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141. Re: Fwd: Re: Cracked Head? (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:27:35 -0700; Well, I am a real fan of Bar's Leak for MINOR leak fixes, but not for cracked heads or cracked radiators! I've used it for over 30 years on at least that many cars as a standard cooling system additi; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00575.html (12,220 bytes)
142. Re: Fwd: Re: Cracked Head and Bar's Leak (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:02:07 -0700; I'm sure that there have been crappy stop leak products produced over the years that have caused major problems, but my extensive experience tells me the Bars' Leak brand isn't one of them. The FAQ s; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00604.html (7,892 bytes)
143. Re: Fuel tank removal (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 09:34:23 -0700; It should be straightforward, with only the usual rusty fasteners to deal with. Use some penetrating oil on them. Siphon out all that you can before starting, and keep a fire extinguisher handy. Do y; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00712.html (6,929 bytes)
144. Anyone interested in converting to wire wheels? (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 12:29:11 -0700; The '67 GT I'm parting out has the later tube type axle and wires. I'm going to scrap it unless someone wants it. I can't remember the earlier discussions, is this axle different for wires, or are ju; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00722.html (7,253 bytes)
145. Shock oil (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 12:54:56 -0700; FWIW, I've used plain old hydraulic jack oil in my shocks for 30 years now. That was what the dealer used back in '69, and it works for me. I have no interest in going into motorcycle shops to buy fo; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00725.html (6,508 bytes)
146. Re: Anyone interested in converting to wire wheels? (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 12:57:37 -0700; Thanks Paul, I will probably end up pulling the whole axle if I have time, but it makes getting the hulk down the driveway and on the hauler's trailer a real chore! -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Va; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00726.html (8,664 bytes)
147. Re: The Madness Begins (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 14:16:48 -0700; Hey, the good news is you paid the right price. Expect to rebuld/replace everything sooner or later. That's the way it is with all of them, even when you pay two or three times what you paid. Start b; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00771.html (8,815 bytes)
148. Re: 3 synchro overdrive tranny weight (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 08:57:21 -0700; Hmm, I recently bought one and had it shipped from Connecticut to Seattle. It was strapped to a pallet and cost me $200 to ship via truck. I'll see if I can find the receipt and let you know if it ha; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00797.html (7,690 bytes)
149. Any ideas why my parking brake is useless? (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 10:15:09 -0700; Okay, this has been going on since I got the car (30 years!), but I am finally tired of living with it. On the '65 I can pull the bejeezus out of the brake handle and the shoes barely rub on the drum; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00804.html (8,050 bytes)
150. 3 synchro overdrive--fair price (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 12:03:33 -0700; I paid $650 for mine, and that has been what I've seen in the classifieds on the big MG site. That is fair for clean one in good working order. Note: These early boxes come with either large (five ma; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00809.html (7,606 bytes)
151. MG Garage restaurant and Aussie MGBs (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 12:38:01 -0700; MG Garage—Formerly an MG dealership, now this site is one of Sydney's best modern Australian restaurants with a couple of beribboned shiny MGs parked beside the white-linen draped tables. A long das; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00811.html (7,840 bytes)
152. Re: 3 synchro overdrive--fair price (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 13:20:25 -0700; Actually, a three main owner should be able to use the input shaft from his old tranny in place of the large shaft. It's a good idea to rebuild these unknown units anyway. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00812.html (7,813 bytes)
153. Re: Brake Fluids--silicone fluids are useless in damp climates (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 16:04:15 -0700; Yep. Several years ago I put this into both my completely *new* clutch and brake systems on the '65 hoping to never have to replace the fluid or these parts again, or at least not for several years.; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00825.html (9,839 bytes)
154. Re: rod bearing replacement (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 08:23:26 -0700; It is hard to believe that the crank isn't scored to the point where it will need grinding to -.010 or -.020. Steel on steel isn't good. Also, rod big ends tend to get oval at high mileage. Yours sho; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00854.html (7,345 bytes)
155. 3 synchro overdrive prices (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:51:24 -0700; Yes, private sales are "caveat emptor". Any reputable supplier would be offering either a real or implied warranty on units he sold, so they should cost more. Since I was planning on rebuilding the o; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00859.html (7,604 bytes)
156. Re: Blatant Commercialism (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 13:50:01 -0700; This much chem I do remember. Both UV and ozone break the long polymer chains into shorter ones and also break the crosslinking between the chains. As the years go by, the percentage of short vs. lon; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00883.html (9,322 bytes)
157. Re: Any ideas why my parking brake is useless? (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 14:30:36 -0700; Thanks Paul, I'll check for wear on the actuators. I've had two clean and lubed sets in there, but didn't really look for wear at the bearing points. Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00888.html (8,750 bytes)
158. Re: Blatant Commercialism (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:53:28 -0700; Do you suppose that is because the Brits move their own seat belts between cars as some have mentioned? No NHTSA over there obviously! -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westy (Escape vehicle) '; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00898.html (7,288 bytes)
159. Re: painter (NEW YORK) (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:29:25 -0700; Well, how much do you want to spend? They make money when they charge $4000 or so for a good job. Other than spending $1000 for an HVLP paint system and $200+ plus for paint and materials and doing i; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00936.html (6,977 bytes)
160. Re: Oh Sh*^ (score: 1): Author: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 15:50:37 -0700; Larry, I think you are getting paranoid. With oil pressure like that your bearings are fine. If the thrust bearing is disintegrating you have time to find and rebuild another engine. Don't do anythin; /html/mgs/2000-09/msg00958.html (7,826 bytes)

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