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1. Re: MGB Tire sizes (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 10:50:29 -0500; According to company brochures, when the GT was introduced it wore the same size tyre as the roadster, 5.60x14. That was true as late as 1968. The MGC and MGC-GT, incidentally, were listed with 165x1; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00136.html (7,111 bytes)
2. Re: Speedometer Rebuilder Recommendation (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:26:20 -0500; You're in luck as there are a number of good rebuilders out there. I have personally had good luck with Palo Alto Speedometer in Palo Alto, California. Regards, David http://www.mgbexperience.com/mg; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00140.html (6,640 bytes)
3. OT- Mac server file recovery (score: 1): Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:25:29 -0500; I apologise for this post, but I am becoming somewhat desperate. If you can help, please post to me directly and not on list at: darby@tri-lakes.net My question is, does anyone have first-hand experi; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00149.html (6,724 bytes)
4. Re: 1500 Engine Numbers (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:19:11 -0600; Hello Bill, Are you sure it's not BP? According to Neil Cairns, there are lots of BP15xxxx applications, but I couldn't find a BR in his listings. BP15GBxxxx denotes the 68hp B-series engine as used; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00228.html (7,001 bytes)
5. Re: 1500 Engine Numbers (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:03:16 -0600; I typed BR15GA for ZA-Magnette, sorry, it's BP15GA... DFD BP15GBxxxx Riley.; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00229.html (7,151 bytes)
6. Re: For All You Cat Lovers (score: 1): Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 12:10:44 -0500; So that's what the CAT-alytic converter is for! DFD; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00233.html (6,598 bytes)
7. Re: Bronte British Car Show (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:47:05 -0500; If they are 1:43 scale, he probably just slipped them in his pocket. Let's stay tuned and see... OK, Barrie, come clean! Cheers, David; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00254.html (6,723 bytes)
8. Re: MGB to MGA rear axle swap (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 20:58:31 -0500; The later Salisbury type--MGB-GT all years, and MGB 1967-1980--are not an easy swap, and of course, the third members are totally different. For a listing of MGs with the banjo-style axle check this; /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00026.html (7,912 bytes)
9. Re: Re-Ringing Motor (score: 1): Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:37:10 -0500; When you do get the front pan bolts off, put them in your vise and cut a slot straight across each bolt head. Then, with a long thin screwdriver you can get them back in (and out) much easier. You st; /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00114.html (6,863 bytes)
10. Re: Ian Cunningham's MGB trailer (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:08:14 -0600; Eric et al., Here is an MGB trailer from Florida. Haven't seen it in a few years... http://www.mgbexperience.com/mgz/mgbtrail.html David; /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00214.html (7,085 bytes)
11. Re: Why do (or did) the British drive on the left. (score: 1): Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:42:24 -0600; I must have been a real klutz in my younger days...; /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00298.html (9,900 bytes)
12. Re: Shortest day today ... (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:13:21 -0600; I noticed that if I disconnect the prop-shaft on my MG, the cats don't seem to bother it. David; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00421.html (7,466 bytes)
13. Re: Speaking of disconnecting driveshafts.... (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 16:12:16 -0600; Dave, et al.: Rubber shock cords are handy. About three for redundancy. Take a turn around the shaft and then hook to whatever. Remember to immobilize the shaft rear to front for spline-coupled units; /html/mgs/2004-12/msg00426.html (7,266 bytes)
14. Re: E-bay listing - Fraud? (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 22:10:03 -0500; Randy, et al., A friend called to ask me to look at one of these a month or so ago. He was ready to sign up, but wasn't sure about registering. The subject of the auction was a restored Corvette wort; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00217.html (8,133 bytes)
15. Re: TD Slowdown (score: 1): Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:36:23 -0500; When my MGA did exactly as your TD, it was the flex brake hose that was deteriorating internally. I replaced all of the flex lines and no more problems. YMMV. David Check out the new British Cars Fo; /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00297.html (6,858 bytes)
16. Re: Gibonizing! (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 12:51:31 -0500; He died during abdominal surgery. David; /html/mgs/2004-08/msg00075.html (6,678 bytes)
17. Re: Totally self-gratifying post... (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:22:08 -0500; Great job, and wonderful documentation. Cheers, David Darby; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00176.html (7,160 bytes)
18. Re: Gauge repair shop (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:44:51 -0500; Hello Matthew, There seem to be a number of competent repair shops around. I have had satisfactory work done by Palo Alto Speedometer in Palo Alto, CA. Regards, David; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00240.html (6,861 bytes)
19. Re: OFF TOPIC-trailering a car on a dolly (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:55:17 -0500; Hello Monte, As a fellow Missourian, I can guarantee you that the tow dolly is titled, licensed, and taxed as a trailer, which, of course, is what it is. Titling the dolly is quite easy unless someon; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00270.html (7,475 bytes)
20. ZB Magnette electrics (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 15:19:40 -0500; Sorry, after all these years, I'm still trying to grasp Electricity 101. Anyhoo, the Magnette shows a strong discharge on the ammeter. When I disconnect the generator and read across the posts I see; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00400.html (6,963 bytes)

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