From gary at cs.utah.edu  Thu Mar  6 06:26:34 2008
From: gary at cs.utah.edu (Gary Lindstrom)
Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:26:34 -0700
Subject: [Bmcu] reminder: RSVP by tomorrow for 3/15 event
Message-ID: <47CFF10A.7070706@cs.utah.edu>

St. Patty's Day Lunch and Dust Off Run
March 15, 2008

Saint Patrick's Day is the club's traditional opening of the driving 
season, and 2008 will honour this tradition. We'll start with lunch at 
Acme Burger (275 S. 200 W., 801-257-5700), BMCU member Alan Ireland's 
fine new establishment in downtown Salt Lake City, starting at 11:30am.

Thereafter, weather permitting, we'll do a Dust Off Run to a location 
known only to the organizers. Who knows, we may even stop for a farewell 
toddy after the tour and the associated road side repairs, this being 
the first run for our Britmobiles after a long winter's nap.

Some logistics:

    1. There is alas no free parking at Acme Burger, but there is a 
reasonable pay lot just north of it, and the usual SLC first come first 
served street parking in the vicinity.
    2. Alan plans to reserve tables for the group if at all possible, 
but he'll need plenty of advance notice. Consequently, please RSVP to us 
by email to jpivirotto at FirstIndustrial.com or by phone to 801-486-0547 
by Friday March 7.

Should be a great event!

-- Pugs and Diane Pivirotto

From alanoireland at gmail.com  Thu Mar  6 06:55:04 2008
From: alanoireland at gmail.com (Alan Ireland)
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 06:55:04 -0700
Subject: [Bmcu] reminder: RSVP by tomorrow for 3/15 event
In-Reply-To: <47CFF10A.7070706@cs.utah.edu>
References: <47CFF10A.7070706@cs.utah.edu>
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See you here...

On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 6:26 AM, Gary Lindstrom <gary at cs.utah.edu> wrote:
> St. Patty's Day Lunch and Dust Off Run
>  March 15, 2008
>
>  Saint Patrick's Day is the club's traditional opening of the driving
>  season, and 2008 will honour this tradition. We'll start with lunch at
>  Acme Burger (275 S. 200 W., 801-257-5700), BMCU member Alan Ireland's
>  fine new establishment in downtown Salt Lake City, starting at 11:30am.
>
>  Thereafter, weather permitting, we'll do a Dust Off Run to a location
>  known only to the organizers. Who knows, we may even stop for a farewell
>  toddy after the tour and the associated road side repairs, this being
>  the first run for our Britmobiles after a long winter's nap.
>
>  Some logistics:
>
>     1. There is alas no free parking at Acme Burger, but there is a
>  reasonable pay lot just north of it, and the usual SLC first come first
>  served street parking in the vicinity.
>     2. Alan plans to reserve tables for the group if at all possible,
>  but he'll need plenty of advance notice. Consequently, please RSVP to us
>  by email to jpivirotto at FirstIndustrial.com or by phone to 801-486-0547
>  by Friday March 7.
>
>  Should be a great event!
>
>  -- Pugs and Diane Pivirotto
>  _______________________________________________
>  Bmcu mailing list
>  Bmcu at autox.team.net
>  http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bmcu

From bobbyv52 at wirelessbeehive.com  Thu Mar  6 14:54:40 2008
From: bobbyv52 at wirelessbeehive.com (bobbyv)
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:54:40 -0700
Subject: [Bmcu] reminder: RSVP by tomorrow for 3/15 event
References: <47CFF10A.7070706@cs.utah.edu>
Message-ID: <001201c87fd4$ae38c710$0201fea9@owner3c>

Gary and the rest of the BMCU and Bill

I will be in Cancun this week for a much needed vacation.  We will be 
sipping on Margaritas - Corona's or whatever else they bring our way.  I 
will then be deployed to IRAQ for 6 months on Apr 6.  I will miss the 
driving season!  I know that the palm trees and visions of bikini clad 
individuals will not be the same kind of palm trees I will see in Iraq!! 
God willing I will be able to get in a few driving days with my TD before I 
leave (if the weather permints) or in Oct when I return.  Please keep me on 
your mailing list as I will be following the clubs events.  Hope to attend 
an event or talk with some of you soon.

