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141. Re: MG Dream Vacation (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 05:04:12 -0400; << Sometime ago the Chicagoland MG Club ran a raffle for this prize.....Since I am sure I have the winning ticket, I'd like to know how to claim same????!!!! >> The MG Dream Vacation was won by a guy; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01076.html (7,096 bytes)
142. MGA Oil Starvation -- EUREKA (for sure) (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:47:19 -0500; For sure, had to be right about the oil pump cavitating because of a restricted pickup assembly. I installed a new oil pump with the newer style cover (pickup arm) and the newer style strainer assemb; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01116.html (8,413 bytes)
143. Close ratios for MGA ? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 16:57:06 -0500; Does anyone know the gear ratios for a close ratio gearbox for an MGA? Was this a production option an new MGAs or only an aftermarket item? I don't see it in the factory workshop manual. Is there a; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01200.html (6,769 bytes)
144. Re: Close ratios for MGA ? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 06:09:01 -0500; << According to Robert P. Vitrikas in his book "MGA A History & Restoration Guide" the close ratio gearbox was only available on the Twin Cam. Gear ratios were as follows: Gear Close-ratio Standard-r; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01238.html (7,426 bytes)
145. Re: Rear axle leak (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 06:09:04 -0500; << I'm having an ongoing problem with my disk wheeled 58 MGA right rear axle leaking gear oil. I've replaced O-ring, seal, and gasket (twice) to no avail. ..... >> Ron, I can't answer your question y; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01239.html (7,166 bytes)
146. Re: Ottawa GOF TF mystery (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 02:03:02 -0400; << For over a year the TF has a strange problem. After redoing the head ( I had a burned valve and wanted a lead free head) the engine would break up on long straight runs of 4000 rpm when you increa; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00045.html (9,574 bytes)
147. Re: MGB gearbox front cover question - bearing shims (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 02:03:04 -0400; << My problem is in making sure the shims stay in correct alignment when I install the front cover. How does one do this? >> A touch of grease will hold the shims in place for assembly, and will be; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00046.html (6,734 bytes)
148. Re: Ottawa GOF TF mystery (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 14:39:44 -0400; pressed in the new silicone-bronze valve guides and reassembled everything without checking clearances. ..... < << Would it be reasonable to post the name of the shop who did this, or would that be b; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00075.html (9,554 bytes)
149. 1950 TD Pistons, Head & Compression (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sat, 7 Sep 1996 05:01:35 -0400; I helped a friend with his recently aquired 1950 TD today. Nice re-paint, new interior, ODO says 8500 miles, and we figure it lies. It was fogging mosquitoes like crazy, diagnosis is definitely very; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00182.html (8,260 bytes)
150. Re: The Priestess, she speak! volumes! (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 05:45:27 -0400; << "Where does that overflow tube bracket go?" >> OK, so now for my $.02 worth. For my MGA, I recently procured the official original style clip for these pipes. It's a elongated P clip that holds th; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00285.html (7,788 bytes)
151. Re: Radial Tires for the MGA? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 05:45:30 -0400; << I have an MGA with wire wheels that I've just recently restored. Should I put radial or bias ply tires on it? >> John, If you're going for originality, bias ply 5.60-15 4-ply nylon cord was origin; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00286.html (8,098 bytes)
152. 1950 TD Pistons, Head & Compression (SMOKE GAMES) (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 05:45:34 -0400; << It was fogging mosquitoes like crazy, diagnosis is definitely very loose valve guides. >> Well, I was wrong, but definitely on the right track. Upon further inspection we determined the head had b; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00287.html (8,522 bytes)
153. Armstrong Shocks & Apple Hydraulics, final update (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 05:46:14 -0400; I think Apple Hydraulics has finally got it right. The third set of rebuilt front shocks has now been on my MGA for six weeks and has accumulated 4200 miles. After two rallies this weekend totaling a; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00288.html (7,633 bytes)
154. Re: Radial Tires for the MGA? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 00:29:37 -0400; << I recently replaced the old wires and tires on my MGA. I went with the 165x15 Dunlops and am quite pleased with them. By the way, Dunlop has dropped the SP4 designation for SP20. Same tire, maybe; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00325.html (7,322 bytes)
155. Re: More fuel pump questions... (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 21:21:33 -0400; << Children! Stop this Lucas bashing at once! The stock fuel pumps are _not_ garbage. ..... ..... Oh, by the way, it's a beautiful grey drizzling day here in Albuquerque. >> Hello to Albuquerque, the; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00414.html (8,207 bytes)
156. Re: Nitrious oxide (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sat, 14 Sep 1996 02:44:28 -0400; << Has anyone installed a Nitrious (nitrus?) Oxide kit in their MGB? What are the down sides of the use besided being hard on the engine and can the engine be built so that the extra stress is not a; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00470.html (10,272 bytes)
157. MGA Prices (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 01:50:51 -0400; Not sure all of my mail's getting through. A few weeks ago someone asked about prices of MGAs, and I ventured to post a page or so on prices of MGA's in various conditions. Expected it to generate a; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00560.html (6,619 bytes)
158. Need side curtains 1950 TD (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 00:52:26 -0400; For a friend, 1950 TD with 2-bow top needs side curtains. Any available? Barney Gaylord -- 1958 MGA; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00657.html (6,141 bytes)
159. Re: Freeze plug for MG TC (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 23:17:01 -0400; << can somone tell me what temperature my '67 B will boil sith the 7 psi cap? I have a 7 psi cap on my MGA, I always run 50/50 permanent a-freeze and water mix, my temp gauge is verified acurate, the; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00801.html (8,537 bytes)
160. Re: Make your MGA sound like a '57 Chevy !! (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 23:17:03 -0400; << Just attach the tail pipe Blurble unit to your tail pipe and you can drive through the neighborhoods in your MGA, BUT sounding like a '57 Chevy. Also punching a few holes in the muffler with a scr; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00802.html (6,931 bytes)

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