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1. Re: copper vs. steel (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:45:06 -0500; Back in the days when our British cars were just everyday cars, and were driven in the snow and salt of the winter, I suppose rusting out of the brake and fuel lines was a problem. How many of the ca; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00709.html (8,730 bytes)
2. Re: True or False (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998 20:04:21 -0400; I don't know about MGBs personally, but since you posted to the spridgets list, too, I'll answer. In 40,000 miles over the last 10 years, my Midget has never, ever, broken down and left me stranded.; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00135.html (8,584 bytes)
3. Re: '74 Midget Reverse Lamp Switch continued (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 21:58:02 -0400; The reverse lamp switch on my '73 Midget, and on the spare gearbox I have from a '72 is the one on the passenger's side pointing forward, with a green and green/brown wire pigtail coming out of it. N; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00118.html (9,429 bytes)
4. Re: Is it worth my sixty something bucks? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 20:55:10 -0400; My '73 Midget came with a jack (original, I assume) that has a handle that you place over the ratchet at the top. The handle ratchets back and forth in a horizontal plane -- brilliant idea. It lets y; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00497.html (8,436 bytes)
5. Re: More Brakes - Blue Sticky Substance? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 11:57:57 -0400; The blue sticky stuff is a substitute for the missing anti-squeal shims. It's purpose is the same, and you can leave it there. As far as checking the master cylinder for proper operation and no bindi; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00561.html (10,046 bytes)
6. Re: Fulcrum Pin Progress (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 14:23:59 -0400; The thread size of the fulcrum pin is 3/8 - 24. Yes, you can get a tool to rethread it, it's called a die, and you will need another tool to put the die in to hold it and turn it. However, the acces; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00420.html (10,063 bytes)
7. Re: Midget Window Winders (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 15:26:19 -0400; I haven't had this problem. What are you using to lubricate them now, and where do you lubricate them? I used wheel bearing grease when I lubed mine a few years ago, because that's what I had around; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00526.html (7,582 bytes)
8. Re: Midget Window Winders (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 17:35:13 -0400; Removing the panel is the only way to lubricate the window mechanism.. Removing the door panel is pretty easy. Just remove the interior pull handle, the winder crank, and the interior door latch, th; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00544.html (9,156 bytes)
9. Re: Exhaust line install questions (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 21:40:51 -0400; Hi, Philip! The flanges of the manifold and downpipe do not fit together tightly. There is a doughnut gasket about 3/8" thick that fits between them. The metal-covered side of this doughnut is toward; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00487.html (11,074 bytes)
10. Re: New Choke Cable and Head Rests (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 20:41:39 -0400; The only way other than forcing the headrest out, which is very difficult (I would say impossible without damaging the locking spring, but others might disagree) is to unclip the seat back upholster; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01427.html (8,396 bytes)
11. Re: Windscreen leaks (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 23:36:46 -0400; Hi, Richard! If you don't see water coming in past the windshield-to-frame or frame-to-body seal, then check the windshield wiper bezels and windshield washer jets on the cowl. There should be gasket; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00260.html (8,100 bytes)
12. Re: Beautiful day to have a new Midget (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 19:20:45 -0500; Hi, Nory! Must have been nice all along the east coast this weekend. I drove my Midget from Havelock to Annapolis, MD and back, with some side trips around the beautiful backroads of Virginia -- 1000; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg02013.html (9,390 bytes)
13. [MGs} Polishing Electrical Connections (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 17:53:50 -0500; I've seen several references to using sandpaper to polish electrical connections. What works for me is to use a small stainless steel wire brush (a little bigger than a toothbrush). I have access to; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00821.html (8,878 bytes)
14. Re: thoughts (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Feb 1998 10:26:06 -0500; I wish I'd said that! Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY" '63 BJ7 HBJ8L/20111 "HEALEYUM" "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fo; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00893.html (6,745 bytes)
15. Re: Who's a Tractor? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 12:34:41 -0500; Well, recently we have had an MG Maggot, and now we have the Hillman Pimp, great names all. They sure beat the modern meaningless "Tredia", "Camry", "Jetta", "Achieva", etc. Steve Byers Havelock, NC; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00935.html (8,893 bytes)
16. Re: Bearing Seal Question - then I'll shut up, maybe... (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 19:03:14 -0500; Hi, Dan. Grab the lip of the seal with pliers and twist, or get a good hold with the pliers and whack them with a hammer to collapse the seal. It is a pretty tight fit, and you will be replacing the; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00967.html (8,157 bytes)
17. Re: Aerosol Rustproofing Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 22:55:41 -0500; I have been using Corroless for 10 or 12 years, and it works better than anything I have ever seen to stop rust. I have only used the brush-on type, and it is like red oxide primer paint. It can be t; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00558.html (11,984 bytes)
18. Re: MG Engine ID Plate Rivets (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 16:50:04 -0500; Hi, Terry. I just removed the I.D. plate from my Healey engine, and I suspect your rivets are the same as mine: they have a long, lazy spiral thread. I filed a slot in the heads and used a small flat; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00899.html (8,479 bytes)
19. Re: patching rust holes? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 23:18:53 -0500; Hello, Scott. If the panel is rusting out from the backside, then the rusted area is much larger than the size of the hole. How much do you want to develop bodywork skills yourself? If you do, you ha; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00925.html (8,766 bytes)
20. Re: Brit Cars & USAF Thunderbirds (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 22:14:09 -0500; The Thunderbirds are to the U.S. Air Force as The Red Arrows are to the Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY" '63 BJ7 HBJ8L/20111 "HEALEYUM" "; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01008.html (8,801 bytes)

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