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41. Re: car waxes/polishes/etc (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 13:25:17 -0500; DuPont makes a nice rubbing compound and machine glaze. It works best if you have a buffer. It gave my B a "mirror finish" Go to a auto paint supply shop. They should be able to help you. Zymol is a; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01314.html (7,946 bytes)
42. Re: Advice for newcomer to the MGB?! (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 09:35:56 -0500; It depends on the PO and what the level of maintenance was performed. My '78 took countless hours and a lot of money to get into shape. On the other hand, my '70 took minimal hours and much less mone; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00483.html (9,990 bytes)
43. RE: Advice for newcomer to the MGB?! (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:10:53 -0500; order with >relatively little effort, and the costs involved would be offset by the savings of buying >a RBB vs. a CBB in comparable condition. Yeah, I somewhat agree here with Chris. I think the RBB; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00492.html (10,116 bytes)
44. Re: Distributor woes (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:12:05 -0500; wouldn't center. Wow! This is the exact same problem I have been having. Today I had to troubleshoot my B having poor performance at high RPMs. AFter I accelerated past 3000 RPM, the car would cough.; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00507.html (8,349 bytes)
45. Re: Another Newcomer (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:51:31 -0500; Hi Eric, glad to see you on the list. I have three reference manuals in my collection: Bentley's reprint of the 74-80 manual Haynes manual for the 62-80 MGB and Chilton's manual for the 62-80 MGB Ra; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00549.html (9,169 bytes)
46. spoiler for ram-air (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 09:14:17 -0500; I was looking at my brother's MG yesterday with the lowered springs and spoiler. He better watch out for speed bumps or he will be in big trouble. Just for reference, the front pan in front of the ra; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00916.html (7,823 bytes)
47. '65 MGB (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 07:27:47 -0600; well, I'm back home from Georgia Tech. I'm going to pick up a '65 B which has been in storage for the past 14 years. The fellow had primed the body and and all the parts are in superb condition. Of c; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01938.html (7,361 bytes)
48. Re: fuel pump? (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:08:02 -0600; <snip> The fuel pump running on is likely caused by either 1)no gas in tank When your pump is out of fuel, it will click rapidly telling you that you have only a few miles left of fuel. I find it a g; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01944.html (7,580 bytes)
49. Anybody interested in a overdrive tranny (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:12:32 -0600; In my search for another MG, I came upon a 74.5 MGB with overdrive tranny. The fellow wants $600 for car including engine and transmission. If anyone is interested in me following up on this prospect; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01945.html (6,759 bytes)
50. Re: Inane thread (was) Re: Chrome vs. Rubber (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 15:38:33 -0600; Yeah, but what would life be if no one had an opinion. I think it is good for this list to engage in topics pertinent to MGs. Albeit, this particular topics isn't of too much interest for those with; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00016.html (8,284 bytes)
51. Driving lamps, etc. (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 15:48:51 -0600; For Christmas this year, I obtained a set of driving lamps and a badge bar. Just got them on the car and they look great. The beam is quite focused (cuz they're driving lights, of course). And with t; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00017.html (8,225 bytes)
52. Re:Piper Cam was: Chrome vs. Rubber (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 21:43:53 -0600; I installed this 270 cam on my '70 B this past month during the rebuild. I have had absolutely no problems with low rpm running. I think I did lose some low-end power, but I think I gained power in t; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00024.html (8,989 bytes)
53. Re: Driving lamps, etc. (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 09:26:23 -0600; Hehe! That's what my dad said to me. He was even cautious about me installing these lamps, but these are driving lamps; not headlights. The beam is highly focused and does not scatter. They are meant; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00043.html (8,547 bytes)
54. Re: Brake fluid mess (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Sun, 04 Jan 1998 18:20:17 -0600; <snip> I've been using silicone fluid for quite a few years now, and the ability to fill the reservoirs without worrying about stripping paint off my newly painted engine bay makes it worth the extra; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00212.html (7,765 bytes)
55. Re: Distributor (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 08:59:11 -0600; Advantages to the Mallory: hotter spark adjustable advance curve Disadvantages to the Mallory: drive dog which is a bitch to put on expensive parts which are harder to find expensive unit Ignitor Ele; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01278.html (8,195 bytes)
56. Re: Rust! Aarrghhh! (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 16:58:41 -0600; mr. palmer is right. no temporary solution. the only way to stop rust well is to remove oxygen from the surface. without oxygen the rusting cannot occur. the best, and probably a temporary cure is to; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01744.html (8,341 bytes)
57. Re: Rust treatments (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 17:11:17 -0600; yep, i tend to agreee with Art here. This stuff is just voodoo and is no better than mere spray-on undercoating. All ya gotta do is stop moisture from reaching metal, from both sides of the metal too; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01745.html (7,545 bytes)
58. Badge Bar (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 Dec 1997 13:29:54 -0600; Guys, I got a badge bar and driving lamps for my MGB this Christmas. I can't figure out how this fits to my bumper bracket without major modification (i.e. cutting bumper, or remounting grill). I hav; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01755.html (6,398 bytes)
59. Re: More BS(FC) or That's the brakes (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 09:57:17 -0600; Wait a minute. I know that heat=energy, and that a car runs better at higher temps (say 200 degrees F), but how does keeping heat in help keep fuel consumption down. If I had my "ruthers," I would lo; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01769.html (8,566 bytes)
60. Re: fender question (score: 1): Author: Mike Hartwig <mhartwig@cbu.edu>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 12:09:27 -0600; though. I thought the later fenders had a different well around the front shocks. Supposedly the use of later fenders on earlier cars requires some banging around the shock area to allow for a good f; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01777.html (7,562 bytes)

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