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1. Re: Headlights '71 MGB (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Wed, 04 Oct 1995 18:59:29 -0700
when I first got it. I finally resolved the problems by getting the Haynes manual with all the electric system schematics in it. Try tracing out the connections on the switch and matching them to wh
/html/mgs/1995-10/msg00113.html (7,709 bytes)

2. Re: My car will not Idle (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Wed, 04 Oct 1995 19:10:04 -0700
but will not idle. I think it might be a leak in the manifold, but When I first got my '74 B, I had the same problem. The car would not idle, it would just die. The intake manifold had a gasket leak
/html/mgs/1995-10/msg00116.html (6,989 bytes)

3. Digest (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 1995 23:39:25 -0700
I don't like the new digest form. It makes it harder for me to review email individually and respond accordingly. I enjoyed the service much more when I could receive each mailing individually. Just
/html/mgs/1995-10/msg00204.html (6,434 bytes)

4. Re: factory hardtop (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1995 18:59:28 -0700
In the latest Special Interest Car Parts flyer there is mention of a Backlight to Hardtop for sale @ $70.30. They can be reached at 1-800-851-5600. They are located in Rhode Island. I've always had
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00163.html (7,208 bytes)

5. Re: Su vs. Weber (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 20:20:21 -0700
-- 303-977-7085 -- Pierce manifold. It has a normal choke i.e. (with a cable). If you want it you can have it for around $300.00. I took it off at smog time and put the old SU HIF4's back on. I like
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00209.html (8,176 bytes)

6. Re: Pinging (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 19:24:28 -0700
Thank you Miss Elk... I ordered a Lucas Eurospec distributor from Brit-Tek in New Hampshire last year to take and got rid of my Allison Elex Ignition at the same time to fix some running problems wi
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00246.html (6,789 bytes)

7. Re: Good Mechanic? (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 19:25:07 -0700
Hi Frank, I know of a good MG mechanic in Novato, which is within an hour or so of Moraga I believe. (I live up in Santa Rosa). Novato is north across the bay from you. The business is called Britis
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00247.html (7,142 bytes)

8. Re: MGB transmission swap (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 1995 21:02:23 -0700
Hi J.G., There is an outfit in Southern California called Novus who advertises a 5-speed tranny for the MGB. I've got a '74 B and have been tempted to call them myself and find out about it but have
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00353.html (7,409 bytes)

9. RE: Silly part names (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 1995 20:28:04 -0700
I always got a kick out of the "dip" switch for selecting the highbeams on the headlamps. Does anyone know where and how that term originated and how it applies to using your brights? It seems to me
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00752.html (6,465 bytes)

10. Re: Dual carb mod in CA? (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 1995 17:27:08 -0700
blessed by a CA Smog Referee HIF4's while using the Weber. At smog time, I've had to put the HIF4's back on with the smog equipment. I passed the smog check without any trouble. But, I also noticed
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00500.html (8,617 bytes)

11. Re: 72 Midget -- Frozen Air Pump (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 1995 22:18:24 -0700
cleaned off all rust I found and regreased the bearings on either end (about 6 years ago). She is still working and pumping air to this day. It didn't cost me but about a couple hours of time. As fa
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00518.html (7,539 bytes)

12. Re: best leather seat kits around (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 09:56:49 -0700
for $299.00. But I haven't tried them yet. Prestige Autotrim Products Ltd. toll free from the states: 1-800-659-2649 Mon-Fri 6am-5pm Eastern. Craig Wiper craig@wco.com
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00646.html (8,721 bytes)

13. Re: Leaf springs (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 17:23:01 -0700
I would replace both to have even load bearing in the rear. My '74 B has the same droop, and I've replaced all springs (used 7-leaf in the rear) and shocks. Used tube shocks in the rear and used pol
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00783.html (7,385 bytes)

14. Re: best leather seat kits around (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 17:44:52 -0700
Did I miss any responses to the request for info? If no one has I am thinking about ordering the seat kits from Prestige as I have already bought a soft top from them. I will post the results if I d
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00784.html (8,734 bytes)

15. Re: best leather seat kits around (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 19:25:38 -0700
England The only ad I've seen for them was in Hemmings Motor News. The ad states that the seat kits are for MGB and Sprite only. They do have an "800" number: 1-800-659-2649. They are located in Mer
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00808.html (7,991 bytes)

16. Re: 1967 MGB mystery (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 95 20:54 PDT
I have the same in the rear of my '74B. The clear plastic hoses connect to the two fittings on the SU fuel pump. Craig Wiper
/html/mgs/1995-07/msg00051.html (7,397 bytes)

17. Re: Rostyle wheel paint (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Sun, 09 Jul 1995 08:37:46 -0700
chrome trim ring around it. In my opinion, it looks much better than the original paint. I used off-the-shelf paint from my local auto parts store 6 years ago. It still looks great. Craig Wiper
/html/mgs/1995-07/msg00090.html (7,548 bytes)

18. Re: I took my windscreen apart last week... (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 1995 19:26:23 -0700
back together with great big clamps to pull everything together (very carefully) so that all the little screws would fit. I don't remember any screws long enough to go througn anything but the very
/html/mgs/1995-07/msg00128.html (7,848 bytes)

19. Re: Oil pressure valve -reply (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 18:42:38 -0700
I changed the spring and valve on my '74B's engine a couple of years ago; used an uprated spring from Moss I think. It was really tricky to get the thing back in once it was out (without removing an
/html/mgs/1995-07/msg00152.html (7,310 bytes)

20. Re: Wibbly Wobbly Suspension Troubles! (score: 1)
Author: craig@wco.com (craig wiper)
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 19:54:16 -0700
My 1974 MGB has always listed a bit (about 1 inch) to port. I've put in new springs to lower the front end 1 1/2 inches in front and 7-leaf new rear springs from a GT in the rear. The car still list
/html/mgs/1995-07/msg00253.html (7,330 bytes)


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