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Howard M. Fitzcharles III

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Expertise

MG from 1956 (USA versions only) up and Engine theory.

Experience in the area

Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.

Organizations

Associate member SAE EAA member

Publications

Import Car magazine

Education/Credentials

ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000

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Recent Answers from Howard M. Fitzcharles III

2009-11-07 Brake Bleeding:

Hi Andy, if you bled in the order I advised and were not getting any more air from the bleeders than it most likely is not an air problem but a movement problem. You can use the same method of isolation

2009-11-07 Brake Bleeding:

Hi Andy, On a dual circuit system I found that if you get two bleeder valves that match the line fittings in the master cylinder and remove the lines and put the bleeder valves in place of the lines you

2009-11-06 retainer for fuel tamnk float device on gas tank:

Hi Henry, First put the thick rubber gasket into the recess and then the sending unit which is keyed so as to only go in upright. Then slip the retainer ring in with the ears out and you will see that

2009-11-06 1980 MGB:

Hi Debbie, Other than a standard wrench set and a few screwdrivers the only thing else you will need is a timing light, compression gauge and a vacuum/fuel pressure gauge and a "T" fitting for the fuel

2009-11-06 1980 MGB:

Hi Debbie, Your symptoms do not pinpoint the problem so testing is required. If you have tools and have some mechanical abilities I can walk you through the tests to find and correct the problem. The

 

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