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21. Re: Beefing up (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 14:11:38 -0800; Youse guys will get me busted if my boss figures out why I am laughing my head off when I am supposed to be working. Larry gave an excellent description of the "split Weber" set up. The Weber acceler; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01421.html (8,987 bytes)
22. Re: Synchronized first, Clutching, (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 14:21:29 -0800; My thanks to all the people who pointed out the 2nd gear trick. It has been so long since I have driven a non-synch box that I had brain fade. Both my early cars now have 4synch boxes and my Magnette; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01422.html (7,410 bytes)
23. Re: "beefing up" Bolts/Studs and true costs (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 14:23:34 -0800; Robert: The high grade bolts sold by Moss are an ARP product. Kelvin.; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01423.html (8,484 bytes)
24. Re: Re. Beefing up (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:18:04 -0800; Looks like a very reasonable spec. I think you have struck a good balance between power and drivability. The engine should give good service for many years. I question your belief that the x-flow hea; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01424.html (7,077 bytes)
25. Re: The Change - Oil, that is. Novices take Heed! (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:41:21 -0800; What a mess! One of the reasons I am careful now about giving advice. A while back, a friend picked up a TR7 against my advice. He asked a number of questions, one of which was what type of oil to pu; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01425.html (8,487 bytes)
26. Re: "beefing up" Bolts/Studs and true costs (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 16:41:40 -0800; I have used flywheel bolts from Rocket products on the MGB. I'm pretty sure the application was Chrysler. The bolts have a little bit longer head and are easier to remove than the stock ones, a very; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01428.html (9,215 bytes)
27. Re: Magnette owners unite! (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:53:21 -0800; Kelvin Dodd, Ventura CA. 1958 ZB Black (orig. grey) Bl/wht int. 64,000 miles, needs bonnet repair and clutch. Runs well kdodd@west.net Also have lots of spares, parted 2 Magnettes; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01467.html (6,560 bytes)
28. Midget Clutch Bleeding (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 15:21:36 -0800; Joe: The 1275 Midget slave is notoriously difficult to bleed. Try to hook up some kind of pressure bleeding system. It can be bifficult to use pedal pressure to get all the air bubbles out of the sla; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01479.html (6,494 bytes)
29. Re: Favorite Roads - a bit too long, but worth it! (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 16:52:51 -0800; I asked about that Woody a few years ago. I was told that it had an engine swap, they had put a Po**he engine in it. Maybe a 924??? Kelvin. Colorado, springtime, weekday, start at the top of Independ; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01721.html (7,697 bytes)
30. Re: Brake System Flushing (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 09:02:07 -0800; Smart alek answer. I suggest you install non-leaky wheel cylinders. While I am at it I Unless you are replacing the master and doing a rebuild on the front calipers I do not recommend using silicone.; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01833.html (7,076 bytes)
31. Re: Dual exhaust MGB (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 09:26:15 -0800; Mike: I helped build a 63 MGB dual exhaust and have a 68GT V6 with dual exhaust. The 63 had twin pipes following the original routing and used glasspacs. The sound was incredible, almost a V8 burble.; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01834.html (8,082 bytes)
32. MGB at Le Mans *Long winded) (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 12:15:06 -0800; 1963. An MGB with licence plate 7DBL was prepared for the "Le Mans" race fitted with a special nose cone designed by Syd Enever. The car won it's 2 liter class even after getting stuck in sand for 1; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00737.html (9,537 bytes)
33. Re: B Bonnet, Aluminum vs. Steel (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 14:26:16 -0800; $$$$$$$$/cool, $$$$$$$$/light Simply put. The alloy hood is more prone to "mechanic dent". Where the mechanic puts too much force on the top surface of the hood when closing. If you use a self trigge; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01489.html (7,258 bytes)
34. re MGB Auto Insurance (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 13:26:51 -0800; I second Scott's comment. There is an 80 MGB with new paint job, interior, canvas top and $3500 of 2 month old receipts in my driveway. One momentary lapse of concentration together with a stationary; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02055.html (7,578 bytes)
35. What am I doing on my weekend?? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 11:18:49 -0800; Eek! It's moving time and I have to work on the Saturday. Tommorow I start to move MG bits to a storage location. Engines, trans, rearends etc. are going to be stored at an industrial storage unit. T; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg02361.html (7,297 bytes)
36. Dammit Dick's Family (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 17:08:03 -0800; Hi Folks: I had to drop off the list a while ago, when the quantity of posts got too great for me to handle. Missed Ya. Anyways, I have been asked by Dick Criswell's family to help sell his two MGBs; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01245.html (7,613 bytes)
37. Re: rocker switch (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 04 Aug 1997 15:02:41 -0700; The Aux fog light switch for the 77-80 US spec. MGB is a Lucas window switch. Jag #C38637. This fits both the holes in the dash and the hole on the right side of the column cover. You can order the; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00229.html (7,093 bytes)
38. Re: DIY vs. Garage Repairs (Re: It's about time!) (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 06 Aug 1997 09:42:45 -0700; I installed the Moss kit on my 65 MGB a couple of years ago. I have an air compressor, et al. All I used were hand tools and an electric drill. Air tools can make a job easier, but are not necessary; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00441.html (8,177 bytes)
39. Re: Water Pump Woes (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:18:07 -0700; MGB Water pump pulleys etc. Scratching head. Early MGB 62-71 use a tall water pump with a deep pressed steel pulley. 62-67 is a single groove, 68-71 is a two groove to drive the smog pump. 72-74 the; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00657.html (9,001 bytes)
40. LBC Flat Rate Manual (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 15:28:15 -0700; I have an original BMC flat rate guide. I can't find a print date, but the car lineup indicates sometime around 1969. It covers Sprite Mk IV/ Midget 68 on, MGB/GT, MGC and Austin America. There is a; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01169.html (8,546 bytes)

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