Thanks

Bob V


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From: "Gary Lindstrom" <gary at cs.utah.edu>
To: "BMCU Membership" <bmcu at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 6:26 AM
Subject: [Bmcu] reminder: RSVP by tomorrow for 3/15 event


> St. Patty's Day Lunch and Dust Off Run
> March 15, 2008
>
> Saint Patrick's Day is the club's traditional opening of the driving
> season, and 2008 will honour this tradition. We'll start with lunch at
> Acme Burger (275 S. 200 W., 801-257-5700), BMCU member Alan Ireland's
> fine new establishment in downtown Salt Lake City, starting at 11:30am.
>
> Thereafter, weather permitting, we'll do a Dust Off Run to a location
> known only to the organizers. Who knows, we may even stop for a farewell
> toddy after the tour and the associated road side repairs, this being
> the first run for our Britmobiles after a long winter's nap.
>
> Some logistics:
>
>    1. There is alas no free parking at Acme Burger, but there is a
> reasonable pay lot just north of it, and the usual SLC first come first
> served street parking in the vicinity.
>    2. Alan plans to reserve tables for the group if at all possible,
> but he'll need plenty of advance notice. Consequently, please RSVP to us
> by email to jpivirotto at FirstIndustrial.com or by phone to 801-486-0547
> by Friday March 7.
>
> Should be a great event!
>
> -- Pugs and Diane Pivirotto
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From jonistevens at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  7 08:47:04 2008
From: jonistevens at hotmail.com (John Stevens)
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:47:04 +0000
Subject: [Bmcu] Looking for Healey 3000 parts
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I'm well into restoring my 61 BT7 Healey and am constantly looking for odds
and ends. Anyone have a parts car or a stash of extras?

Thanks

John Stevens
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From wiia at aol.com  Fri Mar  7 19:38:17 2008
From: wiia at aol.com (wiia at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:38:17 -0500
Subject: [Bmcu] Looking for Healey 3000 parts
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I have lots of MGA parts, a 71 MGB engine?and a few Sprite/Midget parts, but nothing for the big Healys.



Bill Adams

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I'm well into restoring my 61 BT7 Healey and am constantly looking for odds
and ends. Anyone have a parts car or a stash of extras?

Thanks

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From eastoncp at yahoo.com  Sat Mar  8 16:30:16 2008
From: eastoncp at yahoo.com (Charles Easton)
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 15:30:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Bmcu] TR6 and MGB Parts for Sale
In-Reply-To: <8CA4EDC9989202C-A00-22C5@webmail-ne17.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <948493.11487.qm@web35307.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hey folks,

Just putting out a feeler to see if anyone here wants these parts before I try the usual sale sites.

I have a perfectly good, working TR6 differential. It came off a '69.

Also, I have a set of MGB SU carburetors, linkages, manifold, and filters - all assembled, ready to bolt on (you'll need gaskets, but that's it). I believe it is the same thing that Victoria British sells as the HS6 1-3/4" "Special Tuning" Conversion Kit. It's on page 121, part 3-760 and the filters are the 1-3/4" K&N chrome filters (part 3-1804). The filters look great, chrome is in excellent condition. The filter elements themselves need cleaning. The carbs will work on 1962-74 MGBs.

Let me know if your interested. I can send photos, if you need them.

Thanks,

Chuck

       
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From eastoncp at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 11 22:09:39 2008
From: eastoncp at yahoo.com (Charles Easton)
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:09:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
In-Reply-To: <8CA4EDC9989202C-A00-22C5@webmail-ne17.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <377536.51350.qm@web35303.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So I'm trying to sell these MGB SU carbs (as you all know), and due to the fact that I'm kinda new to this, and dealing with my less-than-ideal IQ, I might have mistakenly called these HS6 1-3/4" (which as I understand it, are more suited for the MGC).

