From gary at cs.utah.edu Fri Feb 8 18:28:40 2008 From: gary at cs.utah.edu (Gary Lindstrom) Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:28:40 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] reminder: annual meeting and potluck Saturday night 6pm Message-ID: <47AD01C8.5010701@cs.utah.edu> Potluck Dinner and Annual Meeting February 9, 2008 OK folks, time to dust off the cookbooks and get ready to show off your culinary skills! It's time for the BMCU membership to gather to feast and to scheme! That means besides bringing along your favorite dish, we would like to hear your ideas and hopes for the coming year. This is the time for sitting down and planning out a years worth of activities and fun for all of us. We had a great year in 2007 and I know we can do even better in 2008 (sounding a bit like a politician there, sorry). This is also the time we can elect (volunteer/Shanghai) new BMCU officers. I am currently researching the creation of an official BMCU ball cap. The BMCU logo would be embroidered on the front and (this is where you come in) on the back we'd like something witty, such as Going Topless in the Rockies or something fun. I'd like you to bring your ideas to the dinner and we can vote for the best one -- with the first hat going to the suggestion winner. Also this year I am working on a display of information that pertains our cars. I am contacting parts vendors and business' that can help us in our quest for LBC performance and reliability. The display is open to local folks to bring info along too! We are always open to ways to help each other out. There will also be door prizes. Everyone at the dinner will receive a ticket for a chance to win something (sorry, no new Jags or Mini's from the dealer). This will not be a raffle sale, just a way to make the evening a bit more interesting. Make a note on your calendar: February 9th 6:00pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 261 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. --Mitch Johnson From jon at jonzaremba.com Sat Feb 9 13:25:07 2008 From: jon at jonzaremba.com (Jon Zaremba) Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:25:07 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] 18k TR6 in Ogden Message-ID: <47AE0C23.6060603@jonzaremba.com> I just noticed this while browsing...not my car... http://ogden.craigslist.org/car/557363100.html Jon Zaremba 79 MG B From mark at bradakis.com Sat Feb 9 22:12:21 2008 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:12:21 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] Where were you? Message-ID: <47AE87B5.4060702@bradakis.com> Pretty small turnout for tonight's BMCU dinner. Maybe 20 folks or so. Perhaps it was the warming weather, and most folks were trying to dig out their British car and get it running for the trip to the dinner. Oh well, we did rough out a schedule for the upcoming year, a more thorough report and a photo or two will likely be forthcoming. And I'll be sending off a note about another social event shortly after I finish this missive. mjb. From mark at bradakis.com Sat Feb 9 22:14:28 2008 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:14:28 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] Party time! Message-ID: <47AE8834.1000308@bradakis.com> Yikes, well into February and finally getting around to an announcement about the annual Fat Chance Garage Beach Party. Coming right up, the festivities are planned for Saturday evening, Feb. 23rd, starting about 7 pm. While years past have often seen a unifying theme of some sort to the gathering, this year you are on your own for inspiration. Head down to the thrift store for that perfectly tacky, shapeless, floral motif garment. Grab some garish shades at the dollar store, dig out that floppy old sun hat you'd swear you'd never wear in public and prep yourself for a grand old time once again. Don't worry, there won't be a Beach Boys karaoke contest - at least not THIS year! As usual, bring a potluck dish of some sort to share if so inclined, adult beverages and whatever special soft drinks the kids want. Who knows what the weather will be like that evening, but maybe we'll provide some slow smoked pulled pork, or brisket, or perhaps a pot of chicken-habanero chili. We shall see. What: Annual Beach Party When: Saturday, February 23rd, 7pm Where: 739 Park Street ( 739 south, 540 east, Salt Lake City ) Who: You and anyone else who desires to attend Why: To have some fun! Web: http://bradakis.com/Beach See you there! mjb. From gail_chase at comcast.net Tue Feb 12 09:06:28 2008 From: gail_chase at comcast.net (gail_chase at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:06:28 +0000 Subject: [Bmcu] free to a good home Message-ID: <021220081606.7762.47B1C404000D3C6800001E5222070016410A9C0E080CA104070E09@comcast.net> 1975 TR-6, last driven 1997, free to a good home for parts or restoration. gail_chase at comcast.net 801-453-0882 From rhelman at gmail.com Tue Feb 12 09:09:22 2008 From: rhelman at gmail.com (Roger Helman) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:09:22 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] free to a good home In-Reply-To: <021220081606.7762.47B1C404000D3C6800001E5222070016410A9C0E080CA104070E09@comcast.net> References: <021220081606.7762.47B1C404000D3C6800001E5222070016410A9C0E080CA104070E09@comcast.net> Message-ID: <779de48e0802120809t107bd324s3e64735bc6e91c7c@mail.gmail.com> Taken!!!! On Feb 12, 2008 9:06 AM, wrote: > 1975 TR-6, last driven 1997, free to a good home for parts or restoration. > gail_chase at comcast.net > 801-453-0882 > _______________________________________________ > Bmcu mailing list > Bmcu at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu > -- Roger Helman rhelman at gmail.com From sales at hinkleymall.com Tue Feb 12 09:17:35 