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61. Re: Panel Kit (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 14:29:03 -0800; Sounds like Moss' upholsery subcontractor screwed up. The Anders Clausenger book The Original MG seems to be the unimpeachable standard on originality. Don't know the page numbers, but it might be w; /html/mgs/2000-03/msg00843.html (8,384 bytes)
62. Re: Steering Wheel Repair (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 12:17:36 -0800; I had a cracked wheel--broken at 2 of 3 spokes-- from a '68 BGT, and couldn't really get the epoxy to stick well enough. It is a very stressed, flexy piece, and there isn't a lot for the epoxy to bon; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00027.html (7,366 bytes)
63. Re: Copper Head Gaskets (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 08:12:19 -0800; The last copper gasket I got from Moss appeared to have some sort of lacquer on it--not actually sticky, but a little tacky. I'm guessing that it makes a better seal when it gets hot. This didn't sto; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00127.html (6,832 bytes)
64. Where are the LBCs? (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 09:36:21 -0800; I drove my MGB down from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles between Christmas and New Years, on US 101. The weather was beautiful, although not anything like Christmas ought to be. Don't know how fast I was g; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00133.html (8,329 bytes)
65. Re: Your Cars (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:28:40 -0800; I feel deprived. Some really good lists there. Mine looks like: 1968 Ford Country Sedan (AKA station wagon.) High school. Went through set of brake pads and rotors in 7,000 miles. First speeding tick; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01459.html (10,638 bytes)
66. Moss vs. Victoria British? (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 11:28:26 -0800; If you live that close, you might want to give them a try--regular shipping is particularly slow to the West coast where I am, but it might be more timely for you...This topic is a regular "Can o' S; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00038.html (9,018 bytes)
67. Re: MGB Bumpers (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:02:11 -0800; I don't know about the difference between roadster and GT bumpers, if there is one, but I did find a rather unique overrider from Moss the last time I ordered. It was a part numbered as a rear overri; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00105.html (7,456 bytes)
68. Re: Radiator Support (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:28:17 -0800; Survey on color--The last GT I owned, a '67, was originally a blue car, but had a black diaphram and supports. I stripped it of OEM paint, and it was always black. My current '64 roadster (G engine); /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00521.html (7,059 bytes)
69. Re: Emissions in Il. (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 10:29:52 -0800; I don't know anything about Illinois testing, but I did go around with the folks in CA, though this was before we got the chassis dyno style test. The standards, though, were pretty stringent. I was; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg00864.html (7,626 bytes)
70. RE: Why Unibody (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 08:33:38 -0800; My understanding is that it has to do with cost and a lot to do with rigidity and weight, and therefore gas mileage, required engine size / performance, etc. A ladder chassis is not nearly as stiff,; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01008.html (8,469 bytes)
71. Re: Why Unibody (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:08:33 -0800; I remember reading this in a late Seventies 4 wheel drive magazine about the 4 x 4 adaptation of the American Motors Hornet line--I believe they were called Eagles (pre-Renault). Before the SUV craz; /html/mgs/1999-12/msg01043.html (7,974 bytes)
72. Re: Fuel Smell (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 08:13:39 -0800; I had a similar problem with my '64...The boot area smelled strongly of gasoline. I was afraid it was the tank, as there was some evidence of something solvent-like where the filler neck is brazed to; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00110.html (7,544 bytes)
73. Re: Shutoff Shudder (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:13:59 -0800; To throw in another 2p (2d in the hardware world?), run-on is also a problem with early cars. My experience has been that if the carbs are tuned well (mixture, synch'd), run-on is pretty usual at idl; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00467.html (6,882 bytes)
74. Re: Club Representation-West (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:24:14 -0800; The discussion about club representation in NAMGBR for us folks west of the Rockies has been interesting. I've been looking for a club to join, and, while I join things just for the magazine or newsl; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00477.html (8,209 bytes)
75. List Logo (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:56:42 -0800; I've seen the list logo and the regalia with it, and its pretty good, but... At the Palo Alto show last September, Larry Colen showed me the local club logo badge that he got from his father, affixed; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00484.html (6,738 bytes)
76. Hardtop Seals (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 08:36:37 -0800; Has anyone tried having no longer available seals made by one of the windshield seal specialty advertisers in Hemmings? Don't know how big a run you would need to justify the cost. Also,there may be; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg00952.html (6,470 bytes)
77. RE: MGB Backfire (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:55:06 -0800; Sounds from my experience like running too lean, if it is gutless above 2900 rpm. Could be a failing fuel pump, restricted fuel line, plugged jet, vacuum leak, smog equipment problem? What year car d; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg01009.html (6,377 bytes)
78. Re: MGB-GT Questions (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:02:26 -0800; I would definitely vote "One of each." The one thing to look out for is rust--it is harder to deal with because of the GT design changes. Specifically the beaded seams on the back fenders above the t; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg01010.html (6,549 bytes)
79. Re: Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 10:04:32 -0800; My favorite method for immobilising the engine for this project (before I got an electric impact wrench) was the "rope trick"-- pull compression stroke (before or after TDC, depending on which way yo; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg01250.html (7,150 bytes)
80. RE: Crankshaft Bolt and Chain Tensioner (score: 1): Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 10:19:45 -0800; Unfortunately, using an impact wrench requires both removing the radiator and unbolting the engine mounts and jacking the engine up 'til the tranny touches the top of the drive tunnel. I'm not sure h; /html/mgs/1999-11/msg01252.html (7,541 bytes)

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