- 61. '74 Midget Suspension Progress: Day ? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 23:38:45 -0400
- For those following the trials and tribulations of Philip's suspension bushing refit: Hosana! Hosana in the Highest and Peace to all Creatures on Earth! Philip is done with the passenger's side rear
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01274.html (7,136 bytes)
- 62. Re: Barney Gaylord and the MGA with an attitude... (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 23:43:47 -0400
- Hear, hear! Even though you drive a car about two sizes too large, your posts on driving experiences, technical genius and encouragement to others makes you tops among the followers of the Marque. Ap
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01275.html (7,493 bytes)
- 63. Suspension Done - New Problems ('74 Midget) (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 22:50:21 -0400
- Good news - bad news. Good news: Finished up the rear suspension bushings this evening. Car did seem to list slightly to the driver's side, but when I bounced each corner it seemed to settle in some
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01335.html (8,451 bytes)
- 64. Charging Problems - '74 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 17:16:27 -0400
- Last night was a fun one. Got my suspension done and took the car for a test spin around 9:45pm. Never test drive at night, though at least walking home is cooler. :) Remember I was having difficult
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01375.html (8,899 bytes)
- 65. Multi-plug connector (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 18:36:35 -0400
- Once I took the connector off and examined it closely I saw that it is not one monolithic whole, but that the three connectors slide into the plastic case. I'm sure I can find replacement connectors
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01381.html (6,444 bytes)
- 66. '74 Midget - Engine Quitting etc. Progress (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 00:31:51 -0400
- Been a few days since my last update so here goes. Summary in a nutshell, running down the road testing suspension and car sputters and dies. Battery depleted, but is brand new and was ok at purchase
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01485.html (8,305 bytes)
- 67. 1974 Midget - Carbs Continued (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 23:36:01 -0400
- Hmmmm, a bit more work on my float bowl overflow problem tonight. Looked to see if the float levels needed adjustment. Both were within the 1/8"-3/16" clearance suggested by Haynes. Don't know how I'
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01534.html (8,736 bytes)
- 68. Re: 1974 Midget - Carbs Continued (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 06:47:23 -0400
- Ok, this sounded good enough that at 1am last night I had to go down and try it. Front carb - everything seemed to work as it should. Rear carb (nearest driver) sealed up nicely, but does have a ten
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01546.html (7,709 bytes)
- 69. 1974 Midget Carb and Starting Follow-up (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:20:42 -0400
- Whew! Have I ever been blessed with a ton of great advice lately. Some I've responded to individually if it seemed the advice was sent straight to me rather than the list, but I'm not sure I kept up.
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01594.html (8,261 bytes)
- 70. 1966 Parts Sprite (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 23:12:07 -0400
- Frank, how about I take that off your hands and give the lists Philip problems to solve for the next 8-10 years? :) Nah, the one 1974 Midget is probably enough to go that long by itself. Philip 1974
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01646.html (6,484 bytes)
- 71. Re: British Car Weak (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 22:48:24 -0400
- Becky, Some of us were born male, raised male and still are male (we think) and still don't know any more than you do. :) I am also greatful for any "common sense" advice I can get. I'm a late bloome
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00082.html (7,459 bytes)
- 72. Suspension & Wheel Bearing Progress (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 23:33:17 -0400
- Thanks to all who have chimed in on my suspension questions. The recap is that I have an intermittant clonking, wheel wobble/noise and jumpiness on the road. Today I took the plunge and ordered polye
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00087.html (6,748 bytes)
- 73. New Starter (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 23:33:22 -0400
- Thanks to all who replied about my starter and where to get one. Seems Kar Parts can order one for under $50 with my trade in. Sounds good, but there is one more thing I'm going to check before order
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00088.html (7,362 bytes)
- 74. RE: New Starter (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 22:38:13 -0400
- Well, I believe so. Remember, this is remanufactured, not new. And I do have to turn in my old core. Also I priced them at both Brit-Tek and Special Interest Car Parts. I can't remember exact prices
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00149.html (7,078 bytes)
- 75. Starter - Progress Report/Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 23:48:14 -0400
- Again, you have saved my bacon. I finally got the opportunity to try to jump start my Midget with the supposedly bad starter (my diagnosis). Hooked it up to our Honda Civic and she zoomed to life on
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00222.html (8,077 bytes)
- 76. Wheel Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 22:07:23 -0400
- I have the day off tomorrow to work on my car and =all= the parts I ordered came to my door today. Perfect timing. My need for direction concerns the wheel bearings. Many have given good advice on t
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00305.html (6,683 bytes)
- 77. Battery/Alternator - Thanks! (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 22:11:54 -0400
- As usual, much good advice on my dead battery questions. Looks like if I can get my suspension done tomorrow (too optimistic?) I will take my battery in to be tested. In the meantime, I do have one o
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00308.html (7,052 bytes)
- 78. Day Off - Are We Having Fun Yet? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 18:03:49 -0400
- Well, I'm just as frustrated as I can be. My whole day off is gone and I got zilch done. Subject - suspension upgrade to replace nonexistent and worn bushings. Here's the story. I spent a good part o
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00371.html (8,993 bytes)
- 79. Fulcrum Pins (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 19:35:35 -0400
- The saga continues though I am less worked up (and whiney :)) I tried to lever from the inside out to get the nut to bite and come off the fulcrum pin, but I'm having no joy. Also, I took out my hack
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00374.html (6,506 bytes)
- 80. Fulcrum Pin Nuts/Philosophy (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 21:48:28 -0400
- Another great round of posts from the list and one I know I'll be acting on - buy a nut splitter. As I go on working on this beauty, how many more stripped nuts will I encounter? I wager many. Now to
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00384.html (7,469 bytes)
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