- 61. Excuse me. (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 12:12:02 -0400 (EDT)
- Oops. I'm sorry. It has been brought to my attention that I may have offended someone with the title of a previous posting. My sincere apologies to anyone that I may have offended- I dont have a clue
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00541.html (6,811 bytes)
- 62. Carb problem solved! (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 10:07:40 -0400 (EDT)
- For anyone following the trials and tribulations of my poorly/nonrunning MGB, I found the problem! She now runs like the proverbial swiss time piece! And there was much rejoicing! So, what was the cu
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00688.html (7,573 bytes)
- 63. Rostyle wheel mask... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 11:39:37 -0400 (EDT)
- I agree, the MGB wheel mask is not worth it. To get a nice crisp line, buy some fine-line masking tape at your local bodyshop supply house. Center the tape right over the outline of the spoke pressin
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00838.html (7,606 bytes)
- 64. Re: Rostyle wheel mask... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 13:02:23 -0400 (EDT)
- Yes. I bought 4 cans of the black- one for each wheel. I sprayed four light coats of black per wheel and then tossed the can. Rustoleum is thick paint and has a tendancy to gum up the nozzle after th
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00850.html (8,040 bytes)
- 65. Re: Blueprinting... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 09:29:46 -0400 (EDT)
- <snip..> Good description of what constitutes blueprinting. Another technique that is popular is 'indexing' the crankshaft. When I dropped my engine bits off at the machine shop, the machinist asked
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00876.html (8,003 bytes)
- 66. Re: Blueprinting... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 11:15:09 -0400 (EDT)
- I am no expert, and others here can probably explain this better, but as I understand it, Nitriding is a heat-treating process that hardens the outer surface of the crank. It is said to significantly
- /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00883.html (7,244 bytes)
- 67. Re: Body Primer (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:31:37 -0400 (EDT)
- I've used a similar product on small parts after beadblastinghood latches, door hinges, brackets, etc. and it adheres much better than, say, a spray bum of grey lacquer primer. The can says it is co
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00160.html (7,907 bytes)
- 68. Re: 3rd wives club -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 12:56:53 -0400 (EDT)
- ...and the priorities seem to be right in line too ;-) --Scott Scott Hower --> howersl@ttown.apci.com Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 7201 Hamilton Blvd Trexlertown, PA (610) 481-2646
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00176.html (7,630 bytes)
- 69. Re: Bodywork... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 17:41:00 -0400 (EDT)
- Nonsense. Sills need to be welded NOT brazed. A welded joint is much stronger than a brazed joint- welding *melts* the panels together; brazing melts a brass based filler material *onto* the panels.
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00323.html (8,811 bytes)
- 70. Re: Spot welding vs MIG welding (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 09:54:26 -0400 (EDT)
- Neither am I. I took an autobody class at a local community college, to learn the basics. The technique we were taught is exactally as you describe- with a slight twist. The drilled hole in the oute
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00392.html (7,743 bytes)
- 71. LBC abuse (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:57:43 -0400 (EDT)
- Last night was a beautiful evening in Eastern PA- sunny and warm, with just a slight breeze. Perfect LBC weather. The B is running great- most of the bugs are finally sorted out; mainly just minor c
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00429.html (9,028 bytes)
- 72. Re: Needed: Club info (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 16:58:23 -0400 (EDT)
- <snip> Sure- but you need to tell *us* where that barn is first ;-) --Scott Scott Hower --> howersl@ttown.apci.com Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 7201 Hamilton Blvd Trexlertown, PA (610) 481-2646
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00485.html (6,886 bytes)
- 73. NAMGAR Club Info (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:17:47 -0400 (EDT)
- Bill, Heres the info... The North American MGA Register c/o Don Holle PO Box 11746 Albuquerque, NM 87192-0746 (505) 293-9085 e-mail: fcjeff@aol.com If you have Web access, point your browser to: htt
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00494.html (6,946 bytes)
- 74. Re: Floors (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jul 1996 17:59:30 -0400 (EDT)
- You will need to weld nuts to the floor to secure the seats. (but you can get away with bolts-thru-the-floor to hold the fuel/brake/evap lines though.) Unless you can weld well (ie. upsidedown), proc
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00550.html (7,859 bytes)
- 75. Re: British Miles. (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 11:01:04 -0400 (EDT)
- I'll second that. About two years ago I requested a copy of the parts catalog while ordering some NLA parts (my first order). The parts arrived, and they were fine. The receipt indicated that I had
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00715.html (7,669 bytes)
- 76. Re: MGB Chrome Moldings (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 16:31:53 -0400 (EDT)
- A fellow B restoring friend of mine created a drilling template using a set of old chrome mouldings. Heres the trick: Take the NEW buttons, and slide them into the old chrome strip. Their positions s
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00721.html (7,375 bytes)
- 77. Re: FRAM PH43 oil filters (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 1996 08:53:44 -0400 (EDT)
- Jay, Wix brand filters are manufactured by the Dana Corporation. If you cant find them locally, call (800)NEED-WIX or for technical/interchange information call: (800) 949-6698. Better yet, point you
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00121.html (7,022 bytes)
- 78. MGB Rostyle wheels... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 1996 10:44:50 -0400 (EDT)
- I have an extra set of MGB 14in Rostyle wheels that I dont need. They are in good condition but need the usual cosmetic treatment. Make me an offer or interesting trade and they are yours. I could pr
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00133.html (7,252 bytes)
- 79. Supercharging... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 11:45:41 -0400 (EDT)
- ...for those looking for supercharging info: Scott Hower --> howersl@ttown.apci.com Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 7201 Hamilton Blvd Trexlertown, PA (610) 481-2646
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00354.html (7,398 bytes)
- 80. RE: The anticipation is killing me... (score: 1)
- Author: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 15:30:18 -0400 (EDT)
- Wes, Sounds like your shop has the luxury of specializing in *only* LBC restorations. I realize than all cash is green, but it has been my experience that most production oriented shops accept restor
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00365.html (8,044 bytes)
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