After further investigation (cleaning the oil off helps), I found these numbers:

AUD505R and AUD505F on small, removable tabs that are attached to both of the lid float chamber screws.

AUD 9 is located on the side of the left carburetor base.

If you lift up the piston chamber assembly, you'll see these numbers on the inside surface of the carb body: JZX1214 on the left and JZX1215 on the right.

On the inside of both piston chambers (under the dashpots) you will see PDC16 and AUC 1332.

I think it's great that these were numbered so extensively, but finding the Rosetta Stone that unlocks the mysteries of their meanings is another matter entirely.

Can any of you experts out there lend a hand? I would be much obliged!

       
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From mark at bradakis.com  Wed Mar 12 07:56:32 2008
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:56:32 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Yes, AUD505 are HS6 carbs, with a 1 3/4 inch bore.  The R and F
suffixes denote rear and front.  I think, but can't be positive, that
these carbs were used on some TR4s before the switch to the
Zenith - Strombergs.

mjb.

From gone2ddogs at yahoo.com  Wed Mar 12 08:50:30 2008
From: gone2ddogs at yahoo.com (john ross)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:50:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

John


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From ron.christensen at wsapr.com  Wed Mar 12 14:22:22 2008
From: ron.christensen at wsapr.com (Ron Christensen)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:22:22 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
SU. 

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Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

John


 
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From dHoagland at macu.org  Wed Mar 12 15:05:34 2008
From: dHoagland at macu.org (Dennis Hoagland)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:05:34 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
References: <742263.4105.qm@web51512.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Not so...they are still some of the best and simplest racing carburetors
around!

Dennis


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Sent: Wed 3/12/2008 3:22 PM
To: 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs



Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
SU.

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I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

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From ron.christensen at wsapr.com  Wed Mar 12 17:52:37 2008
From: ron.christensen at wsapr.com (Ron Christensen)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:52:37 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Can't argue with you on that point.  I raced with them for about 6 years! My
biggest complaint was leaky original brass floats. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Hoagland [mailto:dHoagland at macu.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Ron Christensen; john ross; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Not so...they are still some of the best and simplest racing carburetors
around!
 
Dennis

 
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From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wed 3/12/2008 3:22 PM
To: 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs



Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
SU.

-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of john ross
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

John



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From glen at gatekeepers.com  Wed Mar 12 18:37:00 2008
From: glen at gatekeepers.com (Glen Schimmelpfennig)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:37:00 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Oh my God Ron had something positive to say!

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-----Original Message-----
From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:53 PM
To: 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Can't argue with you on that point.  I raced with them for about 6 years! My
biggest complaint was leaky original brass floats. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Hoagland [mailto:dHoagland at macu.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Ron Christensen; john ross; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Not so...they are still some of the best and simplest racing carburetors
around!
 
Dennis

 
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From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wed 3/12/2008 3:22 PM
To: 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs



Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
SU.

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Behalf Of john ross
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Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

John



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From RGisseman at slco.org  Thu Mar 13 06:36:50 2008
From: RGisseman at slco.org (Roger Gisseman)
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:36:50 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Glen,

I am sure Ron is just lulling us into a false sense of security so we will
think, "ya know, Ron is okay".  Then he will let loose another barrage of
anti-BMC e-mail upon us. :)

Roger

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Behalf Of Glen Schimmelpfennig
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:37 PM
To: 'Ron Christensen'; 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Oh my God Ron had something positive to say!

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-----Original Message-----
From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:53 PM
To: 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Can't argue with you on that point.  I raced with them for about 6 years! My
biggest complaint was leaky original brass floats.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Hoagland [mailto:dHoagland at macu.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Ron Christensen; john ross; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Not so...they are still some of the best and simplest racing carburetors
around!

