- 101. Re: TD handbrake (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 13:06:31 -0500 (EST)
- Old motorcyclist trick for lubing cables: Disconect the cable In one corner of a heavy duty baggie, cut a small hole just large enough to insert the cable end and a short section of the outer sheath
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00323.html (6,997 bytes)
- 102. Re: MGB axle nut size (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 20:22:03 -0500 (EST)
- That is the correct size (1-5/16) It is also the same as the cam nut on the B and Midget engines. I found on at a TrueValue Hardware store in the neighborhood.The brand name is Master Mechanic. It wa
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00338.html (7,579 bytes)
- 103. Re: Laissez les bon temps roulez [No LBC content] (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 11:29:33 -0500 (EST)
- << I did right a 15 page report on my MG last year. >> Kai, I hope that you WROTE a paper on your MG. I doubt it your teacher appreciated it even though it was the "RIGHT" one. Rick
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00490.html (6,924 bytes)
- 104. Re: MG Magnettes and others (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 11:39:10 -0500 (EST)
- Magnette - "Little Magna" The Magna being an honored MG model since the 30's(?) and when MG brought out a somewhat "smaller" car it was named the Magnette. FWIW, the ZA and ZB Magnettes are not the f
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00491.html (7,695 bytes)
- 105. Re: Names and all that sort of thing (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:26:16 -0500 (EST)
- << Nothing says TOUGH like the AMC Cricket. I don't know, the Dodge Neon sounds really bad to me
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00500.html (8,108 bytes)
- 106. Re: Pulling my hair out! (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:35:41 -0500 (EST)
- << The two halves of me pulley have delaminated. This allows the outer portion (with the TDC mark) to rotate relative to the crankshaft. Guess what? When my engine is at TDC, the TDC is 180 degrees o
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00502.html (8,620 bytes)
- 107. Re: Pulling my hair out! (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:48:51 -0500 (EST)
- << Using what sort of tool, Uncle Ray? Dremel. Cousin Rick
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00504.html (7,519 bytes)
- 108. Re: Right-Angle Drive Questions (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:48:49 -0500 (EST)
- Thomas and Corey, Try this, it worked for me. Remove the outer houseing from the speedo by removing the two screws on the back. Being careful not to bend the needle tilt the speedo head out of the ho
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00506.html (7,380 bytes)
- 109. Re: Movie Cars (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 12:42:53 -0500 (EST)
- << Did anyone catch the first episode of "The 450 from Paddington" on the Agatha Christie "Miss Marple" series? This weeks episode featured a very nice red MGTF >> If you watch many of the "Miss Marp
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00737.html (7,931 bytes)
- 110. Re: Names and all that sort of thing (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 12:54:40 -0500 (EST)
- << > I'm sure you would be relieved to learn that Chrysler was originally All us ol' time gearheads recognize the Chrysler 300 moniker as a 60's GAWD AWFUL fast version of the normaly staid big Chrys
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00738.html (8,889 bytes)
- 111. Re: How do you ship a basket case? (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 09:50:02 -0500 (EST)
- << I have recently heard of folks shipping LBCs back to England for around $600.00 US, which sounds quite reasonable, but it costs that much or more to transport across North America. >> But don't fo
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00773.html (6,886 bytes)
- 112. Re: Pick-ups (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 13:47:01 -0500 (EST)
- A similar incident happened to a cousin of mine several (many!) years ago. She had a Renault Dauphine while a senior in high school. Being a cheerleader, most of the football players knew her and wer
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00893.html (7,141 bytes)
- 113. Re: Brake bias/proportion? (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 14:09:51 -0500 (EST)
- this may sound weird or crazy, but check the clearance on the mechanical brake light switch. If it is too tight, the pedal will not allow the M/C to return fully, keeping the front brakes "on " slig
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00896.html (7,514 bytes)
- 114. Re: Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 14:33:28 -0500 (EST)
- << Yes. For three reasons. 1. If tapping it with your hand doesn't work then:- 2. Hit it with the hammer. That should impart a stronger and more violent blow than your hand was able to deliver, and s
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00958.html (8,001 bytes)
- 115. Re: 70 Degrees, top down, it was cruising weather (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:19:52 -0500 (EST)
- << Is there anyone out there who can verify if and why it is true cars like ours run better in high humidity and rain (if you take them out) then on a dry day? or is it my imagination? >> Very simple
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01193.html (6,564 bytes)
- 116. Re: Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:09:02 -0500 (EST)
- << Is it as simple as measuring the distance from the back of the wheel where it mounts on the drum to the plane of the rear rim? In a word, Yes. Actually that measurement is properly known as "Backs
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01196.html (7,058 bytes)
- 117. Re: The shrinking tonneau affair (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 14:33:51 -0500 (EST)
- << (either that or an MG shrinkage solution - ooohhh - that's right they already have that - its called a midget >> No, actually a midget is the correct size. It's the MGB that has a minor thyroid co
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01217.html (6,626 bytes)
- 118. Re: The shrinking tonneau affair, and a moonlight drive! (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:35:18 -0500 (EST)
- << Can't wait for more sunny days! (and nights!) >> Hmmm, If you've got the sunny nights I may consider emigrating. Sure would save on headlight replacement! Rick Morrison South Carolina ( Nights onl
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01263.html (7,047 bytes)
- 119. Re: MGB compact spare (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:51:35 -0500 (EST)
- The MGB uses a 4 by 4 1/2 bolt pattern.(ie. 4 bolts in a 4 1/2" circle) This same pattern is used by several American and Jap cars. Partial list, and by no means complete or inclusive. General Motor
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01264.html (7,138 bytes)
- 120. Re: "Made in "Chaiwan!" (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 12:53:30 -0500 (EST)
- << PLease take this discussion to the alt.economics newsgroup or discuss it amongst yourselves privately. >> Second the motion!!!!!!! Rick Morrison'
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01265.html (8,610 bytes)
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