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141. Re: Engine and tranny removal (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 08:20:55 -0400; Two rust-busting penetrants with which I have had success come in pressure cans, Free-All and PB Blaster. Both have worked better for me than Liquid Wrench, and the pressure cans make application in; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00069.html (9,903 bytes)
142. Re: Looking for contact info (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 13:54:22 -0400; The engine in this car is 1800 cc. In 4th, figure 18 MPH/ 1000 RPM, and in OD, use 22 MPH / 1000 RPM. Thus 3300 RPM = 66 MPH, 3500 RPM = 77. You can cruise as fast as you think the law allows w/o cau; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00114.html (7,593 bytes)
143. Re: Moss Motors Carpet Set Installation (Very Long) (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:19:41 -0400; You use the snaps supplied, but cut a circle (50 cent piece diameter) in the felt backing. There may have been padding under front mats (I've seen both with and without it) but have not seen it unde; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00216.html (8,115 bytes)
144. Re: Clutch slave cylinder parts (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 08:50:03 -0400; Would a nylon cable-tie do the job? That's what Moss supplies for tie-rod boots and MB for its axle boot kits. Bob On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:53:45 -0700 "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net> writes:; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00284.html (7,258 bytes)
145. Re: lead substitute fuel additive (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:28:31 -0400; According to an article in Invention & Technology on the guy who developed tetraethyl (sp?) lead for a motor fuel additive, octane improvement was the goal and the success. By improving octane with t; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00285.html (9,216 bytes)
146. Re: battery drain-again! (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 08:54:09 -0400; Until you isolate the problem and solve it, disconnect the battery when you're not driving the car. A Cole-Hersee disconnect switch fits nicely into the little bulkhead behind the passenger seat, is; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00286.html (7,007 bytes)
147. Re: Floorboard treatment (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 16:31:09 -0400; Just treat them as you would any plywood, considering their location and exposure. I would spend the extra $$ to get 'marine grade' plywood. The specs for it are that there are no voids on the expose; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00303.html (7,685 bytes)
148. Re: Steering Rack Boot Replacement (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:54:17 -0400; This is not a difficult job. You will lose most of the oil oil, but it's ordinary 90w gear oil that you can buy anywhere. I believe the quantity specified in 1/3 pint -- check the book for this. It; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00351.html (8,836 bytes)
149. Re: Vapor Lock? (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:23:54 -0400; It's not unknown for condensers to behave strangely when hot. The one time I had condenser failures when hot, it was after engine was completely warmed up. The symptoms then were no, or very weak, sp; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00352.html (8,360 bytes)
150. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:53:48 -0400; If the wipers worked OK when you last used them, I would run through the electric supply (connections, wires & switches) to look for corrosion. Should that not be the answer, chances are that the ol; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00414.html (8,679 bytes)
151. Re: Windshield Wiper Problem (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:31:39 -0400; You're sure right about RainX. I think it's great stuff; my wife hates it and says it clouds the glass. Bob swear by it, but I hated it and thought it made vision more difficult in some situations.; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00434.html (7,841 bytes)
152. Re: TD water pump (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:54:59 -0400; If you can afford to lose a few driving days, Phil Marino can rebuild your water pump. He installs modern seals and bearings, and a tapered shaft. He rebuilt mine in 1999. Phil Marino, 16199 Hidden; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00503.html (6,680 bytes)
153. Re: carpet (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:28:58 -0400; Ring up your friendly local carpet store. Many have, or can get, black carpeting in either cut-pile or loop-pile. For my car, the snaps turned out to be standard items at E&B Marine, and they appear; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00533.html (6,808 bytes)
154. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:41:56 -0400; If the gauge is correct, which you might want to confirm with another gauge, and that you are using 20-50 oil, the pressure is low. Consider replacing the connecting rod big-end bearings, something; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00534.html (8,347 bytes)
155. Re: '75 B License plate (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 10:43:07 -0400; There is a better way. Alas, it's not as easy as using sheet metal screws, but the result is better. Originally, there were little "Z" -shaped brackets that hung from bolts in the back side of the b; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00569.html (7,966 bytes)
156. Re: '75 B License plate (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:56:01 -0400; States have some reciprocal agreements. For instance, if your Oregon-registered MG being driven in CT and you don't live in CT you can operate it as it is equipped to its home (Oregon) requirements.; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00581.html (8,217 bytes)
157. Re: More Update on Engine Miss...the saga continues. (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 10:29:30 -0500; A check of the valves is a compression test. A gauge is only about $15 at the WalMart, and it's good enough for the home garage workbox. To use the gauge, warm the engine, then remove all sparkplugs; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00081.html (9,487 bytes)
158. Re: Auto tranny in B question (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 09:46:17 -0500; In our club we have an owner who lost her left leg. She too is looking for an automatic for her MGB, and, when she locates one, information about having it installed. If anyone could assist in findin; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00082.html (7,460 bytes)
159. Re: MGB engine number question (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:19:07 -0500; Check through your orders for parts--you may have written the engine # onto some order forms. Bob; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00126.html (7,192 bytes)
160. Re: Desperate - Oil Leak From Front Tappet Cover (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:40:31 -0500; When you had the tappet cover off the engine, did you check it for warp? Rocker covers and these tappet covers can get warped somehow, and getting a seal is difficult then. But they can be bent back; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00163.html (9,365 bytes)

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