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61. Spark plugs 1/2 ok, 3/4 black (score: 1): Author: "Eric R. Stephen" <bk996@freenet.carleton.ca>; Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 11:43:01 -0400; Plugs 1 & 2 are a nice pale brown in color however, plugs 3 & 4 are black, 4 more so than 3. Any suggestions as to why and along with that, a solution. Thanks in advance, Eric 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01352.html (6,596 bytes)
62. Re: Sparkplugs black / SU problem (score: 1): Author: "Eric R. Stephen" <bk996@freenet.carleton.ca>; Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 13:40:21 -0400; Fred and Rob: Thanks for the response. In adjusting the mixture, looking down from the top, to lean the mixture do I turn the nut anti-clockwise (towards the block) or clockwise (away from the block); /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01363.html (7,677 bytes)
63. Re: rocker switches (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 09:21:08 -0400 (EDT); ** Becky: Here is an article I wrote for the Ottawa MG Club newsletter. If the switches on the B have recessed areas that can be refilled with paint then you can have a set of switches that look grea; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00010.html (10,167 bytes)
64. Re: New Jersey Historic Plate Plates question (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 11:57:19 -0400 (EDT); ** When I picked up the 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster I chose "OUR MGA" for personalized plates. My wife and best friend (same person, by the way) spend many happy hours cruising the back roads of Ontario,; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00609.html (9,660 bytes)
65. Re: MGB oil dipstick madness? How much oil? (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 08:47:13 -0400 (EDT); ** Along a similar line....Should the tip of the dipstick be "bottoming out" on the oil pan to get the proper reading? The dipstick dust cap on my MGA 1600 "floats". To rectify this I have wrapped so; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00972.html (9,930 bytes)
66. Re: Ozone layers/ Intolerance etc. (Was: A/C certification...) (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 17:43:53 -0400 (EDT); ** My $.02 (Can) worth. Is this not somewhat similar to the "global warming" argument? Given that the human race has had functional thermometers for only 150 years or so, how are we to know if this p; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00987.html (10,324 bytes)
67. Re: Re: Adjusting Valves Midget 1500 (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 14:36:35 -0400 (EDT); ** Trevor/Richard: Now here is where the hand crank comes in really handy on my "A". Put her in neutral, remove the plugs and "Bob's your uncle". One person, precision operation. If you miss it first; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01120.html (8,604 bytes)
68. Chatter from tranny - help!! (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:55:12 -0400 (EDT); ** Took the A out for a drive yesterday to visit family. Trip out was fine, oh what a day for an lbc. Started up to head home and to my horror, while accellerating in first gear I can hear a "chatter; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01444.html (7,179 bytes)
69. Re: Temp Spare for MGB (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:29:29 -0400 (EDT); ** I looked into this some time ago. If memory serves me well, the 280ZX had the same nut pattern and spacing as the MG. Eric ** -- ' ' ' Great is the truth and mighty above all things; ( o o ) It en; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00298.html (7,162 bytes)
70. Adjusting mixture with cleaners on (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 08:34:11 -0400 (EDT); ** Good morning all: I seem to be having some trouble leaning out my mixture. Tune up is complete mixture was adjusted and carbs synchronized. Put on the K&N's and the car is now running rich. I've t; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00936.html (7,190 bytes)
71. Re: Minor Problems (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 08:37:44 -0400 (EDT); Reply-To: bk996@FreeNet.Carleton.CA ** Spencer: This is a long shot on the overheating but I recall reading in the Michigan Chapter NAMGAR A-Antics book that at one meeting the club decided to check; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01502.html (8,346 bytes)
72. Re: MGA engine removal (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 10:09:47 -0400 (EDT); ** This almost seems like deja vu! When I pulled the engine and tranny last fall, everything you described also occurred in my garage. Once the timing chain cover was removed, we had about 1/2" clear; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01630.html (10,480 bytes)
73. Instrument blubs - MGA 1600 (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 12:23:54 -0500 (EST); ** Hello all: A while back there was a post that described bulbs that could be purchased from Radio Shack, I believe, that were so bright that the dimmer was actually useful. Can someone please pass; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00068.html (6,971 bytes)
74. Rear sring replacement - torque settings? (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 00:29:00 -0500 (EST); ** I plan on finally installing my new rear springs Saturday morning. From the Owners Manual, Haynes and A-Antics books it looks quite straight forward. I've been liberally applying Liquid Wrench for; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00127.html (7,348 bytes)
75. Old parts and prices/springs/gas pump filter (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Sun, 5 Apr 1998 08:15:02 -0400 (EDT); ** Hello all: The PO of my MGA 1600 has informed me that he has a few parts lying around that he has just re-discovered. They include a block (stripped), combo master cylinder (clutch/brake) and star; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00181.html (9,065 bytes)
76. An MGA timing question (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:33:12 -0400 (EDT); ** I had the dizzy ouy to replace the vacuum advanced unit. Re-installed it and followed the Haynes manual timing procedure. Problems are as follows: (1) on advancing the dizzy the rpms climbed (I se; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00527.html (7,759 bytes)
77. Re: Old parts and prices/springs/gas pump filter (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 20:13:44 -0400 (EDT); ** I would estimate that there is 1 - 1.25" free rebound strap after replacing the springs. Let me know how yours worked out as well, you've peeked my curiosity. Eric ** -- ' ' ' Great is the truth a; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00559.html (7,336 bytes)
78. Re: MGA 1500 - oil pressure (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 20:21:54 -0400 (EDT); ** I run Castrol 20W50 and a WIX filter. My oil pressure at 50mph (3500rpm) is approximately 70 psi, and at idle (1000rpm) is approximately 45-50 psi. I run a 160 degree thermostat and it reads at 17; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00635.html (9,321 bytes)
79. Seat cushion installation question (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:50:48 -0400 (EDT); ** The seat cushions for the "A" arrived today. Before I remove the solid mass that was once, I'm sure, a softer version of itself, I have a question. It seems to me that there was a message, sometim; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00716.html (7,434 bytes)
80. Re: Concerns about shipping Old Speckled Hen... (score: 1): Author: bk996@freenet.carleton.ca (Eric R. Stephen); Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 11:05:55 -0400 (EDT); ** I visited the Morland Web site and obtained the number of a Canadian importer. Bruce Charkow (905) 475-0139 informed me that the LCBO (Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario) will be stocking "Old Spec; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01055.html (8,296 bytes)

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