- 101. Re: Storing Parts (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:24:45 -0500
- Go to the hardware store and buy something called LPS. Comes in a spray can. It is _designed_ to prevent rust on metal in long-term storage conditions. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00515.html (7,286 bytes)
- 102. Re: Engine choice (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:06:54 -0500
- And you won't find it in the MGA catalog. It is in the MGB catalog and described as a "3 main to 5 main conversion bushing" or some such. Check www.mgamgb.com for the actual part number. David Little
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00516.html (7,972 bytes)
- 103. Re: MG Buyers Guide - The Book (not!) (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:53:33 -0500
- There are actually two versions of this book out there. One is out of print and was written by Dick Knudson, who is well-known in the MG world as one of the founders of the New England MG Register an
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00681.html (9,792 bytes)
- 104. Re: [Fwd: OD]boundary="------------54299D639E69BFCE4261F03B" (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:52:14 -0500
- Er, LPS isn't a penetrant, it is a rust preventing coating. I use Kroil a lot and PB Blaster when I run out of Kroil. See http://www.kanolabs.com. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01045.html (8,847 bytes)
- 105. Re: What is the problem with suppliers? (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 14:38:16 -0500
- This sounded awfully familiar, so I checked the list archives. Sounds like a pattern! The email quoted below had a couple of replies that detailed similar experiences. Fortunately, the individual bel
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01270.html (12,750 bytes)
- 106. Midget parts (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:35:36 -0500
- Forgive the sales ad, but thought someone could use this stuff-- I'm stripping a CB '74 Midget for racing and would like to sell everything not needed for a Spec-Sprite race car. The chrome is not go
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01477.html (6,879 bytes)
- 107. Re: @#$%& Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 15:50:06 -0500
- On Fri, 25 Aug 2000 13:28:24 -0700 Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu> Moss Motors MGB Catalog, Page 10: 330-570 $16.65 Bushing, spigot 5 main/3 main conversion David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01513.html (8,055 bytes)
- 108. Re: @#$%& Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:00:25 -0500
- On Mon, 28 Aug 2000 12:41:07 -0700 Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com> David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '88 Jaguar XJ-S _____________________________________________________________
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01619.html (11,537 bytes)
- 109. Re: Jaguar list (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:48:11 -0700
- Which one? There are half a dozen or so. Go to www.jag-lovers.org for subscription info. David Littlefield Houston, TX ________________________________________________________________ http://dl.www.j
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01647.html (6,637 bytes)
- 110. Re: the passing of american mechanics (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 15:44:00 -0500
- Seems Kai may have a point here. As I recall he was 16 when he got his '66 MGB and little or no work, complicated or otherwise, has been done on it since then (some three years ago, I think). Perhaps
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00242.html (9,799 bytes)
- 111. Re: Rover woes [minor correction] (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 17:12:08 -0500
- On Mon, 10 Jul 2000 14:41:15 -0700 Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com> Actually, the new Lotus Elise _is_ available in this country. However, you have to promise to drive it on the racetrack only (it
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00434.html (7,522 bytes)
- 112. Re: ATW Rally pictures from Day 63 (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:41:11 -0500
- On Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:37:09 -0500 Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com> For a narrative on the tour, see http://www.telegraph.co.uk. One of their reporters is driving a Facel Vega. You'll have to r
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00493.html (9,052 bytes)
- 113. Re: Concorde Crash (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:22:41 -0500
- On Wed, 26 Jul 2000 00:55:39 GMT "simon hurley" <simonsensis@hotmail.com> A little. You're thinking of the Russian version that crashed, I think at the Paris Air Show. David Littlefield Houston, TX '
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01149.html (8,064 bytes)
- 114. Re: BMW bullies Mini suppliers (somewhat OT) (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:05:36 -0500
- On Wed, 26 Jul 2000 12:41:11 -0700 Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com> Actually, I understand that Rover did exactly the same thing to suppliers using the MG name and logo, at least where the MGF was
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01221.html (7,161 bytes)
- 115. MG Magazine is dead (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 11:41:21 -0500
- Got this off the MG Enthusiasts website. No wonder I haven't received an issue in over six months. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '88 Jaguar XJ-S MG Magazine to cease publication
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01300.html (10,911 bytes)
- 116. Re: MG-Road-rage-and-hand gun-in the press (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:24:57 -0500
- Like somebody else said, the guy that got out of his car and approached him in the first place was an idiot to do so. Not that he should expect to get a gun pointed in his face, necessarily, but what
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01497.html (8,840 bytes)
- 117. TOOLS (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 17:18:27 -0500
- If you are looking for tools, I have a hint for you. Go to one of the auto swap meets held around the country (like Carlisle). There are several in my area during the spring and fall. You'll often fi
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00053.html (6,855 bytes)
- 118. Re: Garage tools (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 12:30:27 -0500
- I bought a set of those Metrinch tools and throw them into the MGA and the Jaguar when traveling. I also am using them on the TD restoration and expect to throw them in that car when driving it. They
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00115.html (7,853 bytes)
- 119. Re: estimate TD population (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 15:57:14 -0500
- Boy, ya got that right! I've got three-- none of which are on the road and two of which have a questionable amount of existence! To paraphrase Descartes: "My wheels turn, therefore I am." The corolla
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00136.html (7,203 bytes)
- 120. Re: Garage tools (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2000 20:13:21 -0500
- On Fri, 02 Jun 2000 19:21:11 -0500 Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com> Yes, I find that to be the major drawback. If you have a nut in a tight spot it is hard to move it a flat at a time with the
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00226.html (8,183 bytes)
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