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261. Re: Crack of doom? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 11:16:25 -0800; "...cured by manufacturing changes"? That's a good one! As if... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires on 12/1/06 10:59 AM, Howard; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00016.html (10,725 bytes)
262. Re: Clutch lining smells after highway travel - 62 MGA (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:48:09 -0800; Well, if you don't have to depress the pedal all the way in order to release the clutch, that would be another indication that the clutch disc is worn out. But regardless of the preliminary diagnosis; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00041.html (11,037 bytes)
263. Re: Bleed System (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 11:45:20 -0800; I have a process that has worked very well for me, but to which some persons have raised reasonable objections. I'll let you judge for yourself. I basically duplicate the bench-bleeding procedure, bu; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00050.html (12,407 bytes)
264. Re: Plea for gearbox... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:24:15 -0800; Uh, no. What year of MG do you have? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://w; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00056.html (9,158 bytes)
265. Dead pedal for B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:05:36 -0800; I see that Moss is now offering a dead pedal for the MGB. I have pondered this possibility for years, off and on. It is certainly needed, but the thing that always stopped me was, how would you reach; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00054.html (7,643 bytes)
266. Re: Dead pedal for B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:30:31 -0800; I guess I have to explain myself. No, I'm not particularly old, and I'm 6'1". Because I have long legs, I keep the seat pushed back far enough that my left foot does not reach the firewall. This lea; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00058.html (9,029 bytes)
267. Re: Dead pedal for B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:47:11 -0800; Yeah, I mentioned it because my co-driver on the California Melee was having this issue (I was afraid he was going to tear off the windshield top frame). It helped when I told him to slide his seat f; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00059.html (9,888 bytes)
268. Re: Dead pedal for B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:59:22 -0800; You are so right. I have sometimes wondered about that purpose of that step, when engaged in unrelated activities in the vicinity such as laying in carpet or replacing the heater core. Another intere; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00072.html (7,683 bytes)
269. Re: [snugtop] (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:53:53 -0800; Yes, I have one, a little old and battered. What did you want to know? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00073.html (6,495 bytes)
270. Re: MGC engine swap (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:27:38 -0800; You're kidding, I assume. It's highly unlikely either of those would fit. Big difference in bore spacing between a 3.0 and a 3.8 or 4.0 liter six. Not to mention the weight of either of those two wou; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00096.html (9,119 bytes)
271. Re: diesel rated oils (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:06:37 -0800; I have read a similar article relating to American musclecars. One specific point it made was to avoid oils with the API "sunburst" logo -- these are optimized for fuel economy and have too few anti-; /html/mgs/2006-11/msg00105.html (8,425 bytes)
272. Re: Starter gear problem (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:53:46 -0800; An alternative explanation is that the flywheel ring gear is damaged. This is not uncommon. Or the rebuilder didn't replace a damaged pinion on the starter, just fixed the windings. -- Max Heim '66 M; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00104.html (7,168 bytes)
273. Re: is this good? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:37:13 -0800; How utterly silly. If one were to speed in an MG roadster, one would in all probability lose one's cap. How preposterous! -- Max Heim mvheim@sbcglobal.net __________________________ 1360 California S; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00129.html (7,011 bytes)
274. Re: pedal wobble (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:17:04 -0800; Hmm, can't say I've noticed this on my B, and it has over 200K miles. So it would seem you have an unusual wear situation. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the pr; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00136.html (7,888 bytes)
275. Re: tire question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:45:01 -0800; Hmmm...I would say, you have to ask yourself: were they saying it couldn't be fixed because it couldn't be made airtight, or because it wouldn't be structurally safe? Think about it. -- Max Heim '66; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00139.html (6,840 bytes)
276. Re: Temp sensor position (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:19:49 -0800; What occurs to me is that running the fan wouldn't do much of anything to cool the block down, anyway. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with ch; /html/mgs/2006-12/msg00232.html (8,052 bytes)
277. Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:33:48 -0800; Without commenting on the merits of this conversion, I would call attention to the fact that it is being offered for sale after only 500 miles... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mounta; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00022.html (7,591 bytes)
278. Re: Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:24:29 -0800; Apparently this particular diesel is actually based on the B-series engine -- at least, it uses the same rocker cover and bolts up to the same transmission. So the weight woud be identical. -- Max He; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00028.html (9,045 bytes)
279. Re: Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:41:35 -0800; Now that might be worthwhile. I recall tooling around Spain in an Alfa 1.9 turbodiesel. It could run all day at 140 kmh, and had no trouble topping 170 kmh with 4 aboard. That particular motor would; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00032.html (8,523 bytes)
280. Re: Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:18:08 -0800; Heh heh... And with the silhouette chick mudflaps and a CB antenna, no -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00033.html (8,668 bytes)

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