- 181. Re: $300 Vehicles (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 07:16:22 -0500
- I bought two MGs for $300; a 72 Midget and a 73 Midget. The only things missing were the transmission and starter from the 73. One hasn't run in 13 years, the other ran four years ago. These are proj
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01663.html (6,726 bytes)
- 182. Re: Value (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 12:06:19 -0500
- I believe that my Midgets are worth more than $150 each. If I were to do such a thing as part them out, I could probably double my investment. However, the only reason I bought these "planter"-class
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01703.html (6,595 bytes)
- 183. Re: MGB Air Cond Hose Routing (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 17:44:26 -0500
- I can't tell where the lines go under the dash, but They go in (under the hood) right above the starter, on the inner edge of an oval dip (where the steering column would go on a RHD car). I have th
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01745.html (6,999 bytes)
- 184. Re: Vehicle ID (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:46:51 -0500
- Clausager's book recognizes that engine as correct for a 74-1/2 MGB (dual carbs, rubber bumpers). your numbers match also. I don't know about the rebound strap, as mine (76 B) is missing. Tyson
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01773.html (6,789 bytes)
- 185. Re: how about a real V8! (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 00:05:08 -0500
- That is probably because Ford owns a healthy chunk of Mazda. An example of the conversion was tested in Car and Driver a couple of years ago. I don't really remember it too well but could dig it out
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01885.html (8,247 bytes)
- 186. land rovers (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 17:49:37 -0500
- okay, I know this is the wrong list, but does anyone here have any experience with new model land rovers? my dad is looking at a 96 Discovery at a dealership with around 10k miles. The nearest land r
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02175.html (6,625 bytes)
- 187. Re: Newbie to the list! (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 11:55:49 -0500
- Look hard to find no rust, especially under the carpets and look under the car to see that there are no holes throught he floor. I've heard that 80,000 miles is normal for an original engine, but I'
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02246.html (7,853 bytes)
- 188. Speedo Cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 22:25:36 -0500
- I tried (well failed) to change the speedometer cable in my 76 B today. I tried turning the nut where it screws into the OD, but the whole assembly moves, so the threads don't loosen. I can see anoth
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02274.html (6,531 bytes)
- 189. MGB Heater Valve (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Sep 1997 16:23:32 -0500
- The heater valve in my 76 B was replaced in the engine rebuild, as the old one was frozen. However, the first time I tried to adjust it it broke. I keep it closed, and today noticed that it was open.
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02422.html (6,726 bytes)
- 190. Re: Brake Bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 23:42:53 -0600
- I didn't take off the caliper, just rebuilt the master cylinder. However, when my partner pushed the brake pedal, the flex. line didn't move like it was under pressure. The brakes feel fine with the
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00000.html (7,971 bytes)
- 191. The Price of British Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 15:04:24 -0600
- I saw that too. The car looked great, but you could buy a nice house ofr $57k. If that car was really worth that much, all of us who bought our LBCs would be RICH. Tyson 76 MGB
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00323.html (6,944 bytes)
- 192. mgb Clutch mystern (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 18:20:01 -0600
- Sounds like it's time to rebuild/replace the clutch master cylinder. Rebuilding isn't too difficult, if it's rebuildable. Your rear seal is probably out. Has it been cold there? Mine on my brakes wo
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00728.html (6,340 bytes)
- 193. Re: Three good companies to do business with (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 23:52:57 -0600
- I can agree with you about Victoria British, but I am unfamiliar with the second business. i have spent many $$$ with VB (my engine rebuilder who has the car is spending even more $$$ there). Spec. I
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01158.html (7,333 bytes)
- 194. Re: Three good companies to do business with (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 21:42:54 -0600
- Mike, I'm a regular cust. (I'm sure you are too with those cars,) but MG.32 is my last one too. I have only been in the MG business for 2 seasons, but if I remember, the fall edition came right at t
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01208.html (7,428 bytes)
- 195. interior (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 10:50:49 -0600
- The seats are all I have replaced on my 76. They were from Moss, black vinyl for $279. Also consider refoaming and rewebbing. I don't know about the carpet and panels, as the PO did them. I imagine
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01914.html (6,570 bytes)
- 196. Re: Time for a Weber (score: 1)
- Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 19:02:01 -0600
- I'm up in Greenville, MS. While at DSU in Cleveland, there was a green 75 B in a junkyard with a Weber. I put off going to see it, and a week before I finally went to look at the car, the owner sold
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01953.html (6,856 bytes)
- 197. Brake Bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 20:11:09 -0600
- I recently drained my brakes on my 76B(by loosening bleed screws on both side brakes). After rebuilding the mast. cylinder and putting it back on, I started bleeding the brakes. After bleeding until
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01980.html (6,798 bytes)
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