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21. RE:Weber Carbs on MG (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 01:13:54 -0400; I see post after post about adjusting, syncronizing, balancing etc. etc. on SU's & Strombergs. I bolted my side draft weber on my car 10 years ago, set the idle, and haven't had to adjust it since. I; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00473.html (6,972 bytes)
22. RE:Spridget w/ jap. 5-speed (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 12:53:11 -0400; a them. motor a Right on. Even though I love the shift feel of the ribcase, for the reasons you mentioned, I am planning to do this: 5-speed keeps hydraulic Do you know why these splines keep going?; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00534.html (9,749 bytes)
23. RE: Are MGB's designed to overheat (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 12:53:14 -0400; at idle with no wind and an air temp of 80F?, 90F?, 100F? Can anyone relate to experience with a brand new '66 MGB? Surely they were raced and rallyed and maintained there cool. Any modern car will; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00535.html (7,567 bytes)
24. I must be on the wrong list (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 12:53:14 -0400; then hold, then say OK when your holding, and don't let up off the pedal until I tell you when, even after the pedal sinks to the floor.... << I thought I was on a family oriented list--Maybe MG sta; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00536.html (6,574 bytes)
25. Highbeams (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:04:13 -0400; some cool headlights for 7" diameter headlights. The brand name is "Autopal" and they are a knock-off for Hellas. These are flat faced lights with replaceable halogen bulbs. I'm running past the "le; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00953.html (6,763 bytes)
26. RE:To strip or not to strip... that is the ? (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 14:04:25 -0400; Background: I purchased a '66B in July of this year. The motor was toast and has been removed and is at the local specialist being rebuilt ($1,800) So I started out stripping the engine bay to repain; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00954.html (9,932 bytes)
27. Re: Points --> Elec. Ign. Common Place? (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 16:19:43 -0500; << Electronic Ignitions eliminate the effect of worn distributor shaft bushings, point block wear, point float at high RPM, burnt points, bad condensors, and eliminate setting point gap and dwell. A; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01197.html (8,750 bytes)
28. RE: Body & Vin (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 01:34:44 -0400; I don't know what is legal or not, and it would probably be battled out on a case by case basis anyway. Here's what I would do: Since the B roadster is pre-smog (it was wasn't it?) I would get an act; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00087.html (7,355 bytes)
29. RE: Crossed the line /must sell 61 Bugeye sprite (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 13:48:07 -0400; DavidSorry to hear of this. If I lived closer I'd let you store it, loan you money or even buy it from you, but NY is a long way from CA. Those of us in the 3rd wifes club need to help each other ou; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00105.html (7,007 bytes)
30. RE: Color me red (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 12:01:32 -0400; Doug: Miracle is a franchise, and they are one of the discount chains, like Earl Sheibb. In times gone by, they had the $99 special, but due to EPA regs, and inflation, I think they are up to $599.; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00360.html (8,205 bytes)
31. RE:Wires: Chrome vs. Painted (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 12:01:37 -0400; is vs. them Joseph: I have been reading alot of the ramblings about wire wheels lately wondering, "What's so hard about maintaining wire wheels?" Then I realized maybe mine have been so trouble free; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00361.html (8,529 bytes)
32. RE: 62 Midget Transmission Rebuild (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 10:54:26 -0400; Doug : This may draw sticks & stones, but nobody can see what transmission is in the car. Rib Case transmission will bolt right up and is far more reliable (sturdy) than the smooth case. Rib case tr; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00442.html (7,290 bytes)
33. RE: Underside of TD Wings (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 00:50:17 -0400; A part of the thread: <I can see a dilemma here. The <The original T-series MGs all had the under side of all panels painted the <same as the visible side. As to undercoating, unless you are using yo; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00555.html (7,585 bytes)
34. RE: Speedo woes (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 22:39:49 -0400; < The speedo needle was swinging wildly. When <I fould the pinion housing broken where the cable threads on, <I was sure I had my culprit. So I got a replacement hosuing. < <Although the new housing; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00652.html (7,218 bytes)
35. MG Ride height (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 15:16:10 -0400; <I am sure that I am one of the few listee's that PREFER the rubber <bumper styling, so I won't start an argument about style - but I think <you need to get your facts straight. The ride height on th; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00670.html (6,870 bytes)
36. RE: Cleaning Spark Plugs (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 1996 23:30:52 -0400; <I take my spark plugs out before a long trip and clean them using a <motorized wire brush. It does a great job. However, I "feel" like the <cleaned spark plugs eventually don't do as well as new plu; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00756.html (7,530 bytes)
37. Daytrip (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 01:18:47 -0400; Hi all Took a daytrip from Chico to Danville CA, including some backroads today. Yipee!! Its been a while since I have had my Midget on a trip longer than back & forth to work. Top down the whole way; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00806.html (7,270 bytes)
38. Subject: Re: Freeze plug for MG TC (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 13:13:25 -0400; Been watching this thread for a while, so I thought I'd throw in my $.02 Between 1950 and 1990 seems like there've been alot of advances in the automotive world. If antifreeze were bad, they wouldn't; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00829.html (6,723 bytes)
39. RE: Midget Safety (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 02:18:06 -0400; <What can be done to make the safety level of driving a <Midget at least bearable? < The main point that frightens me is the solid steel <steering wheel a few inches from the driver's face. I was <th; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00001.html (7,462 bytes)
40. Subject: Re: Newbie Part 2 (score: 1): Author: TheSkinny@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 02:17:42 -0400; <I intend on put side drafts on my Midget (when it's finally restored). <I plan to 'prep' the engine a bit, fast road cam, pistons, and bore it <to about 1350cc. Do you think i'll have problems with; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00002.html (6,661 bytes)

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