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1. re: 'B' ovedrive problem (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 07 Jan 97 17:10:00 PST; I have a memory of overdrive problems with my type LH which were remedied by replacing the various "o" rings associated with the solenoid. This is a fairly simple job, made more difficult in my insta; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00437.html (6,739 bytes)
2. Re: Windshield Revisited (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 12:09:44 GMT; Are all the parts around the windshield the ones that you took off and is it the original shell? I agree that this is definitely one of the hardest jobs there is on a B roadster. In my case this is; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00567.html (7,972 bytes)
3. RE: Building a Heritage MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 18:19:55 GMT; I just found this e-mail in my message list. Oops! I guess I owe you a response since I can't find any evidence that I have responded previously. Firstly I would say, do you really need to use a new; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00578.html (9,731 bytes)
4. Re: No clutch no more. (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 13:57:29 GMT; I would say apply the same rules here as I suggested a while back for brake hydraulics. If the cylinder is leaking then replace it. Repair kits are really only suitable for maintaining cylinders at t; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00694.html (7,784 bytes)
5. RE: Seat belts - '73 roadster (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 14:00:12 GMT; I am currently rebuilding my roadster into a heritage shell, which has the mounting points on the wheel arches. My original shell had mounting points on the top of the rear cockpit rail. This was/is; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00695.html (7,768 bytes)
6. RE: A rain free MGB (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 08:34:13 GMT; I looked at this area for some time whilst doing my rebuild. The donor car had the seal on the lid, and originaly I had wanted to do the same to keep as much 'originality' in the new car as possible; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00752.html (7,110 bytes)
7. Re: No clutch no more. (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 08:28:36 GMT; I was really refering to rebuilds that involve just replacing the rubbers. I have no experience at all with resleaving of cylinders. I didn't even know this was a possibility so I defer to your grea; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00753.html (8,424 bytes)
8. RE: backfiring / HIF4's (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:24:35 GMT; Have you checked the manifold gasket? A leak here could give the symptoms you describe. It's an easy job to replace it. Help! In November, I purchased a '73B that was running a bit rough. It was dri; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00781.html (9,378 bytes)
9. RE: Help needed... (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:01:01 GMT; The easiest way to turn the engine over it is, 1) Remove (or at least loosen) the spark plugs. 2) Put the car in gear, lower gears make it easier. 3) Jack one rear wheel just clear of the ground. 4); /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00969.html (8,965 bytes)
10. Re: Misc. Ramblings -Reply (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 14:51:12 GMT; RE -- Everyone repeat after me: "I'm better than anyone on this list, my cars are better than anyone else's, and my way of taking care of my cars is the only way. So there. :-P " -- Yes! Nick (73 B; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00970.html (7,335 bytes)
11. Re: Mail list action? (No LBC content) (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:07:53 GMT; Just to add my twopenny'orth. I use MSmail. This is not the best package in the world. The way the list is currently arranged, I can reply to an individual or to the list by using either 'reply' or '; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00984.html (8,851 bytes)
12. Leaving the list (score: 1): Author: nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk (Nick Pitt); Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 13:18:22 GMT; Dear all, Following publication of a new code of practice on E-mail use here at the BBC, I feel that I must leave the list. Many thanks for all your help and advice over the last few months. Do keep; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01166.html (6,486 bytes)
13. RE: Front wheel bearings assembly (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 03 Dec 96 10:07:00 PST; This was discussed recently. The consensus seems to be to assemble everything dry (no grease) first and get the clearances right by the book at the correct torque and with the hole for the split pin; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00097.html (8,363 bytes)
14. Re: Rotor pos. on an MGB (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 03 Dec 96 15:04:00 PST; However, if you follow the Haynes manual reccomendations on how to put the drive together, then you will end up with a 'standard' arrangement. This relies on having the crank and camshafts in a known; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00104.html (7,636 bytes)
15. RE: Slow turn indicator. (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 03 Dec 96 15:13:00 PST; I had the same problem with units I bought at an autojumble. And it took me just as long to sort it.!! A few days ago, I posted a request for ideas on where to look for bad ground, etc. that would ca; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00107.html (7,060 bytes)
16. RE: Front Wheel Bearings Assembly (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 04 Dec 96 08:44:00 PST; This is the clearest, most succinct explanation I have ever read of this process, and is pretty well the way that I did it. And it should work perfectly, with one proviso. Always check for binding wi; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00154.html (7,481 bytes)
17. Re: From: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk> (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 04 Dec 96 08:54:00 PST; I have always heard that comment attributed to Ettore Bugati, and it wasn't the lights that didn't work on those, it was the brakes! Nick('73 B need to bleed mine) -- From: mgs-owner To: stevet Cc: m; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00158.html (6,799 bytes)
18. RE: Help! I broke my MG! (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 09 Dec 96 15:37:00 PST; Hard to be sure from this, but here's some ideas. The fact that the plug was oily after driving home without that cylinder firing is no real suprise. 1.) Is there a spark getting to that cylinder? C; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00945.html (8,663 bytes)
19. flashing (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 18 Dec 96 12:33:00 PST; The flasher relay is on the bulkhead behind thespeedo etc. (assuming RHD). This could be caused by the wrong rating bulbs in the indicators. Not enough load on the relay means the bimetallic strip n; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01413.html (6,296 bytes)
20. RE:leaky bmc/snow! (score: 1): Author: Nick Pitt <nick.pitt@bbc.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 20 Dec 96 08:49:00 PST; This is a pig of a job, and you are about to make the same mistake I have made in the past and will probably continue to make. I now think that the only time to use a repair kit on a hydraulic cylin; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01527.html (6,694 bytes)

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