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41. Re: FWD/RWD Balance (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 14:10:48 -0700; yes, but at the time the F1 and Indy cars were front-engine, RWD, were not most cars? So the engineering problems with FWD had not been worked out. Before the cars went FWD, a better solution came a; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01013.html (8,297 bytes)
42. Trabant (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 14:41:23 -0700; Those with an interest in these cars might like to check out Hemmings -- there are 2 Trabants listed for sale in this month's edition. Those with some sense would probably like to forget that such a; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01014.html (6,564 bytes)
43. RE: MGA, refurbished all hydraulics - good report (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 09:08:34 -0700; David, what do you mean, "Lucas has now expanded into brake and..." -- you never heard of Girling, as in "Lucas Girling" -- part of the Lucas empire for many, many years? Simon -- Simon Matthews Avan; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01277.html (9,576 bytes)
44. Thread on Thermostat cover studs (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 09:06:50 -0700; Can anyone tell me what the threads are on the studs that hold the thermostat cover down? Simon -- Simon Matthews Avant! Corporation Phone: (510) 413-8820 Fax: (510) 413-8080 E-mail: simon_matthews@a; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00072.html (7,013 bytes)
45. Temperature sensor on MGA (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 14:24:37 -0700; Should there be any kind of seal on the temperature sensor as it it screwed into the block near the thermostat? If so, where does it go and how do I get hold of one (what do I ask for?) Simon -- Simo; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00094.html (7,246 bytes)
46. Re: Thread on Thermostat cover studs (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 16:18:14 -0700; Art, the only other reply also suggested 5/16 coarse at one end and fine at the other. To help me in the future -- on my MGA, what thread types were used -- ie. If I have an unknown thread, what is t; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00100.html (7,861 bytes)
47. Re: Temperature sensor on MGA (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 08:21:11 -0700; I am not sure if the MGA sensor is the same as an MGB sensor, at least in terms of outline. On the MGA, there is, in essence a very large alcohol-filled thermometer. The tapered pipe fitting pushes; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00142.html (9,878 bytes)
48. another question on sealing (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 08:25:42 -0700; Since I had to drill out and use a helicoil to replace one of the theromstat cover studs, how do I ensure that I don't get leakage around the threads of the stud? Simon -- Simon Matthews '57 MGA; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00144.html (7,095 bytes)
49. Re: another question on sealing (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 11:00:31 -0700; Yes, unfortunately, I have just become a terrible DPO! (Dumb PRESENT Owner -- in my haste to get this job done, I matched the thread of the stud with an M8x1.25 -- so this is the helicoil I fitted. T; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00157.html (8,890 bytes)
50. Machine shops in the UK? (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 15:52:17 -0700; Here in the states, there seems almost to be a machine shop on every corner, willing and equipped to do all kinds on work on engines, etc. Yet, when I lived in the UK, I was not aware of such places.; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00169.html (6,600 bytes)
51. 225K Mile B (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 10:14:21 -0700; I seem to recall seeing an MGB at a show in the UK a few years ago that was claimed to have done over 300k mikes on the same engine and gearbox, w/o rebuild. The show was held at the NEC near Birming; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00227.html (6,922 bytes)
52. Watch out for falling wallets! (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 10:43:42 -0700; Carol, remember when Sears (?) and others (?) got caught for reccommending and doing unneccessary work. Well, I guess, Goodyear figured another angle on it: charge wild prices. I really think that th; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00228.html (8,847 bytes)
53. Testing Alternators (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 13:34:03 -0700; if you disconnect an alternator, it will not generate any current, and so, when you test it, you will get zero volts. ALternators need an input supply to start them. In most cars, this is the curren; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00880.html (6,745 bytes)
54. Coils, capacitors, etc (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 16:14:31 -0700; I don't think anyone has got the full explanation of the role of the capacitor quite right. First, consider the coil as a 'perfect' coil (no resistance). The voltage in the secondary = voltage in pri; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00887.html (8,596 bytes)
55. Current flow through spark plug (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 14:03:07 -0700; I believe that I have the definitive analysis of why the current through the spark plugs is NOT supplied by the capacitor. I humbly believe that Barney has made another mistake in his anaylsis: he re; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg00949.html (8,098 bytes)
56. MGA Oil pans (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 06 Jul 1998 13:19:35 -0700; Given the difficulty of pulling the oil pan, does anyone follow Haynes' instruction to pull the oil pan every 2 years of 24 months and clean the pan and oil pickup strainer? Simon -- Simon Matthews '; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00268.html (7,093 bytes)
57. Re: Evil Steering Wheel (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 14:33:41 -0700; Did the design of the switches and steering column surround change from '74 to '77? The original post refers to changing the turn/headlights switch -- for my '74 there was no need to remove the steer; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00370.html (8,325 bytes)
58. re: still trying to diagnose my top speed problem of 50mph @ (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 09:52:28 -0700; There is no way that compression, ignition, valve timing, etc will affect the 50mph @4500rpm problem. THis is not to say that these other things may not ALSO be wrong, but you are working in the wro; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00885.html (7,431 bytes)
59. WD40 as releasing oil -- NOT! (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 12:11:16 -0700; Since I see people posting comments about soaking in WD 40, I want to relate my experiences on this: I had an Alfasud many years ago. Now the wheels on these cars had an interesing design. Instead of; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01610.html (7,940 bytes)
60. Eze-Bleed Question (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 11:17:27 -0700; Larry, I have used these recently with great success. I believe the key is to ensure that you reduce the pressure in your spare tyre (or other pressure source). You only need about 5 psi for it to wo; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01355.html (7,431 bytes)

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