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241. Re: What oil level is right? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:51:52 -0700; I think you are over-intellectualizing this a bit. The oil level doesn't have to be accurate to the ounce -- I'm sure there is a healthy margin of safety in the original calibration. If you've added; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00051.html (9,596 bytes)
242. Re: MG motivation - engine and transmission opinions. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 09:16:35 -0700; This is true for 74-80 Bs, with the forward-mounted radiator. Earlier Bs would require modification. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chro; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00053.html (8,035 bytes)
243. Re: MG motivation - engine and transmission opinions. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 14:59:49 -0700; My considered suggestion is to drive it for a while, and see how you use it, and what you perceive the shortcomings are, before undertaking any modifications. Research your options, certainly, and so; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00072.html (9,536 bytes)
244. Re: What oil level is right? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:30:35 -0700; Interesting points. I don't know if the factor would be improved oil, or improved oil circulation design (more efficient use of the volume of oil). The Toyota engine is doubtless an OHC design which; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00091.html (8,687 bytes)
245. Re: What oil level is right? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 18:07:12 -0700; Oh man, isn't that the truth? My wife's Metro is the same way, except I think I counted 88 pages on child seats, and probably 2 on engine maintenance. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mo; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00126.html (8,181 bytes)
246. Re: Overdrive flakiness question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2004 14:56:26 -0700; You could check the oil level. It operates hydraulically. What kind of oil is in there, anyway? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wi; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00156.html (8,436 bytes)
247. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 12:37:07 -0700; I dunno, it looks to me that using a screw retainer would defeat an important safety feature... <g> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrom; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00171.html (7,463 bytes)
248. Re: Freeze Plugs (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 15:25:21 -0700; Hey, Barney, that was tongue-in-cheek... based on Gary pointing out how it providentially shut off the engine. I guess I should have used a smiley... ;-) -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00174.html (8,381 bytes)
249. Re: Spam Spam Spam (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 18:16:59 -0700; Some folks take the precaution of using a separate email address to subscribe to lists, in which case it would be obvious. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the pr; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00178.html (7,972 bytes)
250. Re: 72B on eBay-your opinion please (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 16:57:04 -0700; Well, it photographs nicely. Unfortunately the pictures and descriptions don't really address the important points. It is obvious that the exterior paint is newer than the engine compartment paint --; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00204.html (8,462 bytes)
251. Re: 72B on eBay-your opinion please (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 17:56:32 -0700; He describes the color as "gold", but it looks to me like a metallic bronze. That doesn't seem like an original color, at any rate. -- == Max 1967 Fastback 273 Commando Factory disc brakes Mountain V; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00206.html (9,001 bytes)
252. Re: 72B on eBay-your opinion please (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 09:31:40 -0700; I looked at the paint code list, too, which is why I said I didn't think it was an original color. The later LE model was sold in the UK with special metallic bronze paint, and that is what this remi; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00237.html (8,998 bytes)
253. Re: De-Smog or Re- Smog ? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 13:18:58 -0700; Actually, it's more like the other way around -- your one little MG makes as much pollution as a million Honda Accords. That's a slight exaggeration, but not much more than that. Several new Hondas q; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00245.html (9,011 bytes)
254. Re: Pepsi Makes Amazing Cup that Fits MGB cupholders! (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 16:19:14 -0700; That's killing me... Of course, a five-gallon bucket, or a bathtub, would equally fit MGB cupholders... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with c; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00251.html (7,397 bytes)
255. Re: MGA running temp. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 20:04:13 -0700; While the actual readings are not that much of a cause for concern (and how accurate is that gauge, anyway?), the problem is it that runs hotter on the highway. It should run cooler on the highway du; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00256.html (7,681 bytes)
256. Re: Alternatives to de-smogging (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:08:08 -0700; That's a very good point, but it really only applies if your older car is your ONLY car (for example, I have two cars, both 1967 or older). If, like most people, your old LBC is a second (or third) c; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00277.html (10,083 bytes)
257. Re: I need tires (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:35:41 -0700; I've never had any trouble with the tubes that didn't involve pointy steel objects penetrating the tread. The Dayton wires are designed to run tubeless. I don9t know if you could seal up the Dunlops; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00364.html (7,466 bytes)
258. Re: Getting back on track (was Alternatives to de-smogging) (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 16:47:57 -0700; You seem to be getting remarkably poor mileage out of your B, considering the light traffic I'd expect in your locale. It's been awhile since I did an extended trip in my MGB, but I do 100 mile + rou; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00404.html (9,985 bytes)
259. Re: Clutch plumbing (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:28:12 -0700; Hmm, I don't think you are supposed to have any junctions or couplings in brake lines, as a safety consideration. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00417.html (8,547 bytes)
260. Re: Clutch plumbing (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:02:57 -0700; You're right, I wasn't paying attention. But, my point was, the idea is you aren't supposed to ADD any more points of failure than are strictly necessary. Adapters aren't the issue. In-line couplings; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00422.html (10,018 bytes)

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