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241. Re: Rubber Bumper B (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 11:03:49 EST; Now Kelvin, the 73 wasn't bad at all. The CBB had decent engines. The one I refer to as a Marina convertible had the same engine as the Marina: single Stromberg carb single valve springs - don't need; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00326.html (9,916 bytes)
242. Re: Rubber Bumper B (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:27:04 EST; Kelvin, you are an exception - few people use MGBs as daily drivers any more. I used my MGA to go to university (back in the early Cretaceous period) and my MGA coupe for a few years after that, but; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00333.html (9,960 bytes)
243. mod MGBs was: RBB owners unite. (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:19:42 EST; Strong, compact, and not too heavy. The gearboxes on the 2000 (SRL 311) and 240 series had a lot of commonality. IMHO there is nothing wrong with the MG box with OD (unless you can't find one) The 19; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00341.html (8,257 bytes)
244. Re: Rubber Bumper B (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 17:07:36 EST; David, you are a true exception to the rule, and an example for us all! Bill /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00351.html (8,468 bytes)
245. Re: Rubber Bumper B (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 20:47:57 EST; Your statements (that you like your 79 and that you've never driven an early B) are consistent. Don't drive an early car! It will either make you unhappy with what you have or cost you money if you d; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00363.html (10,294 bytes)
246. Re: Beasts of Burden (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:02:23 EST; Great! My Interceptor gets regular use as go-getter for garden stuff - you can fit 2 passengers and 8 decent size Rhododendrons in, and if you are going short distances with the hatch up, can take la; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00378.html (7,952 bytes)
247. V6 Conversion (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:22:49 EST; The site that does Chev V-6 conversions in the MGB is well done. These engines are compact and fit easily into old British sports cars. People considering such a conversion should realise that early; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00379.html (6,795 bytes)
248. Anyone want to own a Lamborghini for $7900? (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 10:52:30 EST; Take a look at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2516473048& Might take awhile to drive it home..... Bill /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00508.html (7,979 bytes)
249. Re: Anyone want to own a Lamborghini for $7900? (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:00:55 EST; I have a feeling that driving that one hard could be a 'harrowing' experience.... Bill [demime 0.99d.1 removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of Vancouver Rhodo Socie; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00530.html (8,594 bytes)
250. Re: Engine Origins (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:28:21 EST; Good Lord, how soon they forget. The OHV Triumph engine started life in about 1947 as an 85 mm bore 2088 cc replacement for the old 1800 engine, and it was used in various forms through the TR4 and a; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00592.html (7,412 bytes)
251. Re: springrates (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:09:44 EST; Although you failt to indicate which car we are talking about, I assume it is the MGB - might be a good idea to put that in any posts asking for info. I know YOU know what we are talking about, and s; /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00830.html (7,098 bytes)
252. Six Laws of Italian Sports Cars (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:58:11 EST; Apologies to those on multiple MG groups who get this more than once. I wanted to send it before I forgot about it - from an Italian group I belong to. Bill As the owner of an Italian vehicle, you ha; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00195.html (10,415 bytes)
253. Re: repair,rebuild,restore,64B? (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:40:54 EST; << I removed engine and transmission from 64B, bought last fall, to rebuild transmission. Engine runs well compression good. No other history on engine. I have heard the 3 main bearing engines don't; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00543.html (7,618 bytes)
254. The 'Bs and 'Cs design (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:09:54 EST; Not true. They did fit smaller carbs (1 3/4" rather than the 2" on the Healey version), but no one seems to notice that when they write articles, scratching their heads about why the power should hav; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00565.html (7,372 bytes)
255. Re: The Saint and British cars (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:11:31 EST; Vixen with Ford 4 cylinder, I seem to recall. Bill S. 1963 TVR Grantura /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00566.html (6,633 bytes)
256. Re: Tubular cross members (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:15:18 EST; I can't see a big market for these. When you fit something like that, the cutting and welding is considerably more complex and costly than just welding in the mounts for the engine you want to use in; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00567.html (7,340 bytes)
257. Re: Aluminium cross-flow head for MGBs and 2L engines: (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 19:32:03 EST; No, they really do work. Surprisingly, they don't work all that much better than a full race radically modified cast iron head in terms of outright power output, but if you think about the fact that; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00406.html (8,678 bytes)
258. Tube shock conversions (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:58:44 EST; Koni struts adjust through a central shaft, but the normal shocks have to be fully compressed to adjust - but how often would one be doing that anyway - doesn't seem to be much of an issue to me. Nea; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00581.html (8,327 bytes)
259. Re: Land Crabs (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 15:04:05 EST; They were also, I believe, the stiffest (torsionally) frame up to that time, which was one reason they made a solid rally platform. Bill /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00582.html (6,749 bytes)
260. Re: mgb conversion (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:01:11 EST; The GM 60 degree V-6 (2.8 through 3.4) will slot in nicely. Bill /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00752.html (7,988 bytes)

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