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41. What's the best. (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 17:04:02 -0700; It's time to load the flame throwers. This is a continuation of the seat belt thread, blended with bits of the assorted "mines better than yours" threads. The US spec. 68-80 MGB is a child of it's en; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01177.html (6,998 bytes)
42. Re: Dead Cars (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 14:32:45 -0700; 65 MGB Sebring Replica Engine back in, not sorted yet, needs exhaust 73 MGBGT In progress. Tomorrows commuter. needs engine built, brakes, etc. etc. 79 MGB V8 conversion candidate 68 MGBGT V6 Runs bu; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01274.html (7,322 bytes)
43. Re: Physics quiz (was: The old hotfoot routine - reply) (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 16:55:44 -0700; I have installed a TR7 AC blower assembly into the MGB heater box. The front plate of the box must be cut for the larger diameter blade and motor, so the installation is not! reversible. Care must b; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01636.html (8,093 bytes)
44. Re: "Safety Fast" decal for helmet? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 11:52:08 -0700; When I built my Sebring replica B racecar I wanted the same sticker on the trunk across the original MG emblem. My ex s.o. ended up doing a nice job with vinyl shelf paper and a craft knife. She mad; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01804.html (8,116 bytes)
45. Re: No key, no go.... (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 13:18:41 -0700; Key Lock Code Check the operating tab on the inside of the trunk lock assy. It is the piece that is held in place by a small bolt and rotates to lock the mechanism. On the MGB there will be a 3 digit; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01805.html (7,302 bytes)
46. Re: 71 Overdrive Speedometer (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 12:42:59 -0700; I've got conflicting info. on this. The Smiths catalog I have states 11/68-10/72 OVD is SN5227/13 Moss X-ref file states SN5227/12 There is also a reference to a SN5227/22 but that may be a typo. He; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01908.html (7,043 bytes)
47. Re: Distributor question (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 10:59:37 -0700; Your Pertronix unit will not fit the euro spec points type dist. The plastic magnet rotor will only fit the non-cam shaft. Also the mounting base for the pertronix amp is set up for the US market ba; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01627.html (8,014 bytes)
48. Re: Distributor question (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 16:23:32 -0700; Your point is well made. It is important to be "on the same page". The 45D dist. body is used with a number of different internals. The Crane/Allison kit is pretty universal, give it one bolt hole a; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01658.html (7,701 bytes)
49. Re: EGR valve threading for O2 sensor? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 09:28:36 -0700; Thanks. I did chuckle. Then I thought how wonderful it was for someone to admit their ignorance, so that they could learn. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve is a necessary part of the emmission sy; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00466.html (8,520 bytes)
50. Re: Oil Pump prime... (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 11:01:40 -0700; I vote for Lubriplate too. We used it on hundreds of LBC engines from 1980 onwards. It sticks to bearings really well and stays where it needs to. I've found that it gives a rebuilt engine a better "; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00467.html (8,013 bytes)
51. Re: Tell me it aint so! (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 11:41:41 -0700; The ubiquitous "safety guage" IMHO one of the cool bits that makes an LBC. Combined oil pressure and water temp in one easy to read unit. What a neat idea! It is one of those make or break parts tho.; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00468.html (10,222 bytes)
52. Re: "beaters" (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 12:06:58 -0700; The servo system will not clear the twin HIF carb system you probably have on the 74 R.B B. You can get by with skinny pancake filters, but I do not recommend it. (I'm working on finding K&N filters; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00469.html (9,267 bytes)
53. Re: worn camshaft? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 12:21:03 -0700; Best set up to check the cam is a dial indicator and a magnetic mount. These are now available really cheaply through places like Harbor Freight Salvage. The Chinese manuf. units work well enough fo; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00475.html (9,022 bytes)
54. Re: MGC air cleaners (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 12:24:23 -0700; Sorry Lawrie: I've been looking for a while and have not found anything from the major suppliers. Sounds like it is time for an innovative company to build a conversion adapter that will mount a K&N; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00477.html (7,004 bytes)
55. Re: Chrome dress-up goodies (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 12:32:53 -0700; The elbow you are seeing is the standard early MGB spout which is made out of aluminum. The unit on the Moss motor is one of their repro's which has been ground and polished to within an inch of it'; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00478.html (7,354 bytes)
56. Re: Paint scheme advice? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 14:06:28 -0700; r.e. flame magnets, been there done that. Last year at Moss fest at the Flag is up Farm. Bob Goldman, evil marketing genius for Moss Motors showed up with plastic flame decals that are easily remova; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00482.html (8,144 bytes)
57. Re: Chrome dress-up goodies (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 09 May 1997 14:09:47 -0700; The HIF has an extra rib near the bottle cap that the HS covers will not clear. Kelvin.; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00483.html (7,343 bytes)
58. Re: Voltmeter/Ampmeter-MGA (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Sat, 10 May 1997 07:59:45 -0800; Hooking up an ammeter usually requires running heavy current into the cockpit. There is a design of ammeter that uses a shunt which is located in the engine compartment, but if remember it was price; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00518.html (8,047 bytes)
59. Re: 15" Minilites? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 11:41:58 -0800; As Larry said the MGC uses a 5 lug pattern. Moss Motors sells two 15 inch Minilite replica wheels with a 4 x 4 1/2 bolt pattern. The silver painted rim minilites are made in the UK under the name Mi; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00558.html (8,710 bytes)
60. Re: Polished Water neck... (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 11:57:56 -0800; The early aluminium spout was used on the US spec MGB from 62-67. In 68 the car got a smog pump which required a different radiator with the upper outlet on the Left (drivers side). The smog pump up; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00559.html (9,125 bytes)

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