Dennis


________________________________

From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wed 3/12/2008 3:22 PM
To: 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs



Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
SU.

-----Original Message-----
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Behalf Of john ross
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:51 AM
To: bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

John



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From ron.christensen at wsapr.com  Thu Mar 13 10:03:50 2008
From: ron.christensen at wsapr.com (Ron Christensen)
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:03:50 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Don't get your hopes up.  The cynic still lurks beneath the surface!

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Glen Schimmelpfennig [mailto:glen at gatekeepers.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:37 PM
To: 'Ron Christensen'; 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Oh my God Ron had something positive to say!

Intranet Consulting Inc.
Glen Schimmelpfennig
387 South 1100 West
Farmington, Utah 84025
801-231-6338
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-----Original Message-----
From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:53 PM
To: 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Can't argue with you on that point.  I raced with them for about 6 years! My
biggest complaint was leaky original brass floats. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Hoagland [mailto:dHoagland at macu.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:06 PM
To: Ron Christensen; john ross; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

Not so...they are still some of the best and simplest racing carburetors
around!
 
Dennis

 
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From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Ron Christensen
Sent: Wed 3/12/2008 3:22 PM
To: 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs



Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
SU.

-----Original Message-----
From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of john ross
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:51 AM
To: bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs

I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.

John



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From ddsand2006 at gmail.com  Thu Mar 13 15:06:37 2008
From: ddsand2006 at gmail.com (David Sandberg)
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:06:37 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
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Does anyone know a great local person to do a couple of Frame up
restorations on MGB's. These have been completely stripped, body work done,
and now need to be re-assembled.

Thanks,  
David Sandberg
801-755-3440
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> From: Ron Christensen <ron.christensen at wsapr.com>
> Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:03:50 -0600
> To: <glen at gatekeepers.com>, 'Dennis Hoagland' <dHoagland at macu.org>, 'john
> ross' <gone2ddogs at yahoo.com>, <bmcu at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
> 
> Don't get your hopes up.  The cynic still lurks beneath the surface!
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glen Schimmelpfennig [mailto:glen at gatekeepers.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 7:37 PM
> To: 'Ron Christensen'; 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
> 
> Oh my God Ron had something positive to say!
> 
> Intranet Consulting Inc.
> Glen Schimmelpfennig
> 387 South 1100 West
> Farmington, Utah 84025
> 801-231-6338
> glen at gatekeepers.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Ron Christensen
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:53 PM
> To: 'Dennis Hoagland'; 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
> 
> Can't argue with you on that point.  I raced with them for about 6 years! My
> biggest complaint was leaky original brass floats.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Hoagland [mailto:dHoagland at macu.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:06 PM
> To: Ron Christensen; john ross; bmcu at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
> 
> Not so...they are still some of the best and simplest racing carburetors
> around!
>  
> Dennis
> 
>  
> ________________________________
> 
> From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net on behalf of Ron Christensen
> Sent: Wed 3/12/2008 3:22 PM
> To: 'john ross'; bmcu at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
> 
> 
> 
> Follow your nose.  At the end of a smelly trail of gas fumes is always an
> SU.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of john ross
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:51 AM
> To: bmcu at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] How to identify SU Carbs
> 
> I always thought you could identify SU's by the fuel pouring out of them.
> 
> John
> 
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From romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 16 08:45:47 2008
From: romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com (ryan duffy)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:45:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
Message-ID: <839086.13156.qm@web56903.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

well i am new to the world of triumph spitfires and am not a mechanic by any means so i need some advice or the help of some one who works on these cars. i rescued the 1973 triumph from the junk yard got it running put new apolstery in it new weber carb new alternator referbed the distributer new plugs and wires but i am running to rich even after having the carb adjusted. at idle i pass the co2 but fail hydro carbon  and at high rpm just the oppeset. so if anyone has any advice for me let me know i live up in ogden and most people have never even heard of the car or know what it is. thanks
   
   
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From jon at jonzaremba.com  Sun Mar 16 17:23:43 2008
From: jon at jonzaremba.com (Jon Zaremba)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:23:43 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
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Hi Ryan,

I'm up in Ogden as well.  There is no way my 79 MG will pass.  Last 
year i managed to register it in Tooele to avoid all of that.  But i 
won't be able to do this again, so we'll both be in the same boat for 
2008.

