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41. SU Carbs (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 07:25:18 -0700
I'm back again in need of counseling! <BG> I was out driving last night after adjusting the rocker/pushrod clearances, and all was well for a bit. Afeter the car warmed up however, it ran very poorly
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01187.html (7,458 bytes)

42. Re: Many Thanks! -- Dumb Present Owner Buys Gas (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 10:57:59 -0700
So a badly corroded contact to the Temp sender would cause the same effect for the temperature gause? I've been thinking that it was my gauge at fault for low readings after I replaced the sender and
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01336.html (8,450 bytes)

43. New Family Member (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 21:49:20 -0500
Well, picked up MG #2 today... reputed to be a 1971 MGB... Somehow, I don't think so... It's a split bumper which was only made (as I understand it) for the '69 model year. But it gets more confusing
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01124.html (7,197 bytes)

44. Dead new family member... (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 18:06:16 -0500
The new member of the family STILL isn't running... I fixed the throttle cable (not attached <DUH>), cleaned and re-gapped the plugs, made sure it was getting fuel and charged the battery. It cranks
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01170.html (7,565 bytes)

45. Re: Dead new family member... (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 19:22:57 -0500
Did this now. Very confusing.. it sparked once in a while... shouldn't it spark regularly??? Bad distributor? The silly thing was running (albeit very badly) when I test drove it 4 days ago!!! <sigh>
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01179.html (8,692 bytes)

46. Re: Dead new family member... (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 20:44:32 -0500
That's about what I thought. Thanks, you've given me a direction to go. Well, conveniently, the other B has the engine removed and at the shop, so all the ancillary components are right here on a she
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01186.html (10,254 bytes)

47. Re: Dead new family member... (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 22:59:58 -0500
Those are on the schedule, I'm just hoping to get it running for a few minutes before snow starts flying around here. Those too! Along with a complete brake job and some electrical work. (No wipers,
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01190.html (7,985 bytes)

48. It lives! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 19:35:05 -0500
MY thanks to all for their suggestions on restoring my new (hah!) '71 B to life. She has roared to life and is now running after a little cleaning of the points. Of course now all the electricals are
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01225.html (7,724 bytes)

49. Re: It lives! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 20:21:26 -0500
Late this afternoon I figured out that it was the green circuit I was really after... Turns out that the fuse box was so corroded that the fuse, while in, was not making contact. Cleaned that up and
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01315.html (7,470 bytes)

50. Re: Turkey Day! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 13:06:11 -0500
Nope... Moss Motors! :) Chris '72 B Roadster '70 B Roadster
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01470.html (6,604 bytes)

51. Re: Carb Piston Springs (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 23:24:58 -0500
I've noticed that all of the diagrams are less than what *I* would call adequate. And this is a job I've been thinking about doing too... I'll bet! Any chance we could con you into scanning and maili
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01495.html (7,211 bytes)

52. Moving aloing (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 23:45:19 -0500
I just thought I'd let everyone know how the work on the new '71 B is going. (Great with all the help I'm getting here). The electricals all work now except for the horns and, not coincidentally, I b
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01496.html (7,649 bytes)

53. Temperature Gauge (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 23:10:24 -0500
Is there any way to test the temperature gauge? Mine doesn't seem to be Thanks, Chris '72 B Roadster '70 B Roadster
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01644.html (6,286 bytes)

54. oops! Forgot to ask this last time! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 23:16:00 -0500
Also, I checked my fuel gauge tonight to make sure it worked (the sending unit is shot... both lugs gone) using a test wire and grounding it. The gauge crept up to 3/4 but would go no further. And lo
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01645.html (6,729 bytes)

55. Overdrive (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sun, 09 Aug 1998 22:50:57 -0400
Are there any external distinguishing characteristics to an OD tranny? I thought the presence of two switches would do it (which I just found on pulling the mess out of my '72B), but in a past post t
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg00473.html (6,901 bytes)

56. Re: Overdrive (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 23:26:51 -0400
Many thanks to you and all others that responded... It seems that I do not have an OD transmission after all (bummer!). Im just missing that little bit in the middle... <BG> Oh well, just to get it a
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg00539.html (7,755 bytes)

57. University Motors Ltd. Summer Party (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 08:27:51 -0400
Well, I attended John Twist's Summer Party this year (sans 'B) and did myself a big favor by doing so! Saw John, and he appears fully recovered from his surgery. There were some unbelievable deals on
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg00804.html (7,622 bytes)

58. Re: University Motors Ltd. Summer Party (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:43:34 -0400
I guess I really need to pay more attention... I didn't realize there were list hats... I must have just ignored that thread. (I spent 2 weeks catching up on 3000+ back messages while I was too busy
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg00899.html (7,720 bytes)

59. Leaf Springs (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 23:29:35 -0400
Well, I spent a miserable 2 hours removing the water pump from my 1987 Dodge Ramcharger... a worse job I can't imagine. Tomorrow I get to put the new one back in. Oh joy and rapture! So, I decided th
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg00987.html (7,987 bytes)

60. Re: Leaf Springs (score: 1)
Author: Chris Chandler <spawn@net-link.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 06:17:49 -0400
VERY easy to move... although I didn't realize that even under normal operation they would not go back up. Learn something new every day. <BG> Chris
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg00998.html (7,278 bytes)

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