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201. Re: MGB vs. TR7 as son's first car (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 12:03:44 -0500; Hi Brian: I own an MGB and have recently purchased a TR7 Coupe and am doing a continuing comparison report on the MG list which I am copying this message to. The two cars are a bit like apples and o; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01850.html (12,698 bytes)
202. Re: stuck valves (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 22:35:04 -0500; Hi Scott: It could be lack of lead but more likely it's a excess of carbon. Could it be running too rich or is it not getting hot enough which could lead to condensation and moisture in the engine. T; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01870.html (7,395 bytes)
203. Re: MGA superiority (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 17:54:49 -0500; Hi Bob: Most of the modern hi-po motorcycle engines have bearings galore. The earlier ones used balls and the later ones use plain bearings. The secret is size. The bikes use multiple cylinders with; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01932.html (9,773 bytes)
204. Re: MG 1999 (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 19:56:28 -0500; Hi Carol: You and Barney are due for a vist to Alberta and especially up here to Edmonton. You saw the top end of the Alaska Highway, how about coming to the beginning? John; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg02081.html (9,056 bytes)
205. Re: List subject matter (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 19:55:17 -0500; Amen! John McEwen; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01171.html (8,885 bytes)
206. Re: MG styling (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 19:57:09 -0500; Hello Bill: I thoroughly enjoyed your postings today - not that other days are less engaging. I will assist your attempt to start a styling thread by listing my particular automotive favorite designs; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01251.html (13,755 bytes)
207. Re: Exercize (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 12:49:42 -0500; Hi Tom: I would take a cell phone, a gold card and a shop manual so that the runny-nosed kid who comes to take the car away will be able to show the "mechanic" at Harry's Mechanix and Bottle Depot wh; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01327.html (9,148 bytes)
208. Re: Crankshaft nut (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 17:05:20 -0500; Hi Tyson: As Nory says is her reply, you can buy large sockets in many machine tool suppliers or you could ask a local garage where to contact a Snap-On dealer, but the best solution is to try to bor; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01469.html (8,033 bytes)
209. Re: Inspecting Engine (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 22:06:17 -0500; Hi Tyson: I didn't realize that you had the engine out when I offered my advice. Vince has wisely pointed out that if you do what I suggested you must disable the ignition. Regarding your crankshaft.; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01478.html (8,237 bytes)
210. Re: 52 MGTD extra condenser (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:09:01 -0500; Hi Rick: The condenser you spotted might be a radio noise suppressant - if the car has or had a radio. John McEwen; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01516.html (7,998 bytes)
211. Re: J.A.P. engines (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:33:24 -0500; Hi Don: J.A.P. stands for James A(lexander?) Prestwich. They were major engine suppliers during the pre-war years in Britain. J.A.P. engines were used in many large displacement motorcycles and in th; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01617.html (6,754 bytes)
212. Welder wanted (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:33:28 -0500; Hello fellow SOLers: I am about to undertake the repair of the subframe of my Lagonda. I would like to buy a MIG welder from someone who has finished a restoration and sees no further use for the equ; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01618.html (6,506 bytes)
213. Lucas fog lamps needed (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:33:32 -0500; Hello fellow listers: In order to complete my 3 Litre Lagonda project I need two fog lamps which were fitted as original equipment on all 2 1/2 and 3 litre cars. There is a slight difference between; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01619.html (6,490 bytes)
214. MG styling and "retro" claptrap (ranting and opinion- beware) (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:47:42 -0500; One trend that I have noticed lately here and in the automotive rags that I read is using the word "retro" to describe any styling that shows influences of past designs. I think that this label does; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01620.html (12,063 bytes)
215. Re: harness tape (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 23:25:16 -0500; Hi Jim and fellow listers: Having worked with harness re-covering I would recommend that the adhesive types of tape not be used. The non-adhesive tape sold by Moss is correct and easy to work with. H; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01743.html (8,139 bytes)
216. Re: harness tape (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 23:33:38 -0500; Hi Jim and fellow listers: Having worked with harness re-covering I would recommend that the adhesive types of tape not be used. The non-adhesive tape sold by Moss is correct and easy to work with. H; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01744.html (8,146 bytes)
217. Re: How Triumph lost their underwear and got a "wedgie" (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 20:38:22 -0500; Hi Michael: When you are reminiscing about bad cars from BL, you might remember the Rover 2000. I owned a new 2000 TC in 1966. I believe it rated as slightly worse or perhaps very slightly better tha; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01812.html (11,016 bytes)
218. Re: driving questions (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (Mere); Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 21:54:43 -0500; Hello Peter and List: I must take exception to this "diesel engine thinking" regarding wear on engines. Yes, starting places offers wear opportunities on engines but an engine with good oil and decen; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01899.html (11,979 bytes)
219. Undeliverable message (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 22:09:39 -0500; I just got one of those Robt. Davies undeliverables with my last posting - which was posted. John McEwen; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01900.html (6,302 bytes)
220. Re: Why an MG? (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 14:28:35 -0500; Hi John: I think that you are forgetting that most decent "new" cars cost at least $20,000. (I am using Cdn.dollar figures) An MGB-equivalent is unobtainable unless one buys a Miata which here in Can; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01930.html (9,530 bytes)

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