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21. Re: OFF TOPIC-trailering a car on a dolly (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:34:45 -0500; Monte, et al., Time for a public apology. This is still off topic, but here goes... licensed, and taxed as a trailer, which, of course, is what it is. Titling the dolly is quite easy unless someone h; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00401.html (7,592 bytes)
22. Re: ZB Magnette electrics (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:39:17 -0500; I traded regulators from a parts car, but no change. Basically, the ammeter runs backwards, indicating slight charge with the ignition closed, and discharge with engine running. I wonder if someone h; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00423.html (6,773 bytes)
23. Re: ZB Magnette electrics (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 20:47:45 -0500; Thanks to all for the advice. I think I'm in business again. I've cleaned up most of the dodgy wiring left over from the PO. I've regained the use of the wipers, horns, and turn signals, but still do; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00442.html (7,171 bytes)
24. Re: 4.1 rear end gears (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 07:51:32 -0500; I don't have a lead on a 4.1 set, but here is a look-up table for those wanting further info on the originally available rearend specs: http://www.mgbexperience.com/mgz/rearaxle.html Regards, David m; /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00271.html (7,167 bytes)
25. Shipping oversize from UK to US (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:49:14 -0500; Hello Listers, Can anyone turn me on to the least expensive way to ship some parts from an individual in the UK to the US? The carton is oversize at 145 lbs. and combined length and girth of 151". It; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00537.html (6,862 bytes)
26. Re: Removing Pine Sap (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:14:48 -0600; The WD-40 is probably a good suggestion. My first suggestion would have been turpentine. Also, VM & P naphtha might be a good choice. You might let us know how you come out. Regards, David; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00128.html (7,238 bytes)
27. Re: 57 Austin A55 Cambrian - are you weird enough? (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 20:25:04 -0600; There was an earlier model called the Pre-Cambrian. They were produced over 600 million years ago and were made entirely of blue-green algae. ;-); /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00206.html (7,733 bytes)
28. Re: GRM MGV (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 21:04:46 -0600; Haven't seen the article, but would guess that the foam is a medium to high-density urethane foam. It's available commercially and is akin to the self-skinning insulating spray foams from the buildi; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00403.html (7,201 bytes)
29. Re: Wire wheels - Theft Prevention? (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 22:06:52 -0600; Well, as the MGA doesn't even have lockable doors, I decided to put the world on the honor system many years ago. So far, the world has been behaving itself, but I don't leave loose valuables in the; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00404.html (7,847 bytes)
30. Re: Being cool (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 12:10:58 -0500; Wow! What a great resource this list and its contributors is. Where else could you find such thorough and concise information? Someday I'll be adding an electric fan, and I'll be glad to have this me; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00231.html (6,713 bytes)
31. Jamex Safety Harness (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 15:03:22 -0500; Does anyone know about the availability of Jamex 3-point safety harnesses? I would like to know who sells them, and especially, if they are available in the US. Thanks, David; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00368.html (6,326 bytes)
32. Re: MGB Battery question-what choices? (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 20:43:33 -0500; The battery size is group "26." It's still a good idea to measure length and depth. David; /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00396.html (7,208 bytes)
33. Re: 1949 Ford Prefect (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 15:25:01 -0500; In that wholly remarkable book, the Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy, Ford Prefect was not a car, but was Arthur Dent's (the protagonist) friend. He also turned out to be an alien as well. A real ho; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00201.html (7,166 bytes)
34. Re: Mileage (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 23:31:43 -0500; Darn good mileage for high-speed cruising, but for us fellers south of the 54th parallel, Bill is talking Imperial gallons (160fl.oz.), so translated to 'murican measures, he's averaging 16.8 mpg. St; /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00632.html (7,679 bytes)
35. Re: Disc Brakes (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 00:13:06 -0500; The MGA Twin-Cam had Dunlop disc brakes all around in April of 1958. The MGA 1600 was introduced in May of 1959 with Lockheed discs on the front. The Mini also had front discs at about the same time; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00202.html (7,061 bytes)
36. Re: Disc Brakes (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 00:15:06 -0500; As usual, Blake's got the right stuff. DFD /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00203.html (7,680 bytes)
37. Re: I want a "Lucas Electrical Emergency Team" hat/t-shirt (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 14:14:40 -0500; I'll go for a T-shirt, but I want to be sure there won't be a problem with David /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-08/msg00384.html (9,314 bytes)
38. Re: MGA Head gasket (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 18:09:34 -0500; Dear list, I promised to post my findings on the head gasket experiment. A couple of weeks back I was bemoaning the fact that I had another blown head gasket on this engine. It was the second blown g; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00096.html (9,458 bytes)
39. Re: MGA Head gasket (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:01:58 -0500; Thanks for the reply. I agree with everything you say. The rocker pedestals have been shimmed in an attempt to restore the proper angles. Could be, as you say, there's not enough mass left in the he; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00114.html (6,987 bytes)
40. Re: Need Smiths speedometer SN6104/15 - addendum (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 17:48:40 -0500; I should probably try to look this up, but didn't Smiths actually manufacture the Jaeger Gauges? David /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00121.html (7,062 bytes)

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