- 1. Re: alcohol & hydrogen (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 1997 16:17:33 -0400 (EDT)
- Two folks have mentioned hydrogen fuel, and seawater as a source. You should all realize that it takes exactly as much energy to take water apart into hydrogen and oxygen as you get back when you bur
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00049.html (7,314 bytes)
- 2. Re: MGA oil leak/rear license plate mount (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 09:16:33 -0400 (EDT)
- On mine, both the plate and the lamp mount to the same large bracket, which is mounted to the bumper with two bolts. Can't guarantee its originality though. Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00834.html (8,154 bytes)
- 3. MG Party (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 10:00:32 -0400 (EDT)
- Can someone tell me the location of John Twist's MG party this saturday? I am on my way from Chicagoland to Vermont this weekend, and may swing by. Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00837.html (6,220 bytes)
- 4. Re: opinion on new mg (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 11:57:42 -0400 (EDT)
- I find that in my MGA, I get waves from other MGs and from restored '50s detroit iron and street rods. In other words, from folks who enjoy cars - this seems to bear out Jurgen's observation. Len Bug
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00845.html (8,606 bytes)
- 5. Re: Hot Light Switch (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 16:43:22 -0400 (EDT)
- Really actually, the voltage drop is due to the resistance _times_ the current; the heat is due to the current squared times the resistance. There should be no voltage drop across an ideal switch or
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00037.html (7,225 bytes)
- 6. Re: Our Cars Being Shipped Off? (and Denise Thorpe) (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 09:23:38 -0400 (EDT)
- WHAT??!! The High Priestess of SPAM is divesting herself of MG1100s? Travesty! Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00133.html (7,259 bytes)
- 7. Re: Loud music (no direct LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 21:46:15 -0400 (EDT)
- Yes, but with nose rings, etc, you can simply look away - it is much more difficult to 'close your ears'. I second the noise-seeking missile idea! Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00956.html (8,080 bytes)
- 8. Re: Moss (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 08:02:54 -0400 (EDT)
- I have always had good service from Moss. Most recently, I called to order a seal, O-ring, and paper gasket for the rear hub of a disc-wheel MGA. I was told the paper gasket was out of stock - but wh
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01069.html (7,372 bytes)
- 9. Re: Late TD Clutch replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:03:53 -0400 (EDT)
- I don't know of a diaphragm pressure plate that fits the late TD, but I know from experience that a common source of clutch judder in the TD is a worn/broken rear mount (transmision mount). There was
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01081.html (7,173 bytes)
- 10. Re: Wire Wheels: Reconsideration (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 08:52:07 -0400 (EDT)
- What I'd _really_ like is a set of knock-off disc wheels, a la MGA Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01663.html (7,903 bytes)
- 11. RE: The old hotfoot routine (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 10:26:30 -0400 (EDT)
- On the subject of heat in the footwell, and heat in general, my MGA doesn't really like it when the ambient temperature goes much above 85 F. I should add that the car has an 1800 3-main engine, and
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01673.html (9,394 bytes)
- 12. Re: The Calling (lots of musings, little LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 13:31:55 -0400 (EDT)
- I agree that exponential growth cannot go on forever, but lots of decisions are made on the premise that it will -- look at the Dow!! The biggest problem (IMHO) is human population, which is growing
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01692.html (9,260 bytes)
- 13. Re: The Calling (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 12:28:47 -0400 (EDT)
- Chicken manure!! We'll all be eating chicken by then - no more open range left for beef cows - len
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01789.html (9,032 bytes)
- 14. Re: The Calling and alcohol (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 09:23:05 -0400 (EDT)
- Brazil has had a successful ethanol program for at least 20 years; the key is their climate - ideal for raising sugar cane. Ethanol production from cane is much more efficient than from grain crops s
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01856.html (8,003 bytes)
- 15. Re: The Calling and alcohol (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 09:50:47 -0400 (EDT)
- Been there, done that! -len
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01860.html (7,019 bytes)
- 16. MGA ground strap (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 08:05:08 -0400 (EDT)
- Can anyone tell me where the ground strap from engine to chassis in an MGA is _supposed_ to be located? Len Bugel '57 MGA '51 TD
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00365.html (6,347 bytes)
- 17. Re: Physics Types (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:52:28 -0400 (EDT)
- A newton-meter (newtons times meters, _not_ newton/meter!) is a unit of torque, as is a ft-lb. One N-M = 0.738 ft-lb, or equivalently one ft-lb = 1.36 N-M. Multiply ft-lbs by 1.36 to get N-M. Len Bug
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00550.html (7,963 bytes)
- 18. Re: tall problem (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:08:22 -0400 (EDT)
- I concurr with Kevin. I am also 6'3", and just drove my MGA from Vermont to Illinois. Took mostly state roads, <5 miles of interstate, and had a delightful and comfortable trip. By the way, the Aubur
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01235.html (8,155 bytes)
- 19. Re: Early B Dim Dash Lamps (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jun 1997 11:36:13 -0400 (EDT)
- Bert, that may be OK for the oil presure gauge, but definitely not for the fuel gauge on an early TD! Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01474.html (7,522 bytes)
- 20. Re: Union Jack (score: 1)
- Author: Len Bugel <bugel@bianca.sms.k12.vt.us>
- Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 08:17:51 -0400 (EDT)
- Actually, a sign of 'distress'. Len Bugel '51 TD '57 MGA
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01396.html (8,103 bytes)
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