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1. re:exhaust system (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 18:43:24 EDT; The ultimate MGB exhaust system already (nearly) exists..the Peco 2" single muffler system, including header, is the best I've ever dealt with in all of my MGB ownership, which dates unbroken back a; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00166.html (7,247 bytes)
2. exhausting subject (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 00:10:40 EDT; The "good sound" issue may be complicated by using stainless, it Does resonate differently than mild steel. I use 360 degree round stainless clamps on my current Peco system..obtained from a welding; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00181.html (7,694 bytes)
3. Re: V1 #1319 (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:16:46 EDT; The A is one of the simplist cars mechanically to restore, makes even your late 60's B's look overbuilt. They are wonderful fun to drive, especially with the 1600 and disc brakes. It is also one of; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00603.html (8,362 bytes)
4. Re: V1 #1320 (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:16:46 EDT; Colleen etc MGB windshield frames were NEVER painted. On later British Leyland frames the quality and reflective qualities of the finish were lessor (read inferior) but they are always anodized alloy; /html/mgs/2003-06/msg00604.html (7,771 bytes)
5. Cam tuning (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:08:46 EDT; The mechanic is right... maybe. You didn't specify what weber or "how much mild upgrade" cam you have. If it's around 265-275 overlap, you first problem, all else being equal, is that you and everybo; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00022.html (8,426 bytes)
6. Re: Cam tuning (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 11:27:33 EDT; Good cam for the B. With the DGV, at least jetted properly, it shouldn't be too bad.. I was picturing a DCOE45 hanging off the side.... BTW this cam runs FINE on HS4 SUs with a needle size or two inc; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00119.html (7,980 bytes)
7. valve openings (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 13:12:27 EDT; Blake: If you are using a head off of an 18V motor on an early block, and especially if it has been surfaced a couple of times you may be having a problem with the exhaust valves fouling on the block; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00458.html (7,618 bytes)
8. valve job (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 13:17:45 EDT; Well, here's a can of worm to open: lots of subjective thoughts available on this one.. so heres my $.02 worth First, anything you do to increase head efficiancy, compression, breathing (cam) or anyt; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00459.html (8,765 bytes)
9. crankshaft bolt (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 02:40:41 EST; I agree, but at the same time must Beg to differ, technically it *CAN* be done, I've pulled several crank pulleys with motor in place, with a good 1/2 impact gun, decent impact universal, short exten; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00000.html (8,241 bytes)
10. breakdown service/help list (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:51:13 EST; In the interest of avoiding inventing new products over old, a benefit of NAMGBR membership is a national book of members who will help MG owners and a list of member-recommended shops. This is perha; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00099.html (7,117 bytes)
11. Re: electrical problem (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 02:40:17 EST; Begging your pardon, but no, it is Not the right manual. If you have a 68 or later (easily proven... plastic dash instead of metal, plus alternator) your car is most decidedly NEGATIVE ground. *Every; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00811.html (7,340 bytes)
12. Re: grounding MGB (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 02:40:20 EST; Remember that when it comes to electrics, there are two very distinctly different cars.. Metal dash (generator, positive ground) and plastic dash.(alternator, negative ground, different instrument si; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00812.html (9,335 bytes)
13. Re "Update on the '71 B I looked at.." (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 02:40:14 EST; Congratulations: now you have a big bargaining chip...as most folks won't buy a non-running car. You *could* be the exception. If it's sat a couple of months, it's possible that the gas on board or t; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00813.html (7,338 bytes)
14. re:grounding 71mgb (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 02:21:00 EST; << Only in North America. The Rest of the World used metal dash for the life of the car. <<< Forgive my regional bias, I have the bad habit of assuming the list is populated only by us colonials.(tho; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00914.html (8,949 bytes)
15. Re: superchargers (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 02:21:02 EST; As I understand it, the general objection to turbo's is that the boost build is non-progressive.. it tends to hit all at once. This plus the enormous heat buildup of the turbo and plumbing certainly; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00915.html (8,939 bytes)
16. su's (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 20:02:34 EST; Have you re-jetted your HS4's? I've seen some impressively hot B motors still running HS4 carbs, with simple and cheap needle replacements. A #7 is usually quite enough to keep a 3/4 race cammed, hig; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00125.html (7,912 bytes)
17. exhausting subject... (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 11:17:33 EST; If you have a true 74 1/2, you'll have 2 SU's, and thus the early exhaust manifold, which brings the 3 ports to a twin pipe set that joins a collector under the car. The later type is much shorter, g; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00366.html (7,854 bytes)
18. Re: Namgbr representation (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 12:49:28 EST; As one of the California members of NAMGBR, I must add my $.02 worth. There may be 50+ members in Texas and 150 in California, but I that doesn't mean that the club represents us well. Member recommm; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00369.html (11,832 bytes)
19. Re: Namgbr representation (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 01:59:43 EST; << YOU ever >submitted materials to the editor for publication in an effort to turn this thing around? This isn't about articles in the newsletter, it's about attitude and vision. (and yes, we submit; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00404.html (12,644 bytes)
20. Re: NAMGBR Representation (score: 1): Author: Johnmowog@aol.com; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:40:50 EST; Ed, kindly please bear with me, this isn't meant as a flame, but if you'd read the thread BEFORE you commented , you would have realized you're covering ground that's been already covered, and not ab; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00499.html (9,808 bytes)

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