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81. Quandry.. 14" or 15" Wheels for MGB (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 09:54:40 -0800
I'm weighing the plusses and minuses of 14" vs. 15" wheels for my MGB. I have some pros and cons but am wondering if any listers have some definitive answers based on experience. Here goes: 14" Advan
/html/mgs/1998-02/msg01519.html (7,732 bytes)

82. Re: Quandry.. 14" or 15" Wheels for MGB (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 13:59:44 -0800
OK, assume that either the 14" or 15" wheels will be of the same make/model (i.e. 72 spoke wires 5.5" wide) and the tires will be the same make/model, (i.e. both 185/60 series). I'm not sure I agree
/html/mgs/1998-02/msg01527.html (12,124 bytes)

83. Re: One last American car question. (Still no LBC) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 10:04:04 -0800
I believe (though my memory what it is these days...) the most powerful engine Chevy (GM) offered was the LS-6 designation, which was a big-block 454 cid motor. It had around 450 HP or some ridiculou
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00283.html (8,573 bytes)

84. Re: voltage stabilizer (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 12:56:32 -0800
This might explain all of those Triumph dash fires ;>. Andy -- Andy Ramm A silver face in a tweed world. Remove obvious spam filter from email address when replying. "What we play is the blues, strai
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00308.html (7,261 bytes)

85. Re: Shock Absorber Fluid (Was:Re: Dashpot Oil) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 13:01:09 -0800
Does anybiody know what the difference is between Dextron ATF (GM) or Mercron (Ford) ATFand other versions of ATF? Sorry if this was alreadt addressed and I missed it. Thanks, Andy -- Andy Ramm A sil
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00309.html (11,064 bytes)

86. Re: Engine Swaps (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 15:19:33 -0800
This too may have been covered, but I'd vote for a turbocharged 13B Mazda rotary. Very compact, very fast. Andy -- Andy Ramm A silver face in a tweed world. Remove obvious spam filter from email addr
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00329.html (8,351 bytes)

87. Re: Worst GM engine (no lbc) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 08:24:16 -0800
Two words... Diesel Chevette. Andy -- Andy Ramm A silver face in a tweed world. Remove obvious spam filter from email address when replying. "What we play is the blues, straight from the delta, and I
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00528.html (9,653 bytes)

88. Re: Worst GM engine (no lbc) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 13:26:12 -0800
I remember getting stuck behind one on a freeway onramp. The guy went to accelerate and nailed the throttle. It let out this hideous wail and a wall of black smoke. After about 15 seconds, it hit ma
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00543.html (11,139 bytes)

89. Re: Frontline REAR shocks (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 13:31:15 -0800
I'm in the process of converting my '67 GT to tube shocks. I'm using dampers from an 84-88 Dodge Colt (rear). This was recommended by a listmember (whose name I don't remember right off) and I would
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00544.html (8,768 bytes)

90. Rear Tube Shock Conversion Plans (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 07:52:56 -0800
Greetings all, The following is a post from listmember Dave Tietz on rear tube shock conversions on MGB. This is an excellent post and many thanks to him for the information. I take no responsibility
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00557.html (12,081 bytes)

91. Important Shock Absorber Follow Up Info (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 11:16:34 -0800
Hi all, here is some interresting information you may find useful if you do the rear shock conversion. This information is based on my measurements and based on information provided on the British Au
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00570.html (9,594 bytes)

92. Re: Rear Tube Shock Conversion Plans (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 09:24:53 -0800
Good question. I just canvassed our resident mechanical engineer and nuts'n'bolts curmudgeon. He said grade 8 is not necessarily more brittle than grade 5 and would be appropriate for use in mounting
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00592.html (8,757 bytes)

93. Re: Important Shock Absorber Follow Up Info (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 11:42:15 -0800
...snip... John, I respectfully disagree that it is OK to use a shock absorber as the rise limiter. That may have been the case on the Corvair, NSU and Fiat that you mentioned. I would personally end
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00603.html (9,583 bytes)

94. Re: Important Shock Absorber Follow Up Info (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 1998 12:57:32 -0800
Thanks for the reply. You may be correct that the shocks are more than sturdy enough to handle the task of limiting the rear end. All I can say is that I'm using fresh axle straps and will stick wit
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00611.html (12,443 bytes)

95. Help: Changing Wing Window Seals (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 10:18:18 -0800
Can someone recommend a good procedure for changing wing window seals on a '67 MGB GT? Thanks! Andy -- Andy Ramm A silver face in a tweed world. Remove obvious spam filter from email address when rep
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00653.html (6,963 bytes)

96. Question on Chemical Stripping/Sandblasting Fenders (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 10:34:25 -0800
I have a '72 MGB roadster that has a lot of surface rust on its fenders. The rust doesn't go deep into the metal. Is there a recommended chemical stripping or sand blasting service I should look into
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00655.html (7,313 bytes)

97. diff, shocks, etc... follow up (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 10:34:51 -0800
Hi list, This weekend I did my differential swap along with new springs, shocks, bushings and mounting hardware on my '67 BGT. Here is the result: Diff.. NO MORE WHINE! NO MORE CLUNK! NO MORE OIL LEA
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00810.html (7,783 bytes)

98. Losing Power on Steep Inclines (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 06:45:21 -0800
Greetings all, sorry to bother you with this. Today driving to work in my '67 BGT, the car seemed to lose a lot of power as it climbed a steep incline, as though one or two cylinders were cutting out
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00915.html (6,947 bytes)

99. Re: Losing Power on Steep Inclines (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 08:22:51 -0800
Thanks for the reply. I'm still suspecting floats and will check this weekend. I have electronic ignition and no points, so I don't think that's the problem. Also, I have no troubles pushing the eng
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00954.html (9,792 bytes)

100. Re: Torque rating for rear Midget Suspension U Bolt nuts (score: 1)
Author: Andy Ramm <aramm@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 13:07:51 -0800
Amen to that, and for peace of mind, use loc-tite, even if it's just the blue formula. Cheers, Andy -- Andy Ramm A silver face in a tweed world. Remove obvious spam filter from email address when rep
/html/mgs/1998-01/msg00975.html (7,580 bytes)


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