Last year the guy wouldn't even pass me for safety because my car 
doesn't have windshield washers!

I'm going to look around to see if i can find someone who will pass 
for a fee.  If you find a way around it, please let me know...and i 
will do the same.

Another option that some group members have suggested in the past is 
to take your car to Bailey's.  They may be able to repair or replace 
whatever is keeping you from passing.

Keep us posted...

Jon Zaremba

ryan duffy wrote:
> well i am new to the world of triumph spitfires and am not a mechanic by any means so i need some advice or the help of some one who works on these cars. i rescued the 1973 triumph from the junk yard got it running put new apolstery in it new weber carb new alternator referbed the distributer new plugs and wires but i am running to rich even after having the carb adjusted. at idle i pass the co2 but fail hydro carbon  and at high rpm just the oppeset. so if anyone has any advice for me let me know i live up in ogden and most people have never even heard of the car or know what it is. thanks
>    
>    
>    Ryan Duffy
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From ihueton at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 16 17:48:30 2008
From: ihueton at yahoo.com (Iain Hueton)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:48:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
Message-ID: <396514.20281.qm@web36906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have used Der Ottor Werks on 28th in Ogden (621-0830) with good success.  The key with carberator adjustment is to tune it so that it passes at high rpm, but then very carefully manage the drop in rpm to idle speed.  The state has a required rate of rpm change / second, so be sure to use all of it to burn off the excess hydrocarbons.  If you drop the engine speed too fast, the hydrocarbons accumulate and will cause you to exceed the standard. Phil at Der Otto Werks can get you through it

As you well know, the engines are temperamental at low temperature, so if you are registering a car for the first time, plan on registering it in the summer so you can have it performinng in its proper habitat.  I stupidly registered mine in January, so it takes a bit more babying.
Good luck

Iain Hueton 
(1970 Spit)

 
Iain Hueton1804 Ross DriveOgden UT, 84403www.toriandesigns.comphone 801-627-4119ihueton at yahoo.com


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From: Jon Zaremba <jon at jonzaremba.com>
To: ryan duffy <romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com>; bmcu at autox.team.net
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 6:23:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] emission problems

Hi Ryan,

I'm up in Ogden as well.  There is no way my 79 MG will pass.  Last 
year i managed to register it in Tooele to avoid all of that.  But i 
won't be able to do this again, so we'll both be in the same boat for 
2008.

Last year the guy wouldn't even pass me for safety because my car 
doesn't have windshield washers!

I'm going to look around to see if i can find someone who will pass 
for a fee.  If you find a way around it, please let me know...and i 
will do the same.

Another option that some group members have suggested in the past is 
to take your car to Bailey's.  They may be able to repair or replace 
whatever is keeping you from passing.

Keep us posted...

Jon Zaremba

ryan duffy wrote:
> well i am new to the world of triumph spitfires and am not a mechanic by any means so i need some advice or the help of some one who works on these cars. i rescued the 1973 triumph from the junk yard got it running put new apolstery in it new weber carb new alternator referbed the distributer new plugs and wires but i am running to rich even after having the carb adjusted. at idle i pass the co2 but fail hydro carbon  and at high rpm just the oppeset. so if anyone has any advice for me let me know i live up in ogden and most people have never even heard of the car or know what it is. thanks
>    
>    
>    Ryan Duffy
>  801-309-9855
>  romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com
> 
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From beachbumbarry at msn.com  Mon Mar 17 10:24:34 2008
From: beachbumbarry at msn.com (Barry Engstrum)
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:24:34 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
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A little Alcohol (methinall), like a pint in the gas tank and driving it 5
miles will bring the emissions down a little. Rubbing alcohol from the market
has water in it.
BarryE
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  Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems


