- 41. Exhaust gasket-which side to engine (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:27:26 EST
- Hi List: I will attach the exhaust manifold tomorrow on my 74B engine, but don't know which side of the gasket fits against the block; the shiny side or not shiny side? Any help is appreciated. Thank
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00130.html (6,489 bytes)
- 42. Exhaust seal-shiny side or not so shiny (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:23:05 EST
- Thanks to all who helped; the opinions are that the shiny side goes towards the head. Thanks Dennis Barr
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00156.html (6,259 bytes)
- 43. Where do these wires go ??? (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:31:04 EST
- Hi Listers: Help please. I have three bullet connectors in the engine bay near the fuze box that don't seem to be connecting to anything. My car is a 1974 CB B roadster. The wires are as follows: Yel
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00162.html (6,873 bytes)
- 44. How to "prime" a new B engine (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:41:42 EST
- Hi Great Listers: I have installed the rebuilt engine in my son's 74B, and seek some advice from you. I want to prepare the engine for starting by making sure as much is lubricated as possible prior
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00177.html (6,940 bytes)
- 45. Three dumb questions (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 00:55:46 EST
- Hi List: Just three dumb questions to some of you, so forgive me. 1-My 74B has no drain cock like the earlier engines. I have one I would like to install just because I like the looks. Any problem re
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00339.html (6,990 bytes)
- 46. Spark plug wires-did I do it right? (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:27:21 EST
- Hi List: Well, here I go again, asking more dumb questions to many of you. I want to hook the plugs up properly tonight, so I am asking if my logic is correct. I remove the dist. cap, and as I rotate
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00359.html (7,044 bytes)
- 47. Which starter solenoid post-74B (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 00:21:47 EST
- Hi List: many thanks for all of the questions you have helped me with. Now, I am ready to hook up the battery (converted to a single 12 volt) and I see that there are two posts on the starter solenoi
- /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00402.html (6,811 bytes)
- 48. WIRE: White with red or Yellow with pink? (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 23:57:24 EST
- Hi List: I am doing the final electrical connections on my 74B tonight, and as I was hooking the wires to the starting relay, all colors matched the manual except one. On W1 spade, the manual calls f
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00023.html (6,672 bytes)
- 49. Tranny engine install question (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 19:48:56 EST
- Hi Listers: Happy Holiday to you all. Tomorrow I am picking up my 74B engine for reinstallation. Should I attach the tranmission to the engine before installing or after? Many of you have had the exp
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00392.html (6,662 bytes)
- 50. Thank you to all-Engine tranny install (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 00:27:10 EST
- Thanks to all for the advise. I will install both at the same time. Thanks to a great list ! Dennis
- /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00394.html (6,242 bytes)
- 51. MGB questions (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 00:20:46 EST
- Hi List: Two requests for your help please-1974 MGB resto. Complete engine rebuild too. I am ready to reinstall the original water pump, how can I tell if it is any good before I install? Secondly; t
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00266.html (6,761 bytes)
- 52. Why nylock nuts? (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:55:11 EST
- Just curious list, as to why do our cars have some nylock nuts as fasteners in some areas, and nuts and split washers in others. I prefer the nylock when your fingers and hands are really cramped and
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00319.html (7,308 bytes)
- 53. Nylock nuts-sorry ! (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 18:37:19 EST
- Apologies to the list for bringing up the "Why nylock nuts" string. However, I have found the answers to my question both educational and informative. What prompted my inquiry was, this: I have been
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00366.html (6,801 bytes)
- 54. Chrome roll bar question (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 23:47:13 EST
- Hi Listers: Earlier today I saw a Miata (I think) with a chrome roll bar. It really looked neat as it came up behind each headrest in a tight circle rather than a long straight piece like the ones I
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00420.html (7,744 bytes)
- 55. Help with steering please (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:04:36 EST
- Hi List: 1974 B. Reassembly of steering components: I am having trouble with the alignment between the steering shaft from the front suspension and the steering wheel shaft. The steering wheel shaft
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00513.html (7,136 bytes)
- 56. Steering alignment problem fixed-Thank you (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 19:57:12 EST
- Listers: Thanks to all who responded. The problem is remedied. I loosened the four bolts attaching the steering rack to the cross memeber; This allowed me to align the two pieces as Paul instructed.
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00557.html (6,678 bytes)
- 57. Great source for MGB wiring with original bullet connectors (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 13:11:10 EST
- Hi Listers: Happy Thanksgiving to all on the this side of the pond. I have never been able to solder the bullet connectors that are on our wiring harnesses whenever I needed a patch or extra wire. I
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00582.html (7,558 bytes)
- 58. Turn signal stock won't cancel (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 18:37:50 EST
- Hi Listers: Putting more and more together on my 74 B. Installed the steering column (Thanks to you all), added the turn signal and wiper switches. The turn signal cancels when wheel turned to the le
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00593.html (6,863 bytes)
- 59. New harness question 74B (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 19:44:02 EDT
- Hi List: I am installing a new wiring harness for my early 74 B. I do not plan on replacing the seat warning system, so, can I just tape over the 12 male pin connector that is on the harness, or do I
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00223.html (6,543 bytes)
- 60. Emission controls, or their lack of-apology, kinda long (score: 1)
- Author: BarrMark262@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 23:09:37 EDT
- Hi Listers: I have made enough mistakes in life (I'm 62) that I really would like advice pertaining to the following: I am ready to reinstall the engine in my early 74B. The car was grossly misrepres
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00336.html (7,591 bytes)
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