- 1. RE: Oiling....... (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:33:59 -0700
- My approach may be a bit controversial but has been used on both my J2 and L2 with apparent success. While both cars have the central lube system intact, I actually use a light molly grease applied
- /html/mg-mmm/2005-06/msg00017.html (12,167 bytes)
- 2. RE: MMM cars in San Diego (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:50:42 -0800
- I checked out the webb site on the Pat Hart Cars as I certainly have a soft spot for a genuine Cream Cracker PB. I also called the classic car manager and found that they want a pretty firm $125,000
- /html/mg-mmm/2004-12/msg00037.html (12,356 bytes)
- 3. RE: Lawrie Alexander (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:26:39 -0700
- I spoke to Lawrie in the Hospital a few days after his surgery and he is doing well and in good spirits. He didn't have an "episode" leading up to the operation but after semi routine tests they fou
- /html/mg-mmm/2004-10/msg00027.html (8,732 bytes)
- 4. RE: Oil Fitting (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:36:35 -0800
- The MMM and later TA-TB-SA-VA-WA central lube system was not the best thought out system and even under perfect conditions is still not optimal. Grease should never be used but undoubtedly original
- /html/mg-mmm/2004-01/msg00011.html (10,399 bytes)
- 5. Central Lube again (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:07:01 -0800
- In my earlier suggestion of using grease applied directly to the relevant chassis lube points, I should have stressed that I use really light black moly based grease. This seems to be fine for brake
- /html/mg-mmm/2004-01/msg00014.html (7,943 bytes)
- 6. Rubber Spring Trunnion Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:28:41 -0800
- While Moss Motors has no intentions of getting into the MMM parts business, I did manufacture front & rear trunnion covers on behalf of the Moss Europe's Naylor Bros. T-series and pre-war parts divi
- /html/mg-mmm/2004-01/msg00015.html (8,614 bytes)
- 7. Trunnion cover boots (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:15:05 -0800
- At the risk of looking like I'm making a commercial plug, I think I've got the real skinny on these boots. Up until approx. 4 years ago, there was only one source of front & rear trunnion boots and
- /html/mg-mmm/2003-02/msg00078.html (7,725 bytes)
- 8. Merry Christmas (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 10:25:54 -0800
- Dear MG Friends, As we settle in for some quiet quality time with friends and family, it's nice to count our blessings, reflect on the past year and look forward to the next. I for one, am looking fo
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-12/msg00068.html (10,049 bytes)
- 9. Beaulieu Dates for 2003? (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 11:45:36 -0800
- Anyone know for certain the dates of the Sept. 2003. Beaulieu Autojumble? Happy New Year ! Chris Nowlan Product Development Moss Motors, Ltd. (805) 681-3400 x3212 (805) 692-2510 - Fax nowlanc@mossmo
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-12/msg00090.html (7,452 bytes)
- 10. RE: Red Engine Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:28:12 -0800
- On the risk of opening up a new can of worms. I've recently pulled apart the gearbox on my L2 which had not previously been dismantled (not botched). After I got the castings cleaned up it was appar
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-11/msg00043.html (8,650 bytes)
- 11. RE: Handbrake cross-shaft (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:47:12 -0700
- The TC brake cross shaft and bearing set up is similar but completely different from MMM. In my opinion, the TC bearing set up while self aligning, is simply not up to the task of handling 4 wheel b
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-10/msg00019.html (9,449 bytes)
- 12. RE: Handbrake cross-shaft..again! (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 11:06:29 -0800
- Someone out there must have actual samples of these needle rollers! Three guys have posted dimensions but all are very different. Andrew says 2mm X 17 (.078"X.669") Dennis says .172" X .750" while J
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-10/msg00069.html (9,394 bytes)
- 13. There is life out there! (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2002 13:31:16 -0800
- It's nice to see so many opinions on a difficult subject. Now how about discussing subjects that we can actually do something about! There is a huge amount of MMM knowledge and experience on this li
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00055.html (10,577 bytes)
- 14. Drawing trivia (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 09:26:39 -0800
- There have been a couple of recent questions re drawing specs. In my part time capacity at Moss, I still have access to hundreds of MG drawings. Many of the T-type drawings have clear MMM ancestry.
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00133.html (8,238 bytes)
- 15. Rad cap (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 09:45:36 -0800
- The secondary motive should be octagonal. I've seen caps with a simple circular raised section but I believe these were reproductions, perhaps made in the UK. Cheers, Chris Nowlan Product Developmen
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00135.html (7,144 bytes)
- 16. Green Engine Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 14:40:52 -0800
- OK guys I'll bite! My swept wing J2 #4169 spent most of it's life in Casa Blanca, was put up on blocks when the original owner lost an arm in a motor racing accident in another car in '36 . He died i
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00182.html (8,473 bytes)
- 17. Internal cyl block paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:22:52 -0800
- Further to an earlier posting about paint on the inside of T-series cyl. blocks, They were painted on the inside with a red oxide paint to seal the pores and minimize sludge buildup. The same is true
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00203.html (7,876 bytes)
- 18. Hood top frames. (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:55:48 -0800
- In the continuing restoration of my L2, I've tried to confirm that the nice original hood frame that I acquired in the UK is really correct. I've now had the opportunity of comparing this to two oth
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00204.html (9,204 bytes)
- 19. RE: Parts interchangeability (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:47:22 -0800
- I was employed as product development manager at Moss from 1975 until last March. I've since been retained as a "consultant" and never actually moved out of my office. I've been a lifelong MG enthus
- /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00232.html (10,737 bytes)
- 20. RE: Test (score: 1)
- Author: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:07:24 -0700
- Lets get this list going again. My L2 restoration has gotten a bit slow but I'm still trying to round up parts and having fun with small projects. The car is currently fully together at the "trial f
- /html/mg-mmm/2001-08/msg00025.html (9,643 bytes)
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