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61. Re: SU fuel pump life and stalling engine (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 17:09:50 -0800; You astonish me. I have found that the one set of items that do require regular replacement are the cap and rotor (my B has an optical "pointless" ignition conversion). For some reason, last year's s; /html/mgs/2005-12/msg00192.html (8,047 bytes)
62. Re: MGB head identification (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:51:50 -0800; Engine # is BHM 1109-228E. Allegedly was low-miles Gold Seal rebuild (inspection of bearings confirmed reasonably low miles). Block and head were gold-painted. This motor was removed from a 1974 MGB-; /html/mgs/2005-12/msg00199.html (8,349 bytes)
63. Looks like alternator failure--opinions solicited (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:38:03 -0800; Vehicle: 1966 MGB, converted to negative earth with Bosch alternator. Recent history: Several days ago, I noticed the alternator warning light stayed on for maybe a minute after startup, then went of; /html/mgs/2005-12/msg00201.html (8,004 bytes)
64. Re: Looks like alternator failure--opinions solicited (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 14:28:53 -0800; While that is certainly good advice in the general scheme of things, this is definitely a case of running off the battery, indicating that the battery ground is OK, but that the alternator is not pro; /html/mgs/2005-12/msg00202.html (7,155 bytes)
65. Re: First MGB Clutch (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:27:15 -0800; I probably have 50K on mine, at this point. No problems. Moss used to also sell a "heavy duty" clutch kit, that did have a rep for problems, I believe... Kelvin? BTW, pulling the engine & tranny in t; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00020.html (10,846 bytes)
66. Re: First MGB Clutch (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:33:06 -0800; Oh, OK, maybe I'm thinking of the TO bearing. I was just recalling I was warned off the heavy duty unit when I replaced my clutch, probably for the reasons you mention. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00022.html (8,640 bytes)
67. Re: drop the crack pipe, you will burn your fingers! (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:32:51 -0800; He's probably hoping one of those Nigerian scammers will send him a cashier's check for $200,000. He'll find some sucker to cash it, and flee the country... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're n; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00040.html (7,845 bytes)
68. Re: Allison (CRANE) electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:26:34 -0800; I have an Allison system with optical sensor. Is that the one? I can check later (after work). -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wir; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00055.html (7,501 bytes)
69. Re: Motorhead 101 - A Mitsuoka for you? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:59:29 -0800; I like the prose: "It has both ample practicability of modern cars and gorgeous shape of handicraft product." Or: "It holds a delicate beauty for us. It is really beautiful when being on the street."; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00100.html (8,054 bytes)
70. Re: MGB Side Exhaust (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:48:54 -0800; Did you get the clutch alignment tool? Mating the engine with the tranny in situ is likely to be the biggest hassle. If you're lucky it will slip right in. If not, it can be a real bear, since you wo; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00109.html (8,391 bytes)
71. Re: replace headilights (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 11:27:52 -0800; Grab 'em with both hands, give 'em a twist, and pop 'em off. No tools -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00131.html (7,714 bytes)
72. Re: mga radio (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:54:16 -0800; Let's put it this way -- the signal-to-noise ratio is the least of your -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00139.html (8,245 bytes)
73. Re: replace headilights (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:04:01 -0800; I dunno, but that's how they came off last time. Maybe they were just loose. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00142.html (7,474 bytes)
74. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:37:09 -0800; This would probably severely reduce reliability compared to dual SUs, which are pretty much trouble-free once set up. Instead, you'd be running and de-bugging a "one-off" experimental system. Always; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00181.html (9,667 bytes)
75. Re: Clutch (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:29:04 -0800; Sell your other car... that should do it. <g> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00214.html (7,638 bytes)
76. Re: Faultless MGB-GT [now brake boost] (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:38:33 -0800; The question is, is the MC *designed* for servo boost, or not? One designed for a boosted system may well have a larger bore diameter, which will result in higher pedal pressure when used without boo; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00243.html (8,139 bytes)
77. Re: distributor (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 09:38:12 -0800; No, it's easy. Well, it would be easy if the bolts were at all accessible. The trick is NOT to undo the distributor clamping bolt -- this loses your timing, and repeated overtightening of this bolt i; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00307.html (7,853 bytes)
78. Re: Gear shift knobs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:37:31 -0800; Maybe you could buy one of those logo keyfobs and have that emblem set into the top. Just a thought. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chro; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00313.html (7,813 bytes)
79. Re: Fuel Pump Problem (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:21:23 -0700; No. Once it pressurizes the line, it quits pumping. So leaving the ignition on doesn't tell you anything about the pump. It just kills your battery. <g> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00045.html (7,470 bytes)
80. Re: 1968 MGBGT Vin Location (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 11:45:28 -0700; That is the correct location. But there could be two or three tags in that location -- a narrow strip with the 'body number", beginning with "MGB" or "101"; a larger plate labelled "Commission Number; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00051.html (9,146 bytes)

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