- 1. MGB Steering Column Bushings Question (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 11:21:43 -0700 (PDT)
- I have a question about steering column bushings. This isn't an MGB, but the parts are they same so hopefully one of you 'B owners has been through this and can offer some advice. Anyway, I installed
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00006.html (7,464 bytes)
- 2. Machining Question (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 14:21:52 -0700 (PDT)
- I NEED new front sub axles for my spline-drive/wire wheel 289 Cobra. They are no longer available, but 427 pin-drive stub axles are. I had this thought. Close scrutinization of the drawings of the st
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00010.html (6,833 bytes)
- 3. Fiberglass Refurbishing Advice Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:11:52 -0700 (PDT)
- Any Fiberglass experts out there? I want to refurbish the dreary looking footboxes on my snake. I plan to re-coat the insides with epoxy to replace the surface coat that the contact cement stripper I
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00019.html (7,786 bytes)
- 4. Brake/Clutch Reservoir Diaphragms (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 13:09:14 -0700 (PDT)
- Next question for today. Dave Bean Engineering, and others I'm sure, sell accordion shaped rubber diaphragm that fit under brake and clutch reservoir caps. The purpose of these diaphragms is to give
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00024.html (7,273 bytes)
- 5. Re: stuck bolt on rear MGB spring (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:50:44 -0700 (PDT)
- I've actually had pretty good luck just using propane heat- depends on how good of a heat sink the surrounding material is. I do have a MAPP rig just in case, though. Roland
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00044.html (8,698 bytes)
- 6. Re: MGB Steering Column Bushings Questiony (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:06:24 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks Randy, I was kinda thinking along these lines too, though I was planning on a graphite/grease rather than graphite/oil mix. I have the old felt bushing and while it is greasy, I'm pretty sure
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00046.html (9,204 bytes)
- 7. Re: Various topics in today's digesty (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:27:39 -0700 (PDT)
- I'm quite sure the front stub axles aren't the same as for the Ace. When the Ace 2.6 was morphed into the Cobra, a number of components in the drive-train had to be upgraded to accommodate the highe
- /html/british-cars/2000-08/msg00047.html (8,310 bytes)
- 8. X-Treme Tape (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 13:31:09 -0700 (PDT)
- Anyone on this list ever use this stuff? I can think of a number of uses for it on my car, but would be interested in feedback from people who've tried it out to find out if it's as good as the compa
- /html/british-cars/2000-07/msg00004.html (6,316 bytes)
- 9. Shelley Car Jack (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 15:28:05 -0700 (PDT)
- I am wondering if anyone on this list might know of a source for Shelley car jacks. I manage to destroy mine years ago and would like to find a replacement. Thanks, Roland
- /html/british-cars/2000-07/msg00019.html (6,320 bytes)
- 10. 45 Deg To AN Brake Adaptor? (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:15:01 -0700 (PDT)
- Well, the Classic Tube stainless steel brake line kit I ordered for my Cobra arrive by Parcel Post yesterday. The lines look really nice and all the bends appear to be correct, or at least close enou
- /html/british-cars/2000-07/msg00045.html (8,654 bytes)
- 11. Re: What to do?? (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 09:29:23 -0700 (PDT)
- Surely this has to be your personal choice. I've never cared for MGAs myself, even when they were new. On the other hand, my son thinks they are really cool looking. Guess what my pick would be. Gues
- /html/british-cars/2000-07/msg00067.html (7,744 bytes)
- 12. Free MGA Gaiter Clamps (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 15:56:07 -0700 (PDT)
- A year or so ago I ordered some steering rack gaiter clamps from Moss. When I finally got around to rebuilding my rack I found that the large end clamps were too small. Turns out Moss sent me the wro
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00001.html (6,706 bytes)
- 13. Trunnion Wear? (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 07:42:30 -0700 (PDT)
- Okay trunnion experts, how do you tell when a trunnion is worn out? Before I re-assemble my front suspension, I would like to know whether the upper vertical link trunnions are in good enough conditi
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00038.html (6,404 bytes)
- 14. Stainless Steel Ball-pins (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 14:26:49 -0700 (PDT)
- I posted this question to the local Shelby list and got zip replies, so I thought I would give it a try on the british-cars list before committing to ordering these ball-joints. BTW, these uprights h
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00041.html (7,113 bytes)
- 15. Bad Rubber Parts from Moss (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 11:20:22 -0700 (PDT)
- Last weekend I was shuffling parts around in the garage to make some working space and noticed that one of the rubber tie-rod end boots I had installed a few weeks back already has some serious crack
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00087.html (7,651 bytes)
- 16. Re: Bad Rubber Parts from Mossy (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 13:21:43 -0700 (PDT)
- I'm inclined to agree that generally speaking I'd be reluctant to use NOS rubber parts. However, I'll offer this observation. I compared the "new" Moss boot to the original. While the original was ch
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00093.html (8,417 bytes)
- 17. Re: Bad Rubber Parts from Moss (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 09:29:48 -0700 (PDT)
- My goodness, I never thought my post about a $2.50 part would generate so much verb-age. Let me add some personal comments about Moss' parts. The number of parts Moss sells that will fit my car is ve
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00107.html (8,528 bytes)
- 18. Re: Chicken Runy (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 10:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
- There was an interesting commentary on NPR yesterday about the irony of a fast food chain with chicken meals on its menu marketing "Chicken Run" merchandise since this movie is about a bunch of chick
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00111.html (7,596 bytes)
- 19. Re: Shoddy parts, slippery suppliers, mute consumersy (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 15:17:50 -0700 (PDT)
- I'd like to echo the endorsement for Sunbeam Specialties. As stated, inventory is limited to a few specific cars, but their service and part very good. Roland
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00132.html (7,294 bytes)
- 20. Re: Shoddy parts, slippery suppliers, mute consumersy (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 10:16:10 -0700 (PDT)
- Geez, you too? Roland
- /html/british-cars/2000-06/msg00143.html (7,019 bytes)
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