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161. Garage Heaters - slightly off topic (score: 1): Author: Phil <jello@ida.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:52:59 -0700; I live where it's cold. I also do my own work on the cars. Since my garage isn't well insulated, it gets cold. I've heard that the radient quartz/electric heaters heat the stuff in the garage, not th; /html/mgs/2002-01/msg00841.html (7,987 bytes)
162. control loops (score: 1): Author: Phil <jello@ida.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 21:47:43 -0700; Does anyone know exactly how the regulator in a 1967 and earlier MGB works?? I have a voltmeter and an ammeter installed in my car (I did that myself about 6 years ago), and have been experiencing so; /html/mgs/2001-12/msg00249.html (8,676 bytes)
163. Spark Plug Wires (score: 1): Author: Phil <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 13:45:41 -0600; OK, this will be a slightly odd question, but .... does anyone know where I can order uncut copper core spark plug wire?? I used to get it at a local parts store in a V-8 kit, but they no longer carr; /html/mgs/2001-10/msg00500.html (6,596 bytes)
164. New Radiator Advice Sought (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 21:00:26 -0600; Today was the day. I hit the brakes too hard, and my fan hit the radiator. Hence, I will be buying a new one. The car is a 1958 MGA with a 3 main 1800 engine and a 1500 head (not that the head has an; /html/mgs/2001-09/msg00836.html (7,348 bytes)
165. Re: Changing polarity (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 21:54:28 -0600; I think there was a mis-typing in this. I didn't see the original post, so forgive me if I missed something in it. If the original TD tach is mechanical, you need NO changes at the tach to convert to; /html/mgs/2001-08/msg00210.html (7,897 bytes)
166. MGA's, 5 speed, OD, et.Al (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2001 22:27:53 -0600; Here's an off the wall comment. I have a '67 MGB (5 main with overdrive), and it is a great highway cruiser with the OD. I also have a '58 MGA with a 3 main 1800 B motor (and oddly enough a 1500 head; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00077.html (7,463 bytes)
167. Re: Anybody know a good marriage counselor? (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:20:02 -0600; I can't speak from MGB-GT experience, but I highly doubt child's seat would fit back there. I have seen them, and I think they have less room in the back than my porsche - which could not fit my frie; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01225.html (9,323 bytes)
168. Seen at the local toyota dealer (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 10:24:34 -0600; '51 MG miget (I believe they mean MG - TD) - red, restored not long ago - $14,500 (supposedly reduced from $19,500). Anyone interested, I'm in Idaho Falls Idaho. I haven't gone to see it, but I hear; /html/mgs/2001-06/msg01016.html (6,979 bytes)
169. Re: 44 Degrees!!!!!! (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 21:41:26 -0700; Ok, all you wimps out there - I've seen a bunch of you posting that it got up to 44 or so and you are taking the MG out. I usually have a winter car - my 1969 Porsche 911T targa - but this winter the; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00097.html (8,871 bytes)
170. Re: Need wheels trued (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2001 17:32:29 -0700; Not sure about truing in the Seattle area, BUT, for balance, most Les Schwab dealers have the right equip for wire wheels. They may even have connections back to Dayton Wire Wheel that would lead you; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00134.html (7,937 bytes)
171. Re: Need wheels trued (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2001 21:43:17 -0700; I have never actually watched them do it. I got the tip from another MG owner in the area that was converting his A from disks to wires. He bought Dayton Wire Wheels through Les Schwab. He got some s; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00143.html (9,985 bytes)
172. Re: Why Kai Bought a Triumph (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 22:58:57 -0700; Much was cut out of the above - both before and after it. Here is what I have to say to you Kai (and I am an early MGB owner that has spent way more then the car is worth on it - for those of you tha; /html/mgs/2001-03/msg00934.html (9,392 bytes)
173. Re: MGA Interior/Upholstery/vote (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 09:28:26 -0700; I'll second that for the product and quality, but just remember when you deal with them that they are easterners, so if you're from the south, mid-west or west, their behaviour isn't the same as your; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00086.html (7,369 bytes)
174. Re: OD Tranny (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 17:19:12 -0700; I believe you are correct about needing an early 3 synchro trans, however, I think (I've never seen it done) that you can swap out the input shaft from an early 3 synchro trans into a later 3 synchro; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00104.html (8,601 bytes)
175. Re: Connecting rod bearings (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 12:57:26 -0700; Better check your micrometer. My data says journals should be 1.8759" - 1.8764." You are above that, which means they are too big, not ground.; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00124.html (7,235 bytes)
176. Re: Exhaust system (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 12:01:57 -0700; What do you plan to do with the car??? The twin carbs and disabling (this is illegal though) the smog stuff both help out with power. As far as exhaust, you may get a little improvement, but not much; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00363.html (7,785 bytes)
177. Re: bought another MGB/overdrive/electrical problem? (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 17:50:49 -0700; All you can really check on the overdrive is if the solenoid is pushing in the rod it moves or not. Usually this is not a problem unless there are electrical problems (which there obviously have been; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00591.html (8,603 bytes)
178. Recent improvements to 67 MGB (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 15:23:52 -0700; Couple minor improvements I made recently and thought I'd pass on to the 1. Put in an optima battery - can't do that, it won't fit you say. Well since they're sealed, I set it on its end. I had one p; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00707.html (6,948 bytes)
179. Re: MGA trans mount (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:04:14 -0700; First soak it with a good penetrating oil, or machining oil like "Tap Magic." That may or may not help. Heat it up with a torch, that will help - heat the nut, try to keep the bolt cooler, but just a; /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00955.html (7,973 bytes)
180. Re: Wire wheel tube protection thingy (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 11:13:55 -0700; On a related note, the endo of the spokes on the center can leak the grease that people put on the splines to keep things from seizing. If one wants to go to the effort, they can spread silicon on th; /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00699.html (11,695 bytes)

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