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18 hours ago, Digger914 said:
After you get past the language barrier where the hood is the bonnet, the top is the hood and you discover that the bent ring spanner that you can't special order from Snap-On is just an offset box end wrench, working on the MGB is almost easy. Maybe not as easy as it was before Radio Shack went away, but the internet still makes finding electrical parts easier than rebuilding melted switches.
For years MGB's came with twin SU's which were good and sporty, but meeting US emissions forced the change to the single Zenith which tended to get sticky inside. The simplest, almost too simple first step to fixing MGB single bucket side draft carb problems is pull the top and clean the sticky off the innards.
25 years ago replacement Zeniths were hard to find and this car is almost 50 years old. Replacing a flaky side draft with a working down draft was a non EPA authorized repair and before an old MG racer showed me how to rebuild a Zenith, I was considering the intake manifold and carb replacement option. Buick35 sees a single down draft Weber when he's looking under the hood / bonnet of his MGB and that negates most of my MGB experience, but I can suggest fresh gas with some Seafoam in the tank and down the carb followed by a good drive before taking things apart looking for bigger problems.
Thanks,I've done that.Someone said it's the condenser ,I'll try changing that but I don't think that's it.
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57 minutes ago, Leif in Calif said:
This Forum is a great source on most things and I bet your question was answered by the above replies, but you should be aware for this site:
They are as committed as the folks here, but more focused.
Leif
Thanks,I've been in touch with them also but thought I'd try both sources.
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6 hours ago, Restorer32 said:
Your problem is the "gulp valve". Ex wife and I drove 2 MGBs as far as they would go before rusting to death and both required replacement of the gulp valve to cure pervasive back firing.
I think th PO removed the gulp valve along with all the rest of the emission stuff.
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All of a sudden my 74 mg started popping out of the exhaust and running poorly.I also noticed that it's idling lower than usual.I checked the points and somehow the gap had widened up.I reset them and it runs a little better but still popping but not as bad.I drained the old gas and am going to put fresh in tomorrow and check for vacuum leaks.It has a single down draft weber. Any other things to look for? It's got a new coil,condenser and points last summer.I did notice that the points aren't contacting quite squarley.Thanks.
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Just curious,what goes through the hole? Shift lever,headlight dimmer switch? Is it the same as a 40 series? I think mines o.k.but I do need a starter solenoid for my extra starter if you have one.Thanks
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I was just wondering since a lot of 30s left hand drive cars had the door outside lock on the passenger side like my 35 Buick but not on the driver side.I asked about this and found out that some states had a law that you could only enter a vehicle from the passenger side due to safety and road conditions.Dose that mee n that British cars had the lock and key on the other side? And do post office vehicles have the steering wheel on the left side in England,the mail boxes must be on the other side of the road also I would guess.
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Nice,I wonder if they would adapt to fit a40 series? Id need the horns also though.
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I'm having somebody rebuilding my 35s clock.It's an electric one but he also has a windup clock with the same Buick logo on the face.It's a Jaegar brand but it doesn't have the black face like the ones I've seen for that year.Dose anyone have a similar one so I could know what year it is? Like I say it has a 30s logo with a Silverish face with the numbers on the lense.I can't seem to send pictures but I'll try.Thanks
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Just now, old car fan said:
I am certain they're somewhere.
Thanks
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Are their any v.w. Parts vendors at Hershey? My son needs a spare wheel for his 61 beetle.
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I found out that he dose.
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On my son's 69 Karmen Ghia we are replacing the rear air bags and I noticed the rear shocks were in bad shape.My question is dose he need rear shocks with the air bags? Thanks.If it were me I'd leave the suspension stock but it's his car.
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A starter solenoid for a 35 Buick,a wheel for a 61 V.w.and I'm not sure what else.Maybe a wiper motor for my 35.
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10 hours ago, Mart S said:
You may have already done so, but if not, Google search 1934 and 1935 Buick images. There are many car photos for those years and many of them are taken from the side - so the wheels can be seen. Expand the photos to try to see more detail.
Thanks,I've done that.
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On Space Coast Florida's craigslist.Sorry I can't send the ad.but it doesn't look too bad.
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It's been for sale for awhile on Space coast Florida's Craigslist. Sorry I can't send the pictures or text but I think the text should be listed in the humor section because I have to laugh whenever I read it.It's got an electric fuel pup for one,I wonder if it's house broken?
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Seriously,only on a larger scale with gear reduction for torque to the rear wheels.
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On 8/30/2023 at 9:17 PM, BuickTom87 said:
What does everyone use for the steering box fluid. I just want to drain and refill mine . I’m sure it needs to be drained and refilled
On my 35 I used "00" grease in my steering box. I bought it at Tractor Supply. Seems to work o.k. I don't know how it works in a real cold environment but I'm in Florida.
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Why doesn't anyone make a windup car?
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My wheels are painted like a hunter green with an orange single scallop line. I was thinking of filling in the lower area with orange from the scallop line down toward the hubb. Sorry I'm having trouble loading the picture. Can I see pictures of others 35 Buick wheels to get an idea? I might just leave as is,not sure.Thanks
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Thanks,I've posted on here before and I apologize that I'm unable to send the ads that I've found with my device,just where I've found the listing and I appreciate the people who do post the ads that I've found.
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Would they fit a 16" rim? I've got new lesters on mine now. As for now I'm planning on going to Hershey. If they would work would you sell me only two?Thanks.
What are you bringing to Hershey this year?
in Hershey Meet
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Bringing mine too.Wife,no scooter.See you there for the V.W.wheel.Greg