- 121. Re: Sump off.. (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 18:26:17 EST
- << ndeed. But strip it down a bit, and you may find it requiring some machine work. I'm usually the last guy to say "pull the engine, forget about it" but if that big end bearing was actually missing
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00328.html (7,167 bytes)
- 122. another reason to visit England(was Old Speckled Hen) (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:54:35 EST
- << Having spent 4 years of my young life stationed in Germany, I can tell you...there's beer and then there's American mass-produced beer. Dan 73 B >> I spent 4 years in England..and can tell from ex
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00334.html (7,102 bytes)
- 123. Re: Bearings and Crank (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:57:43 EST
- << What I want to know is why the heck did this bearing decided to nuke itself immediately after my two weeks of carb rebuilding.... *SOB* I didn't even get to play with my new toy!!!!... lol! :) Nei
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00335.html (7,110 bytes)
- 124. Re: OT MEAT ..noLBC content (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 01:06:17 EST
- << I WILL insist that Beef is one thing that us Americans have the best in the world of. I could never believe the >> Dan, Have you ever had a slab of rare KOBY steak,hot on the grill,cooked right ne
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00432.html (6,778 bytes)
- 125. brief Guiness history lesson(was Beers of the world)...longish (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 23:46:04 EST
- << Guinness in southern Ireland is not pasteurized, that's why it tastes better! >> Chris, I believe some clarification is in order here..Guinness is indeed brewed in Ireland..and that beer, "brewed"
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00503.html (9,165 bytes)
- 126. Re: oil: synthetic vs. organic (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 01:31:08 EST
- << want to know if i should use synthetic oil (someone recommended using mobil 15w 50 synthetic in my next oil change) >> paddy, i have a 1976 B with 1300 miles on a complete rebuild..I went to synth
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00770.html (6,907 bytes)
- 127. Re: I am here (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 02:18:08 EST
- << 'm a new member of the list, from Hungary. >> arthur, welcome aboard..you will, at once find this lis most amusuing and very informative. yours,H4(Howard) 1974MG-Bgt 1974MG-B roadster 1976MG-B roa
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00962.html (6,683 bytes)
- 128. Re: Fuel Consumption (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 16:59:41 EST
- << there such a thing as an "average" fuel consumption (or "ideal" fuel consumption) for a stock, standard MGB? If not, would anyone hazard any thoughts on such an average for a mostly city/suburban
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01152.html (8,240 bytes)
- 129. Re: Fuel Consumption (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 17:05:49 EST
- << I trust my newly calibrated speedo... I just don't trust myself. Aiming for "just under" 40mph >> Eric, LOLOL...I don't trust my speedo on any of my 4 b"s..lol..i use the tach..i figure 20 mph per
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01153.html (8,116 bytes)
- 130. Re: Fuel Consumption (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 21:54:04 EST
- << e have a pretty fair idea of how to tune Z-S carbs properly but none of our customers with these carbs get much better than 19-20 mpg around town. >> lawre..you are right on target with a Z-S mpg
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01172.html (7,759 bytes)
- 131. Re: dont frowm at me--I'm not-I'm grimming (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 22:07:48 EST
- << The moral: make sure you can always afford 2 cars. John V. '59 mga >> John' lolol...or 4 cars..all MG's of course..lol yours,H4(Howard) 1974MG-Bgt 1974MG-B roadster 1976MG-B roadster 1977MG-B road
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01173.html (6,856 bytes)
- 132. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 17:31:10 EST
- << he power to weight ratio equals an MGB and depending on what kind of driving you do you might even find it handles quite well. >> fred, I drove a Marina TC in England for 5 years..My example had s
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01307.html (8,514 bytes)
- 133. Re: My favorite LBC ?????????????? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 01:12:29 EST
- << I feel the prettiest of all the British cars has got to be HANDS DOWN the 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster. >> david, i agree with you in many respects..i too have had a lov -hate-relation with brit iro
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01322.html (8,334 bytes)
- 134. Re: Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 01:21:06 EST
- << have a "fast road" cam from British Motorsports in my '69 GT. I'm pretty sure it's similar to the Kent Fast Road cam. >> Dave, Does your B easily pass the federal emmisions laws with you 'fast roa
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01323.html (7,609 bytes)
- 135. Re: My favorite LBC ?????????????? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 16:27:07 EST
- << A Series 1 Lotus Elan. Thrashed, fiberglass cracking, no top. But still the most fun car I have ever driven. kelvin, couldn't agree more..lol..i had one in Huntingdonshire,England for 3 years..tha
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01345.html (8,732 bytes)
- 136. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 20:02:45 EST
- << ow imagine all that with a Six Cylinder Engine and you get what we got over here in Australia. neil, I will not be counted in the number of persons who are qued up waiting for one of those 6 cylin
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01358.html (8,161 bytes)
- 137. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 17:43:53 EST
- << Styling is a personal taste and few really like the looks of the Marina. >> Fred, The styling of the brit TC coupe in damask grey IS the reason I chose the Marina in the first place..The two door
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01404.html (8,637 bytes)
- 138. Re: My favorite LBC ?????????????? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 17:59:29 EST
- << illman didn't actually use the appellation "Super Minx" until 1961, when they added some extra chrome to their standard Minx. Lawrie, The Minx was dull looking car,but it was built like a tank..I
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01405.html (8,338 bytes)
- 139. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1998 20:34:06 EST
- << For instance the fuel pump, carburetor, and emissions equipment are identical to a similar vintage MGB. >> Fred, Interesting about the fuel pump..Our English Marina had a mechanical pump installed
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01421.html (8,648 bytes)
- 140. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
- Author: H4aardvrk@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 14:05:39 EST
- << The pilot hole on the MGB crank is bored to a larger diameter than the Marina crank, however some Marina engines had the B crank with a steel adapter sleeve. >> Kelvin, thanks for the insight into
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01429.html (8,349 bytes)
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