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81. Re: Engine Misfire (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 08:25:19 -0700; Well, my vote, based on the description of the problem, goes to a sticking valve. If the problem cleared up immediately on return to lower engine load and speed, I'd go with a fuel pump/line problem,; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00145.html (7,896 bytes)
82. Re: Oiling the Rack/Shock Oil (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 08:44:22 -0700; As an alternative method of putting gear oil in the steering rack, I usually remove the two bolts and top cover over the rack damper pad, then carefully remove the shim(s), the piece that holds the d; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00191.html (7,427 bytes)
83. Vibration Damper Question (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 08:16:48 -0700; Does anyone have an opinion about or experience with B engine crank vibration dampers. I was looking at mine the other day (30+ years old-3main engine) and was wondering if, after all that time, the; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00265.html (6,837 bytes)
84. Gunson Idle Adjustment (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:17:41 -0700; Last night I had a little time after work and thought I'd try setting the idle on my '64 MGB with my recently purchased Gunson Color Tune. Things didn't go according to the instructions, so I could u; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00603.html (7,946 bytes)
85. Removing PCV Valve (?) (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:38:10 -0700; My MGB is registered now as a '64 in California. In it's last life in Oregon, it was registered as a '66, and had a Smiths PCV valve somewhat crudely plumbed into the manifold--a small pipe nipple dr; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00605.html (7,643 bytes)
86. Re: Decent Heat (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:11:38 -0700; To summarize so far: *High flow fan (Costello, I believe) from Seven Enterprises. I've tried this in a GT, and it does improve things some--lighter, bigger squirrel-cage vanes, less well ballanced. *; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00606.html (8,408 bytes)
87. Re: Windshield Rubber (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:15:50 -0700; Just replaced the foam seal at the front of my soft top, and can vouch for use of soap. Dish detergent doen't work well, and I didn't have a bar of Ivory, but I snuck up into my daughter's room and b; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00608.html (6,932 bytes)
88. Re: Removing PCV Valve (?) (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 16:03:52 -0700; As it sits now, it does have all the stuff of a '65-'67 PCV system--vented oil filler cap, vapor seperator with "up pipe" side plate, and PCV valve. The car really was built in 1964, and probably le; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00633.html (10,146 bytes)
89. Re: Colortune (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 08:22:23 -0700; I've pretty much eliminated the ignition as a factor in the wierd Colortune readings. I have a Pertronix electronic ignition replacing the points--dwell set by the electronics in the Hall-effect swi; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00730.html (7,857 bytes)
90. Cooling System Question (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 08:31:23 -0700; Since we have been going for some time on cooling system and heater threads, I thought I'd ask a question that has puzzled me for years... Early MGBs have 7 lb. (don't know what that works out to in; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00782.html (7,315 bytes)
91. Re: Roller Throwout Bearing (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:33:46 -0700; This seems to disagree with what I understood about the design of the MGB Borg & Beck clutch assembly. See Doug Jackson's write-up on clutch bearings @ www site: http://www.mgbmga.com/tech/index.html; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00893.html (8,021 bytes)
92. Re: Roller Throwout Bearing (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:21:27 -0700; I think the "Common Wisdom", which seems to apply only about half the time, is that ball bearing throwouts (don't know if there is such a thing as a "roller" bearing throwout) are not meant to turn; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00923.html (12,119 bytes)
93. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 12:21:54 -0700; "Am I the only one on the list who preferrs the look of painted wires instead of chromed ones? CR" Charley, Nope! If it isn't an original factory option and doesn't look better than paint, it isn't w; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01073.html (8,139 bytes)
94. Re: Toneau Cover Help Needed (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 12:34:33 -0700; A hair dryer? A heat gun? Reminds me of the Fosters TV commercials. How to speak Australian...I thought an MGB sans top WAS a hairdryer... Chris Attias '64 MGB '84 Alfa Romeo GTV-6; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01075.html (6,880 bytes)
95. Re: Idle Speed & Timing (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:54:29 -0700; Having a car with a generator and slightly more powerful than stock headlights, I've tried to keep the idle up at about 800 rpm to avoid seeing the ignition light at night at stoplights. The top end; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01276.html (6,539 bytes)
96. Re: Toolkit (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 15:04:36 -0700; Someone mentioned buying a toolbox. I opted for a nylon bag, since stowage space is so limited. Crushable seemed better to me, and it's quieter rattling around in the trunk. I had this swell tote sac; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01277.html (7,485 bytes)
97. Early Door Top Rail (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 15:48:13 -0700; Does anyone have a picture/can anyone describe to me the proper covering of an early door top rail (pull handle car, circa1964)? Mine was redone in a wierd wrinkled gloss black vinyl by the previous; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01278.html (6,907 bytes)
98. Throttle Cable Prob. (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 08:42:21 -0700; I just replaced my throttle cable with a new Moss number, and am having problems with friction. For small throttle movement, the cable seems "rough" and "sticky", causing a not-too-smooth application; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00058.html (6,975 bytes)
99. Beating Caliper Thread into Ground (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:52:57 -0700; Well, I'd put my vote with the locktab (first choice) and Locktite (second choice.) I wouldn't trust rust in the short term. And I'd use that torque wrench! I don't know anyone who has taken off cali; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00348.html (7,070 bytes)
100. Aluminum Head On! (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 16:15:27 -0700; I finally got my problems ironed out with my new aluminum non-crossflow head, and things are working great. The first time I put it on, two manifold studs started to pull out of the ally. Took it off; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00383.html (7,590 bytes)

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