Steve83 > 1971 MG B

1971 MG B
Owner: Steve83         (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors)
From: Memphis, TN, U.S.A.        (Other registries in TN)
Year, Make, & Model: 1971 MG B        (Other MG Bs)
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Nickname: Lisa's B
Mileage: 19618
Engine: Original fully-restored 1800cc 18GK-WE-H 9248 with twin SU HS3 carbs
Drivetrain: All original - fully restored
Notes: Fully restored by Lisa's father: a winning race mechanic from the early 70s who managed a Jaguar/Land Rover dealership during the restoration and maintained a modest British car collection.
Last Updated: 6/9/2019
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I need a part number for the potentiometer that will produce the indicated output. The gauge winding has ~100 Ohms, so the current through the dashed box is about 80mA (~1/2W). If a pot doesn't exist with those characteristics, I also need the tuni...
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826 hits | 12.82 KB | Posted: 9/11/13
I need a part number for the potentiometer that will produce the indicated output. The gauge winding has ~100 Ohms, so the current through the dashed box is about 80mA (~1/2W). If a pot doesn't exist with those characteristics, I also need the tuni...
As the rear carb's throat drains, the front emanates fuel fog.
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791 hits | 82.95 KB | Posted: 10/10/12
As the rear carb's throat drains, the front emanates fuel fog.
At shutdown, the rear carb throat slowly fills with fuel, and then slowly drains.
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822 hits | 91.22 KB | Posted: 10/10/12
At shutdown, the rear carb throat slowly fills with fuel, and then slowly drains.
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After the valves, it went a lot faster than I expected, but I'm not doing the carbs tonight.
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893 hits | 112.69 KB | Posted: 10/9/12
After the valves, it went a lot faster than I expected, but I'm not doing the carbs tonight.
After the valves, it went a lot faster than I expected, but I'm not doing the carbs tonight.
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874 hits | 110.1 KB | Posted: 10/9/12
After the valves, it went a lot faster than I expected, but I'm not doing the carbs tonight.
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It was a nightmare getting it running well enough to drive, so now I've installed a Battery Tender Junior. Unfortunately, the battery is already toast. I'll repl...
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2087 hits | 52.75 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
It was a nightmare getting it running well enough to drive, so now I've installed a Battery Tender Junior. Unfortunately, the battery is already toast. I'll repl...
It was cleaner & easier than I expected, but still not fun.
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1570 hits | 116.61 KB | Posted: 4/4/11
It was cleaner & easier than I expected, but still not fun.
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1562 hits | 97.19 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
When we sold her father's house, I had to make room for it in our garage. It wasn't easy...
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1557 hits | 79.64 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
When we sold her father's house, I had to make room for it in our garage. It wasn't easy...
When we sold her father's house, I had to make room for it in our garage. It wasn't easy...
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1522 hits | 92.4 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
When we sold her father's house, I had to make room for it in our garage. It wasn't easy...
I've seen bigger lawn mower engines, but it'll do 90mph.
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1511 hits | 102.63 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
I've seen bigger lawn mower engines, but it'll do 90mph.
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21Interior.JPG
1502 hits | 94.89 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
I've seen bigger lawn mower engines, but it'll do 90mph. Apparently, this is a twin SU HS3 carb arrangement.
32Engine.JPG
1485 hits | 110.95 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
I've seen bigger lawn mower engines, but it'll do 90mph. Apparently, this is a twin SU HS3 carb arrangement.
I've seen bigger lawn mower engines, but it'll do 90mph.
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1414 hits | 104.85 KB | Posted: 2/4/11
I've seen bigger lawn mower engines, but it'll do 90mph.
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