  well i am new to the world of triumph spitfires and am not a mechanic by any
means so i need some advice or the help of some one who works on these cars. i
rescued the 1973 triumph from the junk yard got it running put new apolstery
in it new weber carb new alternator referbed the distributer new plugs and
wires but i am running to rich even after having the carb adjusted. at idle i
pass the co2 but fail hydro carbon  and at high rpm just the oppeset. so if
anyone has any advice for me let me know i live up in ogden and most people
have never even heard of the car or know what it is. thanks


     Ryan Duffy
    801-309-9855
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From beecher1 at msn.com  Mon Mar 17 11:17:45 2008
From: beecher1 at msn.com (DANIEL BEECHER)
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:17:45 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
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References: <839086.13156.qm@web56903.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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So......an pint and a smidge of E85 (85% ethanol) added to a (nearly) full
tank?

Dan Beecher> From: beachbumbarry at msn.com> To: bmcu at autox.team.net;
romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:24:34 -0600> Subject:
Re: [Bmcu] emission problems> > A little Alcohol (methinall), like a pint in
the gas tank and driving it 5> miles will bring the emissions down a little.
Rubbing alcohol from the market> has water in it.> BarryE> ----- Original
Message -----> From: ryan duffy<mailto:romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com>> To:
bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net>> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008
9:45 AM> Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems> > > well i am new to the world of
triumph spitfires and am not a mechanic by any> means so i need some advice or
the help of some one who works on these cars. i> rescued the 1973 triumph from
the junk yard got it running put new apolstery> in it new weber carb new
alternator referbed the distributer new plugs and> wires but i am running to
rich even after having the carb adjusted. at idle i> pass the co2 but fail
hydro carbon and at high rpm just the oppeset. so if> anyone has any advice
for me let me know i live up in ogden and most people> have never even heard
of the car or know what it is. thanks> > > Ryan Duffy> 801-309-9855>
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From andrew.lindeman at gmail.com  Mon Mar 17 11:28:02 2008
From: andrew.lindeman at gmail.com (Andrew Lindeman)
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:28:02 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
In-Reply-To: <BLU109-W41E343B054CB6EE422780C8A050@phx.gbl>
References: <839086.13156.qm@web56903.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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You wouldn't need both E85 and a pint, as the E85 is already 85%
alcohol.  A near empty tank with just enough E85 to get passed the
test before you top it off with your preferred fuel would do the
trick.

From beecher1 at msn.com  Mon Mar 17 11:39:50 2008
From: beecher1 at msn.com (DANIEL BEECHER)
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:39:50 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] emission problems
In-Reply-To: <2cc65d5a0803171128v5231bb93jb10e227ca17f44b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <839086.13156.qm@web56903.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<BAY106-DAV485025E6DE50167D3AD9FA8050@phx.gbl>
	<BLU109-W41E343B054CB6EE422780C8A050@phx.gbl> 
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Guess I did not word my thoughts very well.

I read Barry's note to say "one pint of alcohol in a full tank of gas"

So, just more than a pint of E85 added to the nearly full tank would do it.

Would the car run well on straight E85?  I have no experience with that, at
all.> Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:28:02 -0600> From: andrew.lindeman at gmail.com>
To: beecher1 at msn.com> Subject: Re: [Bmcu] emission problems> CC:
beachbumbarry at msn.com; bmcu at autox.team.net; romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com> > You
wouldn't need both E85 and a pint, as the E85 is already 85%> alcohol. A near
empty tank with just enough E85 to get passed the> test before you top it off
with your preferred fuel would do the> trick.
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From mikemostert at msn.com  Tue Mar 18 14:06:52 2008
From: mikemostert at msn.com (Mike Mostert)
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:06:52 -0700
Subject: [Bmcu] Bmcu Digest, Vol 11, Issue 11
References: <mailman.13.1205866801.31961.bmcu@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DAV1295A8E13C185959AB75A2A9060@phx.gbl>

