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1. RE: MGB engine on the rise (was Re: MGB dead engine report.) (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 15:53:52 -0400; Wrong Phillipe! I'll agree that you cannot rebuild a motor in situ. You can, however, remove the sump, oil pump, re-ring the pistons, replace rod bearings, and replace the camshaft without removing t; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00017.html (9,770 bytes)
2. RE: Weber DCOE conversion? (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:20:00 -0400; You'll no doubt get a lot of responses. IMHO, the DCOE without some head flow work, modifications to the exhaust, and a cam is not going to do a lot for you. Doing this will move your torque band up; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00631.html (7,250 bytes)
3. RE: fuel injection (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 15:48:52 -0700; Seems to me I recall seeing an Article in British Car Magazine who fitted a EFI system to his B with little fanfare. You may want to look at the article, possibly even contact the author. Regards, C; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00039.html (8,172 bytes)
4. S.O.S - need advice on head gasket ASAP! (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 22:11:16 -0700; Just when I thought the day couldn't get any worse! The details: 77 MGB, with early 18G head. 8.7:1 C.R. pistons. Noticed on my way out tonite, a slightly rough running motor, running hotter than sta; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00221.html (7,604 bytes)
5. RE: Choke Knob Location f/77 (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 09:26:21 -0700; I have a manual choke weber in my 77B. I installed the handle in the blanking plate on the left side of the dash. Interestingly enough, I had the opportunity to have John Twist do a check-out ride i; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00257.html (9,344 bytes)
6. More Cylinder Head Questions (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 20:24:23 -0400; O.K., based on the advise of the list, I opted to not try re-torquing my head, and replaced the head gasket. I checked for flatness with a straight edge, and the head is not warped. Now everything is; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00331.html (7,140 bytes)
7. RE: More Cylinder Head Questions (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 09:16:09 -0400; Lawrie and everyone else who responded - thanks! Now one last question: When re-torquing, what is the preferred method. In the past I have gone from bolt to bolt (in appropriate order), and slightly; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00358.html (9,293 bytes)
8. RE: Shock Supplier (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 09:16:04 -0400; I believe that the tube shox you mention in the Moss catalog will work on later B's, but if I remember correctly, you must remove the rear sway bar on 77 and later cars. Regards, Chris; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00359.html (8,464 bytes)
9. RE: Windscreen installation (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 13:35:35 -0400; I just bought new windsheild glass for my B. I would love to see these instructions. When you did the install did you drop the dash? If you could forward these instructions (or Steve - if your still; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00425.html (7,911 bytes)
10. RE: Evil Dr. Joesph Lucas now US citizen! (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 09:32:54 -0400; Varity is the result of a merger between Lucas and Kelsey Hayes - a U.S. company primarily known for automotive wheels, and truck components. Lucas is indeed a major brake component supplier - they b; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00464.html (15,443 bytes)
11. RE: Tyres for MGB: 185/70 a problem? (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 08:58:02 -0400; When I bought my B the P.O. had some Cooper tires in the 205/50x14 size mounted on the Rostyles. IMHO, they looked too big for the car, and the steering was heavy, with very pronounced bump steer. I; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00540.html (9,143 bytes)
12. RE: Carbs, cats(!),etc. was:Re: Clearance troubles... (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 15:21:29 -0400; The 100 H.P. (95 actually) advertised was incorrect using "modern" mathmatical expressions for H.P. Using the standards that were adopted in the mid-70's, the original, pre-emission B motor made aro; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00570.html (9,550 bytes)
13. Retorquing the cylinder head: Epilogue (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:02:32 -0400; Well, the head gasket has been replaced, the head retorqued, and all is well (almost - the valve cover gasket is weeping a bit). I had asked the proper routine for re-torquing the head, and weather i; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00661.html (7,762 bytes)
14. RE: MGF and roadster thoughts WAS Re: terrible joke - (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 10:22:07 -0400; Sorry to flame ya, but I think you're WAYYY off base on a couple of things. Chrysler does in fact own Maserati, but they (Maserati) had nothing to do with the design of the MGBGT. MG was having prob; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00667.html (12,361 bytes)
15. RE: RPMs (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 18:51:05 -0400; Engine speed is tied to road speed - since the engine is connected by a direct mechanical link to the rear wheels - up hill, down hill, engine running or not, if the car is in gear the engine will b; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00823.html (7,891 bytes)
16. RE: New MGB Cylinder Head - Sources (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:35:34 -0400; Been away a day or so, so if this is late pleas forgive. I cannot believe any reputable mechanic would advocate replacement of a head over reconditioning with new seats to correct this problem (assum; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00942.html (8,301 bytes)
17. RE: Odd Things Found In Cars (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 08:17:29 -0400; Nothing so bizarre as a living beast, but I found a American Express Gold card inside the door shell of my B. It was 15 years out of date, but I often thought about trying to locate the cardholder to; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01375.html (9,207 bytes)
18. RE: B update...soon! (And 2 questions) (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 15:51:32 -0400; Hold on there partner! On all rubber bumper B's imported to The States, the oil cooler was deleted as a standard item - it was an option, and most B buyers opted against. Still, it is a worthwhile fi; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01414.html (8,394 bytes)
19. Rostyles for sale (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 14:12:46 -0400; I'll offer 10% if you can get $2.5 billion for mine. Seriously folks, I have a set of (4) Rostyles that I will happily get rid of. I just put on minilites. They are in very good condition, sandblast; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01511.html (8,439 bytes)
20. 980 Miles in a MGB - A bit long (score: 1): Author: "Chris Delling" <saschris@flash.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 09:57:46 -0700; Well, I'm back. For those following the adventures of our hero, you will recall that when we left him he was pondering a clutch problem in preparation for a 800 mile round trip from Detroit to Madiso; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00059.html (9,331 bytes)

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