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81. Re: Different axle for wire vs. disk wheel cars? (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 08:36:23 US/Mountain; They are different axles. The offset on the wheel is different, so the axle width is different. A wire wheel axle with wires (or minilites) on it has the same track as a disk wheel axle with disk whe; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00078.html (8,703 bytes)
82. Re: Knackered Bearings (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:38:16 US/Mountain; English Language - copywright last shown in this edition of 1976 Knacker - n. British 1. A person who buys useless or worn-out livestock and sells the meat or hides. 2. A person who buys up discarde; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00725.html (7,804 bytes)
83. Re: Value of BGTs?/Letter to the Editor (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 11:23:59 US/Mountain; I remember about 10 years ago the Gast auto Museum in Pennsylvania shut down and auctioned off a lot of their collection. One of the items sold was the last MGB to enter the US. It was an MGB LE. The; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00097.html (8,958 bytes)
84. Re: Tie rod ends (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 14:50:26 US/Mountain; There are several types of cheap alignment tools available. I own one, and have tried another. I have the type that moss sells - it is good if you have good access to the wheels. On something like an; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00211.html (8,478 bytes)
85. Re: Engine Miss (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 20:13:53 -0700; Have you checked compression and/or valve clearance. Sounds like a burned valve to me. Hopefully it isn't but that's kind of what it sounds like. It could be the wires - just because they're relative; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00332.html (7,590 bytes)
86. Re: New guy on the list (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 14:22:48 US/Mountain; DOubt anyone will be collecting a lexus in the future. Even things like jaguars - an early 70's xj6 or xj12 is virtually worthless. The real high end doesn't generallyhave a great resale market. Her; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00386.html (8,682 bytes)
87. Re: MGB engine removal (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:50:59 US/Mountain; I don't know if it is the best point, but the typical thing to do is buy two "engine lifting brackets." that are fixxed to the valve cover hold down studs. I don't want to advocate any one supplier,; /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00412.html (8,448 bytes)
88. Re: Cork gasket removal (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 10:25:25 -0700; Single edged razor and dental tools - that's about all I can tell you. Phil Bates; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00037.html (7,274 bytes)
89. Re: To seal or not to seal (?) (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:34:59 US/Mountain; I seal pretty much everything with permatex aircraft gasket sealant (I think it's number 403 or something like that). It comes in a little white bottle, and is a brown alcohol based goo. It does well; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00067.html (8,390 bytes)
90. Re: head advice needed (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 11:29:17 US/Mountain; It sounds like you have a bent valve, or a dropped seat if the valve won't close. Usually the problem is more likely to be a burned valve, but those close, they just don't seal up. Be sure to look at; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00069.html (9,440 bytes)
91. RE: Hardened Valve Seats (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 11:28:17 US/Mountain; Ok, I realize that I'mgoingt obe the anomoly here, but here goes. I have a '58 MGA. It has a 3 main B motor, and a 1500 head. When I bought it, it had been driven occaisionally, but not a lot since a; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00091.html (9,289 bytes)
92. Re: Dead 1974 MGB - Quiz (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:13:05 US/Mountain; I can confirm by experience that if one carb is running improperly, the car will run badly - and may not run at all. I had this happen on a drive back from the colorado conclave last year. I had prob; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00277.html (9,191 bytes)
93. Re: Dead 1974 MGB - Quiz (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:47:11 US/Mountain; freeway your I don't think I was unfair. My friend was driving a triumph TR6 - NOT A HERALD. I stated that he wouldn't take it over 3000rpm, and I'm sure that's why I could easily out run him in my; /html/mgs/2004-01/msg00278.html (7,761 bytes)
94. Re: Great source for MGB wiring with original bullet connectors (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 08:31:25 US/Mountain; The problem I've always had with putting the solder in from the wire side of the bullet connector is this - to get a good connection, you must get the bullet and the wire both to melting temp of the; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00008.html (11,081 bytes)
95. Re: Distributor swap (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 10:19:44 US/Mountain; Replying for Paul - the ideal ignition curve will highly depend on the cam being used (and of course other inherent characteristics such as valve size and compression ratio). The best way to determin; /html/mgs/2003-12/msg00135.html (8,305 bytes)
96. Re: Turbocharging - general (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 10:28:10 US/Mountain; I'm corrected - the corvair only had one carb, and a drawthrough it to the turbo - see this page http://www.corvaircorsa.com/turbo02.html Phil Bates; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00012.html (8,415 bytes)
97. RE: FW: Headlight Question (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 14:48:14 US/Mountain; I would not assume this for all MG's. I have a 1967 that is mostly original, but converted to negative ground, and has some auxiliary Smith's gauges wired in. One is an Ammetter, and another a Voltme; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00129.html (10,583 bytes)
98. Re: Why nylock nuts? (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:03:10 US/Mountain; For the best info on locking systems, refer to the book: Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners, and Plumbing by Carroll Smith. Generally he indicates that there are few effective locking mechanisms. I'm at work and; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00325.html (12,310 bytes)
99. Re: Why nylock nuts? - now porsche valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:08:27 US/Mountain; Yes. Valve clearance in an early porsche (and I think on all actually) is 0.004". The official service interval is 6000 miles. If you don't at least check them, you easily run the risk of burning val; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00331.html (7,464 bytes)
100. Nyloc Nuts (score: 1): Author: Phil Bates <jello@ida.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 10:21:26 -0700; In Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fastners and Plumbing Handbook - pg 104: Nylon collar elastic stop nut The most common (and least expensive) of the self-locking nuts utilizes a nylon locking collar.; /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00448.html (7,826 bytes)

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