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21. Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Mark Hineline <hineline@ocotillofield.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:12:55 -0800; Thanks to all who contributed to the faultless MGB-GT discussion. In a way, this has been primarily a thought experiment. Whenever my wife expresses interest in having a B, I start thinking about how; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00196.html (8,906 bytes)
22. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: "1971MGB" <1971mgb@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:10:14 -0500; I have got to share this story with you all, years ago I lived in St. Albans near London and worked in downtown London, I drove my MGB on a daily bases to work, one day my servo went out my friend sa; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00199.html (9,126 bytes)
23. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Aaron Whiteman <awhitema@panix.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:55:52 -0800; I've driven a '78 B with a working servo, and my '75 with a disconnected, assumed broken servo (it was that way when I got it). I can state that the servo makes a huge difference between the two cars; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00207.html (9,055 bytes)
24. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Eric Erickson <eric@erickson.on.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 02:40:54 +1030; Reminds of when I went to a girl's birthday/going-away party a couple of years ago. She said she always loved my "little car" so I threw her the keys and I said "Happy Birthday - take her for a spin"; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00209.html (9,514 bytes)
25. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:26:47 -0800; Oh oh oh I forgot to mention my solution for the cold weather (I drove an MGB through 8 Canadian winters). Cut a piece of cardboard (size depends on how cold it gets) Completely encase it in aluminiu; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00212.html (11,131 bytes)
26. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 18:26:57 +0100; I was surprised how effective the brake system of my GT is after restauring the car. Yes - the complete brake system was overhauled - new cyls, rotors pads etc. USA spec system '71 BGT; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00213.html (9,592 bytes)
27. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Saabnutty@aol.com; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:41:59 EST; You might want to rethink your math a bit. I spent a lot more than I thought I would have to just getting my MGB back to what I thought was a "roadworthy" point after I bought it, and I haven't done; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00225.html (8,808 bytes)
28. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:49:14 -0000; That should get the old thermostat argument going again, very topical ... -- Original Message -- on; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00233.html (8,519 bytes)
29. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:08:49 +0100; To brake with a servo brake system where the servo has failed is absolutely not the same as to brake with a brake system, which has no servo equipped at all! One cannot compare. A brake system where; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00235.html (9,997 bytes)
30. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:35:15 -0800; You mistake the purpose of the cardboard/foil enhancement. It is not designed to assist the thermostat but to stop big pieces of frozen air smashing into the radiator. These pieces are very often wo; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00237.html (8,501 bytes)
31. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:31:16 -0000; I only have experience of the remote servo i.e. the ones where disconnecting the vacuum made very little difference. Maybe the direct acting type offer much more assistance and hence are more noticea; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00240.html (8,818 bytes)
32. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon.d.matthews@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:03:43 -0800; Paul, Could it be that those cars that have the remote servo had braking systems with a greater mechanical advantage -- in other words, the assistance provided by the servo was less? Simon; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00241.html (8,419 bytes)
33. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 19:46:34 -0000; That's what I said, albeit the other way round, i.e. "Maybe the direct acting type offer much more assistance and hence are more noticeable when it is disconnected" -- Original Message -- Could it be; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00244.html (8,002 bytes)
34. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 14:48:43 -0600; I finished replacing the front shocks and trunnion bushings on my '69 B yesterday, took her out for a spin in 70* weather. Temp needle got only 1/3rd way up towards "N". Time to block 1/2 the rad and; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00249.html (8,250 bytes)
35. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:39:45 -0600; Time to install a 190-195dF thermostat. This will bring the coolant temperature up to normal, even in cold weather, make your heater work too. With a good thermostat, the only way the engine does not; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00250.html (8,466 bytes)
36. Re: Faultless MGB-GT (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 11:45:13 -0600; Easier to do it my way, Barney. Nothing wrong with the 180* 'stat that I run year 'round and my heater works fine with things covered.. Regarding the oil cooler bypass valve: the last thing I need is; /html/mgs/2005-11/msg00276.html (7,533 bytes)

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