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121. Re: Classic insurance (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 09:47:04 -0700; You are right. They don't want to insure routinely driven cars. They also seem to not have a concrete definition of "routine". I am going to call them (and check my policy) to see if I can get a mor; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00572.html (8,142 bytes)
122. Re: Tube shock conversion data (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 13:10:31 -0700; Thanks again Dave: Leaving out the cost issue for now, there are primarily two groups of people who have responded to me on this question. 1. Road drivers. General consensus is that for the road the; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00639.html (11,130 bytes)
123. ABFM in Seattle area (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:07:42 -0700; Do you know where the ABFM is being held this year? Should any of us Northwesterners try to meet up for a beer? Kind regards, Tim. '69 MGBGT Clinton, WA; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00841.html (6,372 bytes)
124. radios, noise suppression (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 10:40:25 -0700; Dear David: Radio Shack sells auto radio frequency suppressors for car audio. I think they are under 10 bucks US. I could not find the part on their web site, but have seen them in their stores. You; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00049.html (6,708 bytes)
125. Alternator Woes (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 10:45:24 -0700; If there is voltage between bat neg and ground then there is an OPEN not a short. This is a wiring problem. Clean the ground connections on the chassis, at the battery and at the motor. Check for fr; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00051.html (6,985 bytes)
126. Fw: Alternator Woes (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 14:13:27 -0700; Hi Paul: OH!! I did not understand the question then, my fault. This is a very valid and low cost way to measure leakage. From here you just disconnect loads until the leakage drops to zero or near-z; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00075.html (10,167 bytes)
127. Was Alternator Woes is Battery discussion. (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 22:57:40 -0700; Dear Rick: I just love the condescending tone of a teacher!! We are talking here about current flow. And voltage drop. They are related. In all but super conductors, when current flows there is a cor; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00103.html (12,559 bytes)
128. Looking for a Maintenance Free Battery (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 15:45:25 -0700; Trojan makes a very good battery that is a sealed absorbed glass matt (AGM) lead acid in lots of sizes. Very expensive but incredibly high CCA because of the very low internal resistance even when co; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00144.html (7,067 bytes)
129. The magical adventures of Millicent (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 09:27:53 -0700; Nice story about Millicent. My mechanic is very good and he lets me watch him work also. He even answers my dumb questions, and shows me the right way to repair Mona. What a treat to be able to take; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00186.html (6,929 bytes)
130. No Brake Lites (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 09:11:54 -0700; The switch works backwards, kind of. You screw it OUT to turn on the brake lights. Yes the nut is the adjustment tightening nut. If the lights are not coming on, screw the brake switch OUT from the h; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00238.html (7,416 bytes)
131. Checking the coil? (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 06:37:03 -0700; Try taking a heat gun (hair dryer will work) to the coil with the car idling at say 1500RPM. If you hear any missing, just turn off the heat and cool the coil (ice cubes?) to see if missing goes away; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00506.html (6,932 bytes)
132. Lucas Square 8 lamps (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:58:40 -0700; Hello all: Thanks to all for the help and information about these antique and fairly obscure lamps. As you may (or may not) recall, I have been looking for replacements for the broken lenses of the L; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00705.html (7,113 bytes)
133. Figuring out the wires (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 17:07:32 -0700; Sounds like a dirty switch. Just remove the steering wheel cowell and clean the switch contacts with some alcohol and cotton swabs. Or with a pencil eraser. Kind regards, Tim Economu; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00770.html (6,610 bytes)
134. Barney and the Alaska pics (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 11:16:51 -0700; This reminded me that I am planning a round trip from Seattle area to Fairbanks in August or Sep 2000 in my 1969 MGBGT. Anyone else game?? Kind regards, Tim Economu Barney At long last, I came across; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01403.html (6,681 bytes)
135. Lucas fog lenses (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 08:48:24 -0700; I am looking for lenses for my rectangular Lucas fog lamps (about 5" high as measured from bumper) on my '69 MGB GT. I think the lamps are original (but optional) equipment. The lenses are both badl; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00112.html (6,634 bytes)
136. radio sings the blues (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 09:59:59 -0700; Was driving the '74B sunday when all of a sudden a fairly loud whine came out of the radio. At the same time the "fasten seat belt" light started to glow. sounded like it was trying to buzz too. I n; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00171.html (7,531 bytes)
137. What is Rally 2000 on June 11? (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:02:58 -0700; Wow. Nice calendar Barney. Wish we had as nice an LBC event calendar here in the Pacific Northwest!! Keep up the good work! Kind regards, Tim. '69 BGT mona; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00290.html (6,467 bytes)
138. Re: radio sings the blues-test done (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 09:05:44 -0700; The alternator should put out over 14.0V when the engine is over 2000 RPM. If the voltage bumped to 8.5V then either a number of battery cells are shorted (very unlikely to have more than one), or th; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00354.html (12,267 bytes)
139. Re: radio sings the blues-test done (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:54:28 -0700; will they You can charge at 12V if you go across both batteries since they are in series. You can charge one at a time at 6V since they are NOT in parallel. If you are charging one battery at 6V the; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00384.html (16,307 bytes)
140. thermostats (score: 1): Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 11:21:56 -0700; Sounds like you need a thermostat installed. Just a few bucks and a couple days wait from Northwest Import Parts. Takes maybe an hour to change if you include flushing the system and installing new; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00449.html (6,492 bytes)

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