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21. tie-wraps, zip wraps, etc. (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 1994 10:12:44 -0600
Well, I'd like to offer a counter example. The plastic tie wraps that are holding the gaiters on my TR8's steering rack have been on for 5 years now and it looks like the wraps will outlive the boot
/html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00580.html (7,668 bytes)

22. Morgan piece on PBS... (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 1994 20:54:39 -0600
While listening to the Nightly Business Report (NBR) on PBS tonight, I heard mention of something coming up about the Morgan car company. The VCR had a tape in it so I quickly pushed the REC button a
/html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00716.html (6,866 bytes)

23. seat belt recall (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1993 09:35:57 -0600
I believe the seatbelts in question were late 70s models. My TR8 (1980) was included. I sent a letter off the the guy at Jaguar asking how to proceed. I believe Bill Sohl did too. I haven't heard any
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00181.html (6,980 bytes)

24. TR7/8 movie appearance (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1993 10:51:04 -0600
My friend Tom sent this to me. Has anyone seen this movie? The hotel in SF had cable and so I got to see more junk than usual; one movie called "Smokey Bites the Dust" features an orange TR7(8?) for
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00307.html (6,834 bytes)

25. TR7/8 tops (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1993 16:31:39 -0600
Ah hah! So that's what that little hook of fabric is for. Could you please explain HOW it captures on the rear of the door? Mine just dangle inside. (Of course, I never lock my car anyway but... ) T
/html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00341.html (6,606 bytes)

26. TR8 Car Club (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1993 11:44:49 -0600
The TR8 Car Club of America (TR8CCA) is looking for members! Do you own a TR7-V8, TR8, or are you interested in these cars? Membership in the TR8CCA is only $20 a year (it may be $15 next year). The
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00245.html (7,361 bytes)

27. old gas (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1993 15:07:03 -0600
I've got a TR6 that's about to be started again after about a year of sitting around. My question is about the gas in the tank. The tank was filled just before it got parked. Has the gas likely turne
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00327.html (6,424 bytes)

28. Mint TR8 for sale (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1993 22:05:28 -0500
1981 mint TR8 for sale: Mark Campbell lucked out and got his hands on a 3000 mile, never-titled 1981 TR8. The original owner got it (and a TR7 Spider and several MGBs) from the dealership in Houston
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00257.html (9,463 bytes)

29. Antifreeze (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1993 21:27:05 -0500
This question has been addressed briefly on this list a while back but I think I have something new to add so here we go again... (sorry if you've seen this before Lee but I gotta ask again :-) On th
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00338.html (8,213 bytes)

30. TR7 air pumps (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1993 21:29:58 -0500
My brother has assumed the worst and figures emissions testing (visual and sniffer) will hit Grand Rapids, MI next year. He needs an air pump and air injection rail for a 75 TR7 (the car came without
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00339.html (6,495 bytes)

31. plain water vs. distilled (more) (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1993 10:03:49 -0500
George writes to use clean tap water over distilled... Others reply: not a good idea... I tend to agree with "Others" since clean tap water around here ISN'T. By the way, here at the lab we get our "
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00394.html (7,345 bytes)

32. throttle shaft wear (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1993 23:35:08 -0500
I'm currently rebuilding the carbs (Z-S) on my 74 TR6. I pulled out the little rubber seals around the throttle shafts. The holes into the carbs look OK but both shafts have worn grooves where the O
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00413.html (6,715 bytes)

33. Gunson Trakrite (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1993 13:18:32 -0500
Just got a new Colortune kit for our club. In the Gunson product literature there's an ad for something called Trakrite, a drive-over wheel alignment device. I'll quote the ad: -- This, the easiest d
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00281.html (7,369 bytes)

34. TR6 camshaft endfloat (score: 1)
Author: James TenCate <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1993 18:42:22 -0500
Has anyone out there had to deal with excessive end float on a TR6 camshaft? I bought a header and reground camshaft from British Parts NW. (The header is Monza and it looks like it'll require a LOT
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00303.html (7,287 bytes)

35. too rich, too lean... (score: 1)
Author: "James A. TenCate" <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1993 10:30:39 -0500
OK, I've heard this both ways now. Time to ask wisdom.net What will happen if I fit a less restrictive exhaust to my car? (1) My cats are currently plugged up (restrictive exhaust). That means some o
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00476.html (6,996 bytes)

36. Grand Rapids, MI (score: 1)
Author: "James A. TenCate" <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1993 13:43:59 -0500
Anyone know anything about John Twists MG Summer picnic? Seems I'm going to be in "GRR" the 18th - 22nd of August. Anyone know if it's going on and where it's being held? jim
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00526.html (6,446 bytes)

37. lever shocks (score: 1)
Author: "James A. TenCate" <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1993 20:42:59 -0500
My TR6 lever shocks are tired and worn out. They just don't dampen enough. Question: can I put in some "thicker" oil and compensate somewhat for the worn out innards? My friend Bob tells me I can try
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00548.html (6,947 bytes)

38. TR7 fuel injection (score: 1)
Author: "James A. TenCate" <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1993 10:06:24 -0500
You may not remember this, but you were the one who told me about the britishcar list some 5 years ago or so :-) (Thanks :-) Anyway, on to your question... I've got a fuel injected TR8 and I've just
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00611.html (7,862 bytes)

39. Eezibleed (score: 1)
Author: "James A. TenCate" <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1993 14:13:30 -0500
Having just used Eezibleed on the TR8, I decided to try it out on the TR6. Hmmmm. Not one of the mulitude of caps furnished fits the TR6 master cylinder. Anyone know anything about this? Did I get sh
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00655.html (6,494 bytes)

40. MG picnic (score: 1)
Author: "James A. TenCate" <jtc@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1993 11:57:21 -0500
Since no one else has posted anything about the MG picnic, I thought I'd send something in. Sorry if it's written from a Triumph point of view :-) Went to the MG picnic in Grand Rapids, MI over the w
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00831.html (8,308 bytes)

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