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1. Cam Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:01:52 +0200
Well finally get out of the workplace for my Christmas break today. Going to try and get the 68B motor back together while I have the time. I am waiting on a new cam and should pick it up next week.
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00199.html (6,779 bytes)

2. Marking TDC (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:02:55 +0200
I just finished finding TDC on my 68B block, using a plastic degree gauge. Once I found TDC I used a bit of piano wire bolted to the back plate and pointing to a mark on the Flywheel. Anybody got an
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00208.html (6,569 bytes)

3. Main Bearings Torque (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 15:14:36 +0200
I finally found a few hours this afternoon to start putting the B's engine back together. Put the main bearings and thrust washers in and then started torquing the caps down. In the workshop manual
/html/mgs/2003-11/msg00439.html (7,210 bytes)

4. RE: Main Bearings Torque (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 11:43:56 +0200
Just to keep you posted. I took the block back to the machine shop. I was not happy with what I had done and rather be safe than sorry. They suggested that the rear cap might be a little out of alig
/html/mgs/2003-11/msg00486.html (7,040 bytes)

5. Engine Swap out ideas and advice - LONG (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 07:43:15 +0200
I am at the stage on my restoration (1968 MGB Roadster) when it comes to engine rebuild time and I am trying to put together pros and cons and a cost comparison of different options. Just to let you
/html/mgs/2003-10/msg00072.html (10,169 bytes)

6. RE: Engine Swap out ideas and advice - LONG (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:57:21 +0200
Just a follow up on my last mail. The V6 and V8 options are starting to fly out the window. Getting info is starting to prove near impossible, so imagine trying to find support and spares. For compa
/html/mgs/2003-10/msg00079.html (8,853 bytes)

7. Re: Engine Swap out ideas and advice - LONG (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 20:33:37 +0200 (SAST)
Hi All Thanks to all who gave their input and advice. I have decided to stick with the original B engine, have the block redone. (I think I need to go 40 thou over) I am however having the head gasse
/html/mgs/2003-10/msg00174.html (9,249 bytes)

8. Windscreen Blues (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 07:50:34 +0200
Last night I trail fitted the frame of my 68B Roadster Windscreen to make sure I had the correct length screws in the right place to try and avoid shattering the glass. Everything went well until I
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00010.html (6,943 bytes)

9. Another Heater Box Cover Seal Question (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:36:17 +0200
Hi All I am at the stage where I can finally put my Heater Box back into the 68B. The Moss Cat lists the item as BHH389 for 70 on cars. I do not remember taking a seal like this one out of the car wh
/html/mgs/2003-07/msg00106.html (6,959 bytes)

10. Starting the Engine Work on my 68B (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:52:05 +0200
Hi All Over the weekend I tackled the engine on my 68B Roadster. I have tinkered with engines in the past but that was just messing about and was never anything like the complete rebuild I am plannin
/html/mgs/2003-07/msg00664.html (8,892 bytes)

11. RE: Another Overdrive Question WAS:Overdrive care (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 07:26:01 +0200
I have still not had the pleasure of driving my B as she is still in the process of being restored (man there is a long way to go :-( ) Anyway, I was interested to read and have heard before that th
/html/mgs/2003-06/msg00314.html (7,501 bytes)

12. Brake Drum Nuts (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 11:59:17 +0200
Could somebody please tell me the torque settings for the brake drum nuts on a wire wheel hub. I have looked in my workshop manual but do not seem to find it. Currently I put them on at 50 lbs Thank
/html/mgs/2003-04/msg00002.html (6,777 bytes)

13. Rev Counter Loop (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 07:23:50 +0200
Finally started getting the harness on my 68B Roadster back together and sorted out. The cable from the coil + that then loops at the rev counter and goes onto the ignition switch was melted very ba
/html/mgs/2003-04/msg00461.html (7,116 bytes)

14. Heated Felt and Air Vents (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 07:48:11 +0200
I am about to reassemble the heater unit in my 68B roadster. The problem is I didn't make any notes of where the felt goes in the lower section that directs the warm air. (I hope that makes sense) I
/html/mgs/2003-04/msg00822.html (7,002 bytes)

15. Dzus Fastener - Removal (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 09:06:47 +0200
I want to get the battery access panel on my 68 MGB powder coated. My question is how do you remover the Dzus Fasteners from the panel? Thanks, Ross Bateman British Sports Cars in South Africa www.r
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00332.html (6,893 bytes)

16. Steering and Front Bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:05:57 +0200
Well I have finally started the rebuild on my 68 B. Steering: Last night I started setting up the steering. I do not have a balljoint splitter and could not separate the balljoint no matter what I t
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00510.html (8,427 bytes)

17. Painted Body Shell (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 15:36:49 +0200
Hi All I am very excited and thought I would share my news with you. My 68 B body shell is painted and almost ready to come home. There are pics at www.rcsa.co.za/blog Ross ;-) /// or try http://www.
/html/mgs/2003-01/msg00505.html (6,656 bytes)

18. RE: Painted Body Shell (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 10:20:45 +0200
Hey, that is a very advanced system there............ bit of a bumpy ride though.... Ross /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2003-01/msg00601.html (6,745 bytes)

19. Stripping Paint from parts (score: 1)
Author: Ross Bateman <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 17:32:43 +0200
Well my 69B Roadster is down to the shell and is booked to go into the body shop in 2 weeks. I started working on 'refurbishing ' some of the parts today and ran into a snag. I got myself a sand bla
/html/mgs/2002-10/msg00149.html (7,348 bytes)

20. OT - Cup Brush (score: 1)
Author: "Ross Bateman" <ross@rcsa.co.za>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 14:05:06 +0200
after taking the advice of the list when it comes to stripping paint from parts, I brought myself a grinder. I got the Bosch 690 with a 100 dia Bosch Cup Brush.... used the thing for 10 minutes last
/html/mgs/2002-10/msg00296.html (6,844 bytes)


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