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321. Re: jumpy tach (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 13:43:44 -0700; This may not have any bearing on your problem, but I was having similar symptoms a while ago. When I replaced my battery (not for this reason), the tach started behaving normally again. I thought it; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00135.html (7,057 bytes)
322. Re: Forwarded: Re: V1 #1547] (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 19:54:44 -0700; Driveshaft length. Check the table in the Moss catalog to see if you will need a new one. The wiring is not necessarily complete -- you may need a short sub-harness to the switch. But I believe that; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00141.html (7,724 bytes)
323. Re: Carb & Trans Oil Questions (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 09:53:35 -0700; If the shift knob is loose enough to rattle you'd think you would notice it every time you grabbed a gear. The solution is to tighten the lock nut. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mount; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00148.html (9,446 bytes)
324. Re: Was Carb & Trans Oil Questions now shifter (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 11:07:06 -0700; Yes, you can remove the shift lever in place on the car. Check your manual. It's either a matter of three small screws, or a lock ring -- I forget which it is on the late tranny. If you don't mind th; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00151.html (8,465 bytes)
325. Re: New tube shocks--a report (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 12:38:43 -0700; Hmmm, my tube shock kit didn't require removing the disc shield. What for? Oh, thanks for the report on the new shocks. I'm probably due for replacements. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're nea; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00154.html (7,127 bytes)
326. Re: New tube shocks--a report (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 15:30:39 -0700; Mine attach to a stud welded to a plate that runs along the rear edge of the lower arm, so the lower end is pretty far inboard compared to the disc shield. But I understand there are various layouts; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00200.html (7,487 bytes)
327. Re: Starter problems in a '66 B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 15:38:39 -0700; I always used to take it out from the bottom. Because of the long neck it is a bit of a tussle. My flywheel teeth were bad, so I had to replace the starter every two months or so, until I finally got; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00201.html (8,190 bytes)
328. Re: distributor help (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 22:25:17 -0700; Hint for future situations -- before removing distributor, scribe matching lines on the distributor base and the clamp or block (actually both are necessary on the B). At least you will be able to pi; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00210.html (9,004 bytes)
329. Re: distributor help (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 20:03:31 -0700; Actually, I don't think the adjustment range on those slotted holes is very much, probably less than the vernier adjustment on the early distributor. Put it smack in the middle and you can't be too f; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00225.html (8,153 bytes)
330. Re: Wiring Hookup (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 13:24:53 -0700; The backup light switch and the OD switch wires are non-polar. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00236.html (7,584 bytes)
331. Re: Rare MG? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 15:56:44 -0700; Ho ho...lot to take on, just for that little badge. I notice he has an actually rare (relatively speaking) split-bumper MG languishing next to the Chevy truck. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you'r; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00241.html (6,837 bytes)
332. Re: Allison Xr-700 Elec Ignition Question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 17:25:55 -0700; Well, you probably have to have power to it for the optical sensor to work -- it's not a passive mechanical system like points. It may not be powered up until the alternator is charged. BTW I don't k; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00243.html (8,328 bytes)
333. Re: lead substitute fuel additive (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 11:47:46 -0700; I don't see how the lead substitute can provide any increased performance, unless it is also an octane booster, and then only if you advance the timing to take advantage of that. If you have hardened; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00267.html (8,653 bytes)
334. Re: lead substitute fuel additive (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 14:37:41 -0700; Yes, but the purpose of lead substitute is to protect valve seats from recession in the absence of lead. There are products marketed as octane boost which are for the purpose of boosting octane (duh); /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00273.html (9,624 bytes)
335. Re: Clutch release bearing (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 11:10:28 -0700; Use the stock type. It just works. There have been numerous reports of premature failure of the ball-bearing type, and it wouldn't have any advantages for you. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you'r; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00385.html (7,285 bytes)
336. Re: '64 & '73 MGB Title and ID plates for sale (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:21:05 -0700; Umm, is this legal? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00477.html (8,793 bytes)
337. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:31:59 -0700; That is low, if the reading is accurate (not a given), but not so significantly low to worry about as an emergency situation. You didn't say how many miles are on the car now. If it's up around 80-90; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00530.html (8,403 bytes)
338. Re: oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:52:49 -0700; The relief valve can't really be blamed for the low pressure at idle. But I've seen worse -- 25 at cruise and 5 at idle, and that ran for over a year with a rally-loving college student driver. Heed; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00538.html (7,427 bytes)
339. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:46:54 -0700; The electrical gauge in particular has a reputation for flakiness. The mechanical oil pressure gauge at least is consistently inaccurate <g>. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain Vi; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00542.html (8,133 bytes)
340. Re: Fuel injection (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:26:03 -0700; Oh, BOO! on you, sir... <lol> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires (definitely not on the Atkins plan -- it has twice the carbs); /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00616.html (7,936 bytes)

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