- 181. Re: Antifreeze (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 28 Sep 1996 23:47:45 -0400
- Probably the main reason to start out with pure water is because anti-freeze will leak from a hole that water will not. On a recent rebuild, the head can sometimes loosen slightly (hence the need to
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00982.html (7,393 bytes)
- 182. Re: Automobile Acronyms (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 18:08:56 -0400
- How about Marital Grief?
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00131.html (6,773 bytes)
- 183. Re: Midgets (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 19:57:19 -0400
- 1. The 3.7 axle ratio is endemic to the 1500 midget. An attempt to increase the fuel mileage to meet the US standards. 2. Converting a 1/4 eliptic car to 1/2 eliptic is something not for the faint of
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00295.html (6,602 bytes)
- 184. Re: The relative importance of Starters (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 19:59:58 -0400
- One possible alternative for a starter is (of all Places) your local Advance Auto store Most times they won't have the starter on the shelf, but can get one through their PDQ service - Ie. next day
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00296.html (7,420 bytes)
- 185. Re: fender flares (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 20:44:42 -0400
- In the last Seven Enterprises Cataloge, they offered the Sebring flares, front and rear as well as the front and rear valance panels Their phone number is 804 - 873-0007 and the address is 716 Bluec
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00361.html (6,587 bytes)
- 186. Re: bump rubber (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 20:42:08 -0400
- One way I've found to fit pesky rubber parts that supposedly "slip" into a hole, such as bump rubbers, is with a piece of heavy twine. Wrap the twine around the grove in the rubber,leaving both ends
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00362.html (6,548 bytes)
- 187. Re: Music (?) (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 17:10:40 -0400
- I'd much rather listen to "Scotland Forever" on the pipes than some of this semi-articulated noise passing for music coming over the top 40 stations. Yep, you guessed it I have a bag pipe tape which
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00375.html (6,870 bytes)
- 188. Re: X-post:Q valve spring rates (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 19:02:52 -0400
- Probably the best bet for finding the spring rates for various valve springs is on page 294 of the second edition of "Tuning BL's A Series Engine" by David Vizard. Although the Color coding isn't li
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00405.html (6,784 bytes)
- 189. Re: Rare B Accessory Quest II (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 20:12:25 -0400
- I know about the insert you are refereing to. I haven't seen it advertised in this country for some time. HOWEVER! I do remember seeing such an item, as part of a kit, in an ad in a recent issue of
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00491.html (7,028 bytes)
- 190. Re: freeze plugs or core plugs (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 13:39:01 -0400
- I hope that then you were installing your core plugs using two hammers you were wearing the correct safety equipment - a face shield made from the front glass of an F-16!!!! One should NEVER strike
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00642.html (7,408 bytes)
- 191. Re: MGs cometh! (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Aug 1996 21:04:23 -0400
- A front wheel drive MG!? Sounds about as exciting as Non-Contact Sex! Rick 1972 MGBGT "Yer durn tooting the rear wheels are pushing the dang thing!"
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00659.html (6,407 bytes)
- 192. Re: freeze plugs or core plugs (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 15:08:06 -0400
- Scott?? I guess my brain was still hung in neutral. But IMHO a ball pein hammer CAN burst, even if some are not made of tempered steel. Ive got the piece still in my left arm to prove it. I was usin
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00895.html (7,381 bytes)
- 193. Re: stupid timing question, mkII (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 15:08:35 -0400
- A quick and dirty way to check a vacuum advance unit is to crank the engine,with strobe attached to #1 plug. Un plug the vacuum advance unit and cap the tube. Observe the position of the timing mark
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00896.html (7,702 bytes)
- 194. Re: MG Midget Vapor Lock? (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 15:09:24 -0400
- Sounds like a classic case of vapour lock. And the solution is relatively The problem stems from the routing of the fuel line (across the back of the engine, then down the side of the block to the pu
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00897.html (6,845 bytes)
- 195. Re: Looking for SU HIF-4 Needles (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 21:59:12 -0400
- Before you start swapping needles, Make one more attempt to adjust the mixture by turning the jet adjusting screw richer by about 1/2 turn on each carb then trying it. When it finally feels right (n
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00967.html (6,992 bytes)
- 196. Re: Whining Midget Rear end (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 21:59:27 -0400
- I does indeed sound as if you have a bad bearing in the rear axle. And yes you can change them yourself at home. The Haynes manual I have has a pretty good breakdown on removing the axles, which is
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00968.html (7,679 bytes)
- 197. Re: Racing MGA mods. (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 17:05:01 -0400
- decreasing the camber (going negative) will give you some advantages on your vintage racer. Most Modern tyres (A008R included) are designed to run flat to the ground. Any variance from that will res
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg01005.html (7,407 bytes)
- 198. Re: Split Fires .... (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 17:01:34 -0400
- Indexing the plugs is simply installing the spark plugs so that the opening between the centre and side electrode faces the intake valve. First mark each plug with a felt tip marker on the metal hex
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00114.html (7,287 bytes)
- 199. Re: MG Treats\flashback (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 19:05:42 -0400
- No I'm not "almost 50". I turned over 51 on the odo last monday. You asked to what I "attribute my young at heart attitude". Simple. I ABSOLUTLY, POSITIVELY, AND UNEQUIVICALY refuse to grow up. ( a
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00122.html (7,690 bytes)
- 200. Re: BSP thread designation; NO LBC content (score: 1)
- Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 20:22:51 -0400
- BSP to NPT adapters are availible from Pagasus Racing supplies in New Berlin WI Phone number 1-800-688-6946 Rick
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00260.html (6,778 bytes)
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