- 101. Re: That's what you get when you don't DIY. (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:57:37 -0400
- Thanks. You switched back? That sounds ominous to me... <g> Can I ask why? the
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01091.html (7,206 bytes)
- 102. RE: That's what you get when you don't DIY. (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:59:29 -0400
- Interesting. My car is pretty low (chrome bumper), but I don't seem to have any problems with insufficient travel or bottom-out. Of course, as we've said earlier, the front is so darn stiff right now
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01098.html (7,767 bytes)
- 103. Spring Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 16:56:01 -0400
- Don't ask me why I'm raising this question...it'd take too long to answer. For a rear leaf spring from an MGB Roadster or an MGB-GT: Other than the extra leaf, are there any other differences between
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01128.html (7,343 bytes)
- 104. Re: B update and questions (long for most, usual for me) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 16:58:50 -0400
- Does anyone have any ill-feelings about the factory jack? I heard a rumor that they can actually slip out from the pipe while the car is lifted. I'd imagine this would only be a problem if you had t
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01129.html (8,248 bytes)
- 105. More Novice Questions... (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:11:45 -0400
- Curious about the negative camber wishbones that are available from Moss. All I've read about these, and negative camber in general, is about the merits of it. However, I'm sure all that glitters is
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01157.html (6,672 bytes)
- 106. Re: Loud Clicking (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:18:33 -0400
- You lucky dog. <g> I would look at the starter as well, but that's about all I can say. Why do you think it's something else? Are there any other symptoms? Regards,
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01161.html (7,436 bytes)
- 107. Re: Spring Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:20:34 -0400
- Glad to know I'm not the only one. <g> Guess that explains why the rear of my car is so darn much higher than the front. =J= Living and learning...and paying for it.
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01163.html (7,561 bytes)
- 108. Re: keys. (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 23:32:34 -0400
- I don't have the OE ignition key for my '72, but I had a '79 that had a black plastic casing with a BL logo on it for the ignition. Then, there should be two smaller keys, one for the trunk, the othe
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01173.html (7,259 bytes)
- 109. Re: what is a crowsfoot wrench? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 23:38:25 -0400
- Karl...I hope you're new to the list. <g> It's a wrench that has all but one of the flat sides, which would be 5. So, instead of just two sides of the nut to torque with, you now have 5. Useful in so
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01174.html (8,027 bytes)
- 110. Re: what is a crowsfoot wrench? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 23:40:49 -0400
- Darn it! Four! Make that four sides! =J= "Bandwidth? We don't need no stinkin' bandwidth!"
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01175.html (7,927 bytes)
- 111. RE: what is a crowsfoot wrench? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 10:47:09 -0400
- Okay, I'm just going to shut up now. That's the third time this week I've mis-quoted something that I should have known better. Darn terminology! <g> =J= "Some folks are smart enough to learn by list
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01200.html (8,460 bytes)
- 112. RE: Rear Springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:19:33 -0400
- Well, after reading these confessions, I'm now officially adding the replacement of the goof-up GT springs currently on my car with standard 6 leaf springs to the list of things that I've screwed up
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01277.html (6,702 bytes)
- 113. RE: Springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 10:34:20 -0400
- I can't say for sure. I've tried rear springs from both Moss and Vicky B, and the symptoms (weird ride heights) are the same. I have not heard of springs wearing out like you refer to. All I can say
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01349.html (7,558 bytes)
- 114. RE: Virus -non LBC (This is Real!) (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 14:56:52 -0400
- Key point here: Hackers who write viruses are trying to irritate as many people as possible. That's the general motive. What OS has the vast majority of the market? That's right: Windows 95/98. So w
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01439.html (7,845 bytes)
- 115. Re: Springs/Bad New Springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:32:00 -0400
- Okay, here's a question: Does anyone have a spec for the "correct" ride height for early and/or late model Bs? I mean, like a measurement from the ground to the chrome strip on the fender, or somethi
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01494.html (6,819 bytes)
- 116. Ride Heights (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:41:47 -0400
- Ok, since I didn't get an answer to this, I'm assuming that either no one knows, or no one cares. <g> We've already had plenty of discussion regarding springs, and the prognosis seems to be that no o
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01618.html (7,891 bytes)
- 117. RE: Spring question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:50:24 -0400
- There's a great deal of difference. 1) Rubber bumber rear springs have 7 leaves. Chrome bumber cars only have 6. 2) Rubber bumber cars have a steeper arch in the spring, resulting in a higher ride he
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01637.html (8,163 bytes)
- 118. Re: Spring question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:22:50 -0400
- Thanks for the enlightenment. I'm so confused... <g>
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01671.html (8,387 bytes)
- 119. Re: Plastic polish (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:24:16 -0400
- Blue Magic has a product I recently tried and was quite happy with the results. Any auto parts chain will likely carry it. =J=
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01672.html (6,773 bytes)
- 120. RE: Spring question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 10:48:16 -0400
- If you figure this one out, please let me know. I've got the same problem. I've tried the "stock" springs for my 72 roadster from Moss to match the "stock" front springs. Aside from the fact that th
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01692.html (9,832 bytes)
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