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1. Re: frozen SUs (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Thu, 01 Dec 1994 10:42:08 -0600 (CST); Sometimes carburators can freeze when the car has just started and the engine is not fully heated up yet. A common problem with older cars is that blow-by past the rings injects water vapour into the; /html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00006.html (6,876 bytes)
2. SOL - the next generation (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Wed, 23 Nov 1994 14:18:24 -0600 (CST); People do collect cars for the memories, but there are more reasons such as performance, handling, and looks. British sports cars score high in those departments which is why there will always be an; /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00690.html (7,584 bytes)
3. Emma Peel and MGB choke cable routing (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Wed, 05 Oct 1994 15:01:22 -0600 (CST); Peal drove an That would be Emma Peel. As in potato ... -- linkage up. On for the two carbs. Can The choke cable comes up through the choke linkage on the carbs. The inner cable continues upward to t; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00703.html (7,955 bytes)
4. Re: Another 87 Jaguar XJS problem (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 1994 14:02:57 -0600 (CST); <Subject: Another 87 Jaguar XJS problem < <Car starts fine, I drive for 30 minutes or so, go into a 7/11 for a slurpee <and when I return the car doesn't want to start. <I have to turn the key severa; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00855.html (7,470 bytes)
5. Oiling leaf springs (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Fri, 14 Oct 1994 15:44:39 -0600 (CST); I did this on my MGB, and it made a world of difference. When I bought it in May 94 it had been standing for 7 or 8 years during which the leafs could nicely bond together. The car felt pretty harsh; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg01000.html (7,383 bytes)
6. miracle cure for slipping MGB clutch (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Thu, 01 Sep 1994 13:46:14 -0600 (CST); To compensate for all those tales about temperamental lbc's that always want to break down and that need meticulous maintenance for reliability, here is my last experience: The car in question is a 6; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00036.html (7,693 bytes)
7. How to hook up a Smith tachometer (electronic type) (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Thu, 15 Sep 1994 13:10:56 -0600 (CST); I received a question from someone on the Volvo-net about a Smith's tachometer. I though I'd ask the britcar list since most of us use Smith's instruments to monitor the wellbeing of our pride and jo; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00362.html (7,777 bytes)
8. Miatas with tops up & NGK plugs for '66 MGB (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Tue, 02 Aug 1994 15:45:45 -0600 (CST); Up here in Saskatchewan, Canada, it's the same. Beautiful summer weather, but the Miata's drive around with the top up. I guess the kind of person to buy a Miata does not want his or her hair messed; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00071.html (7,506 bytes)
9. lbc vs. Miata tops (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Wed, 10 Aug 1994 15:14:39 -0600 (CST); You hit the nail right on the head. Just yesterday, I did a 312 mile drive in my 1966 MGB (Saskatoon-Prince Albert National Park-Saskatoon for the locals, if any). About 20 miles from home it started; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00263.html (7,525 bytes)
10. 1966 MGB distributor question (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Wed, 27 Jul 1994 11:43:52 -0600 (CST); Last night I set the timing on my 1966 MGB, and I noticed that I could still turn the distributor after I tightened the distributor clamping plate. I'm going to order a new clamping plate to solve th; /html/british-cars/1994-07/msg00650.html (7,159 bytes)
11. Bleeding and burping of cooling systems (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Wed, 08 Jun 1994 13:23:56 -0600 (CST); Sometimes the configuration of the water passages and the location of the thermostat prevent the newly added coolant from reaching the thermostat, and the thermostat thus is only in contact with air.; /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00322.html (7,906 bytes)
12. Cannot get 1966 MGB in reverse (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 11:43:38 -0600 (CST); Hi all: the subject says it all. What are the obvious points to check? Hope it won't be necessary to pull the engine and transmission. Dirk; /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00412.html (6,475 bytes)
13. Re: oil pressure questions (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Thu, 19 May 1994 13:03:58 -0600 (CST); Regarding your first question: this is definitely not normal. Grinding noises indicate metal-to-metal contact and this is to be avoided. What is the oil pressure once the engine runs? Your descriptio; /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00527.html (8,085 bytes)
14. How to test turn signal flasher unit? (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Wed, 25 May 1994 09:43:47 -0600 (CST); I have a question for the electronically inclined: Can you test a turn signal flasher unit (say a Lucas three prong for an early MGB) on a bench using a 12 V power supply and a multimeter? If you can; /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00694.html (7,736 bytes)
15. Re: How to test a Lucas turn signal flasher (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Thu, 26 May 1994 10:46:38 -0600 (CST); Thanks to all who replied. With the information I went to the car and in five minutes solved the problem which had me stumped for two evenings. Turns out the Lucas three prong flasher was defective,; /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00762.html (6,862 bytes)
16. Waxoyl supplier in North America? (score: 1): Author: Dirk de Boer <dirk.deboer@usask.ca>; Date: Fri, 22 Apr 1994 11:51:47 -0600 (CST); Does anyone know a supplier of Waxoyl products in North America, preferably in Canada? Thanks, Dirk; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00630.html (6,550 bytes)

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