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81. RE: After five months, I drove my car on the road! (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:38:36 -0400; OK, I was going to be lazy, but now I'd feel guilty. Any recommendations on a good machine shop around Boston (preferably in the Waltham area)? --Steve (1980 MGB) ...In addition, the head should go t; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00651.html (7,729 bytes)
82. Removing the head, what else should I buy? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:48:18 -0500; Last night I removed everything to get to the point where I can remove the head from my 1980 MGB. I sprayed the nuts with PBlaster, and tonight I will try to finish the job. As long as I'm getting th; /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00884.html (7,370 bytes)
83. RE: To Stripe or not to Stripe (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 12:32:36 -0400; I have some pictures of my RBB with side stripes on my web site, www.shoyer.com/mgb, but if you have a 68 B, you probably want the stripes that go on the upper part of the fenders and door. The Moss; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00055.html (7,577 bytes)
84. RE: Hobby in decline? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 14:07:34 -0400; Here's another vote for the cell phone and fire extinguisher. I used the cell phone when the fire extinguisher didn't put out the fire, and the speedy response of the fire engine saved the rest of th; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00116.html (9,147 bytes)
85. Wiring behind the dashboard of a 1980 MGB (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 17:28:00 -0400; I'm ready to reinstall the dash and try to see if my car will work again, but I'm not sure what to do with two wires. There is a green and a green/white behind the dash, located between the glovebox; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00137.html (7,116 bytes)
86. RE: Wiring behind the dashboard of a 1980 MGB (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 01:08:20 -0400; I did some more looking and answered my own question. The green-white wire is actually green-pink (it looks white on the new harness. but my old parts car harnesses look more pink), so the wires are; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00152.html (6,996 bytes)
87. Signs of life (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 02:07:59 -0400; I still have a few things to hook up, but I connected the battery to see my car to see how close I am. The lights seemed to work, except for the hazards and the clock light. The turn signals were a b; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00316.html (7,033 bytes)
88. The engine started and the car moved! (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 19:03:13 -0400; I finally got to start the car today! It took a little while, and I was concerned that the oil wasn't showing any pressure after cranking for a while, but after I connected the pressure gauge (duh!),; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00600.html (7,920 bytes)
89. Electrical puzzle - 1980 MGB (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 00:17:31 -0400; I thought I had the lights working OK on my car, but when I was working on it Saturday I noticed that the side, tail, license plate, and reverse lights come on with the ignition switch in the "On" po; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00672.html (7,772 bytes)
90. RE: blinkers (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:44:56 -0400; I was working on my blinkers last night. I've replaced my wiring harness twice since owning the car, and both times I followed the wiring diagram, and both times I had to swap the wires around until; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00732.html (7,675 bytes)
91. Remember the discussion of the flammability of brake fluid? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 23:19:33 -0400; Today I think I figured out what caused the fire in my engine compartment back in May. I've got my car running now, and hopefully I won't have to do the head gasket, but that's still a possibility. I; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg01024.html (8,044 bytes)
92. RE: more power (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 12:16:43 -0400; If you want to spend a few dollars, a supercharger (like this one http://www.hi-flow.com/super_mgb.html) is supposed to be nice. Someone was selling some go-fast products on eBay recently; you could; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00299.html (8,165 bytes)
93. Refitting a MGB heater - how? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 02:04:40 -0400; I'm getting close to having all of the parts back in my fire-damaged 1980 MGB. Does anyone have tips for getting the heater into position? Removing it was tough enough, but I'd appreciate some advice; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00425.html (6,800 bytes)
94. RE: Engine dies often (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 23:58:51 -0400; Take a look in the trunk at the common ground point (the license plate frame bolt). A loose or bad connection can shut off the fuel pump, at least momentarily. --Steve Shoyer (1980/79/78 MGB) ...My 8; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00467.html (7,033 bytes)
95. RE: MGB with Chevy 350 (was AGGHHHHHHH!!!!!) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 23:22:33 -0400; Dunno about clean, but there's http://britishv8.org/swaps/mgb350.htm --Steve ... does anybody know of where information for a really clean Chevy engine conversion swap into a B might "B" found? ... /; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg00500.html (6,864 bytes)
96. RE: What would you drive? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:55:20 -0400; I'd start looking for a Jaguar XJ220, but I don't think I'd be allowed to drive it in this country. Maybe a MG-RV8, even though I'd have the same problem, but it might be easier to hide. Actually, I; /html/mgs/2002-08/msg01216.html (8,944 bytes)
97. RE: Acck, Electrical problem, dead short!!!! MGB-GT 1970 (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:47:02 -0400; You can try http://www.mgcars.org.uk/MG_Elec-Tech/, or Paul's site at http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/. I've found both to be helpful. --Steve (1980 MGB) .... Could someone suggest a FAQ for electrical t; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00090.html (7,870 bytes)
98. MG Day in Brookline MA on Sunday 6/9 (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 23:39:40 -0400; Anyone going to MG Day at the Museum of Transportation on Sunday? I'm picking up the parts cars tomorrow, but I don't think I'll have anything to show by Sunday. www.mot.org --Steve (1980 MGB) /// or; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00218.html (6,843 bytes)
99. Parts cars, and insurance (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 23:01:54 -0400; Well, I picked up the parts cars last weekend that I'll use to fix my burned-out car. I rented an auto transport trailer from U-Haul, because these cars weren't really ready to roll on their own, and; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00399.html (10,887 bytes)
100. RE: Parts cars, and insurance (score: 1): Author: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:36:19 -0400; The wiring "looks" OK, but I agree, it's false economy. My harness was only a few years old, and I'd feel better with a new harness rather than reusing the old one. Then again, I'd like to save the $; /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00438.html (8,265 bytes)

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