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161. Alternator Installation Info Needed (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 09:19:04 -0400
Is the moral of this - "Don't talk about a part or it will rebel on you?" The other day, I posted my rebuilt MGB alternator for sale. Yesterday, my generator quit. I do want to install a single wire
/html/mgs/2000-10/msg00002.html (7,450 bytes)

162. Blasted Hydraulic Clutch (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 22:49:18 -0400
On the second day of racing at Lime Rock over Labor Day weekend, I noticed that my B's clutch pedal had much more free play before disengaging than ever before. After using it a bit, it was back to t
/html/mgs/2000-10/msg00328.html (8,322 bytes)

163. Tires & Hardtops (Longer than I would have liked) (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 21:59:19 -0400
Re. recent threads: A) Tires. Gary Anderson of British Car says, "Didn't want to give you MGB drivers short rations but it seemed to me you were in a pretty enviable position relative to the guys who
/html/mgs/2000-10/msg00596.html (10,141 bytes)

164. MGB Hardtop Parts (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 21:45:26 -0400
BTW, the Plexiglas for the side windows of the factory hardtop is cheap to buy, and easy to cut. So, don't let fogged or crazed plastic stop you from buying one if you find it. If anyone has question
/html/mgs/2000-10/msg00632.html (6,945 bytes)

165. Brake Pads (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:30:49 -0400
Joseph @earthlink asks re. pads for his '67 MGB. My question is this - how fast, how safely and how often do you want to stop? Bottom line is: stock pads are fine for most normal driving. Semi-metall
/html/mgs/2000-09/msg00262.html (6,956 bytes)

166. '69 MGB Alternator FS (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 20:44:18 -0400
A while ago, I had the alternator from my '69 B parts car rebuilt by the best auto electric guys I've been able to find - Barbin Electric in Milford, CT. I had all good intentions of installing it in
/html/mgs/2000-09/msg01313.html (6,695 bytes)

167. Race Prep - Dyno time Expensive (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:32:49 -0400
In Digest #139 someone commented that their local dyno tuning shop got $100/hr. and was looking for alternatives. I haven't read the more recent Digests, but anyone seeking a dyno shop may want to ch
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00151.html (6,556 bytes)

168. Louder tappet noise in non-crossflow Aluminum head (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:46:13 -0400
Andrew Lundgren's question below about more tappet noise raises a question. Too many years ago to relate, I drag raced a 6-cylinder Chevy (Stovebolt Six). It was quick for the time & held the class r
/html/mgs/2000-08/msg00513.html (8,466 bytes)

169. MGB Doors - Swap new for old (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 21:48:10 -0400
I have a pair of doors from a '69 B that I would like to swap for a pair from an early B. Both doors have the usual split. Both are dent free and have good glass and chrome around the vent panes. I m
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg01082.html (7,218 bytes)

170. MGB Doors - Swap new for old (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 09:27:51 -0400
Max Heim asks: "Um, what is the difference between 69 and 66 doors? The last pull handle was a mid-year 65 model..." Max: The door mechanisms changed for '65-'67. Then again for '68 to '80. Norm Sipp
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg01098.html (7,038 bytes)

171. WANTED! Flat Top Pistons (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 22:57:01 -0400
Anyone out there know of a source for REASONABLY priced flat top pistons for my '66 MGB. I need them +.020. I know about the big-bucks forged pistons. I did say reasonably priced. I've been running d
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg01411.html (6,833 bytes)

172. Convertible Top Installation Tips Wanted (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 23:02:44 -0400
I began installation of a new top today. It looks like it's going to be a real bear. The last one I installed was about 5 years ago on my '80 MGB. It came from the U.K. OE supplier & fit beautifully.
/html/mgs/2000-07/msg01413.html (6,881 bytes)

173. Classic Car Insurance (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 22:47:53 -0400
My $.02: Geico has the lowest rates I've been able to find for my family's cars. However, the way any insurance company keeps rates low is by containing costs. That means they only accept clients for
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00413.html (8,844 bytes)

174. Muffler Question (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 22:00:14 -0400
Mel asks about removing the center muffler on his '71 BGT. Been there, done that. Tried variations, etc. Back in 1966 I too tired of replacing the center muffler of my '65 B that very often got whack
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00535.html (7,692 bytes)

175. MGB Headrest Swap (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 15:14:17 -0400
Since the body work is nearly finished on my B, and the interior is in less than beautiful shape, I think it's time for an inside re-do. I was at Sports & Classics in Darien this morning and met with
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00637.html (7,565 bytes)

176. "Sprung" Trunk (boot) Lid (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:49:43 -0400
Picked up another trunk lid a few years ago (along with the rest of the '69 roadster parts-car). Finally got around to straightening and painting it recently, and put it on my B the other night. Like
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00871.html (6,699 bytes)

177. Subject: 325HP 'B' Series Motor in MGB Racer (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:52:44 -0400
Am I missing something, or was the April 1 date missing from this? It's apparent that the aerodynamics that were developed on this B were quite advanced for the time - especially as compared to a Lol
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01187.html (7,116 bytes)

178. Subject: 325HP 'B' Series Motor in MGB Racer (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:54:03 -0400
Am I missing something, or was the April 1 date missing from this? It's apparent that the aerodynamics that were developed on this B were quite advanced for the time - especially as compared to a Lol
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01188.html (7,140 bytes)

179. Subject: 325HP 'B' Series Motor in MGB Racer (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:53:38 -0400
Am I missing something, or was the April 1 date missing from this? It's apparent that the aerodynamics that were developed on this B were quite advanced for the time - especially as compared to a Lol
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01189.html (7,140 bytes)

180. Subject: 325HP 'B' Series Motor in MGB Racer (score: 1)
Author: "N" <twobees@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:53:48 -0400
Am I missing something, or was the April 1 date missing from this? It's apparent that the aerodynamics that were developed on this B were quite advanced for the time - especially as compared to a Lol
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01190.html (7,140 bytes)


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