- 161. Re: Changing MGB oil seals... (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 19:58:53 -0500
- DirkI did this on mine with help from my wife. Can't say it was fun. Just hook the hooks on the outer spring - when you press down on the valve cup, it will also compress the inner spring. Just keep
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00285.html (7,363 bytes)
- 162. Re: A great day in St. Louis! (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:47:50 -0500
- Tom - You are right, the radio doesn't care how the electrons get there - and it will work if the radio and all associated components are insulated. A point to consider - the antenna. Antennas are gr
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00597.html (8,212 bytes)
- 163. Re: FW: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 22:00:26 -0500
- Dave - I've joined the MG Owners Club in the UK - they publish a monthly magazine "Enjoying MG". They also have a Spares Department that sells parts at club prices that are lower than prices here in
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00711.html (9,336 bytes)
- 164. Re: Paint Codes? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 21:38:53 -0500
- Jason - Nope, not in the VIN. If you know what the original color _might_ be, get a Moss Motors catalog (1-800-MOSS-USA), they have the listing of all the 'B colors with Rinshed Mason, Dupont, and Du
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00712.html (7,437 bytes)
- 165. Re: BMIHT (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 07:23:58 -0600
- Lin - http://www.ipl.co.uk/MG/herit00a.html Wayne
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01094.html (6,583 bytes)
- 166. Re: MG Paint Code (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 21:30:55 -0600
- Riviera Silver Blue Metallic: BMB/BL Code: BU.47 Ault&Wiborg/Berger/Gipgloss: 26554M ICI: 3005M No coded for PPG/Ditzler(US), Dupont(US), or Glasso/Rinshed Mason(US) Hope this helps. Wayne Kube '79B
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01280.html (6,910 bytes)
- 167. Re: MGC 1956 Roadster (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Sep 1996 17:07:05 -0500
- Eric - Maybe you made an typo or misunderstood. MGCs were not made in 1956. They were made only in 1966 through 1969. Only 9 'C roadsters were built in 1966, 182 in 1967, 2596 in 1968 and 1757 in 196
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00011.html (7,190 bytes)
- 168. Texas Fall GOF (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Sep 1996 21:47:39 -0500
- For more info go to: http://rampages.onramp.net/~eastwood/tmgr.htm Hope to see you there! Wayne Kube '79B Plano, TX
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00118.html (6,178 bytes)
- 169. Re: MGB Fuel Leak (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 Sep 1996 19:57:14 -0500
- Hmmm? My '79B has an electric only inertia switch located in the passenger compartment just to the left of the pedal box, right above the bonnet release. It's function is to shut off electrical power
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00141.html (7,387 bytes)
- 170. Sockets for hubb retaining nuts (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Sep 1996 07:37:31 -0500
- Jeff - Did this earlier this year on my '79B with wire wheels. Don't recall the exact size on the front, since whatever I had in the tool box fit. But the read did require a 1 5/16". The only one I c
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00198.html (7,604 bytes)
- 171. Re: Parts Suppliers (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Sep 1996 20:45:17 -0500
- Denny - Haven't had experience with the ones you mentioned, but I have dealt with Brit-Tek (1-800-255-5883) on several occasions. They have the downdraft setup for a little over $400. Includes a Cann
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00268.html (8,074 bytes)
- 172. Re: Wire wheel trueing (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Sep 1996 21:04:07 -0500
- Yes, you can do it yourself, with a lot of patience and your favorite beverage. Just don't overdo the beverage - you might end up with egg-shaped wheels! ;') Seriously, check out the Scions of Lucas
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00270.html (8,100 bytes)
- 173. MGs for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 18:18:28 -0500
- These are listed in the September issue of Texas Chapter News: FOR SALE: 1973 MGB, red with black interior. New top. 15,000 miles on engine. Includes car cover. Asking $1,800. (214) 530-4295. FOR SAL
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00407.html (6,718 bytes)
- 174. Re: 72 Midget Speedo Woes (again) (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 19:49:39 -0500
- ChuckI might tend to still suspect windup in the cable. Put the lower end of the cable in an electric drill. Try to keep the cable in as near normal position as possible. Run the drill and see if you
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00610.html (7,607 bytes)
- 175. Vacuum advance questions (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 05:50:12 -0500
- Dear SOLers - Need some advice from the Wisdom of the Web. When I rebuilt my '79B engine, I changed from the ZS carb to a Weber DGV (thanks, Bob!!). But, I don't know how the vacuum advance was origi
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00662.html (8,233 bytes)
- 176. Re: It lives, it breathes, it is very loud. (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 21:24:58 -0500
- CONGRATULATIONS! Just been there on my '79 after 3 years. Wasn't running when I got it, so never had the experience until it started right up on the first attempt. You have some great fun times ahead
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00680.html (9,593 bytes)
- 177. Re: weber conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 07:34:40 -0500
- Pat - I have converted my '79B to a Weber downdraft. Pros: Great running, good mileage, needs header, no emission system, easy to tune. Cons: No emission system, no longer original. If your twin SUs
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00987.html (7,780 bytes)
- 178. Re: None of the dash lights work!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 18:37:14 -0500
- Elaine - You didn't mention what year/model car you have, but I would suspect the dimming rheostat. My original one had failed and was frozen up also. I replaced it with a used unit. I opened up the
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00998.html (6,980 bytes)
- 179. Re: Too much Oil preasure? (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Aug 1996 13:13:15 -0500
- Ray - My brother is service manager at a Peterbilt truck place. He showed me a set of main and rod bearings from a Peterbilt engine that had run with a defective bypass, causing too much oil pressure
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00026.html (7,349 bytes)
- 180. Re: REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH -MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Kube <wkube@iadfw.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Aug 1996 13:15:58 -0500
- Can't get to it from under the console. It screws into the transmission. With some care and a lot of manual dexterity, you can get to it from underneath. There are two of these on the tranny, one is
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00126.html (7,330 bytes)
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