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301. Re: Virus catcher (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 19:39:16 +0100; I've got Outlook Express 5 and it did just what the tip says, i.e. didn't send it to anyone. PaulH. /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.); /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00766.html (7,017 bytes)
302. Re: 80 mgb - turn signal advice needed (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:25:32 +0100; Are the gauges, brake lights, reverse lights OK? If not check the 2nd-fuse up in the 4-way fuse-block. If that's OK check the hazard switch - try flicking it on and off a few times. The turn flasher; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00061.html (8,665 bytes)
303. Re: Defroster in BGT (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:47:42 +0100; The 'proper' fuse is the 2nd one up in the 4-way fuse-block i.e. 17amp rated 35amp blow. However this is not a Good Thing since use of the screen heater saps power from the remainder of the ignition; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00064.html (7,330 bytes)
304. Re: Alternator / Warning Lamp (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:28:50 +0100; You are correct, and it supplies initial excitation current to the alternator. Without this the alt may delay charging until revved to 2k or 3k, but on brand-new alts it may not charge at all. If you; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00065.html (7,520 bytes)
305. Re: dizzy distributor marking (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:00:19 +0100; Could well be a 41288, these were a 25D with a top-entry cap, used on 18V 581, 582 and 583 HC engines from 71 to 73. PaulH. /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this traile; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00066.html (7,235 bytes)
306. Re: Electrical help needed on 67 BGT x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:12:17 +0100; Red/light-green is for the slower speed of the two. Green (fused ignition) or green/black (fused accessories) wires feed the wiper switch as well as the park circuit on the motor, so a problem here c; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00167.html (8,403 bytes)
307. Re: GT windshield molding-the factory method (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:44:51 +0100; Haven't seen the pic (there are no people in my Clausager, not even Clausager), but could it have been sealant? It is piped into the rubber surround before the screen is fitted. Trim can certainly be; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00168.html (8,070 bytes)
308. Re: Ground problems (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:45:54 +0100; A bit late but might be useful. The standard fixing pulls the lamp unit down onto the foam and down onto the wing/fender. However I found that fully tightened down the chrome surround then dug into t; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00169.html (7,756 bytes)
309. Re: Electrical problem (1975 MGB) (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:22:25 +0100; With the ignition on (and the lights off!) you should have 12v on all green wires including those on the back of tach, (electric) oil gauge and voltage stabiliser for the temp and fuel gauges. You ma; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00170.html (6,978 bytes)
310. Re: Engine rebuilds. (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:45:27 +0100; HOW MUCH? It would be cheaper to fly to the UK by Concorde (taxi trials today, expected supersonic tests over the Atlantic in a few days) and take one back as excess baggage. PaulH. from /// /// mgs@; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00171.html (7,382 bytes)
311. Re: Electrical Problem (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:16:39 +0100; Sounds like some other part of the green circuit is shorting out, which would have dragged the instruments down. Try wiring a high-wattage 12v lamp in place of the green fuse, that way when you are f; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00172.html (7,819 bytes)
312. Re: OK, My Fuel Pump Isn't Awful (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 19:06:09 +0100; Dunno the year of your Midget, but you might like to have a look at the web sirte below on recalibrating all but the very earliest MBG fuel gauges. PaulH http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk full tank. this /; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00304.html (7,015 bytes)
313. Re: Battery drain (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 20:14:17 +0100; With the battery ground cable off connect a test-lamp in its place. If it glows, with all load off i.e. doors closed and boot/trunk shut and associated lights off, then you have a drain. First thing; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00672.html (7,931 bytes)
314. Re: Strange Wiper behaviour (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 20:20:47 +0100; Just like mine on the roadster, although usually it will crawl into life after a moment or two of being left on the first speed. In mine it is the motor as the one in my daily driver packed up so I s; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00797.html (7,625 bytes)
315. Re: Tranny conversion (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 20:30:57 +0100; Where does the other end go? /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch them.); /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00798.html (6,992 bytes)
316. Re: Tranny Bracket question (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 20:23:38 +0100; Do you mean it won't line up fore and aft? Had just that on my 75 V8 when the engine mounting plates were on the wrong sides. It moved the engine forward 1/2" so both saides would not go into the sam; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00799.html (8,027 bytes)
317. Re: octane and timing (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:12:41 +0100; I've always had run-on with my 73 MGB, but it got much worse, as did pinking on hills, when I started using standard unleaded (95 UK) with Castrol valve seat protection additive with octane booster t; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00906.html (8,028 bytes)
318. Re: Visit from uncle lucas (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:18:54 +0100; A bad alternator will cause the first problem. For the second it could be all sorts of things, like a mis-wired hazard switch. Starting the car (but not using it on the road!) should not cause any pr; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00907.html (7,453 bytes)
319. Re: Alternator OK, any suggestions? (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 19:13:08 +0100; All that follows assumes that the wiring is standard and hasn't been mucked about with. The only way the warning light can, well, light if it has a voltage across it. Under normal circumstances this; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00950.html (8,872 bytes)
320. Z-cars (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 19:41:59 +0100; Just got back from a test drive of the ZS 180 in full canary yellow - brilliant (drive and colour)! Very tractable in traffic, pulls well from low down, a bit of a snarl (a bit muted ofter the V8, pe; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00951.html (7,456 bytes)

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