- 21. Re: Removing MGA engine without gearbox? (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 18:19:40 -0600
- Kevin... I've done it several times. In fact, I found it impossible to remove my engine with the Gearbox attatched. (Probably because I was 21 and stupid at the time.) All that is required is a smal
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00440.html (7,150 bytes)
- 22. Jokes on list, MGA disappearing coolant (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 21:32:43 -0600
- Glen Eldridge wrote complaining about Lawyer jokes. I personally agree, MG's and their owners are not a laughing matter. There is nothing amusing about Sportscars. They are pieces of mechanical trans
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00536.html (7,220 bytes)
- 23. Re: Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 04:44:24 -0600
- I concur, I was convinced against my better judgement to replace my 6 volts w/ a single 12 Volt. The argument was. "Six Volts are old. 12 Volts are new and better." This was a specious argument and
- /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00853.html (8,341 bytes)
- 24. Re: Rover V8 conversion MGB Rdster (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 16:45:29 -0700
- No Advice, but I'd sure like to hear about the results. Will you be posting to MG list??? Mike MacLeod, Calgary, Alberta (where the beer and the antelope freeze) '68 BSA Spitfire 60' MGA '63 Jag Mar
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00146.html (7,291 bytes)
- 25. Re: Fuel Additives - Again!!! (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 18:09:40 -0700
- By using this additive, you save Bert: I'm not an engineer, but I have been running my MGA for the last 6 years on unleaded fuel at perhaps 6-8000 miles per year. Absolutely now damage to valves. I'v
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00147.html (7,366 bytes)
- 26. Re: More on racing colors (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 10:08:12 -0600
- I haven't been following the thread that closely. someone may have already mentioned the longstanding Green Cars of the "Bentley Boys"
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00258.html (7,128 bytes)
- 27. Re: New MGB (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 17:46:29 -0600
- I personally know of a new 1980 Last edition, (delivery milage) This car was purchased by a gentleman with a great deal of knowledge of MG's from the dealer. The car was driven home (a few blocks) an
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00492.html (7,207 bytes)
- 28. Re: '67B Pricing ? (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Thu, 18 Apr 1996 09:54:04 +0100
- I currently know of at least 1 $20,000 MGB. a 1980 Last Edition with delivery milage. This car was properly, and I stress the properly, prepared for storage and stored since new. The current owner d
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00505.html (7,860 bytes)
- 29. Re: GOD I LOVE THIS CAR!!! (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:47:34 +0100
- Me Too.!!!!
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00559.html (6,821 bytes)
- 30. Re: suppliers of parts (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 14:58:51 -0600
- I have had mixed experiences with all of the above. Generally I have found them to be roughtly equivalent. Some rules of thumb. Asian parts are seriously lacking quality. Although I did buy the inte
- /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00606.html (9,780 bytes)
- 31. Re: MOSS Motors (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 2 Mar 1996 07:50:41 -0700
- I've been using Moss Motors for over 2 years and have noticed that the parts quality has diminished as the quantity of NOS (New-old stock) parts has dried up. This should not surprise anyone as ther
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00039.html (8,368 bytes)
- 32. re: top down in the cold (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 2 Mar 1996 08:05:52 -0700
- OK you weenies, listen up and listen good. I'm only going to tell this story once. (don't you wish?) Back in 1970 I purchased my MGA on a student loan and went back to University. The car was in pre
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00040.html (8,405 bytes)
- 33. Re: Moss Motors (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Tue, 5 Mar 1996 15:29:14 -0700
- I hope Moss is reading these comments. I'm surprised that they don't have a web page or some other presence on the net. I hope this thread causes them some sleepless nights. Please, Moss, let's get t
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00137.html (8,058 bytes)
- 34. Phoenix area cars? (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 9 Mar 1996 08:22:28 -0700
- I've recently passed on the LBC virus to a close friend. We grew up in the 60's lusting after sports cars. I bought an MGA in 1970 (which I still own) but David went through a Bug Eye, an 'E type, an
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00289.html (7,065 bytes)
- 35. Re: Leaking Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:49:05 -0700
- Welcome to the gang. Try Moss Motors. They offer a rebuild kit. (it sounds like the diaphragm is broken. How much? Can't remember, not much, there's not much to it. It's simple to fix the existing p
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00339.html (7,925 bytes)
- 36. Re: Battery discharge (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:30:03 -0700
- Favorites are automatic trunk or glove box One of the other overlooked favorites is the "memory" power supply lead in modern "digital" car stereo's. In the early days of these devices they could dra
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00357.html (7,366 bytes)
- 37. Re: Insulting everyone (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 18:54:24 -0700
- A Kiwi friend of mine once proclaimed that he was 18 before he realized that pobbey and bastard were two different words. He also claimed that I once took them 4 hours to wheel the stairs up to a Br
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00512.html (7,394 bytes)
- 38. Twin cam parts required. (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 14:19:17 -0700
- A member of my local MG club is looking for parts to finish his Twin-Cam. He requires the following: 4 sleeves 4 pistons - low compression He also has twin cam engine parts for trade if required. Mic
- /html/mgs/1996-03/msg00730.html (6,526 bytes)
- 39. RE: Need help, non auto related. (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 10:44:17 -0600
- Of course you could have bought a mac. :-) Michael MacLeod From Alberta - Where the deer and the antelope freeze!! '68 BSA Spitfire '60 MGA '63 Jag Mk 10 '83 BMW R100 RS
- /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00007.html (6,619 bytes)
- 40. Re: UK MGB Prices (score: 1)
- Author: macleodm@cadvision.com (Michael MacLeod)
- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 1996 22:09:24 -0700
- Who says you have to have only one. Perhaps the question is which should I buy FIRST. Today it his +10 C. This after several weeks of bitterly cold -30C. Congratulate me, I can actually contemplate
- /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00068.html (7,442 bytes)
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