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21. Re: O.D. reverse lockout for early "D" type? (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 23:06:31 -0700; This is a twist on the same question. There is no reverse lockout, there never was a reverse lockout. The way it works is the switch is a lockout for all gears except 3rd and 4th. It is actually a 3; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00250.html (7,734 bytes)
22. Re: Speed times Compared (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 23:09:52 -0700; Interesting information. My MGA seems faster than my MGB, but then again, it has an MGB engine in it. Maybe that makes its performance closer to the twin cam, but I am quite sure it won't do 113mph.; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00251.html (8,633 bytes)
23. Re: Engine Paint (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 17:47:45 -0700; I have noticed this as well. It is a much darker maroon than what I ever see on am original engine. Then again, in another 30 years, it may match. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 66 Land Rov; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00972.html (8,258 bytes)
24. Re: Results of compression test (what now?) (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 23:00:44 -0700; Although I would not rule out the failed head gasket/warped head/cracked head theory, I have to agree with Barney. Do the simple things first - check the valve adjustment! A simple adjustment may bri; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01054.html (10,285 bytes)
25. Re: List subject matter (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 20:08:11 -0700; Ok then, here's the story. Last Saturday - not yesterday, but a week before= =20 - I decided at noon or so to drive to Boise (from Idaho Falls). Probably=20 not many here know that route, but it is; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01099.html (9,961 bytes)
26. Re: driving questions (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 18:29:46 -0700; Better check your tach. In 4th overdrive (D-type, 3 synchro) you should do 22.3 mph/1000rpm. This comes out to about 2695rpm at 60 mph. The LH type (4 synchro) is almost the same. Now, if you are not; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01889.html (9,630 bytes)
27. Re: MGA 1600MKII (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 5 Oct 1997 10:18:07 -0600; Page 18 - "It is worth noting the the chassis number was at least sometimes stamped on the frame: cars have been reported both with and without the number stamped in. The location is the horizontal; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00243.html (9,329 bytes)
28. Re: MGA 1600MKII (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 5 Oct 1997 12:38:42 -0600; I forgot to mention the key item in question. All 1600 MGA's have disk brakes up front, all Twin Cam's and DeLuxe have disks all around. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 66 Land Rover 52 MG; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00245.html (9,723 bytes)
29. RE: SB 42 (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 18:07:37 -0600; Is that Marv Albert I hear?? Oh, oops, he is concerned with other laws. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 66 Land Rover 52 MG TD replicar (VW) 86 Peugeot 505 Turbo Gle 86 Honda Accord LX-i; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00483.html (7,840 bytes)
30. Re: MGB engine color (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 09:30:19 -0600; Actually, (I can't speak for a 76, but at least on earlier MGB's) The engine was all painted red. I've looked this up before in several references. Everything the same color. This was done after ass; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00612.html (7,960 bytes)
31. Re: Marina question (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 22:17:33 -0600; Can't tell you about the Marina gearbox, but I can tell you about the originally fitted MGB automatic gearbox. I looked this up in the Original MGB - page 86. Very few MGB's came to the US with one,; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00656.html (7,980 bytes)
32. Re: Re: Marina question (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 15:57:43 -0600; Looking at the ratios in The Original MGB, looks like the very same gearbox! Same model, same gearing, must be the same. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 66 Land Rover 52 MG TD replicar (VW); /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00703.html (7,047 bytes)
33. Re: Possibly have found car (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 21:41:42 -0600; My references say the switch came in teh gearshift knob from 1977 on. Change point was June of '76 (production date) Vin number 410001. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 66 Land Rover 52 MG T; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg00725.html (9,346 bytes)
34. Re: Water pumps was my 'brake' (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 19:06:48 -0600; Barney is correct 5 main pumps don't fit 3 main engines due to impeller size among other things. Also, some of the replacement pot metal pumps don't line up on the same axis. I bought a replacement; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01508.html (7,735 bytes)
35. Re: Pardon the blasphemy (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 19:12:01 -0600; Here's a suggestion - buy MGA coupe doors - which have locks, and alter them to be more like roadster doors. I.E. knock off the window frames and the window frame ridge. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 J; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01509.html (8,252 bytes)
36. RE: Pardon the blasphemy (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 23:36:05 -0600; I agree with you! Why would you want locks on any open car??? But the guy said he wanted locks, so I offered up what looked like the most reasonable solution. Looking at the pictures, it ought to be; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01525.html (9,507 bytes)
37. Re: Installing an MGB motor in an MGA (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 16:02:01 -0700; I have a '58 MGA with a 62 MGB block. The header to get is the run of the mill MGA header. The cylindar heads for both A and B have the same pattern, cut the angles and bends need to be right for an; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg01840.html (8,878 bytes)
38. Re: OD engagement light (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 21:36:42 -0700; Carol Asks - Nory agrees - Steve comments I have to agree with Steve (actually, I think Steve drove my MGB with overdrive before he had overdrive himself, but I am not sure of the timing here). I hav; /html/mgs/1997-10/msg02164.html (9,599 bytes)
39. Re: Events Page For Eastern USA British Car Enthusiasts (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 23:41:06 -0600; These people aren't crazy! This is how you drive an MG in the rain. Just today I drove home from work at 80 mph in light rain with the tonneau on only 1/2 my car, and the driver's side window up. As; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00111.html (8,623 bytes)
40. Re: Big British Cars (score: 1): Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates); Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 22:51:10 -0600; Obviously not!! That was a Daimler. Looked like a Daimler DS420 hearse. Made by jaguar, and based on the Jaguar XJ. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 66 Land Rover 52 MG TD replicar (VW) 86 Pe; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00713.html (6,750 bytes)

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