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381. Re: 'TD Help Needed (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:48:01 -0400; He may be able to reposition the tracks so that the seatback touches the vertical panel behind the seats. Mine touches there, and the tracks are positioned as they were intially placed when the car; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00422.html (8,555 bytes)
382. Re: GT real brake cylinders (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:32:52 -0400; That doesn't sound right to me. Pressure of fluid in PSI x diameter of piston is what develops the force that pushes the shoes against the drum. The MC in the dual line non servo system has the pedal; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00845.html (9,059 bytes)
383. Re: temperature gauge (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 21:21:30 -0400; That brass strip to the temp sender is moulded into some senders and riveted to others. I've had one of the riveted units get loose on the rivet and give erratic readings. It seems likely that the o; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00846.html (8,014 bytes)
384. Re: removal of clutch slave cyl (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 10:57:28 -0400; All the original nuts should be hex nuts. A flat, square nut is not MG equipment, so there is no telling what other differences there may be. The color you see might be lock-tite or an equivalent pr; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00857.html (10,082 bytes)
385. Re: Glue for top (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 12:17:51 -0400; Vinyl tile and floor adhesive, in quart cans at the hardware store. It acts like a contact cement, but with the feature that you can slip the material around for a minute or so before the glue really; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00041.html (6,972 bytes)
386. Re: weber question (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 21:39:18 -0400; Why take the car back for another try now? Have you not heard the good news that CT is scrapping its present (insert other adjectives here ) emissions test program? The good new is that it is to be; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00123.html (10,602 bytes)
387. Re: rattlin' an rollin' (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 10:17:54 -0400; At 70 it should be steady and secure on the road. That's a normal road speed for MGBs, even w/o overdrive. The car can cruise a 70 mph for hours on end. You will hear engine and wind noise, but stee; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00285.html (8,773 bytes)
388. Re: rattlin' an rollin' (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 10:20:00 -0400; The TD sticks OK. The MGB sticks much better. To those who have to deal with limpets, their adhesion is one of nature's miracles. Epoxies fall short in comparison. Bob /// or try http://www.team.net/; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00338.html (7,950 bytes)
389. Re: Side Lights (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 09:59:26 -0400; Remove the entire fixture and take it to the light rack at Walmart, Kmart and auto part stores. It's likely that you can find a socket assembly that you can adapt to fit the MGB fixture. Bob On Thu,; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00339.html (7,135 bytes)
390. Re: rattlin' an rollin' (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 10:02:39 -0400; Right! I never thought of that, but you're spot on. Pop out the clutch and notice the virtual absence of wheelspin as the TD hurtles forward at neck-snapping rate. It's just amazing what they could d; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00340.html (8,316 bytes)
391. Re: Lucas Oil Additive (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 10:38:34 -0400; What did it help, in the Spitfire and the old truck? /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00342.html (6,813 bytes)
392. Re: my 68 B....Clutch pedal barely returns??? (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 08:08:01 -0400; Nothing special about this task. Disconnect the battery. You don't want to have a wrench touch the starter terminals while you are under the car. Clean the area as much as possible before taking the; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00398.html (8,270 bytes)
393. Re: Creaking, Leaning MGA (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 10:03:49 -0400; You said that the right rear had almost no movement. Have you checked to see that the RR damper is not frozen in place? If it were to be locked in one position, that could account for the height dif; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00557.html (8,201 bytes)
394. Re: Clutch or Tranny Prblms???? (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 09:29:49 -0400; SOunds like a clutch problem to me. Were it gearbox, you would not have the variable RPM/ MPH situation without a noticable amount of gearbox racket. At this youthful age of the clutch, it's probabl; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00615.html (8,210 bytes)
395. Re: Creaking and leaning MGB (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 08:43:25 -0400; Lowered springs are neat. I have friends who use them and who are delighted with the car handling and appearance. They seem to have shorter life on their exhaust systems than my (now) standard-heigh; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00616.html (8,971 bytes)
396. Re: Warm GT (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 09:07:24 -0400; Look for holes in the firewall. There may be several that are not used for anything, so those can be plugged again or taped over. Those that have cables passing through may need their plugs replaced; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00661.html (7,845 bytes)
397. Re: oil pressure guage now coolant (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 10:10:33 -0400; Unless you know that you are having difficulties with the electrical temp gauge, I'd leave it alone. They seem to be pretty reliable. You can test its calibration easily, with sufficient accuracy for; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00761.html (8,514 bytes)
398. Re: Renewing Absorption Canisters (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 10:01:01 -0400; The best thing I've found is scotchbrite pads, from hardware or grocery store, if not from under your kitchen sink. Cut to shape with scissors. They work great and last much longer than rubber foam.; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00762.html (8,071 bytes)
399. Re: Aircare Progress (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 09:54:57 -0400; Yes, it is possible for the vacuum advance section of the distributor to leak. If you have a new rubber hose that fits well onto the distributor, and you suck on it and get air, then you have an ind; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00763.html (7,980 bytes)
400. Re: Electronic Ignition for the TD Question (score: 1): Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 10:21:05 -0400; Jeff Zorn, LBC Car Company, carries Pertronix in both Pos and Neg earth for TDs. A couple of years back, someone wrote up his experience with Pertronix in his TD in TSO. If you're interested, I can; /html/mgs/2002-05/msg00765.html (7,335 bytes)

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