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101. 3-Main Vibration (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 08:36:19 -0700; I've only been driving my 3-main B for a year or so, but it seems to me--from memory, rather than direct comparison--that the early engine is a bit "rougher" and vibrates more above 3300 rpm or so th; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00424.html (7,435 bytes)
102. Meet Up Palo Alto? (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 16:06:18 -0700; I'll be there. A tatty black pull-handle car with a roll bar, a little damage to the rear valence panel and painted Panasports. Chris Attias '64 MGB '84 Alfa Romeo GTV-6; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00461.html (6,246 bytes)
103. MGB-GT Springs and Palo Alto (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:19:00 -0700; If anyone is interested in buying a pair of 7 leaf B-GT/Rubber Bumper Roadster rear springs, used 6 months, inexpensive/best offer, and are planning to be at the Day on the Green in Palo Alto, I was; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00511.html (6,479 bytes)
104. Neat Safety Devices (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 10:18:33 -0700; At the behest of my wife, who has some concern about me bombing around in an LBC, mixing it up with SUVs on the freeway, I decided to put a little money into safety stuff on my '64 B. The most obviou; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00718.html (8,921 bytes)
105. Re: Forduar at Palo Alto (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 10:55:12 -0700; No doubt about it--the Ford powered Jaguar funny car at Palo Alto was something to see. As an artistic commentary, it was spot on about the new corporate owners of Jaguar. It is also a continuation o; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00831.html (7,047 bytes)
106. Re: New Aluminum Head (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 09:01:00 -0700; I went with a Pierce Manifold head, non-crossflow. I bought it from Pierce in Gilroy, CA. He manufactures them and sells them to Moss, Victoria British, and other parts distributors. They can be ide; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00946.html (9,604 bytes)
107. Re: Pressure in Fuel Tank (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 15:35:18 -0700; As far as I know, a little pressure in the fuel tank is an OK thing. Depending on the amount of fuel in the tank and the ambient temperature, there will always be some vapor pressure there. You would; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00982.html (7,025 bytes)
108. Fuel Hose, MGB (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:09:31 -0700; I'd suggest putting the filter as close to the tank as possible, and preferably before the pump. I have also installed filters in the fuel line, as it crosses the firewall. Some Japanese cars have n; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01329.html (6,600 bytes)
109. RE: Moss Sale,new mystery (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:14:47 -0700; The first things to check would be the alternator and the battery. I have had the problem noise you describe when diodes in the alternator went bad. How old is (are) your battery (batteries)? A weak; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01337.html (7,277 bytes)
110. Re: 3 bearing vs. 5 bearing MGB? (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:11:42 -0700; I would agree that the 3 main is a fine engine. The down sides I see are A) that some parts are more expensive (price the water pump), B) that the 3 main probably will require more frequent rebuilds; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01414.html (7,627 bytes)
111. Fuel Pump Change (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 08:48:06 -0700; Well, I finally got around to replacing my non-OEM electronic Facet fuel pump with a Carter type inline rotary type. I remember asking the List a while back if there were any successful attempts at q; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00056.html (7,791 bytes)
112. Differential Clunk (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 08:54:46 -0700; I've seen numerous stories on replacing the shims in a later MG Salisbury rear axle to eliminate the free play that causes axle "clunk", but I've never seen anything written about doing the same to; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00057.html (6,702 bytes)
113. Layshaft Replacement? (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 16:14:47 -0700; What are the signs of worn layshaft or bearings in a 3 synchro gearbox? I've been told that layshaft replacement is a relatively simple procedure once the box is out, and that it is a good preventiv; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00081.html (6,815 bytes)
114. New Aluminum Head (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 12:09:10 -0700; Driving home from work the other day, I noticed a bit more valve noise than I was used to and a miss at idle after things were good and hot. After dinner, I did a little diagnostic work and came up w; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00127.html (7,811 bytes)
115. RE: Stayrod (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 07:47:30 -0700; This stayrod question is something I've always wondered about. My understanding was that they were common to roadsters but were not installed on GTs, which got the angle brackets on the front engine; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00553.html (6,686 bytes)
116. Aluminum Head Saga-@#$%^! (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:57:13 -0700; I have finally mounted my spiffy new aluminum (siamese type) head on the block, but the project is not over. I was having some problem getting it down on the head studs, and couldn't figure out why.; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00555.html (7,930 bytes)
117. Re: Stayrod (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 14:31:09 -0700; Well, I'm confused. I may not be talking about the same rod. Three synchro cars had a stay rod that connects the crossmember to an eye on the bottom of the tranny. My '64 B roadster has one. The lat; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00580.html (7,549 bytes)
118. Re: Re-torquing (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 12:01:58 -0700; "Re-torquing of a cast-iron head should be done when it is hot. Re-torquing of an aluminum head should be done when it is cold." I just bought an aluminum stock-type head, and was instructed by the m; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00807.html (7,086 bytes)
119. RE: Ugly MGBs (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 08:53:21 -0700; I've got to say, the "ugliest" MGB I've seen was a GT that someone brought to the Palo Alto Day on the Green a few years back. It was mostly an oxidized red, with lots of dents, and had Bart Simpson; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg01243.html (7,123 bytes)
120. No E-Power (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:42:28 -0700; Since before the Fourth of July weekend the weather here in coastal northern California (Santa Cruz to be exact) has been perfect for driving LBCs top/hood-down. Sunny, but not too hot, all day; no f; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00417.html (8,190 bytes)

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