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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #275 on: September 01, 2012, 09:27:56 PM »
That looks really good Chris!

Personally, I don't like the rostyles with the silver on them, but it's not my car.  :-)

I'm very impressed that you did this without the masking kit you can buy.  Yours look very good.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #276 on: September 01, 2012, 09:56:47 PM »
You don't like the rostyle wheels?  I like them better than the mini-lites.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #277 on: September 01, 2012, 10:33:31 PM »
I like them if they're painted all black, and accented with a trim ring.  I think they're too busy any other way.  I'm not a fan of a busy wheel.

That being said, my favorite wheel on a B is a wire one. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #278 on: September 01, 2012, 10:39:31 PM »
That's what was on the car when I got it... all black wheels with an early chrome trim ring.  I like the plain rostyle as long as it's done right.  I may leave the trim ring off the wheels for a while and see how I like it. 

I never cared for the wire wheels.  Too much maintenance for a wheel that ends up looking like a cheap wheel cover.

I've been meaning to pull the fuel bowl and make sure it's not full of gunk.  It's still not running entirely right.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #279 on: September 01, 2012, 11:22:32 PM »
That's what was on the car when I got it... all black wheels with an early chrome trim ring.  I like the plain rostyle as long as it's done right.  I may leave the trim ring off the wheels for a while and see how I like it.  

I never cared for the wire wheels.  Too much maintenance for a wheel that ends up looking like a cheap wheel cover.

I've been meaning to pull the fuel bowl and make sure it's not full of gunk.  It's still not running entirely right.

You have two fuel bowls, you know, right?

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #280 on: September 01, 2012, 11:36:15 PM »
Yes. :ashamed:
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #281 on: September 01, 2012, 11:49:59 PM »
Leepu is a retard. 

[youtube=425,350]nUrRH3MpDvI[/youtube]

This show is so ghetto.  He makes the same car every time... big ass and wide hips.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #282 on: September 02, 2012, 04:08:33 AM »
Leepu is a retard. 

[youtube=425,350]nUrRH3MpDvI[/youtube]

This show is so ghetto.  He makes the same car every time... big ass and wide hips.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #283 on: September 02, 2012, 02:24:54 PM »
^Oilers fans.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #284 on: September 03, 2012, 06:40:37 PM »
 :rant: Sixteen pounds for the wheel mask from Moss Europe and that doesn't cover shipping.

Think I'll stick with my masking tape and razor blade.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #285 on: September 03, 2012, 08:11:55 PM »
:rant: Sixteen pounds for the wheel mask from Moss Europe and that doesn't cover shipping.

Think I'll stick with my masking tape and razor blade.

I was wondering how long it would take you to look that up, and see the price.   :rotf:

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #286 on: September 04, 2012, 09:37:59 AM »
Today's airing of greivances :panic:

The plastic handle came off my window crank.  I have no clue how I'm going to put it back on since the end of the post is flared larger than the hole it's supposed to go in.

Both adjuster screws came off one of the carburettors.

My tachometer only wants to work when it's wet outside.  Maybe it's homesick.

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #287 on: September 04, 2012, 10:27:28 AM »
Today's airing of greivances :panic:

The plastic handle came off my window crank.  I have no clue how I'm going to put it back on since the end of the post is flared larger than the hole it's supposed to go in.

Both adjuster screws came off one of the carburettors.

My tachometer only wants to work when it's wet outside.  Maybe it's homesick.

 :rotf:

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #288 on: September 04, 2012, 04:54:02 PM »
is your window crank shaped like this? 


I'd say your tach problem is a ground issue.  It's probably grounding only when the humidity is high. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #289 on: September 04, 2012, 06:51:21 PM »
It's similar, but the handle is stainless steel.  The plastic knob at the top is what came off.  The guy at Auto Zone fixed it for me with a rusty screwdriver and a big hammer. :lmao:

Still on the lookout for the idle adjust screws.  I lost another one. :(
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #290 on: September 04, 2012, 07:27:22 PM »
It's similar, but the handle is stainless steel.  The plastic knob at the top is what came off.  The guy at Auto Zone fixed it for me with a rusty screwdriver and a big hammer. :lmao:

Still on the lookout for the idle adjust screws.  I lost another one. :(


Are you talking about the screws that have that super fine thread pitch on them, with a spring underneath?

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #291 on: September 04, 2012, 07:31:34 PM »
Yes, but mine did not have the spring, just a locknut.

I found replacements (part 43), but I wasn't able to find anything that matched at the hardware or auto parts store.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #292 on: September 04, 2012, 07:51:00 PM »
Wow, I did not realize those were that pricey.  I'd put a dab of Loctite on those when you get the new ones. 

I would be surprised if you found a match at the local hardware store. 

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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #293 on: September 05, 2012, 12:23:43 PM »
Dammit.  My car crapped out on me.

I was driving down the highway doing about 65 when my car lost power and sputtered to a stop.  I had to take the cap off the distributor and re-seat it before the car would run again.  Looks like I should probably order a spare just in case.  Seems to be running okay now.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #294 on: September 05, 2012, 01:18:10 PM »
Dammit.  My car crapped out on me.

I was driving down the highway doing about 65 when my car lost power and sputtered to a stop.  I had to take the cap off the distributor and re-seat it before the car would run again.  Looks like I should probably order a spare just in case.  Seems to be running okay now.

A spare distributor cap, or a spare car?
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #295 on: September 05, 2012, 01:19:24 PM »
A spare distributor cap, or a spare car?
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I had to order a new clutch tube for my Camry.  It had to be special-ordered, so I'm driving the MG whenever I can.

edit: spent $45 at Moss for a new distributor cap and rotor and new screws for both carburetors.  I'm considering upgrading my brake lights to LED since they're on the small side and not very visible.
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #296 on: September 05, 2012, 01:31:03 PM »
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #297 on: September 05, 2012, 01:35:21 PM »
:bawl:

That was mean.:rofl:
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #298 on: September 05, 2012, 01:36:34 PM »
:whistling:

I had to order a new clutch tube for my Camry.  It had to be special-ordered, so I'm driving the MG whenever I can.

One spare might not be enough.  BF has 6 vehicles.  Currently, he is driving his dad's car.   :-)
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Re: 1973 MG B
« Reply #299 on: September 05, 2012, 01:45:09 PM »
That other guy, BattleHymn, has like four cars. 

I really want a third car.  I can't decide if I want a 1963 Ford Fairlane or maybe an air-cooled VW or Karmann Ghia.
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