- 121. Re: Compact Spare (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 28 Feb 1997 11:25:41 -0500 (EST)
- << have a 70 Roadster too, and am wondering if a Midget wire wheel will fit the MGB's hubs? This to give me more room in my trunk...er boot. >> Yes. Generally speaking, most wire wheel on LBC will tr
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01369.html (7,136 bytes)
- 122. Re: a moment of mg zen (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 13:45:57 -0500
- << I found myself last night with my head shoved between the fender and wheel of my MGB, trouble light in hand, pawing through the pea gravel for the tiny screw and lock washer that secure the capaci
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00074.html (7,515 bytes)
- 123. Re: MG vs. Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 00:16:16 -0500
- << just looked at a TR6 and fell in love with it, even considered trading the B for it You may look at the hooker on the street corner and fall in "lust", but you marry the Lady who will be there Wel
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00201.html (7,680 bytes)
- 124. Re: Water Pumps (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 00:16:32 -0500
- I don't want to add to the water pump confusion, but there were 2 different pumps on the 5 main bearing engine. One has a longer nose and pump shaft, than the other. The two will bolt up correctly,
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00204.html (7,605 bytes)
- 125. Re: MG clubs (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 01:23:10 -0500
- << What are the different purposes/advantages/benefits of each of the following organizations and what is your recommendations as to which ones to join. Membership in MG clubs is like sex - you never
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00216.html (7,467 bytes)
- 126. Re: more embrittlement (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 06:06:31 -0500 (EST)
- << Almost all new chrome wire wheels now use stainless steel spokes and it's not only for ease of cleaning, but for strength as well. >> Jarl, your comments reminded me of the time in my mis-spent yo
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00601.html (7,668 bytes)
- 127. Re: Fuel delivery pressure (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 15:24:46 -0500 (EST)
- << He has an aftermarket fuel pump on his '76 'B that is delivering 7psi. Will this delivery pressure cause rich running? >> Yes! Pressure at the carb inlet should be 1.5 to 3 lbs max. Anything more
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00784.html (7,452 bytes)
- 128. Re: Cylynder bore damage (and repair ??) (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 14:20:40 -0500 (EST)
- In answer to your question, will a .060" over bore make your 1800 run hot, the answer is "Maybe" The variable is the wall thickness of a particular block. If a block (any block) is bored too much, t
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00787.html (8,553 bytes)
- 129. Re: 79 MGB for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 13:59:01 -0500 (EST)
- << I'm sure some of you will disagree & will present anecdotal evidence, but the perception that LBCs are unreliable didn't come out of thin air. >> Yes I will disagree. ANY car is reliable to whatev
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00789.html (8,251 bytes)
- 130. Re: Fuel delivery pressure (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 14:20:36 -0500 (EST)
- I'm glad to know there is a source for the little buggers at a reasonable cost. I was forced into a situation with my #1 son's Midget where The pump went out, I had no spare, it's Saturday and he ha
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00858.html (7,584 bytes)
- 131. Re: backfiring / HIF4's (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 14:14:12 -0500 (EST)
- neither for Ron, Rich is correct the needle and JET are wear items on the HIF and late HS series carburators; those with the "biased " needle. Unlike the earlier carbs, the late HS and HIF needles ac
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00862.html (7,606 bytes)
- 132. Re: Carpet Dye? (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 13:15:58 -0500
- I've used just what you describe, an aerosal can of carpet dye, on the sun-faded interior of my B as a short term solution. It worked well, with the only problem being that I could'nt stand to be in
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00901.html (7,044 bytes)
- 133. Re: Snappy handles & crackly radios (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:13:55 -0500 (EST)
- There is a good discussion in the Haynes Manual on the various methods of eliminating radio interference. A friend had a similar problem (not on an LBC and by following those steps he and I managed t
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00989.html (6,827 bytes)
- 134. Re: Misc. Ramblings (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:35:35 -0500 (EST)
- << IMHO this should read "upsets SOME people", because David's humor has never upset me. In fact, I find the prissy over-reaction to his deadpan more puzzling than his own sometimes questionable deli
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00992.html (7,627 bytes)
- 135. Re: Rust on my head! HELP! (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:42:13 -0500 (EST)
- << thers PLEASE correct if this is a terrible idea! I have a feeling I'll be facing the same problem when I finally get back to where I can work on my Midget! >> Not a terrible idea at all. In fact b
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00993.html (6,794 bytes)
- 136. You Probably own an MG if: (Part1) (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 19:14:11 -0500 (EST)
- You always park facing down hill The guy at the parts store; A) gets a silly grin on his face when you walk in B) is listed as a dependent on your 1040 C) sends you a get-well card if you haven't bou
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00996.html (8,280 bytes)
- 137. You probably own an MG if: (Pt 2) (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 12:44:13 -0500 (EST)
- You wash your hands before working on your car so you don't get the engine compartment dirty People ask you how many cars you own, and the answer contains fractions. You plan 4 hours for a trip - 3 f
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01128.html (7,657 bytes)
- 138. Re: MG Owner Post(You Probably own an MG) (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 13:07:36 -0500 (EST)
- Scott (and anyone else) Please feel free to reprint, publish whatever my little attempt at humor. It's only good when a lot of people see (hear, read) it. But I'll confess now, that a good portion of
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01130.html (6,847 bytes)
- 139. You Probably own an MG if:(Pt. 3) (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 14:58:31 -0500 (EST)
- You call Moss Motors, they recognise your voice AND know your Visa card number by heart Your address book contains more numbers of tow-truck operators than members of the opposite sex You never refer
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01133.html (8,182 bytes)
- 140. Re: S.U.s or Webers (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 14:58:38 -0500 (EST)
- << I still can't complain about nine years of good service from my HIF's. I only change things that don't work reliably, so far, my SU's stay. Ditto, I can't complain after 7 years on my HIFs, I just
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01134.html (7,912 bytes)
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