2008 From: sales at hinkleymall.com (Sales) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:17:35 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] free to a good home References: <021220081606.7762.47B1C404000D3C6800001E5222070016410A9C0E080CA104070E09@comcast.net> <779de48e0802120809t107bd324s3e64735bc6e91c7c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <033201c86d92$c9d80750$0b857918@GORDON> darn, 9 minutes too late Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Helman" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Bmcu] free to a good home > Taken!!!! > > On Feb 12, 2008 9:06 AM, wrote: > >> 1975 TR-6, last driven 1997, free to a good home for parts or >> restoration. >> gail_chase at comcast.net >> 801-453-0882 >> _______________________________________________ >> Bmcu mailing list >> Bmcu at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu >> > > > > -- > Roger Helman > rhelman at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Bmcu mailing list > Bmcu at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu From bhowden at arizonatile.com Tue Feb 12 09:22:29 2008 From: bhowden at arizonatile.com (Brett Howden) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:22:29 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] free to a good home In-Reply-To: <033201c86d92$c9d80750$0b857918@GORDON> Message-ID: <2090E630A07789469DCD3B25333EDC8D03493184@AZEXCH01.int-aztile.com> I would just be happy to get my Midget running. -----Original Message----- From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sales Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:18 AM To: Roger Helman; gail_chase at comcast.net Cc: bmcu at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Bmcu] free to a good home darn, 9 minutes too late Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Helman" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Bmcu] free to a good home > Taken!!!! > > On Feb 12, 2008 9:06 AM, wrote: > >> 1975 TR-6, last driven 1997, free to a good home for parts or >> restoration. >> gail_chase at comcast.net >> 801-453-0882 >> _______________________________________________ >> Bmcu mailing list >> Bmcu at autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu >> > > > > -- > Roger Helman > rhelman at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > Bmcu mailing list > Bmcu at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu _______________________________________________ Bmcu mailing list Bmcu at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned by MCI Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on MCI's Managed Email Content Service, visit http://www.mci.com. ______________________________________________________________________ From beachbumbarry at msn.com Tue Feb 12 09:29:01 2008 From: beachbumbarry at msn.com (Barry Engstrum) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:29:01 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] TR-3 - Save from E-Bay Message-ID: I know that this should go in the newsletter, but timing won't work out. A person in the SLC area has a TR-3 that is completely apart. He has put a lot of money in it. The engine has been rebuilt and a lot of work on body panels etc. He is only asking $3,500 for it and I would like to see it stay in Utah. I would like the car, but have tooo many projects now. He will only sell it for a complete rebuild not for parts. Someone save this car from E-Bay. If interested call - - John Holton @ 943-0660 From wbeech at flash.net Tue Feb 12 21:38:55 2008 From: wbeech at flash.net (wbeech) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:38:55 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] TR-3 - Save from E-Bay In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001301c86dfa$58608030$6401a8c0@sniffer> I'm interested! I'll make the call in the morning. My "3" is also in pieces, but getting ready to start the re-assembly process. This could be a great project for 2009-10. Bill -----Original Message----- From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Barry Engstrum Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:29 AM To: Bmcu at autox.team.net Subject: [Bmcu] TR-3 - Save from E-Bay I know that this should go in the newsletter, but timing won't work out. A person in the SLC area has a TR-3 that is completely apart. He has put a lot of money in it. The engine has been rebuilt and a lot of work on body panels etc. He is only asking $3,500 for it and I would like to see it stay in Utah. I would like the car, but have tooo many projects now. He will only sell it for a complete rebuild not for parts. Someone save this car from E-Bay. If interested call - - John Holton @ 943-0660 _______________________________________________ Bmcu mailing list Bmcu at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu From spitfiresrule at msn.com Fri Feb 15 19:02:47 2008 From: spitfiresrule at msn.com (MITCH D JOHNSON) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:02:47 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] British Field day Message-ID: Folks, If anyone would like to help or volunteer to work with the British Field Day committee , please drop Bill Davis a note. This is a chance to help out the BFD group and make this years BFD a better than ever event! Here is Bill's email address: Gbrovers at aol.com Thanks, BMCU Board of Governors From jercurry at comcast.net Fri Feb 15 20:06:27 2008 From: jercurry at comcast.net (Jeremiah Curry) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:06:27 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] [VTR] TR3 compression test In-Reply-To: <007f01c86150$59d4dee0$0d7e9ca0$@net> Message-ID: <002901c87048$ec8ba4b0$0202fea9@screamer> Actually that brings up an intersting point, It seems like when I got the car it would