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361. Re: Scarborough Faire and NOS Locators (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 97 22:10:36 PDT
Hello John: I've also wondered about those two companies. A couple of years ago, SF had a glass sale on and I purchased a new windscreen for my MGA for $89. I sprung an extra $15. for their packing a
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg00817.html (8,088 bytes)

362. Re: Dick Criswell (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 97 21:48:25 PDT
Hello everyone: I only knew Dick electronically from this list, but I must say that this news has certainly taken the wind from my sails today. I appreciate hearing anecdotes and stories from those o
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01179.html (8,379 bytes)

363. Re: What type of engine in my MGA Coupe ? (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Wed, 07 May 97 22:13:32 PDT
Good question Sam: As I couldn't key it out in my references, I'll make a feeble guess that it is from a "B" series variant like a Magnette or Wolseley or, perhaps, a remanufactured factory unit. Any
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg00397.html (7,555 bytes)

364. Re: Voltmeter/Ampmeter-MGA (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sat, 10 May 97 09:08:15 PDT
Hello Scott: Ammeter in MGA coupe. No extra gauges in MGA roadster. Vacuum gauge, ammeter, and voltmeter (mounted in lieu of radio); oil temperature gauge and, believe it or not, a fuel pressure gaug
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg00514.html (7,672 bytes)

365. Re: MGB rear brakes (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sun, 11 May 97 23:13:31 PDT
Hello Mr. Johnson: About 70,000 mostly blue highway miles on the current rear shoes on the '67 MGB-GT and still adequate lining (just checked them the other day). Like you, I have wondered about mine
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg00573.html (8,179 bytes)

366. Re: Union Jack (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sat, 24 May 97 08:55:05 PDT
Try using the English flag of St. Edward. It's a white field with a horizontal red cross and would be a lot easier to mask off. I wonder if our friends OTOSOTP were to emblazon the deck of a, say...
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01399.html (10,213 bytes)

367. Union Jack (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sat, 24 May 97 09:13:27 PDT
Well, here I am responding to my own post. It happens when you get old and trust your own memory. Gee, I'll never make that mistake again. It's St. George, NOT St. Edward! May the saints forgive me.
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01401.html (8,619 bytes)

368. Re: MGA dwell (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Wed, 28 May 97 21:51:54 PDT
Hello Scott: Just tuned the 1600 and 1800. According to my manuals, the dwell angle should be set at 60 degrees plus or minus 3 degrees. This applies to all "B" series units as used by MGAs and MGBs
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01746.html (7,349 bytes)

369. Re: MGB dwell (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Fri, 30 May 97 13:56:39 PDT
Hello Randy: 1. Warm the engine to normal op. temp. 2. Remove the dizzy cap and rotor. 3. Hook up remote starter switch. 4. If your system is positive ground (earth) go to 4a. Connect the dwell meter
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01865.html (8,765 bytes)

370. Re: Colortune (score: 1)
Author: "David F.Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 97 09:54:18 PDT
Scott et al.: I learned to tune SUs many years ago with the hose in the ear method and it seems to work fine for me. There is a knack to it, but with some relaxed practice I believe most can learn to
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00719.html (9,331 bytes)

371. Re: You talk about OLD (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 15:08:39 -0500
Since MG technology didn't change during the 46,500 year production run, I think your choice of wood is most appropriate. ;>) David
/html/mgs/2006-05/msg00044.html (6,743 bytes)

372. Re: Carb oil differences (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 19:44:14 -0500
Hello Bill, The marvel and the mystery of MMO is a solvent. I'm not sure what the solvent is, might be naphtha, toluene, lacquer thinner? I should look at an MSDS or a product data sheet on it. Whate
/html/mgs/2006-07/msg00102.html (8,435 bytes)

373. Re: MG's to be built in Oklahoma?????? (score: 1)
Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:55:03 -0500
Hey! It's not April 1st!!! DFD
/html/mgs/2006-07/msg00147.html (6,773 bytes)

374. Re:MGs to be built in USA (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:45:55 -0500
Undeniably, the chain from the hallowed halls of Abingdon has been broken (many times, actually), but I think that possibly what remains in the "heart" of MG may reside in the collective psyche of MG
/html/mgs/2006-07/msg00199.html (8,357 bytes)

375. Re: Automatic to manual? (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:49:31 -0500
There are folks looking for automatic MGBs, those with medical problems and those whom don't want to shift for themselves :-) I can't speak for others, but I believe that I would think very seriously
/html/mgs/2006-07/msg00202.html (7,183 bytes)

376. Re: General question (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:52:09 -0500
According to Neil Cairns' book, BMC apparently produced a B-series engine in a Diesel flavour. It's a 1500 (1489), and is designated BP15J, 15Y, 15Z. It produced a dizzying 40hp at 4200 rpm, but did
/html/mgs/2006-07/msg00307.html (7,602 bytes)

377. Re: Engine trouble (score: 1)
Author: "darby@tri-lakes.net" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 10:45:03 -0500
And once you remove the five front sump (oilpan) bolts, take them to the vise and slot the heads with a hacksaw. This way you can use a screwdriver to remove or replace them the next time without loo
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00013.html (8,090 bytes)

378. Re: Single battery (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:15:32 -0500
Hello Roger, The correct replacement is a group 26. Still a good idea to measure the old battery or frame when going battery shopping. Cheers, David Darby
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00092.html (6,586 bytes)

379. Re: can you tell me what this is (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:34:49 -0500
According to the grille, it's a 1958 Hillman Minx Convertible. Here's a link to some Hillman pages: http://www.charm.net/~pdbragg/whatsahillman/ Cheers, David
/html/mgs/2006-08/msg00264.html (7,363 bytes)

380. Re: Hub Nut (score: 1)
Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 14:46:57 -0500
I bought a Snap-On 1-5/16" for this job when I found my standard sockets wouldn't fit. That was some years ago, and I almost have the socket paid off. ;-) The Snap-On socket I bought measures 1.738"
/html/mgs/2006-09/msg00005.html (6,959 bytes)

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