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Triumph
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More progress
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MG
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Noticed the exhaust ports in the head were very sooty. Too rich a mixture I'm thinking or perhaps too much fuel pressure. Maybe the fuel pressure is driving gas into the cylinders and diluting the oil and thus burning it. Checked the fuel pressu
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Triumph
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Bill, couldn't find the post we were discussing my air cleaner so here is a new one. Took a photo of the inside for you. This shows it is not a straight shot through. Has to go thru the pleats.The end is sealed off.
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Spridgets
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As much abuse mine gets, heat, slow discharge to dead (still need to source the voltage to the fuel gauge in key off problem lazy!). I just bought the smallest cheapest battery I could find It lasted lasted 5 years till it died. Hate to say it..... B
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Triumph
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The stator is 2 pieces. if you take a control head apart and you get down to the stator, you can grab hold of the stalk that goes into the stator tube and turn the head that your plastic part is connected to. That alium. looking tube with a head is
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The Pub
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So, I had an idea. And after the smoke dectector went off and all returned to normal..... I was given a pile of parts here, right around Christmas. I got a 1275, and a trans, some new MGB front shocks, 3 MGA roadster seats, MGA top frame, and the che
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Spridgets
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I'd appreciate hearing from folks as to potential sources to buy a 'designed' roll bar for a bug-eye-- one that meets the various specifications but will also fit under the soft top (so probably not okay for racing)and ideally doesn't impact seat mov
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The Pub
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I have to believe the value of LCBs must fall as the economy implodes more every day. LBCs are "working man" toys and for "working class" folks LBCs upkeep and constant repair costs become quite a luxury. Joe the plumber is worri
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Austin Healey
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Reid, Is that the correct motor on your boat? It looks different then the photo above. Did they run different motors here in the States to save on the import fees?
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Spridgets
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My experience with grose jets has all been positive, as has the other folks I know around the local LBC community. When I drove Sprites in high school and college I had ongoing problems with sticky floats and fuel overflowing. Although grose jets m
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Austin Healey
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Originally Posted By: LinRoger, Glad you got everything worked out. The effect is beautiful. Where is the girl? Lin Where is the girl? After reading Randy's comment, she is on her way to his house to kick some ass! Who do you think keep me in li
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Forum Happenings
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Triumph
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I don't know either; but I can't see why not. The ECU sends out a pulse and the plug fires. I don't see how it would even know that the MSD supplied extra juice and/or pulses to the plug. It's just a coil trigger module on steroids ...
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The Pub
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Their site is a fun visit as well!! Cheers!!! http://www.oldspeckledhen.co.uk/
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Triumph
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Here are some pictures from my SU conversion. They are ex-Volvo carbs. Joe Curto provided the needles, rebuild kits, correct float bowls, and needed linkage. http://www.geigergarage.com/images/TR6_SU/page01/index.htm
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Lotus
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Dr E is correct. May I also suggest that you install the cam belt with the timing 90 degrees off TDC so taht the pistons are at half mast. The cams are spring loaded to disaster at TDC and if a cam turns, it will ruin you engine. If you need help
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Austin Healey
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Flawless, welcome aboard.
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Austin Healey
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And here it sits on the trailer. Hmmm, what to do?? Have a nice day Steve
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Triumph
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Stored 6 years.... I bet there is quite a bit of work to do to make it reliable again.
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Spridgets
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Oil pressure relief valve fresh? Roy
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Triumph
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Originally Posted By: myspitfireAll this talk about what to use as damper oil....Factory says 20W motor oil. Or 5, or 40 ...
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Triumph
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Originally Posted By: Cyberpyr8 How do you guys find this stuff on eBay? I am looking for decent 78-79 motors at $500 or less and I can't find much. I even look for cars and never find the ones that get found on here! I need you guys to find one f
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Spridgets
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Jim... your computer has developed a stutter.
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Spridgets
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That link was posted on the MG Enthusiasts board a few days ago and I happened to remember it. No special google skills on my part, it's just that I try to monitor about 6 British car bulletin boards every day for tidbits of information.
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Spridgets
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Pull the floats and shake 'em. If they "answer back" with anything sloshin' in 'em you found the problem. Dave knows what to do.
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