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221. Re: Exhaust hitting (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 14:43:23 -0700; Yeah, the more I think about this, the more it makes sense. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00218.html (9,072 bytes)
222. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 14:42:25 -0700; I believe this is common. Just to cover the spoke heads. I would worry about duct tape longevity. Used on exterior applications it delaminates and makes a peeling, sticky mess. Could make replacing t; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00219.html (8,022 bytes)
223. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:46:10 -0700; With the eared knock-offs, I tighten them as far as possible by hand, then by hammer at least 90 degrees more (one quarter turn). -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00251.html (8,173 bytes)
224. Re: Shackles (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:08:08 -0700; Um, won't longer shackles RAISE the rear of your GT? Muscle car types have used longer shackles to create clearance for oversized rear tires since the 60s. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're ne; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00275.html (6,391 bytes)
225. Re: Re; Shackles (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:59:47 -0700; No, apparently he meant to RAISE the car, not LOWER the car... I should have guessed -- not too many people feel a need to lower an MG (other than those RBs)... It's not like there is excessive groun; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00278.html (7,612 bytes)
226. Re: What kind of top do you recommend? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:14:23 -0700; How can canvas be "mohair"? <g> I have a mohair sweater, and believe me, it's not something you would want as a convertible top (unless you were a cat, and your sole consideration was snoozing comfor; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00296.html (8,685 bytes)
227. Re: Introducing Shell V-Power (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:10:00 -0700; Here in California there is no real difference between brands. Premium is 91 octane across the board, with 10% ethanol (or something like that). Certain brands advertise like crazy how they "clean yo; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00311.html (7,752 bytes)
228. Re: Shell V-Power (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:16:18 -0700; Yes, I've heard them boast of that "top tier" status, and as far as I can tell it's a co-marketing gimmick with the automakers. No 93 in CA, alas. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mounta; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00314.html (8,091 bytes)
229. Re: Shell V-Power (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:45:09 -0700; You are correct. The US averages the two common scientific definitions to get the posted octane. I believe this number is 4 or 5 points lower than the UK standard. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If y; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00345.html (7,611 bytes)
230. Re: [MG-MGB] Help with MGB purchase (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:13:17 -0700; That explains a lot. I was surprised that I didn't remember the original post -- I guess the reason is, I didn't see it. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the prim; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00014.html (7,543 bytes)
231. Re: Hub Nut (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:31:40 -0700; Yeah, the trick is you need to find a thinwall 1-5/16. Some are thinner than others. You could turn yours down on a lathe, if you had one. Probably just take yours around to various hardware stores,; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00402.html (6,945 bytes)
232. Throttle linkage lube (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:39:05 -0700; I was just diddling with the carbs, and I was having trouble with them not always returning to idle. One thought was that they needed new return springs, but it occurs to me that perhaps I need to lu; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00050.html (7,292 bytes)
233. Re: Throttle linkage lube (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:12:18 -0700; I figured it was something like this. It was the throttle slide on my other car that was supposd to be kept dry, now that I think of it. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View,; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00052.html (8,672 bytes)
234. Re: Throttle linkage lube (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:28:01 -0700; I've had these carbs rebushed, but that was quite a while ago, so you may have hit on it. Then again, today while driving the throttle was sticking at 3000 rpm (!), which seems pretty far open for it; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00066.html (8,991 bytes)
235. Re: Losing power at high rpms... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:35:07 -0700; I bet the orange deposits are from the octane booster. How high is your compression ratio? My 67 Barracuda with 10.5:1 compression runs on 91, retarded 2 or 3 degrees from spec. I found octane booste; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00067.html (9,122 bytes)
236. Re: overheating (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:57:08 -0700; Well, you can certainly run less than 50% antifreeze here in CA. It never drops below freezing here at sea level. If you don't go up to Tahoe for skiing (in a B?) it may be something you never need t; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00150.html (11,023 bytes)
237. Re: Leaking jet hose - what solution? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:45:29 -0700; Those jet hoses are one of my pet peeves. I just popped one off the other day trying to set the mixture -- one slip of the spanner and bingo, you need a new jet. It is inconceivable to me that this i; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00156.html (8,231 bytes)
238. Re: vacuum? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:18:44 -0700; If you mean the nipple on the flying-saucer-shaped thingie mounted at right angles to the dizzy shaft, yes, that would be the vacuum advance. This is NOT a smog-related item, it is a feature present; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00158.html (7,347 bytes)
239. Re: Brake light replacements? Third brake light? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:55:32 -0700; Don't you mean we should use RED LEDs? Now all we need is for someone to manufacture a crystal-clear taillight lens for MGBs... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's t; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00172.html (10,890 bytes)
240. Re: A set of 4 deep dish Mag slot wheels from a 240z 260z (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:12:22 -0700; How wide are the actual rims? I would bet that tire is oversize for the width, if they really fit an unmodified Z. I know at least one B with slot mags, locally, but I don't know what tire size they; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00204.html (8,077 bytes)

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