- 81. RE: MGA Heater shut-off valve (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 16:43:32 -0700
- Thanks, Barney. I should ALWAYS check your site before I ask questions! I'll try your adjustments before I install the ball valve. I did just install the 'coupe' heater shield underdash pad, so that
- /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00606.html (9,147 bytes)
- 82. RE: SU pix (was Re: Have I Been Booted?) (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 21:21:33 -0700
- Interesting. I have the HS4s on my MGA with an early MGB head. They have the throttle return springs, as shown, but I've never had springs on the choke linkage. Should they be there? Howard Battan Au
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00021.html (7,684 bytes)
- 83. RE: Ethylene glycol toxicity (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 19:03:59 -0700
- Here is a link to debunk the Swiffer Wet Mop scare. There are several other sites that show the same information. It would appear that the Swiffer mop cleaning agent is not ethylene glycol, but propy
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00102.html (7,550 bytes)
- 84. sheetmetal protection (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 12:29:05 -0700
- Hi, all. I'm starting to put repair sheetmetal pieces back onto my '57 MGA, and need your help. The replacement pieces are all primered or painted, but not too well, it seems. How should I treat thes
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00641.html (6,902 bytes)
- 85. RE: sheetmetal protection (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 13:58:21 -0700
- Thanks, Kelvin. That helps a lot. I've already started removing the 'primer' on the new pieces - it mostly flakes off, no integrity at all, I discovered. I wish I lived in Michigan - one of Carl's wo
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00647.html (7,661 bytes)
- 86. sheetmetal painting (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 15:30:31 -0700
- OK, I'm just about to start replacing some of the sheet metal (rocker panels, fender doglegs, etc.) on my '57 MGA. Most of the replacement pieces are painted or primered - but not very well. How shou
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00649.html (6,448 bytes)
- 87. MGA grommets (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 11:18:51 -0700
- Hi, folks. I need your help again. I have the complete rubber grommet set for my '57 MGA roadster, but no listing of which one is for what purpose. Is there a list compiled somewhere, or a diagram of
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00160.html (6,620 bytes)
- 88. RE: MGA grommets (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 07:35:33 -0700
- Thanks, Lew. I have Todd's catalog and will look it up. Howard Todd Clarke (Clark Spares & Restorations) has a very nice diagram in his Technical Manual. A bit pricey at $25 but worth the price. http
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00178.html (6,806 bytes)
- 89. MGA transmission mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 19:42:43 -0700
- OK, another question. I have this beautiful newly rebuilt tranny for my '57 MGA, but before I put it back I in the car I need to replace the transmission mount. I have the new mount, but I'm not sure
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00452.html (7,436 bytes)
- 90. RE: MGA gearbox - auction (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 19:45:29 -0700
- Mike, this sure doesn't look like my '57 MGA gearbox. On mine, the clutch slave cylinder and throw-out fork are at about 7 o'clock on the left side (looking at it from the front). Howard Battan '57 (
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00453.html (7,462 bytes)
- 91. RE: MGA transmission mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 07:40:17 -0700
- Thanks to all for the advice on removing the transmission mount. I should have checked Barney's MGA Guru site before I sent the help request. And Gordie's method of pressing the mount out and back in
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00461.html (7,196 bytes)
- 92. RE: MGA transmission mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 12:34:24 -0700
- OK, I got the old mount out, thanks' to Barney's method. Putting the new one back in, however, I hit a snag. Following Gordie's advice I rigged up a large socket on one side, a 1 1/2" coupling pipe f
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00462.html (7,560 bytes)
- 93. RE: MGA transmission mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 19:21:06 -0700
- According to Barney Gaylord's guru site, the OD of the new mount bushing is supposed to be 1.875 inches. The old one was 1.870, but it did have the slot cut in it to allow extraction, so it may measu
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00466.html (8,002 bytes)
- 94. RE: MGA transmission mount (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 14:16:02 -0700
- Thanks for the comments, Barney. I had already opened up the mount on the transmission before I got your caution about future issues with the oversized mount. I think if I ever have to replace the mo
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00469.html (8,784 bytes)
- 95. RE: Yahoo MG list (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 11:40:50 -0700
- Are there any lists for MGA owners? I have only found the Twin Cam list. Thanks Howard Battan Auburn, WA '57 MGA Darren: The Yahoo group is changing over to a new listing. Give them a day or two to g
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00502.html (7,658 bytes)
- 96. RE: Yahoo MG list (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 15:00:04 -0700
- Thanks, Steve. I found it and it is helpful. Howard list. There's the "Green Pages" BBS apecific to MGAs at: http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&access=209512515000 99&m ode=tlist&su
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00508.html (7,840 bytes)
- 97. Clutch slave cylinder parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:53:45 -0700
- Hi all. In the process of renovating my '57 MGA 1500(mostly), I want to rebuild the clutch slave cylinder. When I disassembled my cylinder I found one part missing from those shown in the MGA Service
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00275.html (7,379 bytes)
- 98. RE: Clutch slave cylinder parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:29:29 -0700
- Thanks Lew and Barney for the info on the small boot clip in the clutch slave cylinder. I'll be able to fashion a clip based on your ideas. Howard Battan
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00280.html (7,024 bytes)
- 99. Floorboard treatment (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 11:44:49 -0700
- Here's another question: I will be replacing the floorboards in my '57 MGA. What have you found to be a good paint or treatment for them to make them hold up well? Thanks Howard Battan '57 (or so) MG
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00295.html (6,531 bytes)
- 100. Clutch release bearing (score: 1)
- Author: "Howard Battan" <battanhr@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 10:29:55 -0700
- When I re-install my newly rebuilt 1600 engine and transmission, I want to replace the clutch release bearing. Moss offers the stock type and a ball bearing/heavy duty type. What are the pros and con
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00375.html (6,822 bytes)
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