only try to start with the ignition switched on, but now the red light on the dash is on whenever the battery is attached, and the key doesn't seem to change anything. Any ideas? Thanks, Jeremiah -----Original Message----- From: Joe Laurito [mailto:trglory at comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 6:52 PM To: Herald948 at aol.com; jercurry at comcast.net; vtr at autox.team.net; bmcu at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [VTR] TR3 compression test Jeremiah; I was going to suggest that you whack the starter a few times with a BFH and push the button again. And make sure you have the ignition switch ON. (Don't ask me how I know about THAT hot tip.) Joe -----Original Message----- From: vtr-bounces+trglory=comcast.net at autox.team.net [mailto:vtr-bounces+trglory=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Herald948 at aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 7:36 PM To: jercurry at comcast.net; vtr at autox.team.net; bmcu at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [VTR] TR3 compression test In a message dated 1/27/2008 7:27:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jercurry at comcast.net writes: On a side note, the starter worked last time I tried (a few months ago) but now just spins without engaging. That possibly could be just a bit of dirt or "flash rust" from moisture in the air that has bound up the starter Bendix (assuming original type starter here). It's worth pulling the starter and cleaning the drive as necessary, but don't lubricate it once clean (except maybe sparingly with a dry graphite type of lubricant)! Any oily lubricant will only attract dirt and make it stick again.... --Andy Mace No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.12/1245 - Release Date: 1/26/2008 3:45 PM From jercurry at comcast.net Sat Feb 16 15:02:37 2008 From: jercurry at comcast.net (Jeremiah Curry) Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:02:37 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] Starter In-Reply-To: <12B6CB27-8891-4F92-A123-0151B58D45BA@mac.com> Message-ID: <003401c870e7$a4f783e0$0202fea9@screamer> I pulled the starter last night and cleaned up the shaft I am not really sure what all of the parts are called, so bear with me. The gear that engases with the flywheel pulls out easily and as you pull it out the piece behind it rotates. The spring that pulls the gear back also appears to work fine. However neither of these parts appear to be attached in any way to the shaft that is attached to the motor part, I can turn them independently. I cleaned everything up and then realized how hard it is to get the shaft back in the housing, since you need to push the brushes back into their guides at the same time. Luckily my wife helped me there (she must love me!) Once the starter was re-installed I tried it with the same results, a lot of spinning without engaging the flywheel. I checked the flywheeel and it isn't missing any teeth. I also attached my batter charger on the "start" position to the positive ground and the negative terminal of the starter to make sure it wasn't a starter or wiring problem, again the starter spins like crazy without engaging. This leads me to believe the part of the starter that converts centrifical force into forward motion doesn't work...but I'm not sure how that happens at all. Thanks, in advance for any help Jeremiah -----Original Message----- From: Robert Green [mailto:robminil7 at mac.com] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 9:44 AM To: jercurry at comcast.net Subject: Starter Jeremiah, Maybe I'm getting in this a little late, but what you describe sounds like a Bendix spring failure or that the gear the Bendix spring holds back from the flywheel when the starter is not engaged is sticking on the shaft of the starter. The gear I mention is held back from the teeth of the flywheel when the starters not engaged. When the starter is engaged, the Bendix spring compresses, allowing the gear to slide forward on the shaft of the starter, and engage the flywheel. If the Spring does not compress, or the shaft of the starter is gummed up (the likely cause) the gear does not slide forward and engage the flywheel. The starter just spins along merrily. Pull the starter, clean up the shaft of the starter and the Bendix gear/spring, lube the bearing of the starter while you have it out, Also look at the brushes of the starter at this time and clean up the communtator of the armature of the starter. Slide the puppy back in place and it should work. Other possibilities are 1. there are some teeth missing from the flywheel, in which case you can move it past this area by putting the car in gear and move it a bit forward or back to move the flywheel, and try again. 2. The "dog" gear, or the gear on the starter shaft controlled by the Bendix spring is bust, in which case replace the starter. 3. The starter or battery are not up to snuff, and they don't generate enough torque to compress the Bendix spring far enough to engage the dog gear. Good Luck, Rob Green From mark at bradakis.com Fri Feb 22 20:13:34 2008 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:13:34 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] Reminder Message-ID: <47BF8F5E.7090600@bradakis.com> What: Annual Beach Party When: Saturday, February 23rd, 7pm Where: 739 Park Street ( 739 south, 540 east, Salt Lake City ) Who: You and anyone else who desires to attend Why: To have some fun! Web: http://bradakis.com/Beach mjb. From gary at cs.utah.edu Fri Feb 29 20:43:38 2008 From: gary at cs.utah.edu (Gary Lindstrom) Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:43:38 -0700 Subject: [Bmcu] march newsletter is out Message-ID: <47C8D0EA.4090303@cs.utah.edu> See http://www.britishmotorclub.org/news/2008/mar08.pdf Cheers, --Gary