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341. Re: Fw: (Non-tech)Winter Driving - MG Content, long. (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 00:16:18 -0500
I'm not so much worried about my MG's handling in the snow as I am about the handling of the other vehicles (and drivers) on the road who may slide into it (-: -NORY Don't assume that because you hav
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00863.html (7,473 bytes)

342. Re: New York State/The Promised Land for MGs (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 10:12:29 -0500
Move to the country. We don't have emissions testing in the less populated areas of NYS (only out NYC way, i guess). --de-smogged in Buffalo-- -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one probl
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00892.html (7,180 bytes)

343. Re: Completely Off Topic, Rude, and a Waste of Bandwidth (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 10:19:12 -0500
Thanks Bob, for the joke of the day. I'm still laughing ( ( - 8 = -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Rang
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00893.html (7,337 bytes)

344. Re: No lead head (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 01:05:29 -0500
That's OK Adam, but we still want them anyway, even though Halloween is over. An MG carved pumpkin might make a neat centerpiece at the Thanksgiving dinner table. -NORY Don't assume that because you
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00937.html (6,699 bytes)

345. Re: Midget test drive (I (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 00:55:03 -0500
I agree that the UK 1500 engine was the strongest, but the US spec 1500 was less powerful than the 1275. In the Gold Portfolio you refer to, it gives the highest bhp for US spec as 65, for the 1275
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00940.html (7,340 bytes)

346. Re: Midget test drive (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 09:29:03 -0500
Trevor wrote: "Compare 0-60 times..." I did - 1275 Midget - anywhere from 12.2 sec to 14.9 sec, depending on what article you read UK 1500 Midget - 11.9 sec to 12.3 US Spec 1500 Midget - 14.3 sec to
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00947.html (6,867 bytes)

347. Re: Queer/Political Correctbs/1st Strike (No lbc) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 01:10:28 -0500
We got 9" of snow today - Does that make you feel any better? -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00990.html (7,400 bytes)

348. Re: MGB Dashboad lights (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 00:56:54 -0500
Will the 7.5 v bulbs work in the Midget too? I can't imagine actually turning the rheostat down! -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midge
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00991.html (6,719 bytes)

349. Re: Winter Test II (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 00:54:09 -0500
9" of snow today. Has anybody seen my Midget? -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Escort '
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00992.html (7,068 bytes)

350. Re: Queer/Political Correctbs/1st Strike (No lbc) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 10:13:58 -0500
<<..feel any better?>> << :) >> Get that stupid grin off your face or it'll freeze that way! -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget &
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg00996.html (7,449 bytes)

351. Re: Petrol in crankcase (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:17:38 -0500
Can't help with No. 1, but possibly can with No. 2. There is one method that I have, on occasion, used on stuck oil filters. It's messy though, and you need a little room around the filter, but it ne
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01047.html (7,737 bytes)

352. Re: Chills and Helicopters (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:26:44 -0500
"Woke up fell out of bed dragged a comb across my head" Are we back on the British music thread again? -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01049.html (7,189 bytes)

353. Re: Results of compression test (what now?) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:37:44 -0500
It's my understanding that you can get by with compression that's a little lower than specs, as long as the compression in all cylinders is pretty close to the others. That being said, I wouldn't wor
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01050.html (9,579 bytes)

354. Re: Results of compression test (what now?) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:49:28 -0500
You could have a bad head gasket and not notice any water in the oil. I blew one in the Escort this summer and the only symptom was steam blowing out the tailpipe. When I drained the oil, I saw no w
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01051.html (9,814 bytes)

355. Re: Results of compression test (what now?) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 01:21:40 -0500
I agree with Phil (and Barney). By all means, if you can solve the problem without pulling the head, keep your fingers crossed and go for it. Pulling the head is a pain in the rear, although it shoul
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01055.html (9,236 bytes)

356. Re: List subject matter (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 08:35:41 -0500
YES! Let's have a friendly, social, list, like a club meeting, like Susan said. It's encouraging to hear about people who can actually drive their cars, and the jokes last week made my day! -NORY Don
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01116.html (8,751 bytes)

357. Re: List subject matter (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 10:46:45 -0500
We already have one of those. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Escort '89 Ford Probe '9
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01130.html (8,289 bytes)

358. Re: Oil Filter from Hell (long and pointless) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 01:37:36 -0500
"filter from hell" I bet you never knew Lord Lucas made oil filters! This didn't work because you neglected to bury a dead cat under an oak tree on the night of the full moon. Now you're going to hav
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01187.html (7,693 bytes)

359. Wire wheel conversion (was: GT Springs on a Roadster?) (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 00:33:55 -0500
Hi Paul, I couldn't help noticing that you converted to wire wheels. Did you use one of the wire wheel conversion kits the suppliers sell (rather than switching hubs and half-shafts from a donor car)
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01257.html (7,785 bytes)

360. Re: MGB weighs 2380 Lbs (score: 1)
Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 00:44:24 -0500
The '71 Midget weighs 1700 lbs. The '74 Midget weighs 1800 lbs. (must be those big rubber over-riders on the bumpers). I'd guess the earlier cars are lighter and the later ones heavier. Am I right? -
/html/mgs/1997-11/msg01258.html (7,264 bytes)


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