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1. Re: Balancing engines (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 May 1994 14:09:55 -0500 (CDT)
Ducati has developed a fascinating way to balance a single cylinder motorcycle engine. Basically they took a 90 degree V twin, and removed one piston, and it's accompanying cylinder head, valve trai
/html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00032.html (7,439 bytes)

2. sealant tip (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Wed, 4 May 1994 11:01:54 -0500 (CDT)
Before returning to college, I was a mechanic at a Yamaha dealership for five years where I worked on motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. and I often used a nifty sealant called 'Yamabond'. I am in the ea
/html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00084.html (8,156 bytes)

3. MGB tire size comment (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 1994 16:45:25 -0500 (CDT)
I have seen it mentioned here several times that it is not possible to mount tires larger than 185 on an MGB without modifications to the fenders or at least a method to restrain lateral axle movemen
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00751.html (7,433 bytes)

4. BGT ring gear (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 1994 13:14:05 -0600 (CST)
The starter on my '73 MGBGT was jamming occasionally, due to the teeth of the flywheel ring gear being badly worn. Since I had to replace clutch anyway, I pulled the flywheel and examined the ring ge
/html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00468.html (7,426 bytes)

5. BGT steering rack alignment (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 13:21:53 -0600 (CST)
I just overhauled the front suspension on my 73 BGT and now I have to put the steering rack back in. The thing is, when I first bought my BGT, I had to replace the steering rack out in the street in
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00020.html (7,409 bytes)

6. BGT trans. removal (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 1994 17:14:59 -0600 (CST)
I have decided against my better judgement to attempt the removal of my transmission without removing the engine from the car. I live in Wisconsin, so rolling the car outside isn't a good idea, unles
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00070.html (7,160 bytes)

7. paint color choices (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 1994 12:10:59 -0600 (CST)
I've been trying to decide on a color for my BGT, and I can't seem to make up my mind. The original color of my '73 was purple, I believe. I have never seen a purple MGBGT, so I don't know if this is
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00134.html (7,965 bytes)

8. Tranny's out. Thanks. (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 1994 19:45:18 -0600 (CST)
I removed the transmission from my BGT last Saturday, and I would like to thank all of those that sent me advice on the subject. I had to leave the engine in the car, because I have no hoist, nor joi
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00549.html (7,597 bytes)

9. rocker shaft question (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 1994 12:33:44 -0600 (CST)
I just pulled the rocker assembly and head off of my 73 BGT and found plenty of things to make me happy, such as a fairly fresh crosshatch in the cylinders and only one cooked exhaust valve, but just
/html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00371.html (7,267 bytes)

10. MGB transmission removal (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 12:50:25 -0600 (CST)
I have a tiny single car garage, so even if I owned an engine hoist, I would have no room in which to use it. So, my question is about the possibility of removing my transmission without removing the
/html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00552.html (7,458 bytes)

11. Bentley manual (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1993 12:35:43 -0600 (CST)
I just recieved my Bentley shop manual, which I've been told is the best shop manual to use as far as my 1973 MGB is concerned. I noticed that the electrical schematics only seem to be listed for car
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00111.html (7,208 bytes)

12. manifold paint, head pipe (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1993 11:42:44 -0600 (CST)
I recently purchased a used exhaust manifold (oem) for my BGT to replace the JC Whitless one that came with my car. It was rusty and gross, as are most used exhaust manifolds, so I bead blasted it an
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00254.html (8,599 bytes)

13. gearing question (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1993 12:06:36 -0600 (CST)
I have a 1973 BGT and I spend 95% of my driving time droning down the interstate in a 65 mph speed limit. This means that most of the traffic around me is doing 70 to 75. I don't like going more than
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00255.html (7,684 bytes)

14. tube shock conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1993 11:44:30 -0600 (CST)
I was looking at the tube shock conversion kit that Moss sells for the rear of MGB's, and it looks like it would be very simple to fabricate, since it is just a couple of plates with nuts welded to t
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00432.html (6,820 bytes)

15. BGT head gasket, headers (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1993 10:48:59 -0600 (CST)
I recently purchased a '73 MGB GT, and I have begun the process of finding all of the mechanical problems. Since I am a college student, I will have about three weeks of Christmas break to spend elbo
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00454.html (7,854 bytes)

16. BGT head gasket (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1993 13:49:19 -0600 (CST)
Since I am a college student, I will have about three weeks of Christmas break to spend elbow deep in my MG. I am planning to replace the seeping head gasket, and I have some questions. First of all,
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00463.html (7,127 bytes)

17. `73 BGT suspension (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1993 13:13:04 -0600 (CST)
I need some advice regarding suspension modifications to MGB`s. I have been told by a fellow who runs an MG shop and also races an MGB that for the street, the OEM type dampers should be left in plac
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00492.html (7,215 bytes)

18. battery storage (score: 1)
Author: Jon Mason Gougar Jr <gougar@csd4.csd.uwm.edu>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1993 13:57:39 -0600 (CST)
Regarding the storage of automotive type lead acid batteries on a concrete floor: I was told at a technical seminar I attended as a Yamaha service tech that the faster discharge of batteries while be
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00566.html (7,054 bytes)


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