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1. MGB questions (score: 1): Author: BarrMark262@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 00:20:46 EST; Hi List: Two requests for your help please-1974 MGB resto. Complete engine rebuild too. I am ready to reinstall the original water pump, how can I tell if it is any good before I install? Secondly; t; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00266.html (6,761 bytes)
2. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:30:25 -0000; If it has no slop, the vanes aren't corroded, and it turns freely without squeaking you should be OK. The circuit diagram doesn't show a ground wire to the North American sender after 72, but UK cars; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00273.html (8,044 bytes)
3. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:50:15 +0100; Good points Paul. Another thing not to forget is to recalibrate the fuel gauge afterwards. I assume Paul you have a nice link available on you website. You procedure helped me well. Cheers, Hans '71; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00301.html (8,871 bytes)
4. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:31:36 -0000; Yes indeedy - http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/wn_fuelframe.htm click on 'Fuel Gauge' and scroll down to 'Adjusting the gauge for accuracy at 'E' and 'F''. I will say that I only had to do this after repl; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00316.html (7,554 bytes)
5. MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 18:18:39 -0500; Now it's my turn 1) Where's the OD switch at on a 67 MGB? 2) How can you identify a factory hardtop? I've got the opportunity to buy a MGB with spare engine and tranny. Hasn't run since 1981. Suppose; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00177.html (7,190 bytes)
6. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>; Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 19:21:43 -0400; You can spend just $400 on an O/D tranny. Rust-free is a good thing, particularly on a '67 I have a '78, but my O/D switch is on the top of the gear shift. You can really put it anywhere you want, bu; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00178.html (7,651 bytes)
7. RE: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@ameritech.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:42:44 -0400; Well, it's a whole lot cheaper/easier to fix mechanicals than body. If it truly is "rust free" than I would think it would be worth it. A friend is picking up a 71(?) parts car with bad body/interior; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00179.html (7,966 bytes)
8. RE: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:37:34 -0700; On the far left of the dash on a LHD car. It is a toggle switch which may or may not be marked, and or have a crooked handle. The easiest thing to look for are triangular side windows which are plas; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00180.html (7,615 bytes)
9. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 19:28:15 -0600; I think its a hell of a deal. Even if it turns out to have more rust than described. If you don't want it, let me know. For that much. I'll risk the wrath of the wife, and drive over there and pick; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00184.html (7,831 bytes)
10. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Chris Thompson <chris-mg@cthompson.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:34:32 -0400; I'm thinking that if you can't get $500 out of selling the PARTS to a 67 with a hardtop, you aren't trying hard enough. _______________________________ Chris Thompson 1974 MGB Chrome Bumper Roadster; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00185.html (7,376 bytes)
11. MGB questions (score: 1): Author: PBailey433 <PBailey433@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 19:24:17 EST; I'm on my 7th and 8th MGs (52 TD and 68 B) and seek advice on the MGB: (1) Is there a simple retrofit 5 speed transmission ?- I hate to continue running the engine at such high revs on the highway. (; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00693.html (7,081 bytes)
12. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Benjamin Ruset <bruset@monmouth.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 19:43:09 -0500; I have heard that there is a conversion for a Datsun 5 speed out there. I'd be interested in this as well. someone told me once that the gearing for 4th in a 4 speed was the same as 5th on a 5 speed; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00694.html (7,674 bytes)
13. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Christopher Palmer <ctp@gbn.org>; Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:02:00 -0800; Most 4 speeds I know of have a top gear of 1:1, most 5 speeds have around a .8:1 (that's point 8 to one), hence the name 'overdrive'. CTP; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00698.html (6,958 bytes)
14. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 20:13:40 -0600; Simplest and cheapest is an overdrive on B's. That's for 1275 (pre-75) Midgets. It depends. A 4-speed is always 1 to 1 in top. That is, the engine RPM and the driveshaft RPM are the same. Most 5-spee; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00703.html (8,511 bytes)
15. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Benjamin Ruset <bruset@monmouth.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 21:22:41 -0500; Agreed. But OD's are becoming rare commodities though, and finding a good one is tough. Oh. Wasn't there something for B's?? Racing MG folks? Right. I dunno. I would like (if my car ran!) a car that; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00705.html (8,165 bytes)
16. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:52:57 -0800; I hate to say that you've erred Bob, but there is a Datsun 5-speed conversion for MGBs. It uses the gearbox from a 280Z. We've done two of them and they are really nice; the shifter comes up in the s; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00706.html (7,749 bytes)
17. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: Ray McCrary <spook01@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 21:55:33 -0600; I've got a 5 speed conversion on the Morris Minor, but I've not heard of one for the B. What's wrong with the OD unit? Seems like it would be easier to mess with.... Ray; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00715.html (8,253 bytes)
18. Re: MGB questions (score: 1): Author: "Eric L. Van Iderstine" <elv1@ra.MsState.Edu>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 13:09:04 -0500 (CDT); On the 18V engine, the timing marks are at about 10:30 if you are looking at the front of the engine. I would expect there to be a rubber ring in that groove, I just looked at mine. I don't know for; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00550.html (7,910 bytes)

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