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1. Re: Schenectedy British car Show/ July 26 / Info needed (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 21:47:52 -0400; OK- I-87 south to I-90 (NYS Thruway)at Albany I-90 west 1 exit (6 mi.) to Sdy exit 25 I-890 to Michigan Ave exit. Right off ramp. Go 3 lights to State St. & take right Go to first light and take left; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00442.html (7,485 bytes)
2. Re: Schenectedy British car Show CORRECTION (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 21:06:22 -0400; Hello-- Yesterday I posted directions to Central Park in Schenectady per your request. The following short notice was in the Schenectady paper today: "British Motorfest July 26 in Rotterdam ROTTERDAM; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00498.html (7,646 bytes)
3. Re: MGA Directional Signal Switch (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 22:39:24 -0400; Inside the cylindrical body of the switch is a pneumatic, spring-loaded piston. Air trapped above the piston resists the spring pressure, so the piston moves slowly and serves as a timer for the dir; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00390.html (7,292 bytes)
4. mga hi-perf cam: to degree or not? (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:22:47 -0400; I'm putting the HP ("mild road") cam from Moss into an overbored 1600. I'm now looking at either: 1. an offset key ($67??!!); or 2. an adjustable sprocket (+/- $280); or 3. not degreeing it at all s; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01145.html (6,840 bytes)
5. Re: Pre-purchase inspection of an MGA? (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 23:34:57 -0400; Chris-- I bought a basket case last winter and had to educate myself about the same issue (with much help from this list). Look for rust. Unless the car has been in Fla or the Southwest or someplace; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01635.html (8,625 bytes)
6. rimflo valves (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:27:31 -0400; Hello again-- Anybody got an opinion on the subject of rimflo valves? I'm putting an early 1800cc head on a 1622 engine, smoothing the ports a little, adding the Moss HP cam, lightenning the flywheel; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01663.html (6,575 bytes)
7. piper magnum 2 cam in mga 1622 (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 01 May 1998 22:17:31 -0400; Anybody have any experience with that combination in an mga 1622cc road engine? It's a 270 degree cam Moss sells in their MGB catalog. John Vallely; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00049.html (6,211 bytes)
8. Re: mg bodywork and ? mig welder (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Apr 1998 17:18:56 -0500; R.-- Went to look at the Lincoln Weldpack 100/gas kit you referred to at Home Depot and ran into the Lincoln 155 that runs on 230v/20A--total with gas kit around $560 & change. I think it's less like; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00035.html (8,593 bytes)
9. See john weld. Crackle crackle.. (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Apr 1998 22:24:07 -0400; Hello allQ--What's the difference between mig welding and voodoo? A--I don't know. Anybody know of any good, basic, straightforward and preferably well-illustrated books on how to mig weld for beginn; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00382.html (6,625 bytes)
10. Re: Road salt in Denver (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 22:38:31 -0400; Jim-- Nice state, bad minerals. Road salt works slowly enough that you won't start seeing holes halfway thruogh January, but you will see holes eventually. Here in NY, I won't drive my mga in winter-; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00438.html (8,614 bytes)
11. Re: See john weld. Crackle crackle.. (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 22:57:05 -0400; KevinThanks for the response. It's good to hear that all this will probably fall into place at some point. I'm surprised at the difference I'm seeing between gas and gasless. I could do fairly reason; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00439.html (8,207 bytes)
12. mga engine overboring (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:43:18 -0400; Can someone tell me, or refer me to an authoritative source on, whether you can bore a 1600cc block out to 1622cc? The machinist I'm using, who does the engines for a local LBC specialist's garage,; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01215.html (7,309 bytes)
13. Re: mga engine overboring (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 21:48:53 -0400; Thanks for the reply. Your right about the bore specs in the manual--I should have done the math earlier. If I can locate the right rod/piston combo, I'm set. I believe this is a good machinist but; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01524.html (6,700 bytes)
14. Re: Stuck pistons (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 21:59:12 -0500; AlanGlad to hear someone else suggest dry ice--I've been contemplating that coupled with a heat gun on the outside of the jugs, where accessible. Hadn't done it yet because it just seemed kind of "sc; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00131.html (7,645 bytes)
15. Re: Stuck pistons -Reply (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 23:05:21 -0500; Matt-- I believe you're right about the workbench's absorbing my hammer-blows. It converts the energy into the clearing of assorted tools and parts off the bench and onto the floor (which, no doubt,; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00180.html (8,854 bytes)
16. Unstuck pistons--follow-up (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Mar 1998 22:55:43 -0500; Hello All-- Thanks again to the many who offered advice. I just thought I'd let you know how it turned out. The coke didn't do much, because the problem wasn't rust, it seems, but some sort of varnis; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00590.html (6,880 bytes)
17. mga carpet kits (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 22:03:15 -0500; Read with interest the thread on Moss carpet kits in MGB's and trunks. Anyone have any experience with Moss vs. Scarborough Faire vs. Others' main carpet sets for MGA's? Need new carpets for mine & t; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00751.html (6,402 bytes)
18. mga carpet kits feedback (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 19:03:14 -0500; Thanks for all the replies. Moss seems to have the consensus, though Scarborough got some good reviews--the grade of kit you order seems to be critical. One fellow had a pretty good idea about buying; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00995.html (6,348 bytes)
19. need advice on 1600 rebuild (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 22:24:37 -0500; I just took my 1600 engine parts to a machine shop today. I could use some advice on ways to improve performance. I want to increase the power but don't know which are the most cost-effective ways t; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01182.html (7,201 bytes)
20. Thanks for advice on 1600 rebuild (score: 1): Author: code5 <code5@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 22:06:16 -0500; I've gotten lots of help in response to my earlier request for advice on rebuilding & modifying my 1600 engine. I want to thank all those who replied-- Larry Unger and others. The consensus seems to; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01352.html (6,621 bytes)

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