I was told by a buddy who used to manage a Tunex that a fresh oil change to a
100% synthetic such as Mobil 1 will help with the hydrocarbon test. He said
regular oil has a background of hydrocarbon emissions but the synthetics break
down slower and thereby reduce the HC emissions. I never had to do it myself,
so don't have personal experience on the issue.
Mike Mostert,
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  From: DANIEL BEECHER <beecher1 at msn.com<mailto:beecher1 at msn.com>>
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  To: Barry Engstrum <beachbumbarry at msn.com<mailto:beachbumbarry at msn.com>>,
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  So......an pint and a smidge of E85 (85% ethanol) added to a (nearly) full
  tank?

  Dan Beecher> From: beachbumbarry at msn.com<mailto:beachbumbarry at msn.com>> To:
bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net>;
  romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com<mailto:romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com>> Date: Mon, 17
Mar 2008 11:24:34 -0600> Subject:
  Re: [Bmcu] emission problems> > A little Alcohol (methinall), like a pint
in
  the gas tank and driving it 5> miles will bring the emissions down a
little.
  Rubbing alcohol from the market> has water in it.> BarryE> ----- Original
  Message -----> From: ryan
duffy<mailto:romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com<mailto:romeo_popa_delta at yahoo.com>>>
To:
  bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net%3
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  alternator referbed the distributer new plugs and> wires but i am running
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  Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:28:02 -0600
  From: "Andrew Lindeman"
<andrew.lindeman at gmail.com<mailto:andrew.lindeman at gmail.com>>
  Subject: Re: [Bmcu] emission problems
  To: "DANIEL BEECHER" <beecher1 at msn.com<mailto:beecher1 at msn.com>>
  Cc: bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net>
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  You wouldn't need both E85 and a pint, as the E85 is already 85%
  alcohol.  A near empty tank with just enough E85 to get passed the
  test before you top it off with your preferred fuel would do the
  trick.


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  Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:39:50 -0600
  From: DANIEL BEECHER <beecher1 at msn.com<mailto:beecher1 at msn.com>>
  Subject: Re: [Bmcu] emission problems
  To: Andrew Lindeman
<andrew.lindeman at gmail.com<mailto:andrew.lindeman at gmail.com>>
  Cc: bmcu at autox.team.net<mailto:bmcu at autox.team.net>, ryan
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  Guess I did not word my thoughts very well.

  I read Barry's note to say "one pint of alcohol in a full tank of gas"

  So, just more than a pint of E85 added to the nearly full tank would do it.

  Would the car run well on straight E85?  I have no experience with that, at
  all.> Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:28:02 -0600> From:
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  wouldn't need both E85 and a pint, as the E85 is already 85%> alcohol. A
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From mark at bradakis.com  Tue Mar 18 19:08:28 2008
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:08:28 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] Lunch and drive?
Message-ID: <47E0759C.5050003@bradakis.com>

So I ended up not making it to Acme Burger.  How did it go?

mjb.

From jercurry at comcast.net  Tue Mar 18 19:54:13 2008
From: jercurry at comcast.net (Jeremiah Curry)
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:54:13 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] TR3 compression test
In-Reply-To: <002901c85d8a$244327b0$6a01a8c0@screamer>
Message-ID: <001801c8896c$84500890$0202fea9@screamer>

Thanks for everyone who responded to my e-mail below.  I ended up buying a
new gear reduction starter and when testing with the starter, the
compresssion rate definitely went up.  Now I am worried it may be too high.
Here are the results front to back:
140 psi
130 psi
155 psi
145 psi

I think since the head was shaved by the previous owner and then I had it
rebuilt, I have a much smaller compression chamber.  Is this too much over
the expected 120 psi that I should be worried?  Or is the 25 psi differnce
worrisome?

