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221. Sports Car History (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 16:15:35 EST; Which car company invented the "Sports-Car"? I always assumed Cecil Kimber started it all with Old Number One. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restora; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01017.html (6,702 bytes)
222. How do you drive an MGB in the cold? (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 20:23:41 EST; This is my first winter with an MGB. On a 50 mile drive with the heater on, I discovered that every time I stopped, the engine would die. It would always start back up, but didn't idle worth a damn.; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01113.html (7,628 bytes)
223. Re: Freeze plug leaks (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 22:23:29 EST; I wonder if a little Barr's Leaks would help keep those freeze plugs seated and sealed. My MG mechanic always puts in a small bottle of the suff when he flushes a radiator. Any opinions? Bob Donahue; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01406.html (6,625 bytes)
224. MGB Aftermarket Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 22:51:53 EST; I just discovered that my B has one of those "solid-state" fuel pumps. It's just a small cube with a power transistor case on the top side. This thing is noisy and never stops. Is this normal operati; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01407.html (7,001 bytes)
225. Re: Name this part, Smiths Ass Sensor, Odd Systems (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 00:17:02 EST; Same thing on my '71 B. The one thing that should be broken was the only thing the DPO didn't break! BTW, why do the fuel pumps, horns, various switches, etc fail when the extremely annoying buzzer k; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01485.html (7,286 bytes)
226. Re: MGB Covers (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 00:44:13 EST; a good, "fitted" cover for an MGB? Vicky Brit is the only one I've seen them in of all the catalogs I have. Any suggestions? If I buy the MGB I'm looking at, immediate protection will be a concern! >; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01541.html (8,774 bytes)
227. Re: MGB Covers / Antennas (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 21:29:16 EST; Simple, when the car was in the shop I had the body man do an antennalectomy. I can't find anything I like on the radio anyway. Remember you don't need an antenna to listen to a tape or CD. I bet a g; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01570.html (7,491 bytes)
228. Re: Rust! Aarrghhh! (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 21:47:13 EST; Joseph: IMHO, oil works but will wash off in a short time. I would think WD-40 would wash off even quicker. Waxoyl has much better staying power. I did a little experiment with pieces of steel wool e; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01627.html (7,731 bytes)
229. Where is the Bi-metal instrument voltage stabilizer? (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 14:47:56 EST; My temperature gauge reads consistently low (never gets higher than half way between cold and normal). So I thought I would check the infamous bi-metal instrument voltage stabilizer that I've heard s; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01782.html (7,152 bytes)
230. Re: MGB Covers (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 23:37:17 EST; I'm using the cover in lieu of a garage on my daily driver (not long term storage). If the forecast calls for rain, I just leave the cover on and drive the wife's boring sedan. After a rain, I wait u; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01801.html (8,153 bytes)
231. Re: Compressors (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Dec 1997 15:19:55 EST; This is correct. The lower the voltage, the hotter an electric motor will run. This is just the opposite of other electrical devices such as light bulbs. Also, make sure you're using an adequate gaug; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01822.html (7,319 bytes)
232. 71 MGB Timing Question (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 21:27:44 EST; I set my timing 10 deg BTDC static like the book says. What should I see with a strobe gun at 1000 rpm with the vacuum disconnected? (This is where the idle speed is set.) Bob Donahue (Still stuck in; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01941.html (6,758 bytes)
233. Re: stuck valves (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 22:16:11 EST; My TD had a stuck valve that I treated with Marvel Mystery Oil. Not only did it unstick the valve, but it cut the general valve noise way down. It's wonderful stuff. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01945.html (7,418 bytes)
234. Re: 71 MGB Timing Question (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 17:03:59 EST; Bob, Thanks for the info. I'm measuring 15 degrees with the strobe at 1000 rpm, so looks like it's in good shape. I agree with the 600 rpm remark. Why do the shop manuals tell you to set the idle at; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01989.html (7,306 bytes)
235. Re: TD Oil Drain Plug (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 20:57:51 EST; How about trying some dry ice on the brass plug? Anybody ever used dry ice to loosen stuck parts? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg02022.html (8,003 bytes)
236. '71 MGB Wiper Switch Assembly (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 16:37:46 EST; Are we 68 to 71 owners forever doomed to be deprived of a replacement wiper/washer control? None of my catalogs show this part available. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg02069.html (6,513 bytes)
237. Re: Rubber Bumpers MGs and the complainers (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 16:48:22 EST; I prefer the chrome bumpers myself, but I must say that MG made the best looking government mandated 5 mph bumpers ever. MG did the best they could when the US government made good styling illegal in; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg02070.html (7,417 bytes)
238. Re: OD engagement light (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 2 Nov 1997 23:06:53 -0500 (EST); daily-drive Just try out a TD with a standard rear end and I guarantee you'll never complain about your non-OD B again. The other day I was playing around in 2nd driving the wife's new Olds Achieva.; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00121.html (8,013 bytes)
239. Re: Limited Power? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 23:33:09 -0500 (EST); Neil: The radio itself would draw no more that 2 amp at sane volume levels or 6 amps at insane levels. I am not familiar with this particular model, but most designs today draw power from the battery; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00932.html (8,818 bytes)
240. Re: SU? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 23:42:51 -0500 (EST); Skinners Union, seriously I did not make this up. It was originally a leather company that broke into the automotive market with leather seals. They went on to carburetors and fuel pumps. Bob Donahu; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00934.html (7,154 bytes)

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