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61. Re: 1977 MGB Smog Problems-A Plee for help! (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:17:17 -0700; You can probably rig a water feed from the heater hoses using fittings available at the plumbing store. It probably won't work worth a tinker's dam, but it will look good. Regards, Dave Ambrose; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00713.html (7,836 bytes)
62. Re: THE GREAT "GAS OUT"(off topic again...) (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 08:04:52 -0800; There is a real economic danger here. The Arab oil embargo in 1972 set off a sustained bout of inflation that didn't really get back under control until the late '80s. Energy is used *everywhere* in; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00022.html (8,515 bytes)
63. Re: Hepolite Pistons (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 18:52:49 -0800; I have Hepolite pistons in my engine and they work just fine. Regards, Dave Ambrose; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00122.html (6,560 bytes)
64. Re: Transmission Clunk (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 10:55:13 -0700; I'd check the transmission mounts first. If they look as if they were made by Salvidor Dali, they're dead and need replacing. For some reason, leaking oil just liquifies the rubber in those tranny mo; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00562.html (7,919 bytes)
65. Re: Bolt sizes generally needed for MGB engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 20:56:07 -0700; Don't know about the bolts. When I put mine together, I just went and bought those as necessary. One of the things which made my life *much* easier, was to get boxes of SAE flat washers, lock washers; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00730.html (8,490 bytes)
66. Re: Noise from engine compartment (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 19:08:00 -0700; This is probably the alternator fan. Mine started with an intermittent tinkling which developed into full time tintinabulation. The front bearing wears in the direction of the load and the shaft gets; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01387.html (8,623 bytes)
67. Need Carpet Installation Advice (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 07:36:42 -0800; We're in the process of installing new carpets in our '69 BGT. We have the old ones out and are cleaning off the old glue residue. Now the question is what do we use for glue on the new carpets? Any; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00209.html (7,398 bytes)
68. Interesting find in our car (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 07:42:21 -0800; My wife found an interesting metal plate while removing the old carpet. It has the VIN, date of sale, name, and address of the original purchaser embossed into the metal. The car was sold to someone; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00210.html (7,261 bytes)
69. Re: Need Carpet Installation Advice (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Fri, 05 Mar 1999 08:39:03 -0800; The existing glue is so old that it's brittle, we're taking it off with a wire brush. Dave; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00249.html (7,261 bytes)
70. Re: Body Shop vs. Restoration (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 21:19:31 -0800; Look a bit further south. I wouldn't be even slightly surprised if Monterey had the highest per capita population of MGB's in the world. I *would* talk to Mick at Import Repair Service in Salinas. He; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00439.html (9,142 bytes)
71. Re: fuel pubp question (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:25:28 -0800; Remove the fuel line from one of the carbs, and while holding a container to catch the gas, have someone turn on the ignition. If you don't get any gas, there is a clogged filter or a line between th; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00580.html (7,898 bytes)
72. Re: More parts 4.0 (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:12:03 -0800; We've now consumed more bandwidth by discussing this than we're ever likely to see in advertisements. I have no problem with someone posting parts or cars for sale. It's been going on for years. It's; /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00723.html (9,093 bytes)
73. Re: Rear axle help, please (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 18:55:05 -0800; Check out Harbor Freight. I was able to get a 3/4" drive set with ratchet, sockets, and breaker bar, for a very reasonable price. The set is adequate, but obviously no where near Proto quality.; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00063.html (7,721 bytes)
74. Re: Rebuilt Engine, No Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 21:39:11 -0800; The pump should prime itself if it's in decent condition. However, if the oli has drained out of the cooler, it might take a while for the pressure to come up. Before going too much further, I would; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00160.html (8,160 bytes)
75. Re: Rear axle help, please (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 20:43:30 -0800; Please don't get me wrong here. I'm very fond of top-quality tools. However, I try to make a cost/benefit trade-off on ones that I will use infrequently. The 3/4" drive set was one of those decisions; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00162.html (9,965 bytes)
76. Re: Mazda MX5 (long and sort of off-topic) (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 07:45:55 -0800; I may get burned at the stake for saying this, but this is a good thing. If you look at their product mix and market position, Mazda has a lot in common with our beloved MG's. They seem to engineer t; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00520.html (7,560 bytes)
77. Re: Teclamit Oil Filter (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 19:39:17 -0800; Definitely replace the inverted canister filter unless you enjoy running your engine for 15 seconds without oil pressure. Interchange should be no problem. All the filter adapters interchange. I seem; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00741.html (7,268 bytes)
78. Re: Engine Assy and the springs she sits on (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 19:47:51 -0800; The first part of a successful rebuild is cleanliness. Have plenty of rags handy and some hand cleaner. You don't want to get dirt and grit in the fresh bearing surfaces. Check off the steps in the m; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00970.html (9,572 bytes)
79. Re: Grose Jets (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 22:00:36 -0800; Some people swear by them, and some people swear at them. I've had Grose jets in my B for a long time. They work well, but differently than the stock parts. Instead of sticking open, they stick close; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01184.html (7,603 bytes)
80. Re: The heater is IN! Now, on to the next question (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:02:36 -0800; Really depends on the type of primer they applied. Have you tried a rag dampened with laquer thinner? You'll want to keep the thinner off the rubber seal as much as possible, but I doubt that an erra; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01381.html (7,232 bytes)

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