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1. Re: Ground Clearance (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 23:26:46 EST; Bill: That sounds about right and I have brand new motor mounts. Yes, the oil pan on the TD is the first thing to scrape when you run out of clearance. My TD's oil pan bears many scars. But the TD st; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00027.html (7,413 bytes)
2. Re: Speedometer Help Needed (Spring???) (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 23:39:27 EST; I opened up the speedometer and it looks like there should be a spring on the paw that runs the gear on the end of the odometer stack. At least there are a couple of tabs for a spring to hook to. I t; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00028.html (6,782 bytes)
3. MGB Winter Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 18:35:45 EST; Our club has an early event this year and the weather man says it will be around freezing. I rarely take the MG out during the winter. Is it necessary to cover the oil cooler at 32 deg F? I know most; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00581.html (7,093 bytes)
4. Re: MGB Winter/Choke Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 23:24:10 EST; I drove my B in similar temps today on a trip and had a similar experience with the temp gauge. I didn't have the radiator or the oil cooler blocked in any way. I had to leave the choke partially ope; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00642.html (7,902 bytes)
5. Speedometer Help Needed (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 00:05:32 EST; Where, oh where, can I get a GOOD replacement speedometer for my '71 B? I've gone though three rebuilt units in the last two years. The odometer quit on two of the units (but the mph still worked). T; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00720.html (6,913 bytes)
6. Re: Unloaded RPM (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:44:09 EST; Lawrie brings up something I've always wondered about. My engine sounds great running 4000 rpm on the interstate, but there's something spooky about revving the engine that high in neutral. Is revvin; /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00897.html (7,402 bytes)
7. Re: digital pictures (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 18:47:24 EST; David: I have an Olympus D-400 that I bought 1 1/2 years ago (20 in digital years). It's a 1.3 megapixel unit. In my humble opinion it blows up to 8X10 as well as 35mm film (unless you're talking abo; /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00365.html (8,308 bytes)
8. Re: Run-on Problems (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 22:50:48 EST; My 71 B will diesel if given a chance. I found that dieseling is VERY sensitive to rpm and throttle. If you want to experience some really dramatic dieseling, hold the throttle down when you turn the; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00873.html (7,764 bytes)
9. Power Curve on B series engine (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 23:57:36 EDT; I just got my TD back on the highway after a partial engine rebuild (pistons, rings, valves, and lifters). After 2K miles I think it's still breaking in, because it reves a little better each time I; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00152.html (7,204 bytes)
10. Power Curve of B-Series Engine (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 19:19:25 EDT; Does anyone know where I can find a power curve diagram of the stock (de-smogged) B-series engine? I can't find one in any of my books. Just curious. (Good material to put in an MG web page.) Bob Don; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00381.html (7,582 bytes)
11. FYI: Handy Oil Dispenser (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 19:09:30 EDT; I found a real handy device at the local mega-mart. It's a little pump/hose that fits a standard quart oil bottle. For the first time ever, I was able to top up the tranies on the B and TD without ge; /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00583.html (6,990 bytes)
12. MMO any good for B's? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 00:03:59 EDT; I am a faithfull user of Marvel Mystery Oil in my TD. I'm convinced, as are many others, that it makes the valves run smoother and prevents valve sticking on the old XPAG. Would it be of any benefit; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00908.html (6,399 bytes)
13. Re: Electrical issue (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:12:34 EDT; Rather than visually inspecting every inch of the circuits you are talking about, a simple 12 V test light or voltmeter can speed up the process. For instance you might clip one lead of the test lig; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00261.html (8,766 bytes)
14. Re: Tonneau snaps/studs (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:24:35 EDT; There is an alternate tonneau fastener available that locks on and is released by pulling up on a little spring loaded button. I've had good luck with them so far on the pillar. If anyone is interest; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00262.html (7,301 bytes)
15. Piston Velocity (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 00:27:53 EDT; Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00264.html (6,928 bytes)
16. Re: Fuel Pump, car stereo (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 17:40:52 EDT; On the topic of car stereo's, yes it's wonderful that the single DIN size has become plentiful since that's what out MGB's take. But watch out for the depth. That is not standardized. My DIN radio is; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00415.html (7,408 bytes)
17. Re: Problem: fuel-related or ? [long] (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 12:01:13 EDT; The big battery junction on the starter can cause problems. The brown wire terminal became loose on my '71 at this point (actually the wire to terminal connection got loose). For a long time this co; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00727.html (8,528 bytes)
18. Re: Internal engine cleaning (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:48:43 EDT; I read somewhere that improved octane has overcome the need for decoking. Supposedly the carbon can only grow to a certain thickness and then sloughs off. If your old engine has preignition problems; /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01452.html (7,330 bytes)
19. Why do Valves like Marvel Mystery Oil so much? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:23:24 EDT; I'm in the process of breaking-in a partially rebuilt XPAG engine. It has new pistons and rings, new stellite valves, hardened valve seats, (in fact every moving part on the head was replaced or refu; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00574.html (7,790 bytes)
20. TD hesitation (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:04:36 EDT; When I slow way down (like for a sharp curve or stop sign), down shift, then attempt to accelerate; the engine stumbles for a second before taking off. This just started about a week ago, and I can't; /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00742.html (6,441 bytes)

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