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81. Re: MGF Availability (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 20:41:05 -0700; There are also those that don't give a rip about post '74 (or in extreme cases post'67) MGs. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 52 MG TD replicar (VW); /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00393.html (8,810 bytes)
82. Re: MGF Availability (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 20:35:38 -0700; flip about much better Why is that? in reality Hmmm the MGR. I think you really mean the MG RV8. I was enthusiastic about it too, but just look at it. It is an MGB with a revised grill, fender flare; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00455.html (9,384 bytes)
83. Re: Stick in a 'B engine... (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sat, 9 Nov 1996 17:27:30 -0700; I agree. No need to put a B engine in it if you don't have problems. Just use the old highways. I know anohter Mk III Farina Magnette, actually, it lives less than 2 miles from me, and the owners ar; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00508.html (9,022 bytes)
84. Re: MGB Trannys (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 12 Nov 1996 00:30:17 -0700; I'll second that! Even if it is a MG D-type overdrive on a 3 synchro box. This is what I have, and it is great. Yes 3 with overdrive is virtually identical to 4 without, but you always have that opt; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00662.html (6,973 bytes)
85. Re: Mg radios (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 20:36:12 -0700; I put a sony stereo cassette player in my MGB. It even fit the chrome radio surround after woring some of the plastic molding. Also, I have 4 speakers, and did minimal damage to originality. I made; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00803.html (8,364 bytes)
86. Spin on oil filters (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 17 Nov 1996 16:33:49 -0700; I know this was discussed (at least briefly) once before. Lets say I have a 62 MGB (its actually an MGA, but it has a early 3 main B engine). What spin on filter goes on the adaptor here. I just rece; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01023.html (7,456 bytes)
87. events over the winter (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 00:40:40 -0700; I heard from a former list member today that there was an event in so. CA. Had I known, I probably would have tried to go. Anyhow the point is that Southern CA, Southern Nevada, Arizona, and probably; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01487.html (6,777 bytes)
88. Re: Frozen Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 13:33:16 -0600; There is always the other suggestion I have read (although I've never had to do it). Loosen the knock-off, but keep it on the hub. Drive around in circles with the stuck wheel at the inside of the t; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00452.html (7,577 bytes)
89. 32" shaft, was driveshaft confusion (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 18:03:36 -0600; As someone else pointed out, the GT with overdrive and a tube type axle had a 32" shaft. This should fit the early roadster too if a tube type axle is fitted. They were listed, but pricey last time; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00113.html (7,368 bytes)
90. Re: MG stands for? -Reply (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 22 Sep 1996 14:59:14 -0600; I want to know how it is that MG rhymed with kimchee, but MT did not rhyme wiht kimchee. Seems to me that they both rhyme. Hmmm I think somebody's been reeled in hook line and sinker. Phil Bates 67; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00749.html (8,656 bytes)
91. Re: Automobile Acronyms (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sat, 3 Aug 1996 15:44:30 -0600; Previous owners statement about some touch-up paint for the MG I bought - "The guy that bought my migrane is here and wanted to know if you still have some of that paint for it." Phil Bates 67 MGB 7; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00114.html (7,156 bytes)
92. Re: why LBC's are better than a spouse (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 00:50:43 -0600; The people at work keep telling me to meet a woman and get married. Then they complain about what a pain their marriage is. To make this non-gender specific, I'll say spouse, not wife. Here is my rep; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00231.html (7,020 bytes)
93. Re: What year were the most mgb's sold? (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 18:50:21 -0600; The most popular year for B and B-GT production (combined) was, you guessed it, 1972 .... 39,393 made. The most popular production year for roadsters was 1964 .... 26,542 made. The most popular prod; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00417.html (7,330 bytes)
94. Re: Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 13:28:30 -0600; Most likely these were Dunlops made under lisence somewhere else (Germany or India). If they had been Daytons, you would have seen a Made in U.S.A. sticker, as these are hand made in Dayton OH. I bo; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00673.html (7,573 bytes)
95. Re: MGB Cooling (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 21:55:27 -0600; fix cardboard. What you're missing is that cooling is all about airflow. Airflow over the= =20 radiator, AND over the engine block. Yes, the thermostat will stay closed= =20 longer in cold weather,; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00962.html (8,951 bytes)
96. Re: Voltmeter/Ampmeter (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 18:37:59 -0600; You are correct on many counts sir! I removed the radio speaker. I cut a rectangular piece of stainless steel to fit the entire flat surface (rounded corners and all). Cut a piece of 3/8" plywood fo; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00107.html (8,614 bytes)
97. Fuel/overheating (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Thu, 13 Jun 1996 00:04:43 -0600; I recently moved from PA to Idaho. Now my 67 MGB runs hot. I was thinking= it may be due to the elevation (now at 4350 ft), but that should make me run= =20 rich, not lean. Changed my thermostat, tha; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00383.html (8,448 bytes)
98. Re: Wheels and Tires for B (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 21:14:06 -0600; If you want semi-original, get Dunlops. You should be able to get either SP4 sport or SP6 Sport tires from Universal Tire Co. The size is 165 SR 14 (although original for your car was 155 SR 14). Yo; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00589.html (7,668 bytes)
99. Re: Strange Tach (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 18:49:30 -0600; I had exactly the same situation 3 years ago. Hopefully it is the same problem. It was simple to fix. Even though I had just had my engine professionally rebuilt, and the mechanic, whom I still trus; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg01028.html (8,491 bytes)
100. Re: Ignition charging at idle speed (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 19:43:44 -0600; If you look up the specs, you will also see that 1000rpm is where your generator is supposed to kick in a charge. Sounds like you're fine here. I have a 67 B, and have installed a voltmeter and amme; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg01130.html (7,475 bytes)

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