- 81. Valve Seats (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 12:26:43 -0900
- My MGA is engine #BP15GB-1444 and I suspect not virgin. I purchased hardened seats (both intake and exhaust) from Vicky B and was going over the head work with my machinist today. For reasons other
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01426.html (7,222 bytes)
- 82. Shotpeening your head (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 14:52:50 -0800
- Has anyone had their head shotpeened to reduce the stress and potential cracks? I've had a few cranks and rods done in the past but never heard of doing with heads. Thanks in advance, Gregg Baker
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00387.html (6,429 bytes)
- 83. Rocker Pedestals (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:15:43 -0800
- "If your head were machined a lot (say 1/16" or more), shims under all four pedestals would restore the original geometry. However, they would surely be classified as four "thick" shims. The two orig
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00516.html (6,910 bytes)
- 84. Rocker Pedestals (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 18:57:45 -0800
- "If your head were machined a lot (say 1/16" or more), shims under all four pedestals would restore the original geometry. However, they would surely be classified as four "thick" shims. The two orig
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01322.html (6,922 bytes)
- 85. Re: MGA, refurbished all hydraulics - good report (score: 1)
- Author: JustBrits@aol.com (by way of Gregg Baker <gbaker@customcpu.com>)
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 19:08:05 -0800
- What is DOT3? Please don't tell me it's brake fluid that came before DOT4. Gregg Baker Allen, etal: IMHO, of course: << Skye, Why should synthetic give me a stiffer pedal if everybody says that it is
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01326.html (9,934 bytes)
- 86. Re: new coil (score: 1)
- Author: Rich Mason <rmason@ro.com> (by way of Gregg Baker <gbaker@customcpu.com>)
- Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 13:29:21 -0800
- Barney and Dan I'd like to second the request for an agreement between those who understand this stuff. I have read and enjoyed all of the bantering and believe I've actually learned a thing or two..
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00952.html (8,585 bytes)
- 87. Hard Parts (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 20:57:30 -0800
- When it comes to valves, guides and other tolerance related parts where is the best source? I know custom pistons are about as cheap and mostly better than Moss or other ordered ones but what about
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01050.html (6,332 bytes)
- 88. Block Stampings (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 21:30:55 -0800
- To Those Who Know All, On inspecting the block of my 56 A I notice stampings on the panside of " 7 67 60" Also saw stampings of "GG". Does anyone know what they refer to and if they are indeed factor
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01179.html (7,134 bytes)
- 89. RE: MG Spice? (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 11:38:56 -0800
- To Those Who Know All,
- /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01784.html (6,565 bytes)
- 90. Re: Welding a 69 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca> (by way of Gregg Baker <gbaker@customcpu.com>)
- Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 15:00:00 -0800
- I am using C25 Argomix, which is 75% argon and 25% co2 I beleive.
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00218.html (7,922 bytes)
- 91. Re: Judson supercharger (score: 1)
- Author: "Kai Radicke" <mowogmg@pil.net> (by way of Gregg Baker <gbaker@customcpu.com>)
- Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 17:55:27 -0800
- I have wondered what options one has for superchargers besides the Judson. It doesn't make any sense that a different make of supercharger would eat the bottom end out unless it was using too much bo
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00921.html (8,166 bytes)
- 92. Stiff steering wheel - small advice (score: 1)
- Author: "Alberto Manganini" <albertom@tin.it> (by way of Gregg Baker <gbaker@customcpu.com>)
- Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 17:55:25 -0800
- When removing the steering rack on my 57A I noticed there are no shims the pillar the rack bolts to. I did see what appears to be holes in the pilars which could have been attachments for the shims t
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00922.html (7,890 bytes)
- 93. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Jerry Causey" <jcausey@whidbey.com> (by way of Gregg Baker <gbaker@customcpu.com>)
- Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 15:55:13 -0800
- I would be the last person to doubt Twist but I believe the oil circulates directly to the bearings before it gets to the filter. This does not keep the pressure from lagging on first start because t
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01480.html (8,130 bytes)
- 94. LBC sightings...(Nothing good - all OT) (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998 20:26:10 -0900
- Two questions to the all-knowing THEY. 1. Which year MGB do I get a timing cover for use on my MGA which will have the timing marks in the right place? I understand if I get the wrong year (late mod
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01574.html (6,915 bytes)
- 95. Rebound straps & new Springs (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:49:58 -0900
- After installing new rear springs on my 68B I noticed the frame(which is was not low enough for the shock arms or the rebound straps to attach to the axel. After letting it sit for months I put some
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01686.html (7,076 bytes)
- 96. A series engine (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 00:32:55 -0900
- I feel like an idiot but here goes. Burgess book on '.....power tune....' says plainly that the info on head modification does not apply to the A series engine. I thought the A series engine were fi
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00421.html (6,912 bytes)
- 97. Re: Serious shaving on a 1965 'B' head? (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 14:11:58 -0900
- I would imagine you could shave more than .060 if you notched the pistons for valve clearances. This is done often on "regular" engines and I'd be interested in hearing from a guru if this shouldn't
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01257.html (9,283 bytes)
- 98. Brake Lines (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 15:56:08 -0900
- I'm in the process of replacing brake lines on my 57 MGA and have developed a problem. I've got and used often a double flare tool for other brakeline jobs and thought I'd do the same on my car. Wha
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00849.html (7,325 bytes)
- 99. overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 19:46:15 -0900
- Would any of you'all that have had experience with Scarborough Faire give me a Ye or a Nay please. Thanks for your response. Gregg Baker
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01021.html (6,477 bytes)
- 100. Was: MGB Suspension mods Now: Rear Springs (score: 1)
- Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)
- Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 15:34:09 -0900
- Rick and All, Let's go to the other end. My 57A is frame only with the chasis off. I have replaced the bushings and bearing on the front and rear and also rebuilt the rearend. The axle is in place a
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01758.html (8,238 bytes)
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