- 101. Re: Quiet, Rex/Braking. (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 13:17:12 -0500
- David, Check that your handbrake is fully engaged at 3-4 clicks. If not, then adjust rear shoes, that is easiest and most likely all that's needed. Peter C Peter C. MGC-GT , 100-4, '31 MM8 Cammy, Inn
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00565.html (7,027 bytes)
- 102. Re: The reliability of SUs (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 15:00:25 -0500
- Must have twin carbs!
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00630.html (7,605 bytes)
- 103. Re: Coil Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:33:47 -0500
- Be careful how you read their instructions. Catalog writers,both Bosch and Lucas, use imprecise language at best. Coils either HAVE a ballast resistor in them, or require an external resistor. The la
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00763.html (8,156 bytes)
- 104. Re: Shock prices (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 11:31:14 -0500
- I've seen some NEW front shocks and they are now using a roll-pin instead of a bolt and nut to secure the one arm to the shaft. An often recommended method of removing a front shock is to remove thi
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00860.html (7,683 bytes)
- 105. GT glass finisher install help (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 11:36:40 -0500
- Any tips, tricks, no-nos, etc to installing the chrome finisher strip on a GT hatch glass? Having trouble fitting it in the channel. All new VB rubber, filler, and finisher. Is THAT the problem? TIA
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00862.html (6,915 bytes)
- 106. GT glass install.... thanks (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:08:43 -0500
- Thanks to all who responded to my query on the glass finisher installation. The overwhelming concensus was to take it to a professional. Unfortunately, that's where it WAS. We are investigating othe
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00894.html (6,557 bytes)
- 107. Re: White-face gauges (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 16:22:17 -0500
- Holden Vintage & Classic, Ltd show "cream" color faced Smiths guages alongside the regular black faced. Peter C
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg01158.html (6,884 bytes)
- 108. Re: No E-Power (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 10:11:58 -0500
- All this talk of wire wiggling and terminal cleaning reminded me of a simple diagnostic method. Voltage drop test. You can use a volt meter in parallel to a circuit to see if voltage would rather go
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00455.html (8,429 bytes)
- 109. Re: Quick Question from Norwegian GT owner. (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 12:48:07 -0500
- And if you fill the reservoir first to the top, then put a piece of plastic bag over the filler and put the cap back on, very, very little fluid will escape, should have to bleed. Peter C
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00672.html (7,222 bytes)
- 110. Re: Front lower bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 12:31:55 -0500
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- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01616.html (7,385 bytes)
- 111. Re: Carlisle (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 12:25:40 -0500
- Yes it is. Peter C .... Dept. of Redundancy Dept.
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00932.html (7,554 bytes)
- 112. Re: Coil.... To Ballast or Not To Ballast.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 13:55:56 -0500
- Here in the States, Lucas markets(ed) only 1 version of a "Sports Coil" number DLB105B. (though if you read between the lines, others are made but not in this market). This particular part number re
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01226.html (7,789 bytes)
- 113. Front drum cylinder kits (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 14:38:00 -0500
- Spridgeteers and MGA'ers, The front wheel cylinders currently readily available are made in Italy. These are sold by many vendors. I had occasion to be involved in finding repair kits for these. Thes
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01230.html (7,633 bytes)
- 114. Re: Intake Backfiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 12:47:06 -0500
- Beware the mixture isn't lean. This can accelerate the eventual cracking and demise of your manifold. Does your cat glow? (no,no,no..... not THAT cat). Verify your timing. Hole in the diaphragm (no,
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00256.html (7,194 bytes)
- 115. 76 Midget 4-sale WI (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 11:16:21 -0600
- Just received a phone call from someone local in Madison, Wisconsin wanting to sell his 76 Midget. Here are the details he provided. (read: I make no representation) 76 Midget asking ~ $1000.-- appr
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00993.html (6,902 bytes)
- 116. Re: Hardtop questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 14:39:54 -0600
- My first and only hardtop was from them in '72. I prefered the shape to Snug and the rest. The sides are attached by a standard turnbuckle that attached to the stud/ring on the top and into a hole y
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01004.html (8,032 bytes)
- 117. Re: HIF4 SU Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:43:39 -0600
- I can help here! H(sidedraft) I(intergral) F(floatbowl) carb kits are handed because of the direction of the pick-up tube at the bottom of each jet that end up in that little well at the bottom of t
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00574.html (8,060 bytes)
- 118. Re: New rear leafs?? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 18:29:54 -0800
- Is this from the guy that started the whole thread of what can (and can't) be done in a Spridget? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Peter C
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00817.html (7,088 bytes)
- 119. Re: Removing Gear Oil Stains (score: 1)
- Author: Peter C <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 08:04:31 -0800
- I suppose you don't want to get the new seeement floor dirty from your shirt! Merry Christmas to all. Peter C -- Peter Caldwell 1 very rough Innocenti (the Sprite with an accent) among other LBCs and
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01372.html (7,968 bytes)
- 120. Re: MGB leaf springs and coil springs. (score: 1)
- Author: Peter <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 11:13:05 -0700
- on the front, its more likely to be the shocks that need replacement than the springs - how are they? BTW -using new front shocks and the 7 leaf springs the car is completely level mike robson 69 roa
- /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00346.html (7,922 bytes)
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