- 1. 'B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Ruggiero, Larry Maj (Robins AFB)" <Larry.Ruggiero@afrc.af.mil>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:32:27 -0400
- Hi List-- two quick questions: #1 how can one figure out if a later model 'B (post-'68) is overdrive equipped without crawling under the car? I know the last ones had a shift knob switch, but how abo
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01548.html (7,233 bytes)
- 2. Re: 'B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 09:00:18 EDT
- Two quick and dirty methods for o/d ID. First, look at the engine #. Example 18v672Z is non-overdrive for 1973, while 18v673Z is for overdrive. Second, the overdirve circuit is controlled by a yello
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01550.html (7,509 bytes)
- 3. RE: 'B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:28:50 -0600
- preferably) to fit a dealer-provided pebble-grained > hardtop before I go thru the labor of researching thru Hemmings vendors? In the U.S., Dealer provided pebble grained hardtops were an aftermarke
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01556.html (7,624 bytes)
- 4. RE: 'B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 10:28:31 -0700
- The hard top sounds like it is a Snugtop brand. The original MGB factory top was smooth fiberglass with aluminium frames around plastic side windows, not pebblegrain. The Snugtop had glass triangula
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01573.html (8,489 bytes)
- 5. RE: 'B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 12:40:24 -0700
- The J.C. Whitney catalog has a large selection of seals shown by cross section, so you might be able to find a match there. Also, look for a manufacturer's decal or plate on the hardtop. Mine says "S
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01575.html (8,210 bytes)
- 6. Re: 'B Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 20:47:09 +0100
- Personally I really think the only way is to look for a big lump between the gearbox and the prop-shaft. Non O/D cars have a slim, tapering tube in that position. Unfortunately the yellow wire is in
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01579.html (8,112 bytes)
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