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1. Re: MGB LE A Collectable? (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 09:47:15 -0800; What kind of expert....bullshit expert? Those are the worst MGs I have ever driven! -- theglobe.com Your friendly full-service integrated online community. http://www.theglobe.com; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00135.html (7,971 bytes)
2. $$$ of boring a block (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:37:03 -0700; TIA Erik. theglobe.com Your friendly full-service integrated online community. http://www.theglobe.com; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg00375.html (6,387 bytes)
3. New MG in 2003 (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:44:23 -0800; I was just on the 2002 list and found them talking about this... "Also in case not everyone one knew this the Z3 will most likely be discontinued in 2003 because of the new MG which will actually jus; /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01270.html (6,849 bytes)
4. Re: Su HIF4s (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 05:46:18 -0700; I just did the same conversion, except I used HS4s. It is fairly simple if your motor is in good shape, ie: no rusted up studs etc. It took me about 8 hours to remove the old manifold and carb, remo; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00338.html (10,585 bytes)
5. Re: Valve cover gasket (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 05:49:12 -0700; No, don't use Permatex on the valve cover gasket, it is not needed and will only glob out from underneath making the motor look like it had been in a two-bit shop. Use a cork gasket and make sure you; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00339.html (7,725 bytes)
6. Re: Reviving a Stromberg (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 05:53:43 -0700; In all honesty, I think the Stromberg has gotten a lot of bad press and if it weren't for that piss poor water choke, I'd say it was a damn good carb! I played with mine for a while before I decided; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00340.html (7,722 bytes)
7. Re: Gasket between catalytic converter and exhaust, 77B (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:55:12 -0700; Hi Tom, It is much easier to do this (although this job is not easy), if you remove the carb and most of the stuff above the area of the cat. Then get under the car and remove the bolts that connect; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00674.html (8,403 bytes)
8. Re: MGB Timing (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 06:11:34 -0700; Set it statically at first to get it started, then set it dynamically. When you set it dynamically, you can go by the book, but the book is telling you the setting for a car that is brand new, your; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00814.html (7,681 bytes)
9. Re: It just quit! (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 06:14:26 -0700; It sounds like a hot coil. Are you running a ballast resistor? Double check for one, even if you don't see it at first, they are sometimes hidden in the loom! I had the same exact problem in my 77.; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg00815.html (8,449 bytes)
10. Re: Oxidization and my MGB (score: 1): Author: "mowog77 bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 05:34:29 -0700; When I picked up my 77B it had been subjected to 5 + years of NJ weather - it was never garaged. It looked as if the PO had primered it using a yellow primer! My regimen consisted of all Turtle wax; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00480.html (8,059 bytes)
11. weber emissions (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 10:41:50 -0700; Can anyone tell me, from experience, if a Weber DGV carb will pass NJ emissions with the 68 -74 exhaust and no cat? TIA Erik. "Free web-based email available now at http://www.theglobe.com"; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00070.html (6,523 bytes)
12. Re: Compression (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 13:19:54 -0700; There is nothing ever normal, but the ideal compression is 130 for a n80 since it is low compression. High compression engines were 180 i think. My 77 has 150 across the board - because of carbon bui; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00678.html (6,797 bytes)
13. Rattling exhaust and leaking tappet covers (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 12:09:06 -0700; I just did a carb conversion on my 77B. I converted to the HS4 configuration. I installed an entire exhaust manifold and intake manifold with HS4s etc, from a 71. I bought the Falcon SS exhaust and i; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01121.html (7,317 bytes)
14. 58 MGA coupe for sale (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 06:06:17 -0700; If anyone is interested in a 58 MGA coupe, let me know. The car is rough! It is in need of a full restoration. Everything is there - including the spare. The car was last registered in 63, so it has; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00003.html (7,216 bytes)
15. RE: 58 MGA coupe for sale (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 08:55:30 -0700; Sorry, I forgot, it is in New Jersey "Free web-based email available now at http://www.theglobe.com"; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00013.html (6,978 bytes)
16. Re: 58 MGA coupe for sale (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 04:57:51 -0700; The car is in Flemington, NJ. The car doesn't have a title, so it would be sold as a parts car, but you can get an abandonment title for it. I am a third party doing the advertising for the man who h; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00061.html (7,514 bytes)
17. Re: blue wireing harness tape (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 05:41:14 -0700; I disagree, I just retaped my wiring harness this weekend and it wasa snap with the original factory tape. I think it would be more difficult with tape that was sticky!! I found the trick to making i; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00265.html (7,160 bytes)
18. Hot coil (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 05:59:01 -0700; Has anyone had problems in the recent heat with their coil getting hot and killing the ignition system? I have a brand new 12V coil in the 77 and it is ballasted, I also have a 25D points distributor; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00271.html (6,939 bytes)
19. Re: 1977 MGB-Running on (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 07:24:12 -0700; First question: Is your running-on control valve hooked up and operational? I have a 77B and it ran on very slightly, then I hooked up the running-on control valve and it happens no more. Second ques; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00328.html (7,875 bytes)
20. Hats off to Joe Curto (score: 1): Author: "chief bootknocker" <mowog77@theglobe.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1999 08:45:02 -0700; Hi all, I just want to publicly commend Joe Curto on his work. I recently sent him a pair of HS4s for rebushing, installation of new throttle shafts and new throttle discs. I sent them to him on a Th; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00401.html (6,732 bytes)

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