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1. Thanks for the advice- sputtering 74 MGB (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 22:04:54 -0500
Hello everyone, Thanks for all the advice I've received so far on diagnosing the trouble I'm having with my 74 MGB. From what you've said thus far, it's looking like a case of needing a new dizzy cap
/html/mgs/2006-01/msg00022.html (8,296 bytes)

2. Points v. electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 09:34:16 -0500
I'm still reading the discussion about the merits and drawbacks of the electronic ignition systems that are out there. I haven't given any thought to possible dizzy trouble, and don't *think* that it
/html/mgs/2006-01/msg00079.html (7,343 bytes)

3. SU fuel pump life and stalling engine (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:53:39 -0500
Hi everyone, While driving my 1974 MGB recently, the engine would sputter badly and sometimes stall when taking off from a stop. The stall happened more often than not, and getting the car started ag
/html/mgs/2005-12/msg00179.html (8,478 bytes)

4. MGTF's in the US (long) (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 07:30:16 -0400
Why the pessimism? I hate to sound this way, but did you take your fiber caps or Metamucil this morning? Do you perhaps need something to open up the passages in your mind as well? Admittedly, it's
/html/mgs/2005-06/msg00063.html (8,590 bytes)

5. my apologies to Max, more discussion (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 08:26:53 -0400
I'm sorry for the harsh language used in my reply to your posting the other day. There were more effective and less rude ways to get my message across. Instead of taking the high road, I took the lo
/html/mgs/2005-06/msg00083.html (9,383 bytes)

6. Re: my apologies to Max, more discussion (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 22:09:00 -0400
That could be a problem for the nameplate, at least in the US. BMW won't want anything like that here that could compete with the sales of the Z4. I don't see those cars on the same playing field fro
/html/mgs/2005-06/msg00091.html (11,494 bytes)

7. Re: my apologies to Max, more discussion (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 22:48:15 -0400
It's easier to think that way, to let your wishes get in the way of reason. You're also right about the profits and BMW control. I usually don't have the emotional issue unless cars are involved. I'm
/html/mgs/2005-06/msg00092.html (9,199 bytes)

8. ideal basic street use car (score: 1)
Author: "William Killeffer" <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 19:20:08 -0500
One of the recent posts asked what we consider our perfect basic street use car. I would have to say either the late 70's early 80s BMW 320i, or the E36 BMW 3-series in general. I like the look of th
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00063.html (9,372 bytes)

9. Sears and K-Mart- little or no LBC (score: 1)
Author: "William Killeffer" <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 21:26:45 -0500
The whole Sears Kmart thing is interesting to me because I read that this was going to happen at least three weeks ago, but can't remember where. I'm happy about it because there is a Kmart near my h
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00231.html (8,810 bytes)

10. intermittant tailight problem (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2004 12:27:59 -0400
Hi Listers, I'm having a problem with the taillights and sidemarker lights on my 1974 MGB. When the car is running and I flip the lighting switch, only the headlights come on. The brake lights work f
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00068.html (8,165 bytes)

11. MG weddings (long) (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 23:36:08 -0500
This MG wedding thread has been entertaining. Here's my contribution: I met my wife while we were both students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) back in 1995. I had wanted a Britis
/html/mgs/2004-02/msg00164.html (8,679 bytes)

12. OT: Any 80's Jaguar owners/drivers out there? (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:51:51 -0500
I've sold my truck (insert serious mixed feelings here) and have been driving my 1974 MGB to work everyday in the Chattanooga, TN area. While I'm willing to continue this as long as needed, the city
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00270.html (7,539 bytes)

13. MGB rear suspension bushings for sale on ebay (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:10:04 -0500
Hello listers, I've listed my Energy Suspension rear suspension bushing set on ebay motors. I'm including the rear buffer mounts in the same auction. The auction number is 2442876208, in case you're
/html/mgs/2003-11/msg00330.html (6,508 bytes)

14. Flywheel noise? (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:30:24 -0400
Not long ago, I posted a message here about strange noises from the engine of my 1974 MGB that at first made me think that a main bearing was going bad. Many of you wrote and said that a loose flywhe
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00427.html (7,073 bytes)

15. Rumbling under the hood- long (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 19:18:48 -0400
Hello listers, My car is a 74 MGB with a rebuilt engine. The engine has less than 10000 miles on it. The rebuilders have alot of experience with LBCs, and recommended using 10w40 full synthetic whene
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00722.html (8,793 bytes)

16. Miata exhaust on an MGB? (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 21:54:33 -0400
Today, I met a man at my office who drives a Triumph Spitfire to work everyday. Of course, we discussed our cars and I brought up that mine's off the road due to exhaust system problems. It's too lo
/html/mgs/2003-07/msg00223.html (7,603 bytes)

17. Proper MG website down? (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 09:32:52 -0400
Has anyone tried to access the Proper MG website? I just did on two different browsers and computers and all said the site couldn't be found. I'm assuming they still exist, but I don't know of any o
/html/mgs/2003-07/msg00443.html (7,043 bytes)

18. new hood (bonnet) wanted near Chattanooga (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2003 21:55:59 -0400
Hello listers, A friend asked me to help him find a new or used in good condition hood (bonnet) for his 79 MGB. We live in the Chattanooga, TN area and the closer to this area the better. He is aware
/html/mgs/2003-06/msg00052.html (6,898 bytes)

19. misfire at 3000 rpm (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 08 May 2003 22:36:32 -0400
Hello Listers, This evening, I took my 74 MGB out for a spin to view the open floodgates at the Chickamauga Dam. All seemed to be running well as I rarely got above 2500 rpm's between shifts. Part of
/html/mgs/2003-05/msg00233.html (9,686 bytes)

20. Thank you and exhaust question (score: 1)
Author: William Killeffer <wkilleffer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 17:15:40 -0400
Thank you to those who gave advice during my recent rough running at high spped trouble. Today, I replaced the fuel filter, condensor and points. This has made a big improvement and made the carb adj
/html/mgs/2003-05/msg00324.html (7,701 bytes)


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