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161. Re: It doesn't want to go over 60! (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 20:39:59 -0700 (PDT); I'd say fuel pump. The pump can't keep up with the amount of fuel your engine needs above 4000 rpm. When you slow down a little, it gets the chance to catch up a little and fill the fuel bowl full. C; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00074.html (7,552 bytes)
162. Re: Part suppliers? (fwd) (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 11:17:37 -0700 (PDT); On Wed, 2 Oct 1996, Ulix Goettsch wrote about Dick Burger at the British Parts Connection: I have since been informed that checking for best deals is going on at BPC. My comment was due to a misunder; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00091.html (7,776 bytes)
163. Re: Roll bars, yea or nay (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:03:23 -0700 (PDT); I see a lot of MGs with rollbars around here and I always picture what would happen if the car got rear-ended. In this situation, the driver's head would move upwards and backwards at a very high spe; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00293.html (8,939 bytes)
164. Re: Midget values (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 21:04:31 -0700 (PDT); Robert, go drive a 1275 model in the best shape you can find. It is something completely different than a B. An MGB is great for the Interstate, but for anything else... Ulix 67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00409.html (6,701 bytes)
165. Spridget w/ jap. 5-speed (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 08:46:08 -0700 (PDT); Right on. Even though I love the shift feel of the ribcase, for the reasons you mentioned, I am planning to do this: Do you know why these splines keep going? This doesn't sound too encouraging! Has; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00434.html (7,789 bytes)
166. Re: Beautiful Day for a Drive (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 08:38:10 -0700 (PDT); This happened to me too, and I made my girlfriend operate the choke directly on the carbs to get the car started. Unfortunately, the "bonnet stay" had not been properly enaged and as the engine vibra; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00443.html (7,673 bytes)
167. Re: [MGB] fuel mixture with K&N filters (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 15:44:14 -0700 (PDT); Maybe it is like this: If the carb inlet is restricted, such as by an inefficient air filter, the vacuum in the inlet region (between throttle plate and filter) would increase. This vacuum would pul; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00462.html (9,601 bytes)
168. Re: Beautiful Day for a Drive (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 17:24:26 -0700 (PDT); You better hope I won't forward that... Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o_)..... '67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00464.html (8,394 bytes)
169. Ribcase trouble (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 16:29:47 -0700 (PDT); Check out what David Riker said recently about his experiences with rebuilt ribcases. Especially the first sentence... Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00659.html (7,270 bytes)
170. Re: Exhaust (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 12:14:53 -0700 (PDT); Just start up your cold engine and feel around the exhaust manifold for exhaust blowing out. If it is a big enough leak for you to hear it, you should be able to feel it. Very commonly, there is a le; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00809.html (7,164 bytes)
171. Re: Transmission problems, Rib Case... HELP! (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 16:15:06 -0700 (PDT); I think that is the problem. Where are you going to find a good used one? These cars are pretty old by now, and transmissions are in high demand. Also, watch out: My transmission feels great, synchro; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00860.html (8,366 bytes)
172. RE: Dash Pot Oil/Marvel Mystery Oil (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 22 Oct 1996 13:17:11 -0700 (PDT); It does if the dashpot is leaking :) NoNoNo! Motorcycle fork oil goes in the shocks, not the dashpots, because it has antifoaming agents and seal swellers in it. See John Twist's post. Many people us; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00903.html (8,037 bytes)
173. Re: 66 MGB instrument panel paint (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 18:32:24 -0700 (PDT); Dennis, Yes it is black wrinkle paint. Not really supposed to be flat though. You can buy it at most automotive paint places (in a spray can). It is very hard to get a nice finish with the stuff, the; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00981.html (7,606 bytes)
174. Re: Replacement for 1275cc Midget engine? (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 16:32:40 -0700 (PDT); Scott, check out the archives on the team.net pages. There is an article about swapping in a Toyota engine and trans. Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01031.html (7,772 bytes)
175. Re: Warm Running Sprite (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 01:17:55 -0800 (PST); If your car is running at 200-210 deg, the thermostat doesn't make any difference. Both thermostats are fully open at this temperature. The 180 deg one would let your engine heat up a little faster,; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01091.html (7,970 bytes)
176. Re: something wrong with my 74 MGB ignit (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 27 Oct 1996 20:45:21 -0800 (PST); John, what is wrong with the Platinums ? I have them in my engine <blush>. Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o_)..... '67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01115.html (6,964 bytes)
177. Re: Midget 1500 Gearbox (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 22:29:05 -0800 (PST); Gary, I don't think there is a conversion kit for the 1500. The only thing that I heard about is the installation of the Spitfire OD. Isn't the Costello box for the B? Ulix __/__,__ .................; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01234.html (7,139 bytes)
178. Re: FW: Spanner? (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 21:37:16 -0800 (PST); <snip> Glenn, in german, "Spannung" means tension. "spannen" means to put somethig (such as a spring) into tension. A "spanner" is something to put something into tension with. Maybe there was (or is; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01287.html (7,701 bytes)
179. RE: Book - How to Powertune an MGB (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 1 Sep 1996 13:39:06 -0700 (PDT); That is probably true. However, engine horsepower seems to be the standard in the automotive world (be it bhp, hp net, hp DIN, etc). Rear wheel hp ususally is only considered when a chassis dyno is b; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00010.html (7,484 bytes)
180. Re: Ottawa GOF TF mystery (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Sep 1996 23:41:45 -0700 (PDT); Would it be reasonable to post the name of the shop who did this, or would that be bad form. These guys caused you considerable damage through shear negliance. The valves must have been really hard t; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00047.html (8,109 bytes)

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