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1. Fuel Pump Problem (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:51:39 EDT
I have a 1977 MGB and installed a new fuel pump. At least it was new five years ago but has been sitting on the shelf waiting for me to finish the car! The car will run fine for about 10 minutes and
/html/mgs/2005-09/msg00373.html (7,139 bytes)

2. Ahh, life is good. 77 MGB back on the road. (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:50:51 EST
Saturday I finally started my rebuilt MGB. All major systems worked fine and after a break-in period I even took it out for a short cruise. This car hasn't been on the road since 1996 so I felt a gre
/html/mgs/2005-02/msg00311.html (7,650 bytes)

3. Electrical Problem (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:29:43 EST
I have just finished installing a new wiring harness in my 1977 MGB. While troubleshooting it today using a 12 volt charger I was able to get most systems working. Since this car has never run since
/html/mgs/2005-01/msg00169.html (7,052 bytes)

4. Ground Strap (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 12:43:04 EST
Can anyone tell me the correct location of the ground strap for a 1977 MGB? My manual shows a picture of one end on a motor mount but I don't see where the other end connects. Thanks Dave Matthews
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00052.html (6,531 bytes)

5. Wiring Question (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:28:33 EST
I am attempting to hook up my new wiring harness on my 1977 MGB. Unfortunately the old one had been spliced and redone so many times that it is not much good to use as a guide. I have two wires comin
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00159.html (7,175 bytes)

6. Wiring Question Answered (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:43:05 EST
As usual Paul has given me every bit of information I need. This list never ceases to amaze me. I remember years ago (before the Internet) I restored a Jaguar XKE and it was very difficult to get que
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00179.html (6,460 bytes)

7. Strange place for a cotter pin (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 16:55:33 EDT
I was getting ready to attempt to stab my transmission to the clutch this afternoon and I noticed at the bottom of my bellhousing right at the front there is a small hole. I assume this is for draina
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00014.html (7,926 bytes)

8. Weber Carb Exploded View (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:00:26 EDT
We finally got the transmission stabbed and the the engine dropped back into the car. So far all is going well. I would like to take the weber carb apart and clean it up some but would like to see ho
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00306.html (6,916 bytes)

9. Removing Smog Equipment (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:36:00 EDT
I seem to remember someone asking a question about how to remove smog equip. Someone sent an address for an article but I can't seem to find it anymore. If anyone has it please forward it to me. I am
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00392.html (6,609 bytes)

10. Knackered Bearings (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 13:45:27 EST
At the risk of sounding ignorant. ( Not a new problem!!!) What are knackered bearings? Is this and old country colloquialism? Dave
/html/mgs/2004-03/msg00717.html (7,259 bytes)

11. Knackered Bearings (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:21:44 EST
Thanks to all who responded with explanations for knackered bearings. I am now a much wiser man, however, after reading all the answers I am quite knackered myself. Dave Matthews
/html/mgs/2004-03/msg00751.html (7,476 bytes)

12. Head Studs (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:45:23 EST
I am finally finished with the lower end on my 1977 MGB and am getting ready to install the head. On an old Jag XKE that I had, there was much concern about reusing the studs because they went into t
/html/mgs/2004-03/msg00752.html (6,974 bytes)

13. Bearing Sizes and Torque Specs (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 15:10:41 EST
I am in the process of rebuilding the engine on my 1977 MGB. When I installed the main bearings in the engine I noticed the the rear main bearing oil holes do not match up perfectly with the holes in
/html/mgs/2004-02/msg00056.html (6,885 bytes)

14. Engine ID Plate (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 14:18:17 EST
A couple of weeks ago someone asked about having a new engine ID plate made and one of the listers gave a guys name who makes them. At the time I didn't think I needed one and didn't copy the address
/html/mgs/2004-02/msg00482.html (6,822 bytes)

15. Engine ID Plate (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 15:47:05 EST
Thanks to all who responded. This list is great. One hour after I posted my question I had three responses. Thanks Dave Matthews
/html/mgs/2004-02/msg00485.html (6,502 bytes)

16. Subject: Refreshing the Tatty 'B (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:42:44 EST
I have a hard time with two tone MGBs but I would go with the small stripe instead of the large one. How about a black stripe? Dave
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00371.html (6,290 bytes)

17. Head For 77 MGB (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:24:18 EST
My machine shop gave me the bad new today that my head has numerous cracks in it which have been repaired. He says it OK but suggested I look around for one without cracks. If anyone in the Chattanoo
/html/mgs/2003-11/msg00570.html (7,080 bytes)

18. Head For 77 MGB (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 13:57:31 EST
Max Heim questioned why the head was in the shop for repairs. I am rebuilding the engine and the guy I bought the car from told me he had had the head reworked just before I bought the car. After goi
/html/mgs/2003-11/msg00601.html (6,934 bytes)

19. Machine Shop (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2003 16:20:49 EDT
I am in the process of tearing down the engine in my 1977 MGB. It is going to need all the normal machine shop work necessary when rebuilding an engine. Can anyone recommend a good machine shop near
/html/mgs/2003-10/msg00050.html (6,169 bytes)

20. Dying at Highway Speeds (score: 1)
Author: DMatt21502@aol.com
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 15:45:56 EDT
Had a Jag XKE that had a similar problem -- turned out to be a pinhole leak in one of the floats. Good luck -- those type of problems will drive you nuts !!!! Dave /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-
/html/mgs/2002-04/msg00217.html (6,443 bytes)


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