- 141. Re: Bumper Height, ABS, Air Bags, and Pseudo-Safety (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 08:22:11 -0400
- We were driving through the Berkshires (mountain range) in upstate New York. It had snowed about 1/2 inch the night before. As we were ascending a hill at 25 MPH my roommate decided that we were goi
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00664.html (9,833 bytes)
- 142. ABS info in last paragraph (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 12:22:57 -0400
- - -snip- - I am sorry for misinterpreting your statement I though you meant you knew there was black ice before you hit the brakes. I am way more experienced with black ice than I had ever cared to
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00678.html (8,361 bytes)
- 143. Re: broken head bolt (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 08:09:31 -0400
- I had the pleasure of a broken head bolt on my 1980 Olds Cutlass 5.7L diesel engine. It was grade 9 (as hard as the drill bit for the easy out). I got the remains of the bolt out in less than 2 minu
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00715.html (8,697 bytes)
- 144. Re: broken head bolt (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 07:33:19 -0400
- I believe that most head bolts are grade 5 to grade 8. My head bolt may have been grade 8 but I think the markings indicated a grade 9. That engine has 22:1 compression and still has a tendency to s
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00755.html (7,495 bytes)
- 145. Re: Driving Skill (or otherwise) (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:10:19 -0400
- Wow! and 1986 MGB GT must be a real collectors item. ;^)
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00763.html (6,824 bytes)
- 146. RE: Driving Skill (or otherwise) (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 07:47:15 -0400
- Unless of course you are killed by a hape driver.
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00786.html (6,907 bytes)
- 147. Re: 1275 Head Stud Kits? Best Deal? (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Fri, 26 Apr 1996 07:40:28 -0400
- If you are going to go back into the engine later to do some performance upgrades as you stated, you may want to go for the cheaper normal set and put the good stuff on when you do the rest of the H
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00816.html (6,994 bytes)
- 148. Re: MGs in San Diego (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Mon, 29 Apr 1996 07:47:13 -0400
- Ah, but are they buried with the dog?? - -Mark "Watching my back next time I'm in San Diego" Jurras
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00898.html (6,828 bytes)
- 149. Re: Positive Ground MG and jump starting (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:27:00 -0400
- OK I looked at the instructions so I would get this right. The good battery gets the connections at the terminals. The dead battery gets the EARTH connection to the engine block or such. So.... ...f
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00944.html (10,149 bytes)
- 150. Re: deep philosophical questions (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:32:39 -0400
- - -snip- - When you become the DPO. - -Mark = =o&o
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00947.html (7,499 bytes)
- 151. Re: starter problems-65 Midget Mk1/1275 (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 1996 15:57:18 -0400
- I believe that the starter uses electromagnets not permanent so when you reverse the polarity to magnetic field reverses too and the motor turns the same way with either polarity. What a wonderful a
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00971.html (7,584 bytes)
- 152. Re: Towing (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 07:47:44 -0500
- FWIW when I was a lad my Dad's '67 Pontiac Tempest died and needed a tow to the shop. The tow truck guy lifted the rear and secured the (non locking) steering wheel with the seat belt. This prevente
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00063.html (7,309 bytes)
- 153. Re: Q/Clutch/Midget -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 15:20:08 -0500
- When I took the clutch slave cylinder off my '67BGT, because it was leaking (streaming) fluid on the ground, I found that the slace cylinder pushrod and pin were worn about 1/8" total. This may not
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00106.html (9,053 bytes)
- 154. Re: Bastardization (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 13:59:15 -0500
- This is NOT a waste for those of us who own original MG's. This opens up a supply of needed parts and increases the value of our treasures at the same time. - -Mark "still positive ground" Jurras =
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00143.html (7,088 bytes)
- 155. Re: Fuel Stabilizer (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:15:10 -0500
- What are the patent numbers on this device? - -Mark
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00179.html (7,468 bytes)
- 156. Re: I killed my cat. (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:00:07 -0500
- Sorry for your loss. I have heard that we must be very careful with the antifreeze because I am told it has a sweet taste. Not only to our beloved pets but also to our kids. - -Mark
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00180.html (8,163 bytes)
- 157. Re: More questions... (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:27:35 -0500
- As I am still learning about MG's I wondering why this needs to be done. Can anyone help? - -Mark = =o&o
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00182.html (7,341 bytes)
- 158. Re: More questions... (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 11:31:39 -0500
- That is what my oil cap is doing. Maybe I'll get a new one today. Thanks! - -Mark
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00225.html (7,961 bytes)
- 159. Re: Definition of "Sports Car" (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Fri, 8 Mar 1996 08:26:56 -0500
- Is that thing behind the drivers seat in my BGT considered a back seat? That's what I tell the insurance guy it is. I tried sitting in it once. I couldn't get out. Does this leave out Rubber Bumber
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00280.html (8,945 bytes)
- 160. Re: Fuel stabilizer part 2 (score: 1)
- Author: jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com (Mark Jurras)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 15:03:19 -0500
- Wow!! This is what I am waiting for!!! My MG has non-working brake lights, No muffler one headlight and no horn. If this device will let me pass 'any state inspection' I am on the road this spring!
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00354.html (7,200 bytes)
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