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161. Re: Yes, it still missing now above 3200 (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Mon, 21 Aug 1995 09:18:28 +1000; My guess would be plug leads or, more possibly, the connections at each end (including the coil lead). Get yourself a test meter which will check resistance and measure the resistance in each lead.; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00417.html (7,466 bytes)
162. Re: Dual carb mod in CA? (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 09:27:55 +1000; The reason MG and Jaguar went away from SU carbies for US spec cars was that they are a mongrel to get emission levels down to the required level at idle. We have no problems in Oz (not yet anyway) b; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00497.html (7,572 bytes)
163. Re: Yes, it still missing now above 3200 (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 09:28:00 +1000; The best way to check for wear in a distributor shaft, without taking it out (and this is indeed the best way) is to use a dwell meter to check the dwell angle. As you are checking note whether the d; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00498.html (7,198 bytes)
164. Re: Rover V8!! (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 09:19:02 +1000; Move to Oz, we have heaps of them here. You can even buy the factory MGB V8s, if you have enough money. I have two of the factory cars and an ex US spec rubbernose into which 1986 fuel injected Rang; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00562.html (7,888 bytes)
165. Re: Rubber bumper MGB's- chrome conversion (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 09:18:58 +1000; There are kits available in the UK for the conversion. MG Enthusiast or one of the other UK MG magazines should give you a lead. Otherwise contact Brown & Gammons UK. It is not an easy task since th; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00563.html (7,475 bytes)
166. Re: Spark Plug Wire Resistance? Type? (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 09:18:53 +1000; Kevin, My advice was 8 Ohms per foot for any high tension leads. If they are copper (and you can forget having a radio if they are) they should give no resistance. The resistance is designed into th; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00564.html (7,996 bytes)
167. Re: GTs w/V8s (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 09:50:19 +1000; Will, The MGB GT V8 was introduced in 1973 and the only body alterations were the moving of the radiator forward. This was retained for the rubbernose series. The steering column was different (to c; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00609.html (8,089 bytes)
168. High Tension Lead Resistance (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 09:50:25 +1000; I provided some advice on spark plug lead resistance the other day which was slightly inaccurate. What I advised was that resistance should be 8 OHMS a foot. What I should have said was that it shoul; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00610.html (6,495 bytes)
169. Re: Starter cranks w/ p-brake set (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 09:50:07 +1000; '77B, Dave The diode is part of the dual function of the handbrake warning light. Its secondary function is to warne you of low hydraulic pressure in the braking system. You will see the sensor for; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00611.html (10,120 bytes)
170. Re: It's here (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sat, 26 Aug 1995 11:34:59 +1000; The UK car model year starts with the Earls Court Motor Show in October of each year, which unveils the models for the next year. Thus a 1977 car might be in fact manufactured as early as June 1976,; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00640.html (6,730 bytes)
171. Re: Causes of blue smoke on start-up of 1966 MGB. Valve stem seals? (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 09:53:43 +1000; Sounds very much like stem seals. Try another check. If you are stopped at traffic lights for a period does smoke come out as you accelerate away? If it does then this is further confirmation. Unfor; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00693.html (8,602 bytes)
172. Re: fixing small hole in convert top (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 09:07:03 +1000; John, My reaction would be to get onto one of the vinyl repair specialists. They weld a replacement piece in so well you would not know it was ever holed. Such a service is not expensive. The cheape; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00805.html (7,256 bytes)
173. Re: Timing info (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 09:06:32 +1000; The timing marks are 5 degrees apart commencing with top dead centre (and this is from the factory manual). Be careful of too much reliance on the marks. The bottom pulley has a rubber centre, desig; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00806.html (7,328 bytes)
174. Re: MG TD tires. need advice (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 1 Sep 1995 09:26:04 +1000; The Dunlop cross ply tyres (tires) are the authentic pattern for the TD but who really wants to drive around on cross ply tyres? If you have wire wheels on your TD then you must obviously use tubes,; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00818.html (7,155 bytes)
175. Re High Compression Engines (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 21 Jul 1995 10:34:02 +1000; The octane ratings of fuel in Australia are: Unleaded 92 or 96, leaded 96. MGs delivered to Australia all had the high compression engine for which 96 octane is needed. Most people get hardened valve; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00289.html (7,052 bytes)
176. Re: Transmissions (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 09:39:20 +1000; Rubbish!!!!! 80W/90 gear oil is in fact thinner (less viscous) than 20W/50 engine oils. Don't be fooled by the numbers, gear oils follow a different index. If you don't believe me I will send you th; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00381.html (8,318 bytes)
177. Transmission Oil (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 13:22:16 +1000; Having had everyone leap into the air on this subject let me take it a little further. First of all, however, soem of you miised the fact that 80W/90 gear oil is only specified for the MGB GT when fi; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00409.html (8,175 bytes)
178. MGB GT V8 Transmissions (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 10:28:43 +1000; In response to the questions on V8s and overdrive. The MGB GT V8 was produced with the overdrive as standard equipment. The first 500 cars had overdrive on third and top (as do the 4 cylinder models); /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00457.html (6,735 bytes)
179. MGB LE (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Sun, 30 Jul 1995 10:28:47 +1000; At the risk of stirring up my US cousins again I would like to point out that ther was another LE produced which has become very valuable and collectable. In October 1980 a batch of 1000 cars was pro; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00458.html (7,282 bytes)
180. Re: Help - Block Brass Taper Plugs (score: 1): Author: gmccann@pcug.org.au (Graham McCann); Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 09:58:28 +1000; Tom, The best solution is to get one turned up by an engineering shop. I have never found a parts supplier who even recognises them. Brown & Gammons and M&G International of the UK do not list them.; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00472.html (7,634 bytes)

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