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101. Re: Problem starting (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 14:00:39 -0800; After fixing the choke linkage on the rear SU in my MGB, the car starts exactly how I think it should; in the summer, no choke, no gas, and in the winter, choke out 3/4 and no gas. Skye -- 1966 MGB -; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00467.html (7,142 bytes)
102. Re: Problem starting (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:34:36 -0800; Watch the linkage at the carbs as you rotate the choke shaft; it will probably become clear how it is supposed to work. As you may know, the first half of the choke is supposed to increase the idle s; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00479.html (8,113 bytes)
103. Re: 64 radiator support (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:36:12 -0800; Absolutely essential book, and relatively cheap too. Anders really did his homework on this one. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_); /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00480.html (7,378 bytes)
104. Re: Alt Belt (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:38:50 -0800; Overtightening the belt will destroy the alt/gen bearings in short order, so while it should be tight it should also have some deflection as per the manual (haynes, etc).. I think its about 1/2" unde; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00481.html (6,928 bytes)
105. Battery Tiedown (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:45:38 -0800; As part of my quest to do AutoX next year, I need to secure my battery. I am using a single group 26 battery in the passenger's side bin. Do any of the securing things in the Moss catalog work with; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00533.html (7,579 bytes)
106. Re: Hesitation on Acceleration (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 14:51:02 -0800; Go for a drive and get the car up to the temp where it starts acting strangely. Got on for a little while then shut off the engine and coast to the side of the road in a safe spot. Pull each plug and; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00543.html (8,486 bytes)
107. Re: Axle Oddities (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 14:53:26 -0800; I've come across similar bodges on my car. For instance, I need 3 different wrenches to open all the brake bleed screws, some are metric, some sae. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00544.html (6,510 bytes)
108. Re: Battery Tiedown (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 17:54:11 -0800; Huh, I wouldn't have thought a bungie cord would satisfy the SCCA rules. Agreed that it's a good thing to do regardless. Skye -- 1966 MGB 1800 - GHN3 __,__\__ ffwd internet division 1962 Vespa 125 -; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00549.html (9,019 bytes)
109. Re: Muffler and silencer recomendation (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 18:37:03 -0800; I've been told the Ansa system is very nice, but I haven't heard it yet so I can't say if I like it. I have the stock system now, I think it has a great note and it is very easy to live with. Skye --; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00589.html (7,232 bytes)
110. Re: What tube shocks should I use? (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 18:49:27 -0800; Do the uprated valves make the ride a lot harder? I feel bad roads a lot already... Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_); /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00590.html (7,136 bytes)
111. Re: Thank you Thank you Thank you. (plus electrical prob.) (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 14:00:58 -0800; Soon you will learn to recognize all the sounds your MGB is supposed to make and you will be able to impress people by knowing exactly what is wrong or what is about to go wrong without even looking; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00638.html (8,468 bytes)
112. Nice picture (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:22:18 -0800; Thanks to Linda Watson, who scanned a recent ad in Macleans's magazine featuring a nice MGB, see if you can spot the custom bits ;) http://www.mgb.bc.ca/viewimage.php3?src=/media/misc/freedent.jpg Sk; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00664.html (6,388 bytes)
113. Re: Recent Purchase (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 13:48:26 -0800; Better plan on replacing every piece of rubber on it if it's been sitting since 1984! I would change all the fluids and bring up the oil pressure before running it too. No mystery to the 12v conversi; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00674.html (7,309 bytes)
114. Re: Need more advice on TD piston change (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:33:31 -0800; I'm no expert in this area, but perhaps you could check by putting a new (oversize) ring in the cylinder and checking the end gap. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience ht; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00700.html (6,886 bytes)
115. Re: Fwd: Grounding locations on 65 MGB (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 11:20:01 -0800; The speedo and the tach in my 66 each have ground wires underneath one of the thumbscrews. Not sure about the other gauges. Doesn't the wiring diagram show what systems have ground wires? Skye -- 196; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00729.html (7,543 bytes)
116. Re: Jack Stand location? (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 11:21:54 -0800; I always use the frame rails when I'm working on the front of the car. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_); /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00730.html (7,459 bytes)
117. (forw) Re: 1970 MGB GT (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:44:20 -0800; Can anyone recommend a good body shop near this fellow? Please send responses to Ronnie68@aol.com not to me. Skye --Forwarded message from Ronnie68@aol.com-- Skye, Great tips. Thanks for the response; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00733.html (7,135 bytes)
118. Re: Electrical Diagram (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 18:15:52 -0800; I don't think you're looking at the correct diagram. Hanyes has about 6 different wiring diagrams for different years and the last time I looked only the first one is positive ground (Mark I). All MG; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00742.html (7,617 bytes)
119. Re: [LSheeley@aol.com: MG List Logo] (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 13:26:03 -0800; I agree with Jim, I think the list logo is for anyone to do with what they please. That said, making more shirts would just be a duplication of effort. What we REALLY need is magnetic stickers!! :) S; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00773.html (7,483 bytes)
120. Re: Ignition warning lamp (score: 1): Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 16:11:09 -0800; If you have your idle set low, say 600 rpm, it's not a sign of anything wrong if the warning light glows dimly. It should disappear whenever your revs are higher though. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safe; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00827.html (7,290 bytes)

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