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381. Re: Smoky Joe (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:42:35 -0500; Just out of curiousity, what kind of oil consumption do you have? Maynard Hirsch /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00634.html (6,439 bytes)
382. Re: List introduction (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 16:27:14 -0600; If the car is as described, it is a fair price. Purchase Lindsey Porter's Book on how to purchase an MGB. It shows where rust will hide. Also, check the oil pressure. When the engine is hot, it shoul; /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00706.html (7,029 bytes)
383. Re: Midget not starting (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 11:33:00 -0600; You have an alternator problem. First thing to do is charger the battery. Then test the electrical system. The battery should read 12+V when fully charged. Do a load test on the battery, to make sure; /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00707.html (6,870 bytes)
384. RE: Oil and Starters (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:33:18 -0500; Yes, Corvettes come from the factory with Mobil 1. In fact the owners manual requires synthetic or the warranty is void. Porsche also comes from the factory with synthetic. Maynard Hirsch 78B 67B 86; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00025.html (6,811 bytes)
385. RE: Transmission woes (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 23:43:30 -0500; I also have a 6t B with a 3 synchro and a 78B with a 4synchro with overdrive. To convert you would have to replace the backing plate, starter, flywheel and transmission. You also would have to modify; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00026.html (6,753 bytes)
386. RE: MGB suspension torque settings. (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:27:50 -0500; ARB-Anti-Roll Bar Also called sway bar. Maynard Hirsch 67B 78B 86XJ6 /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.); /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00048.html (6,314 bytes)
387. Re: Purpose of NLG wire (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:30:41 -0500; I'm not sure, but I think it is the parking circuit for the wiper arems. Maynard Hirsch 67B 78B 86XJ6 /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00049.html (6,531 bytes)
388. Speedo calibration (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 08:47:49 -0500; I just installed an OD trans in my 78B. Before the conversion, the speedo needle jumped and never gave an accurate reading. As this is a typical sympton of a bad cable, I never did anything about it; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00171.html (7,155 bytes)
389. Re: Speedo Calibration (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 13:30:36 -0500; Before I installed the OD trans, I installed the proper speedo gears. Maynard Hirsch 78B 67B 86XJ6 /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.); /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00181.html (6,675 bytes)
390. RE: Smog Free (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 13:55:29 -0500; The only emisions device that can cause oil burning is a bad PCV valve which may cause the crankcase to pressurize if bad. I'd leave the carbon canistors alone, they do not affect running. Why the gu; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00185.html (6,995 bytes)
391. Re: Low pressure after rebuild (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 14:40:11 -0500; I am assuming he did use a gasket between the oil pump and the block. If not, there is the problem. But, more importantly, did you Plastigage the journals before assembly, or did you just trust the m; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00277.html (7,204 bytes)
392. RE: Brake disc (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:18:53 -0500; it is really simple, but you need a little imagination or a special tool. There should be a stud on the dust cap, What I've done is take a nut of the right size and weld it to a t shaped handle. I sc; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00285.html (6,565 bytes)
393. Re: Brakes locking (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 15:35:43 -0500; Check the fluid level in the master. If it is too high, when the fluid heats and expands it will cause the brakes to lock. There should be at least 1/2" from the top. Maynard Hirsch 78B 67B 86XJ6 ///; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00336.html (6,327 bytes)
394. RE: MGB for sale (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 15:43:11 -0500; The best book is by Lindsey Porter: Guide to Purhase and DIY Restoration, MGB Maynard Hirsch 78B 67B 86XJ6 /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00337.html (6,231 bytes)
395. RE: Non LBC -Tragedy (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 15:48:24 -0500; I don't know who did it, but I hope they will find out that Admiral Yamamoto was right when he said after Pearl Harbor: "I fear we have awakened a sleeping giant." My condolences to all the victims a; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00338.html (6,816 bytes)
396. Re: Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 08:16:58 -0500; Does your car have the original Lucas eletronic ignition? It sounds like you may have a failing unit? Maynard Hirsch 78B 67B 86XJ6 /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.n; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00547.html (6,598 bytes)
397. RE: rumble noise in engine bay (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 21:13:52 -0500; Yes, removing the belt will tell you if the noise is caused by a belt driven accessory or not. Just be sure to run the engine only long enought to diagnose the noise. Without the belt, you have no al; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00588.html (6,639 bytes)
398. RE: Heater/blower switch/directionals (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 08:12:49 -0500; The prolem is probably a poor ground. Two suggestions: 1. spend a lot of time going over the wires and reconnecting the ground. 2. Buy an electronic flasher unit. This replaces the mechanical flasher; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00595.html (6,950 bytes)
399. Re heater/blower switch/directionals (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 13:18:33 -0500; I bought a Tridon EL12, though I'm sure there are other brands. Maynard Hirsch 78B 67B 86XJ /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool ///; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00606.html (6,440 bytes)
400. RE: Yellow Paint (score: 1): Author: "mghirsch" <mghirsch@netzero.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 13:20:33 -0500; Send the extra yellow paint to Afghanistan. I hear they are going to have a huge parking lot soon. Maynard Hirsch /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorc; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00607.html (6,331 bytes)

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