- 1. Re: better lube (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@Merck.Com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Fri, 02 Dec 94 18:47:00 EST
- I've been using Mobil 1 in all my vehicles (new and used) for a number of years and have never had an engine problem despite running them well over 100k. I once had a Fiat X/19 (ok, so I was young an
- /html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00078.html (8,350 bytes)
- 2. "Super" Duct Tape (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@Merck.Com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Wed, 02 Nov 94 09:56:00 EST
- A while back there was a discussion of a super-strength tape similar to duct tape. Apparently the stuff is common in the UK but not readily available in the U.S.. I just received a catalog from a spo
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00046.html (7,459 bytes)
- 3. Hooking electric choke to Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@Merck.Com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 94 13:01:00 EST
- Greetings All, After two years of screwing with the Z-S water-choked carb on my '77 Spitfire I broke down and have purchased a Weber Carb kit. Following the advice of several persons I opted for the
- /html/british-cars/1994-11/msg00507.html (6,960 bytes)
- 4. Practical Classics Magazine (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@Merck.Com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Mon, 19 Sep 94 09:22:00 EDT
- With all this talk of Practical Classics Magazine I thought I might share the address of the U.S. distributor. This is the least expensive way to get the magazine. I originally subscribed by calling
- /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00436.html (7,072 bytes)
- 5. XJ-6 Problem - She won't start (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Thu, 02 Jun 94 15:16:00 EDT
- Greetings All, Early this morning my 86 XJ-6 fell ill. I will describe the symptoms and hopefully someone can identify some possible causes (or even better, "The" cause). This morning as I started ou
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00063.html (8,139 bytes)
- 6. ToolKit Parts Needed - 1954 Jag XK120 (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Fri, 03 Jun 94 08:55:00 EDT
- Greetings All, I am posting this for a friend who is deprived of internet access but is in the process of doing a 100 point restoration of a 1954 Jag XK120. In order to make the car complete the foll
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00077.html (7,365 bytes)
- 7. British Tool Company???? (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Mon, 06 Jun 94 14:47:00 EDT
- Has anyone ever heard of an establishment called: The British Tool Company 891 Houseman NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 If you have a telephone number it would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Mike Israel
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00180.html (7,421 bytes)
- 8. LBC Emissions (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 94 10:18:00 EDT
- The state of Pennsylvania is also planning to go to a new emissions test; I think it is sometime next year. Apparently vehicles will be placed on a dyno and run at speed while emissions are collecte
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00393.html (8,381 bytes)
- 9. LBC Emissions (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 94 10:32:00 EDT
- The state of Pennsylvania is also planning to go to a new emissions test; I think it is sometime next year. Apparently vehicles will be placed on a dyno and run at speed while emissions are collecte
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00396.html (8,417 bytes)
- 10. Vacuum Distributor Question (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Wed, 15 Jun 94 10:49:00 EDT
- Greetings All, Last night I was adjusting the timing on my '77 Spitfire when I made what is probably a rather basic observation. With the distributor vacuum pipe disconnected I notice that my timing
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00544.html (7,492 bytes)
- 11. RE: how to install the chrome thingy (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 94 14:30:00 EDT
- I had the same problem with my 77 Spit. Seems that the rubber moulding dries out over time and short of pulling the windshield and replacing the seal there is little you can do if you are going for
- /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00640.html (8,025 bytes)
- 12. Triumph Mayflower (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Mon, 09 May 94 13:24:00 EDT
- I do not know anything about this particular vehicle but I did notice a Triumph Mayflower sitting for sale in a used car lot just outside of Reading, PA (along Rte 422). I did stop for a quick look
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00213.html (7,056 bytes)
- 13. RE: Desert Sightings (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Mon, 23 May 94 10:52:00 EDT
- Jim, I spent a few years in Phoenix and actually drove my 74 Spitfire from NJ to Phoenix. (I recall that up in the high altitudes it kept vapor locking and dying). Anyway, I went out to AZ thinking
- /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00601.html (7,604 bytes)
- 14. XJ-6 Trans (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Wed, 06 Apr 94 14:43:00 EDT
- The latest malady to afflict my 86 XJ-6 is a leaking trans which leaves lovely red puddles wherever I park. The trans itself still performs well but is pushing 90,000 miles. My thinking is that if I
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00124.html (7,661 bytes)
- 15. XJ6-III Rack Bushings (score: 1)
- Author: mike_israel@merck.com (Mike Israel)
- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 94 10:48:00 EDT
- The Jag dealer tells me my oil feed and return hoses have been leaking onto the rack bushings and said bushings now need replacing. (Amazing! A British car that leaks oil). Although the dealer is qui
- /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00672.html (7,611 bytes)
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