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101. Chrome Repair Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 23:14:46 EDT; The false nose piece on my TD radiator shell has a torn dented spot. I bought the reproduction part, but it is a poor fit. Is there a way to repair the original? The nose is made of brass, BTW. I'm t; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00355.html (6,828 bytes)
102. Re: Post '74 MGB heads (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 00:02:05 EDT; According to MG World magazine, Californian MG's from 1974 had the entire cylinder head made out of hardened steel! If this is true, I'd like to have one of these. No more head cracks! Bob Donahue (S; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00356.html (7,155 bytes)
103. Re: Rechrome or Repro? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 22:42:01 EDT; David: The repro bumpers I bought from Moss for my TD look beautiful and fit great. I can't speak to their durability. But I'm not worried because I don't plan to ever let them get wet or bumped. Bob; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00391.html (7,415 bytes)
104. Re: Rechrome or Repro? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 22:56:34 EDT; But don't all these vendors get their parts from the same places? I can't believe there are multiple companies tooled up to make, say, head light rims. I agree that the original parts are superior. A; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00392.html (7,190 bytes)
105. Re: New Coil (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 23:17:22 EDT; hotter Dan: This makes sense in light of vacuum tube theory. The cathode, which is the heated element, is always negative. The plate is not heated and it is always positive. Electron flow is from the; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00393.html (8,169 bytes)
106. Re: Thought for the day ... about hats (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 8 Aug 1998 10:22:19 EDT; team All MG T series owners are charter members of this club, at least my baseball cap has the octagon on it. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restorat; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00413.html (8,636 bytes)
107. Re: New Coil (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 19:30:27 EDT; other I believe the plugs must be wired in series. If two plugs were wired in parallel, only one would fire. When a spark occurs the air in the gap ionizes and becomes a low resistance, essentially a; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00530.html (9,338 bytes)
108. Re: Calipers, 71 MGB/ Lubrication (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:51:28 EDT; the arm points My clutch pedal started squeaking on my 71 MGB. Peeking from below, I found the whole assembly was rusty. I now make the pedals part of my lubrication regime. I also spray from below,; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00639.html (8,652 bytes)
109. Re: Light Switch on 69B (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:51:31 EDT; I had to destroy my switch to get it off. And even with the pieces in my hand, I still couldn't figure out how it comes off! Turns out the old switch was not the problem. The DPO just had the thing m; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00640.html (7,215 bytes)
110. Re: Thought for the day ... about hats (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:51:30 EDT; I've also noticed this. I think it has something to do with bigger-is-better psychology. When you're in a small car the guy behind you automatically assumes he must be going too slow. It doesn't matt; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00641.html (9,829 bytes)
111. MOWOG Defies the Laws of Physics (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 23:50:05 EDT; My license plate lights have never worked since I bought my B. Today I did a little troubleshooting and discovered that the bumper was not grounded. This astonished me, as the bumper feels good and s; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01045.html (7,031 bytes)
112. Re: new coil (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 00:43:18 EDT; It sounds like the capacitor is protecting the points against excessive arcing. If you didn't suppress this arc it would rob energy needed by the secondary for the spark you really want. Has anyone e; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01048.html (8,866 bytes)
113. Oil Filler Cap, Vented or not Vented (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 09:00:09 EDT; I have a 71 B with the smog stuff removed. The little tube comming out of the valve cover is blocked. (I have no idea what it originally hooked up to.) The catalogs say that the 71s take a none vente; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01593.html (6,876 bytes)
114. Re: Tires sizes for a MGB / ground clearance (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 00:25:05 EDT; Mike: The most popular size by far is the 165-R14 which translates to 165/82-R14. I bought 175/65-R14 Michelin XGT4s at Sams Club for $60 apiece. These are 1.4 inches smaller in diameter than the 165; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00960.html (7,611 bytes)
115. How to remove door panel from B? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 00:44:36 EDT; How does one remove a door panel on a 71 MGB? I'm tempted to just start prying with a screwdriver, but I thought I'd better check with someone in the know. BTW, I'm not replacing the panel so I need; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00963.html (6,776 bytes)
116. Re: Blade fuse Conversion (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 23:58:38 EDT; Ben: I've seen in-line blade fuse holders at the automotive stores. You could just splice these to the wires that normally go to the fuse box. Since there are only 4 fuses in the MGB, it shouldn't be; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01221.html (7,790 bytes)
117. TD Radiator Shell Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 23:27:40 EDT; I just had my radiator shell re-chromed. I had to buy a new False Nose (as MOSS calls it) because the old one was beyond repair. My question is about the metal strap soldered on the bottom of the nos; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01272.html (6,888 bytes)
118. T-List? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 21:46:40 EDT; What's this about a separate T list? How do I get on it? Is "mgs@autox.team.net" only for Bs now? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01331.html (6,148 bytes)
119. Pozidriv #4 Source (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 15:15:53 EDT; I give up. No stores here carry Pozidrive bits or screwdrivers. Does anyone have an 800 number for a mailorder outfit that sells the #4 size. I believe that's the size the B's hinges are supposed to; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01422.html (6,576 bytes)
120. Re: Why do Miata's have their tops up? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 16:14:12 EDT; Someone should come up with a new aftermarket top design for the B. I'd never consider an engine swap, but me and originality would part real quick if a better top was available. Bob Donahue (Still s; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01425.html (9,092 bytes)

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