- 1. Re: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "charlie schellinck" <charlie@mars.ark.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 14:28:18 -0700
- sorry nick no one answerd your question of why the car would not run till it had a full charge in the batteries so I figured I would answer you now. Two words British engenering. They decied to place
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00407.html (6,518 bytes)
- 2. 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@sd.aonix.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 11:40:41 -0700
- I'm the proud, new owner of a 73 MGB with 43K original miles. Please be patient with me if I ask some pretty basic questions over time -- haven't worked on a British car since my Ford Cortina back in
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00524.html (7,566 bytes)
- 3. RE: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "RossOvercash" <jroverca@tiac.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:41:22 -0400
- Congratulations I am envious, I will answer those of your questions I can!! I'm sure there are just hang out here a while someone will let you know All of the MGB's are 12 volt systems, you have two
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00537.html (9,091 bytes)
- 4. RE: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@sd.aonix.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 14:35:09 -0700
- Called NAPA and they do carry the 6 volt batteries ($62.49 each). Assume if I go that route I would hook the batteries as follows: out <-- neg term pos term <--> neg term pos term --> out I also aske
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00542.html (8,650 bytes)
- 5. Re: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 18:00:46 -0400
- Choose one with the least "flanging" around the bottom. I bought one that went in fine, but the structural trim around the bottom stopped the battery from coming out. I had to hoist it out so hard th
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00545.html (7,871 bytes)
- 6. RE: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "RossOvercash" <jroverca@tiac.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 19:49:31 -0400
- First off if you stay with the two 6 volts remember you have a negative ground car. The battery behind the drivers seat goes to ground. The battery behind the passenger goes to the starter. Obviousl
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00551.html (9,893 bytes)
- 7. Re: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Lishego" <mikesl@tartan.sapc.edu>
- Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 01:43:58 -0400
- watch Several folks have said that the original exhaust manifold that is fitted to pre - '74 cars is better than a tubular header. They say performance is the same as an expensive one, and the heavi
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00579.html (7,716 bytes)
- 8. RE: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@sd.aonix.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:32:57 -0700
- Anyone tried running Splitfire plugs and a Mallory coil? I've used them in my Jeep CJ7 for years and they made a noticeable difference in performance. Also, going to give Jacobs Electronics a call to
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00889.html (7,624 bytes)
- 9. RE: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@sd.aonix.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 11:16:14 -0700
- Couple of question on the Petronix Ignitor install. - When you install it, do you need the engine at Top-Center? If so, what's the best way to do that on a B. I've heard methods from -- putting the
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01243.html (7,648 bytes)
- 10. Re: 73 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 17:35:57 -0400
- If your car is already running, then pull the cap and turn the engine over until the rotor is "close" to #1 plug wire. Then use the timing marks to get it correct. This only works if the engine has b
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01264.html (8,414 bytes)
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