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1. Unscribe MGs (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 12:44:23 -0700; Unscribe MGs Stephen Patchel Consulting Practice Leader Radford Associates voice: 408-321-2540 fax: 408-321-2650; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00036.html (6,141 bytes)
2. MPG (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:00:33 -0700; My 71 B (stock, no OD) gets 18-20 mpg with the majority of driving done on freeways, top down, @65-70 mph. The su's have never been rebuilt and need it. With the carbs in good shape I use to get 25-3; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00181.html (6,665 bytes)
3. Re: Bad water pump (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Jun 1996 09:02:17 -0700; Just saw your post regarding the water pump and have one more suggestion to make when you do the repair. Mark the fan so that you put it back on with the blades facing the "right" way. I recently ha; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00238.html (6,901 bytes)
4. Re: b*tch and moan: safety inspections (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jun 1996 14:49:20 -0700; I have a different "reading" of you comments on inspection: I agree with government's approach, I think you just missed the point--Its just all very Zen. One has only to imagine that these parts wor; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00403.html (8,605 bytes)
5. Re: New water pump (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jun 1996 16:26:47 -0700; Could it be the thermostat ? I believe it could be the thermostat. I also believe in simple tests. Suggest that you try the car without the thermostat and see if it still runs hot. If ok, install a; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00407.html (6,785 bytes)
6. Re: Gulp valves and their replacement or repair (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:43:26 -0800; John: Sounds like you have found the problem (pardon the pun)in the sticking gulp valve. My suggestion is to again remove it and spray it with carb cleaner and try to get the mechanism as free as pos; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00347.html (8,825 bytes)
7. Re: Gulp valves and their replacement or repair (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Mar 1996 08:44:44 -0800; Thanks for your comments on the gulp vale repair. I'm uncertain if there is any relationship between the cost of a part and its reliability, especially when it comes to lbc's. That's a long way of s; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00382.html (7,942 bytes)
8. Re: One Headlight Brighter than the Other (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 1996 09:01:47 -0800; It certainly sounds like a loose or bad electrical connection or ground. Suggest you trace the wires attached to the dim lamp and unplug and then replug each connection you can find. I'm sure that p; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00615.html (6,970 bytes)
9. Possile Purchase of a TF (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Mar 1996 11:37:50 -0800; I'm seeking advice regarding a possible purchase of a TF. The car has been restored, but not to "show car" levels (thank god as I intend to drive it on a fairly regular basis). It has a good to excel; /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00709.html (7,741 bytes)
10. Re: air pump queries (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 08:25:04 -0800; I have a 71B and have preformed the same "modification" as Chuck Ciaffone suggested--gutted the pump. I also agree that it is necessary to grease the internal parts to make sure the unit continues t; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00471.html (7,366 bytes)
11. Re: starter problem (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <Spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jan 1996 07:17:11 -0800; four Suggest you also check the wire connections at the starter. They are exposed to a lot "nasty stuff" and do need periodic attention. These connections have been a source of problems over the 24 y; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00622.html (8,632 bytes)
12. athropomorphizing (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:25:28 -0800; OK I too must come clean and admit that I have had no desire to name my 71B. Maybe it has something to do with being from New Jersey.(Me not the car.) Over the last 24+ years I have used more than a; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00390.html (7,112 bytes)
13. Re: cracking manifolds? (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Dec 1995 08:47:53 -0800; I just read Genn Schnittke's post on manifolds cracking between #'s 2 & 3 plug and completely agree. Since purchase in 71, my B has consumed at least 2 manifolds. The cracks are always between plugs; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00520.html (7,284 bytes)
14. Re: MG Logo infringement (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Nov 1995 15:47:27 -0800; Maybe we could send Rover, as payment for the "licensing fee", all of the old parts that are gathering dust in the corners of our garages. I have a deffective crank and a cracked head that I would b; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00210.html (7,856 bytes)
15. Wheel Bearing and/or Frozen Brake Shoe (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 08:06:28 -0800; Well my as part of my "continuing restoration" on my 71B (been at it since April 71), I am seeking some assistance. Last night while driving home from work I smelled something like burning oil. Stopp; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00597.html (7,566 bytes)
16. Re: MGB Body Repair Price Advice Needed (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 1995 16:28:23 -0700; I have a 71 B and its not in "show room" condition, but it was recently appraised for insurance at about $5000. It needs new paint job and interior carpeting, but other than that its ok. Hope this g; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00237.html (8,273 bytes)
17. Re: Lucas... Like it were a four letter word (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 08:04:58 -0800; I have a 71 B that displayed a similar type of problem. It turned out to be a lose wire at the starter. The connections are completely exposed and had deteriorated. Took them off, re spliced them an; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00546.html (8,126 bytes)
18. Re: What Battery? (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 08:31:17 -0700; I have an Interstate 12V fitted to my 71B. It sits behind the passenger and required no modification to the box, only needed longer cables to reach the terminals.. Got the battery from my local Shel; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00093.html (7,377 bytes)
19. Stupid Tuning Question (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 1995 11:56:10 -0700; My 71B also suffered from the "backfire syndrome" in a manner similar to yours. It was the "glup valve" (anti-backfire valve) in the pollution control system. I'm not sure if this wonderful part was; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00326.html (8,290 bytes)
20. Re: 80 MGB horsepower? (score: 1): Author: Steve Patchel <spatchel@radford.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Sep 1995 13:00:07 -0700; Somewhere I think I have seen horse power #'s that deterioated from 60 down to the 45 range as the pollution police got more of a strangle hold on MG's. I do know that there is a big difference, havi; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00346.html (7,839 bytes)

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