- 241. RE: MIDGETS (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 18:36:38 -0700
- owner's You are correct. The M type, first introduced in 1928 was a "Midget" so were the C type, the D type, the J1, the J2, the PA, PB, TA, TB, TC, TD and TF. So, in fact, Midgets ARE arguably the '
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00404.html (8,128 bytes)
- 242. Re: Sealant for gasoline (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 18:36:31 -0700
- Just to add my 2 cents worth..... While at the GOF West this year we attended a tech session on properly adjusting the stroke on SU fuel pumps. One of our group had been having a problem with his pum
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00405.html (8,662 bytes)
- 243. Re: MIDGETS (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 18:36:34 -0700
- If you really Ever drive a TC? ;) ___ \______ Ross MacPherson / __ \ __ / /--|) arm@unix.infoserve.net / (___)--/ (___) Vancouver, BC, Canada 1947 MG-TC 3528 1966 MGB-GT
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00406.html (7,513 bytes)
- 244. Brake system flush. (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 12:12:11 -0700
- Greetings all, When I rebuilt the brake system on my TC, replacing everything and sleeving the wheel cylinders with stainless, I planed on using silicone brake fluid. I did a lot of research and brai
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00538.html (7,026 bytes)
- 245. Re: Intro (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 12:12:07 -0700
- Welcome to the fold, Drew. How far north is North? Cheers, ___ \______ Ross MacPherson / __ \ __ / /--|) arm@unix.infoserve.net / (___)--/ (___) Vancouver, BC, Canada 1947 MG-TC 3528 1966 MGB-GT
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00539.html (7,285 bytes)
- 246. Re: TECHNICAL RESPONSES #2 (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 05:15:37 -0700
- Roland, I highly recommend Redline synthetic gear lube for your transmission. It's specially formulated for transmissions and non-posi rear ends. I tried it in my TC on a friends recommendation and i
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00551.html (8,459 bytes)
- 247. Re: Jammed Starter Motor (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 05:11:51 -0700
- Hi Steve, Most likely you have a stickey Bendix gear. There is a gear on a spiral splined shaft that, when the starter spins up, is driven along the shaft and engages the ring gear by the inertia of
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00570.html (8,560 bytes)
- 248. Oil starvation (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:46:32 -0700
- Regarding your oil pressure over 6000 rpm: While shooting the breeze at work yesterday I mentioned your dilema to a co-worker. He immediately and with no doubt whatsoever stated that your pick up wa
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00697.html (7,397 bytes)
- 249. Re: [MGB] fuel mixture; K&N filters concluded (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:46:47 -0700
- Bert, A few observations here: Point 1) My understanding is that the position of the piston and thereby the jet needle is that it is dependant solely on volume through the throat. Granted volume is a
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00699.html (9,212 bytes)
- 250. Re: Redline Oil in TC (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 16:46:38 -0700
- Hi Dave, That was me. Yes it's the 84W140 in the gearbox. Right know I have a leaky real axle seal and a (I think) worn stub shaft so the rear end will be comming apart soon. After the reassembly Red
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00700.html (7,335 bytes)
- 251. Re: MGA Oil Starvation -- EUREKA (I think) (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Oct 1996 07:35:43 -0700
- Barney, I await with bated breath the next installment! ^^^^^^ (attention Mr. Deutcsh, you only have to tell me once.....most times.) ___ \______ Ross MacPherson / __ \ __ / /--|) arm@unix.infoserve.
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00725.html (8,453 bytes)
- 252. Re: Jammed Starter Motor (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 13:57:50 -0700
- Hi again Bruce, If you've got an oil can with a long spout you can do it easily from above. Use a lightweight oil which tends to accumulate less crud and lube the shaft, for and aft of the drive gear
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00812.html (7,945 bytes)
- 253. Re: LBC parts: Australian Import Duty and Sales Tax (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Oct 1996 07:52:49 -0700
- Can't speak for the others but Canada Customs only dings us 7% on parts for cars over 25 years old. [rant mode ON] But then they charge us 7% G.S.T (commonly known as the Grief and Suffering Tax) on
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01006.html (9,249 bytes)
- 254. Re: Red Line MTL in British trannies? (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 14:40:12 -0700
- Hi Paul, This thread has popped up several times lately. I have Redline 80-140W MTL in the gearbox of my TC and am just tickled pink with it. MGB's are a different thing altogether. They want motor o
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01071.html (7,812 bytes)
- 255. Re: 5 Main bearing year (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 12:47:50 -0800
- I vote for 1965. I believe I can document this if necessary.... Cheers, ___ \______ Ross MacPherson / __ \ __ / /--|) arm@unix.infoserve.net / (___)--/ (___) Vancouver, BC, Canada 1947 MG-TC 3528 196
- /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01311.html (8,152 bytes)
- 256. Re: Centering clutch disc (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Sep 1996 07:04:12 -0700
- Hi Jim, Short answer.....yup. I've changed several B clutches ( two in one day once) and have never used a centering tool. Before the list comedians strike alow me to state that the two clutches in o
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00487.html (7,483 bytes)
- 257. Re: What kind of Transmission Oil for TD? (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Sep 1996 07:04:09 -0700
- Hi Bob, I use straight 140 gear oil in my TC's gearbox but plan on a change very soon. Our local T series expert uses Redline sythentic 80-140 in both his TA and TC and swears by it. He claims that i
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00488.html (8,096 bytes)
- 258. Re: TD Paint Question (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 06:54:43 -0700
- original Hi Bob, My TC's wing undersides are painted black with some type of undercoat type paint ( ie POR 15) It looks okay and is very easy to maintain but they should be body colour, same finish a
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00519.html (8,095 bytes)
- 259. Re: GOF West 1997-98-99 (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 06:54:46 -0700
- Hi Jack, Get ready for `99!!! GOF West `97 is in Park City, Utah July 21-25. `98 is in Monterey, California and `99 is (drum roll please....) Whistler BC. Contact Colin at Octagon Motors for info on
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00520.html (6,941 bytes)
- 260. Wire Harness (score: 1)
- Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@unix.infoserve.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 06:54:59 -0700
- Greetings All! I'm turning to the list in the hope that someone can point me in the right direction. At the GOF West this year I bought a wiring harness for my TC at the fund raising auction. The har
- /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00521.html (7,084 bytes)
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