- 1. Oil Leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:50:42 -0400
- I have replaced the sump gasket and the oil cover gasket on my 75 B but am still getting oil leaks below the engine on the drivers side. I can see no leaks from the top but the bottom of the engine o
- /html/mgs/2002-07/msg00012.html (6,614 bytes)
- 2. Steering Wheel Play (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:16:35 -0400
- I am noticing in and out play in my steering column. This is a 1975 B Roadster and I can pull the steering column toward me at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Is this normal; if not, what should I look for to
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00094.html (6,889 bytes)
- 3. Steering Wheel Play (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:18:40 -0400
- your air filters to get a good look at them. But now that I think of it, maybe you should first check to make sure your wheel is correctly attached to your steering column just by popping out the hor
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00281.html (7,396 bytes)
- 4. Adsorption Canister (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:11:54 -0400
- Should I be maintaining or changing the carbon in the adsorption canister in my 1975? What are the indications if there are problems? Thanks, Jim 1975 MGB /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/major
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00591.html (6,715 bytes)
- 5. Absorption Canister, Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 10:47:32 -0400
- Just a note to thank everyone for responding to my request for information about the absorption canister. The information provided was as always, good. Thanks especially to Hans Duinhoven, Monte Morr
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00803.html (6,607 bytes)
- 6. Side Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 13:28:50 -0400
- I began looking at getting the side lights to work on my 1975 B and found the front lamps were corroded. The lens, etc. are fine, but the part the bulb screws into is shot. Is there a way to rebuild
- /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00303.html (6,804 bytes)
- 7. Front Wheel Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:04:10 -0500
- Is it possible to put the bearings in backwards? If so, how do you tell which way they go? Thanks, Jim 1975 B /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg00458.html (7,419 bytes)
- 8. Sound Deadening (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 16:30:19 -0500
- What is the best material for sound deadening and insulating the firewall, floors and doors? I have seen the commercial stuff in MOSS, etc., but also read you can pick up material locally. Jim 75 B /
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00616.html (7,397 bytes)
- 9. Sound Deadening (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:50:17 -0500
- Thanks for all of the suggestions on sound deadening and insulation. A source for Dynamat and other products is from the web address below. They ship for free. They seem to be a good source if you wa
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00669.html (7,945 bytes)
- 10. Front Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:26:37 -0500
- Happy New Year! I plan to rebuild the suspension on my 1975 MGB this winter and had a couple of questions. 1) What is a good check to determine if the swivel axels need rebuilt or replaced? I know th
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00146.html (6,806 bytes)
- 11. 1974 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:10:23 -0500
- A friend of mine has a 1974 chrome bumper midget for sale. It has 34,000 miles, good interior, did not start, but he said it started a couple of months ago. It has been garaged since 1989. There is r
- /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00242.html (6,993 bytes)
- 12. First Day Home (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 10:15:44 -0500
- For years I have wanted a sports car to play with. So against all advice and judgment, I purchased a 1975 MGB Roadster to fix up. The body had no rust, the engine looked good, but has not been starte
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00126.html (10,498 bytes)
- 13. King Pin Reamer (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 11:11:52 -0500
- I am thinking of rebuilding the front end on the MGB and wondered about having to ream the bushings. I can purchase a kit much less expensive than buying a rebuilt kit. I have a friend that has a rea
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00212.html (6,813 bytes)
- 14. Front Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "Alford, James" <alfordj@hhmi.org>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:13:53 -0500
- Are the 1973 an 1975 roadster front suspensions interchangeable? This would include shocks, kingpins, etc. Jim James Alford Howard Hughes Med. Inst. Ph. (734) 647-4763 Fax (734) 936-9353 /// /// mgs@
- /html/mgs/2001-11/msg00325.html (6,716 bytes)
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