- 81. Re: Day Off - Are We Having Fun Yet? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 10:56:35 -0400
- 1st you should have used my method of spring removal. Just lower the A arm all the way and the spring practically falls out. (I've done this probably 30-40 times, never did the threaded rod or long
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00410.html (11,081 bytes)
- 82. Nut Splitter Usage (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 10:57:29 -0400
- Ok, I'm in to take a break from nut splitting. :) Recent work has made me realize the value of not just keeping at it until I scream. Tinker here, rest, tinker there, rest. It seems to be a workable
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00411.html (6,893 bytes)
- 83. Fulcrum Pin Progress (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 13:51:27 -0400
- Aha! Success at last. The fulcrum pin nut is off! I got it split with the nut splitter and then used hammer and screwdriver to open it up and slid it off. The fulcrum pin itself is being beastly to g
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00418.html (8,179 bytes)
- 84. Driver's Side Fulcrum Pins Out!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 20:31:32 -0400
- Great news all! I got both fulcrum pins out of the driver's side A-arms. Here's what I did based on list advice. I soaked, really soaked the whole bolt area with liquid wrench and left it for about h
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00437.html (8,714 bytes)
- 85. Front Suspension Progress (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sun, 07 Jun 1998 17:10:30 -0400
- A full day today. Actually a full three day weekend. There is still light out, but I've got to give it a rest. Besides I've come to a dilema which I'll get to in a moment. Ok, the sage continues. I'v
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00464.html (8,446 bytes)
- 86. Re: Good practice at pulling engines (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 01:00:14 -0400
- Whoa! At pulling the engine I draw the line. I have been having enough trouble with suspension bushings for crying out loud. However, if need arises and some friendly LBCer volunteers time and equipm
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00482.html (7,914 bytes)
- 87. Metal Bushing Mystery (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 22:27:07 -0400
- As the list will recall, the driver's side inner control arm on my 1974 Midget have had "custom" metal bushings installed. No rubber anywhere and it isn't that it wore off. The metal bushings (only t
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00734.html (8,380 bytes)
- 88. Re: Metal Bushing Mystery (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:36:36 -0400
- Yes, it is attached to an immobilized vehicle. :) I think I could get it off with the kingpin still attached if I put my mind to it. From what I hear, getting the outer, lower trunion nut off is the
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00833.html (6,947 bytes)
- 89. Re: Is a "B" really worth it!?? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 00:47:13 -0400
- just Oh Jarrod, take the car and run! Especially as you are promised financial help to get it running. Ok, now more objective. It's an old car. It will have problems. It will break. You will fix it.
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00920.html (10,629 bytes)
- 90. Re: Is a "B" really worth it!?? (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 07:27:33 -0400
- I reluctantly have to agree that Trevor and Jim's advice is sound and logical. :) You will be able to rely more on an old Civic (our other car is a '95 Civic and it's bullet proof - never breaks) th
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00946.html (9,480 bytes)
- 91. Re: "The British are Coming !!!" A special thank-you (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 20:36:33 -0400
- I'm glad the weather held out on Long Island. Here in NJ we didn't get a respite until about 6:30pm when I finally ventured out to continue my front suspension saga. Big progress too, but that's for
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00999.html (7,173 bytes)
- 92. Front Suspension Update - Long (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 20:50:17 -0400
- Those following this novice's bout with the front suspension of my Midget may appreciate an update. Stupid me started this on a sunny weekend in the driveway. Of course, I don't finish that weekend,
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01001.html (9,154 bytes)
- 93. Wheel Bearing/Rotor Success! and Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:58:59 -0400
- For those following the progress of my front end work on my '74 Midget I submit the following progress report. Thanks to list help and encouragement, I went ahead and used my newly purchased drift pi
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01303.html (7,947 bytes)
- 94. Suspension Progress (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 19:33:33 -0400
- Making some headway on the '74 Midget front suspension. All bushings changed on both sides. Wheel bearings exhanged on driver's side. Coil springs reinstalled both sides. Wheels back on and pushed in
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01399.html (7,079 bytes)
- 95. Carb leak question (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 16:04:46 -0400
- Cross-posting from Spridgets list - If you've already seen the post, feel free to hit delete. Listers, I hope my ignorance of the proper names and functions of certain parts doesn't make this questio
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00130.html (8,159 bytes)
- 96. Exhaust line install questions (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 01:09:26 -0400
- Well, this evening I started putting in my new front pipe and muffler and so I naturally have a few questions. Context-I'm installing this in a 1974 Midget which used to have a header and straight p
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00359.html (9,173 bytes)
- 97. Exhaust Install - Many Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 00:31:22 -0400
- Again, I'd like to voice my thanks to the wizards of the list for help on my exhaust install. Sounds like I'm going in the right direction and will have this finished up tomorrow eve or Saturday earl
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00428.html (6,509 bytes)
- 98. Re: Oil Filters (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 01:39:11 -0400
- I'm cross-posting between Spridgets and MGs as I'm getting really frustrated with an ongoing problem and could use a little help. It's the leaky carb problem. I've got a leak where the hose connects
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00811.html (8,782 bytes)
- 99. Leaky Carb Problem Over - New Ones Begin (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 19:53:43 -0400
- Ok, thanks all for the help in the ongoing carb leak problem. I guess I just needed to hear, "Get back and try again" enough times. Sure was frustrating but I ordered new rubber seals, nuts and washe
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00849.html (7,772 bytes)
- 100. Re: Leaky Carb Problem Over - New Ones Begin (score: 1)
- Author: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 21:03:19 -0400
- Thanks to all who answered to say I didn't destroy my carbs by running without oil. I've topped them off now, but haven't restarted the car. If the oil wasn't really the problem, that begs the questi
- /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00852.html (7,777 bytes)
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