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41. MGA Transmission Remote cntrl shaft Wanted (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 16:38:35 -0400 (EDT)
Dear Fellow Listers... Does anyone have a new or used remote control shaft for a '58 1500 MGA transmission? This is the shaft in the rear gearbox extension. On one end of the shaft is a gear "selecto
/html/mgs/1997-07/msg00872.html (6,767 bytes)

42. Request to CJOINER for an MGA Trans Shaft (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 13:08:25 -0400 (EDT)
I lost your email address. Did you decide to sell me an MGA transmission shaft? Was the price I suggested OK? Please let me know one way or the other. Thanks..Joe Ratigan
/html/mgs/1997-07/msg01238.html (6,354 bytes)

43. MGA Starter/Transmission Cover (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 23:35:44 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow listers... The end of the starter that engages with the flywheel protrudes through the transmission on my 58 MGA. It appears that there should be a cover over this end of the starter that atta
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg00953.html (6,927 bytes)

44. Re: Where Are Those Guys? (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 1997 09:04:56 -0400 (EDT)
I understand their PC notebook got wet (rain) and they lost the communication link... Joe Ratigan
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01030.html (6,897 bytes)

45. MGA Clutch Woes (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 1997 19:19:38 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow Listers... When I purchased my 58 MGA, it had a early 5 main B engine that was froze up. I found a 1500 short block and had it rebuilt. The 5 main B engine had a MGB pressure plate. I elected
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01050.html (7,287 bytes)

46. MGB Transmission Parts Wanted (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 21:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow Listers... Does anyone have an MGB ftransmission front cover and clutch release lever assembly for sale? I need it for my '58 MGA in which I have installed a 3-main MGB flywheel and MGB pressu
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01174.html (6,349 bytes)

47. Haynes Manual for MGA - Do you want one? (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 21:32:22 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow Listers... I have tried to find a copy of this out-of-print manual without success. I do know someone who has one and if there is enough interest, I will ask him if I can make copies (I assume
/html/mgs/1997-06/msg01287.html (6,679 bytes)

48. Getting a distributor in the right position in a MGA (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sun, 4 May 1997 22:00:18 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow listers... I am replacing my distributor on my 58 MGA 1500 after an engine rebuild. All of the manuals (the shop manual, A-Antics, John Twist's book) talk about positioning the distributor dri
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg00150.html (7,122 bytes)

49. MGA Water Pump Pulley (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 21:38:05 -0400 (EDT)
Fellow Listers... I am rebuilding a 58 MGA roadster that had a 5-main B engine when I bought it. I obtained a 1500 MGA short block and am in the process of rebuilding that engine to go into the MGA.
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01572.html (7,200 bytes)

50. Moss MGA Water Pump Break-in (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 20:24:33 -0500 (EST)
I have rebuilt my MGA 1500 engine. The machinist says to start the engine and run it at 2000 rpm for 20 minutes. Now, the Moss catalog says to run the water pump dry for 30 seconds to ensure a leak-f
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00190.html (6,568 bytes)

51. Fwd: Rebuild or buy rebuilt? (engine) (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 12:21:29 -0400 (EDT)
I just had my MGA 1500 engine rebuilt. I replaced the pistons (I hads engine bored 0.020), all bearings, cam, lifters, valves, guides, rocker arms, rocker bushings, rocker shaft, clutch, pressure pla
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00210.html (7,395 bytes)

52. Breaking In a Rebuilt MGA 1500 (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 1997 08:26:02 -0400 (EDT)
I have just had my MGA 1500 engine rebuilt. The machinist says to start the engine quickly and run it for 20 minutes at 2000 rpm. That is fine except that the car sat for 15 years before I bought it.
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00290.html (7,271 bytes)

53. Fram Filter for Moss MGA Oil Filter Conversion (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 09:51:13 -0400 (EDT)
Does anyone know the Fram number for the spin on filter adapter that Moss sells for the MGA 1500? Thanks...Joe Ratigan - 58 1500 Roadster
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00528.html (7,689 bytes)

54. Re: Fram Filter for Moss MGA Oil Filter Conversion (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 16:57:59 -0400 (EDT)
My thoughts exactly. Maybe someone would like to take this on as a research project...Joe Ratigan
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00684.html (8,184 bytes)

55. Re: Fram Filter for Moss MGA Oil Filter Conversion (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 17:23:27 -0400 (EDT)
Yes, I finished reading your entire post and now retract my earlier comment that someone should take this on as a research topic...I see that you have. Thanks for the help. I believe I can now go an
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00686.html (8,217 bytes)

56. Brass Oil Plugs in an MGA 1500 Block (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 00:18:07 -0400 (EDT)
I had my MGA 1500 engine rebuilt. When I got the engine back from the shop, I began to wonder as to whether the machine shop had plugged an oil hole that they should not have plugged on the underside
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00813.html (7,473 bytes)

57. MGA Flasher & Heater Motor (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 23:25:21 -0500
I am completing the electrical rebuild on my 58 MGA Roadster, but still need a flasher and a heater motor. I hate to pay $10 and over $100, respectively, for new units from Moss. Has anyone found fla
/html/mgs/1997-01/msg00277.html (6,409 bytes)

58. MGA 1500 Rebuild Questions (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 23:25:30 -0500
When I purchased my 58 MGA Roadster one year ago, it had been sitting under a tarp in a field for 15 years and the motor was froze. The motor was a 5 main bearing MGB shortblock with the 1500 head (a
/html/mgs/1997-01/msg00280.html (8,648 bytes)

59. Fwd: MGA 1500 Rebuild Questions (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 1997 00:47:24 -0500
When I purchased my 58 MGA Roadster one year ago, it had been sitting under a tarp in a field for 15 years and the motor was froze. The motor was a 5 main bearing MGB shortblock with the 1500 head (a
/html/mgs/1997-01/msg00346.html (9,021 bytes)

60. Balancing an MGA Engine (score: 1)
Author: RatiganJ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 20:13:51 -0500 (EST)
I am in the process of rebuilding an MGA 1500 engine and have been guided by the excellent responses to my questions obtained through this List. I have the engine disassembled and ready to go to the
/html/mgs/1997-01/msg00629.html (7,688 bytes)


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