- 161. Re: Time to put the engine/tranny in the "A" (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 18:47:42 -0700
- I dont know where you are but most good auto supply stores on the west coast carry it. If all else fails, I carry it here in Calif.
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01870.html (8,760 bytes)
- 162. Re: Piston rings? (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 07:46:55 -0700
- The best rings for yours, and any other LBC is "DEVES". Cheers:
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02300.html (6,999 bytes)
- 163. Re: Lucas battery (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 17:54:51 -0700
- Get a plain black series 27 Battery and put a LUCAS sticker on it. It looks great.
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg02358.html (6,636 bytes)
- 164. Re: Alloy valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 13:18:50 -0700
- I dont think that there are any. I drill a hole in the back and install a 90 degree aircraft type bulkhead fitting. The hose slips right on. You can get them in brass. They look very good.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00033.html (7,157 bytes)
- 165. Re: 6V battery (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 13:24:31 -0700
- There is a battery co."Trojan" in San Francisco that carrys them. I carry them Dry, so they can be shipped. Mine are "lucas" @ $74.96 ea.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00035.html (7,784 bytes)
- 166. Re: TD Sparkplugs and Steering (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 15:37:40 -0700
- The plugs that you are using N9Y, are too cold for a TD/TF. Use N-5 or B6ES NGKs. WR7P Bosch Platinum, work very well. Thats what I use. As far as needles, I use a GL needle. It works perfect with O
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00043.html (8,348 bytes)
- 167. Re: Alloy valve covers (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 15:13:22 -0700
- Your right about the restriction. My oversite,Good call,I do put a restricter in the fitting.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00048.html (8,307 bytes)
- 168. Re: new subscriber (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 17:23:21 -0700
- Dont put the top down without unsnaping the two outside snaps. You will rip the top. Be careful. Other than that, I wager that you will make a great LBC owner and appreciator.You now need too contac
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00052.html (8,792 bytes)
- 169. Re: 6V battery (score: 1)
- Author: kelsey@value.net
- Date: 1 Jul 1997 16:32:20 EST
- --< COMMENTS BY Monadnoc >-- Also Sears has a 6 volt battery that will fit the battery compartment. About $50 last time I checked. Wally / Templeton MA 71 MGB in restoration 71 MGB organ donor --< EN
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00057.html (7,951 bytes)
- 170. Re: Brake pedal losing pressure; no loss of brake fluid... (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jul 1997 19:13:47 -0700
- You gave the perfect description of a failing Master Cyl.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00201.html (7,641 bytes)
- 171. Re: 14" TD wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Jul 1997 19:55:32 -0700
- The Polsitives, far out way the negatives with a 4.3 rear end in a TD. On the hills , you just learn to use the gear shift lever more often. I would never ever go back to a stock rear end. Cheers:
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00357.html (7,290 bytes)
- 172. Re: Gauge repair (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Jul 1997 08:14:17 -0700
- THe best place to have any guage or instrument repaired or restored is: MO-MA Mfg. 1321 second st. NW Albuquerque,NM 87102 Phone: (505) 766-6661 Fax: (505) 766-5419 Cheers:
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00396.html (7,088 bytes)
- 173. Re: TC steering (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Jul 1997 08:19:52 -0700
- I have imported and sold about twenty of those TC steering box conversions over the past two years. Yes, you are right. They make a TC steer like a modern car. They are a recirculating ball design.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00397.html (7,043 bytes)
- 174. Re: Cross-Flow Heads (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 08:43:58 -0700
- We have a crossflow head installed in an MGA with a B engine. Twin 45DCOEs, runs great. You can take off in second gear and easily burn rubber. The increase in raw power is unbelievable.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00508.html (8,404 bytes)
- 175. Re: Cross-Flow Heads (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 10:36:34 -0700
- Hi Chris: As you know, I stock the MSX crossflow heads. If you want to get the straight poop from the source, then you should call Pierce Manifolds, in Gilroy Ca. Mike pierce IS the manufacturer and
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00520.html (10,083 bytes)
- 176. Re: Cross-Flow Heads (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 12:59:58 -0700
- A lot of people are in the dark as to the actual horsepower that a B engine puts out. THe Factory advertises 95 HP. This is not true. It actually puts out about 79 HP. There is a difference between
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00534.html (9,566 bytes)
- 177. Re: Cross-Flow Heads (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 13:36:12 -0700
- You are probabley right, but, thats not what they are doing. I saw the Dyno runs on paper, and they are quoting SAE HP.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00538.html (8,614 bytes)
- 178. Re: Cross-Flow Heads (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 17:19:53 -0700
- I dont believe that it is possible. Everything is in the wrong place.
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00555.html (8,010 bytes)
- 179. Re: TD Clutch Question (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jul 1997 17:33:01 -0700
- I have run into this problem many times. I feel that it has something to do with the settings on the pressure plate when made, I'm not sure. The fix for it has been to take the clutch link.( thicker
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00557.html (7,829 bytes)
- 180. Re: gearbox oil (score: 1)
- Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>
- Date: Wed, 09 Jul 1997 17:24:57 -0700
- Use either Redline MTL, which is a 75w/80(sae 30), or Redline MT-90, which is a 75w/90(sae40). Mosss is using a catchall weight . I got this straight from Redline. Check their website, and give them
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00614.html (7,485 bytes)
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