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141. Re: Gas tank pressure (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 20:11:27 -0800; My '74 B is usually parked on a slight incline (with the nose up) while at work. Its petrol tank is supposed to be vented only through the vapor recovery system. The openning for this is on the upper; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00170.html (7,565 bytes)
142. RE: Happy Windshield New Year (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 18:35:46 -0800; I once changed the windshield glass between two B's. It was fairly easy up to the point of squeezing the whole assembly back together. I used a 5 to 6 foot vise that my dad happened to leave here wh; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00040.html (7,261 bytes)
143. RE: Dieseling (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 17:37:24 -0800; I sent for the idle cut-off solenoid. It cost a total of $50.00 including shipping. Got the part yesterday. We'll see if this helps the run-on. Thanks again. Craig Wiper; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00074.html (6,852 bytes)
144. Re: Clutch thowout bearings... (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 20:19:57 -0800; Also, never ride your clutch pedal! Use as sparingly as possible. I've ridden with drivers who consistantly keep the clutch pedal depressed at stop signs and stop lights. Doing this is one sure way t; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00318.html (7,973 bytes)
145. Re: Vacuum (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 20:16:00 -0800; So, when I use my SU's and manifold on the '74B, the system achieves higher vaccuum at idle. And when I use the Weber and it's manifold, the vaccuum is lower or non-existant at idle and higher when; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00319.html (8,279 bytes)
146. Re: Brakes 77 MGB (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Sat, 13 Jan 1996 09:05:39 -0800; James, I've replaced my master cylinders a couple of times. There's not much to them. Most likely the leak is a a pipe union or where the plunger enters and exits the unit. I tried to rebuild my cyli; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00355.html (7,784 bytes)
147. Re: Removing studs (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 17:49:53 -0800; I had a problem removing some old studs that were frozen in place on my '74B block. A friend at work told me to try spraying them with "Aeroduster", a product used to clean electronic parts. It is _v; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00404.html (7,756 bytes)
148. Re: Vacuum advance, pt. 2 (score: 1): Author: Craig Wiper <craigw@sonic.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jan 1996 19:17:37 -0800; Hi Todd, My '74 B used to backfire before I removed the smog equipment. When I reinstall the equipment (by the way I have acquired as many new smog parts as possible) the backfiring returns, but ever; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00436.html (8,277 bytes)
149. Re: temperature sending unit (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 22:07:59 -0800; After draining your anti-freeze, you might be able to open up the water elbow and help the unit out from the inside also. Craig Wiper early '74 B craigw@sonic.net; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00069.html (7,313 bytes)
150. Re: Installing roadster top (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 18:19:47 -0800; I've installed 2 of them onto my early '74B. There is a nifty little handbook that Bob and Bob of Brit-Tek in New Hampshire sell for $5.00. It is a step by step guide to installing the softtops your; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00123.html (7,334 bytes)
151. Re: no speed limit (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Thu, 7 Dec 1995 09:30:35 -0800; When was the last time you saw a TRUCK doing 55 down the highway? Craig Wiper; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00143.html (6,847 bytes)
152. Re: bodywork or boneyard? (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Thu, 7 Dec 1995 09:42:14 -0800; Chris, when I bought my B, it was pretty beat up. It drove fairly well, but the more I drove it, the more I noticed lots of stuff wrong with it like you. One day a couple of years later in the class; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00144.html (7,783 bytes)
153. Re: seatbelts (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 21:57:02 -0800; Are you talking about Phillips head screws with a 4-way cross? Or Torx screws with more of a star-pattern? Craig Wiper; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00313.html (6,941 bytes)
154. Carbs sensitive to cold (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Sun, 24 Dec 1995 16:18:20 -0800; I was just wondering if any of you have chronic winter "I don't want to idle until I'm warm" syndrome with your SU HIF4 carbs? It seems that every winter (here in California that's only about 30-40 d; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00511.html (6,425 bytes)
155. Dieseling (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 27 Dec 1995 11:03:54 -0800; I just decided to throw my Weber 32/36 downdraft back on the B. My SU's don't like the cold weather much. My question is: Is there an easy way to prevent dieseling when cutting the ignition with thes; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00529.html (6,838 bytes)
156. Re: honor without prophets (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 27 Dec 1995 19:57:13 -0800; I've still got _TWO_ Sinclair computers and the 16k add-on ram pack! Also still have the old Apple IIe. Of course, they all now reside up in the garage with the rest of the storage! Craig Wiper; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00540.html (7,323 bytes)
157. Re: Frivolous thread generator (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:46:07 -0800; I'm It's because MG's have sooo much legroom! Craig Wiper craigw@sonic.net; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00318.html (8,613 bytes)
158. Re: Electronic Ingition Info. (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:51:26 -0800; I used an Allison (now Crane) XR700 in my B for a couple of years. Off and on it would just die on me for no reason. I finally ripped out the electronic ignition and old distributor and replaced all; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00319.html (7,885 bytes)
159. Brakes on Mg's (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 21:04:21 -0800; I redid my brakes when I built (rebuilt) my B a few years ago. It's now getting close to the time when I will need to redo the brakes again. I've worked on the car now for about 7 years and it finall; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00320.html (7,184 bytes)
160. Re: '65B Factory Hard-Top Parts (score: 1): Author: craigw@sonic.net (craig wiper); Date: Fri, 24 Nov 1995 16:12:16 -0800; I believe the The Roadster Factory used to carry hardtop parts. And I believe that Special Interest Car Parts does also. The Roadster Factory P.O.Box 332 Killen Road Armagh, Pennsylvania 15920 Phone; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00547.html (7,224 bytes)

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