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21. RE: engine races annoyingly (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 15:04:37 -0500; Make sure the carb jets are still centered. An offcenter jet can cause the piston to stick up. Maynard; /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00256.html (6,916 bytes)
22. Re: Pinholes in gas tank (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:00:53 -0600; I would take the tank to a radiator shop. Many of them will repair gas tanks. They will boil the tank and then either solder the holes or solder on a patch. After you get the tank back, you can slush; /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00292.html (6,851 bytes)
23. Re: Why do spark plugs last so long on new cars? (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:15:20 -0600; Several reasons. One is the material. The 100k plugs are usually platinum. Platinum electrodes do not have the transfer of material like steel plugs. Two. The spark. EI gives a much hotter spark whic; /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00122.html (7,523 bytes)
24. Re: Need some brake rebuilding (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:44:18 -0600; There was a discussion of this on the Jag Lovers Web Site. It seems that stainless steel pistons have the matt finish as opposed to chrome plating. The consensus was that the rougher matt surface con; /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00446.html (6,705 bytes)
25. Re: LEDS (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 10:09:55 -0600; For my Jag, I just replaced the dash bulbs with LEDS. I can even see the gauges now. I got them from www.superbrightleds.com and they were cheap. I'm thinking of doing it on my MG's dash,but while th; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00090.html (6,441 bytes)
26. Re: Brake Light Bulbs (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 09:15:45 -0600; Check out www.superbrightleds.com . I just bought some dash bulbs for my Jag from them. IT makes a big difference. I am planning to use what they offer for my MG. They have various types and are not; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00102.html (6,861 bytes)
27. Damper rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:50:11 -0600; Has anyone any experience with www.damperdoctor.com ? Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00107.html (6,314 bytes)
28. Re: 92 XJ12 Project (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:15:34 -0600; I would keep the V12. That engine is designed to be serviced and rebuilt. It is an aluminum block with steel sleeves. It has a hardened crank. What do you mean it is fried? I assume you mean overheat; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00218.html (6,849 bytes)
29. Re: SK Carbs, Mallory DualPoint (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:05:23 -0600; Don't underestimate the SUs. My brother put a Webber on his midget and was disappointed with the results. Twin SUs were far superior. But, you neglected to tell us some info- which engine do you have; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00418.html (6,538 bytes)
30. Re: MGB Tire size and source (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:56:40 -0600; Most MGBs are using 185/70R14 these days. They fit the wheels well and do not interfere with the wheel arch. Some people use 195/60 R14 or for a more stock look, a 175/78 14. These ties are a common; /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00126.html (6,943 bytes)
31. Re: pulley removal (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:50:37 -0600; I assume that you have knocked down the tab washer holding the bolt in Try putting the car in 4th and putting the parking brake on. If that doesn't work, you can remove a spark plug and feed in some; /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00140.html (7,235 bytes)
32. RE: pulley removal (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:46:17 -0600; No, put the rope down the spark plug hole. It won't hurt anything, and will prevent the piston from moving up. I learned this trick while repairing outboards. The flywheel pulley nut on them gets awf; /html/mgs/2004-11/msg00170.html (7,195 bytes)
33. Head leak (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 16:01:29 -0500; I wonder if you have a leak in your heater valve, or the hose from it that is squirting the coolant to the head. Maynard Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00322.html (6,625 bytes)
34. re: crank nut (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 14:58:55 -0500; Just to make sure that you didn't overlook the obvious. Did you bend down the tab washer? Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00023.html (6,136 bytes)
35. English power plant for an MG (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:33:01 -0500; For those of you who think that an MG needs more power but don't want an American engine, check this out: http://www.sci.fi/~jjj/images/V12%20MGB.jpg Maynard Check out the new British Cars Forum: htt; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00243.html (6,606 bytes)
36. Re: Self starting 78B (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 09:00:41 -0500; Under the right side of the dash, there is a diode. This diode, when defective, can cause the car to start all by itself. Just disconnect it.. It is for the seat belt interlock Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00141.html (6,720 bytes)
37. Re; weird timing (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:50:26 -0500; It is possible that the harmonic balancer has failed. The rubber to metal bond can break, the pulley rotate on the hub, and the timing marks useless. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00616.html (6,268 bytes)
38. Re: Petrol Pricing (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Fri, 7 May 2004 17:31:32 -0500; Remember, that with only a few exceptions, the cost to produce a unit of gas is pretty much the same world wide. The difference is taxes added by the government. Complain to the right people, (as if; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00141.html (6,489 bytes)
39. Re; Temp gauge (score: 1): Author: "Maynard Hirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 19:50:33 -0500; Assuming you still have the factory gauge, disconnect it at the sending unit, ground the wire and turn the ignition on. The gauge should peg. If it doesn't, you have either a bad gauge or a break in; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00363.html (6,343 bytes)
40. Re: Cranshaft pulley removal (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 09:22:51 -0500; Be sure to bend downthe locking tab. Maynard; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00182.html (6,167 bytes)

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