: Mine does that but not as bad. Unfo; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01382.html (7,556 bytes)
156. Mr. Bean (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 23:34:58 -0500; Mr. Bean comes on every weekend on PBS here (here = Greenville, Mississippi) at around 9pm or so. Tyson http://www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01590.html (6,195 bytes)
157. Re: Heat & Cold (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 20:06:17 -0600; My 76 has A/C, but it's not connected and working right now. The compressor is the conventional belt-driven type. There is an under-dash part also (evaporator?) and it goes behind the dash liner and; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01864.html (6,997 bytes)
158. Re: Hey all (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 20:48:38 -0600; All US MGBs from around 68 or so had triple wipers. Roll bars were popular aftermarket additions, perhaps available from dealers. Many add them now. Good luck. I like 73's. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg02097.html (7,003 bytes)
159. Re: Hey all (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 10:37:45 -0600; GTs have twin wipers because the glass is taller. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg02125.html (6,875 bytes)
160. Re: Overdrive (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 17:28:18 -0600; I leave my OD switched off as most of the driving in my B is spent in town. When the time comes to get on the highway, I pull back the switch for OD. When I stop, I turn OD off. I don't know if it's; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg02211.html (6,656 bytes)

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