Thanks,
Jeremiah

-----Original Message-----
From: vtr-bounces+jercurry=comcast.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:vtr-bounces+jercurry=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Jeremiah Curry
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:35 PM
To: vtr at autox.team.net
Subject: [VTR] TR3 compression test


howdy all,

I just put the head back on my TR3 the other day and wanted to make sure I
did everything right, and that the parts were all good.  We did a leak down
test and 2 of the cylinders where "yellow" and two were "green".  To be
doubly sure, I borrowed a compression tester from autozone and did that
test.  My starter has decided not to cooperate since then, so I had to turn
the engine over with the hand-crank.  Due the manual nature, I only went
through about 2-3 compression cycles, but the PSI rating for the cylenders
were from 30-60 psi.  I understand I should be looking for 120 psi.  Is this
an indication that something is horribly wrong?

to test the tester, we put it on my brother's 5.2L jeep v8 and it got 85
psi, that seemed a little low too.  Any insight would be appreciated.

thanks,
Jeremiah

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From ron.christensen at wsapr.com  Wed Mar 19 08:12:30 2008
From: ron.christensen at wsapr.com (Ron Christensen)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:12:30 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] TR3 compression test
In-Reply-To: <001801c8896c$84500890$0202fea9@screamer>
References: <002901c85d8a$244327b0$6a01a8c0@screamer>
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Hi Jeremiah,

You may be getting a compression ratio that will not be happy with today's
low octane fuels. Since you did not cc the head you would only be guessing
at the new compression ratio.  I usually see about 160 psi on a race motor
with about 11:1 compression ratio. My current Sprite has about 10:1 and I
have a problem trying to run straight premium from the pump.  I go to the
airport and pick up 5 gallons of LL100 ($5 a gallon) which I mix 50% with
premium no-led from the gas station and it works just fine.  (an added
benefit is the fact that I am introducing a little lead to the fuel which is
good for the valves and guides)  I also purchase race gas (leaded 110
octane) ($8 a gallon) and do the same mixture.  I have not had much success
with the so called "octane booster" additives. 

If you hear any pinging or the dreaded death rattle you may be burning
pistons.  Check the plugs for signs of aluminum. A light dusting (white in
color) on the electrodes is actually your pistons finding a new home on that
set of champions you just installed. The best way to get an accurate plug
check is to do what is called a "clean shut off" which is accomplished by
turning off the engine after a few minutes on the highway and pulling over
and checking the plugs without doing any idling.  By the way, don't do this
if you have a "modern" car with locking ignition.  A friend of mine, the
late Miles Roberts did this at a race once in a "borrowed" 280Z (SSA car)
and added a 4" diameter steel pipe hood ornament as he was entering the
pits.  Headlight alignment was a serious problem after this modification
also.  The car's owner wasn't too pleased.

Ron Christensen 



-----Original Message-----
From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Jeremiah Curry
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:54 PM
To: bmcu at autox.team.net; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] TR3 compression test

Thanks for everyone who responded to my e-mail below.  I ended up buying a
new gear reduction starter and when testing with the starter, the
compresssion rate definitely went up.  Now I am worried it may be too high.
Here are the results front to back:
140 psi
130 psi
155 psi
145 psi

I think since the head was shaved by the previous owner and then I had it
rebuilt, I have a much smaller compression chamber.  Is this too much over
the expected 120 psi that I should be worried?  Or is the 25 psi differnce
worrisome?

Thanks,
Jeremiah

-----Original Message-----
From: vtr-bounces+jercurry=comcast.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:vtr-bounces+jercurry=comcast.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Jeremiah Curry
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:35 PM
To: vtr at autox.team.net
Subject: [VTR] TR3 compression test


howdy all,

I just put the head back on my TR3 the other day and wanted to make sure I
did everything right, and that the parts were all good.  We did a leak down
test and 2 of the cylinders where "yellow" and two were "green".  To be
doubly sure, I borrowed a compression tester from autozone and did that
test.  My starter has decided not to cooperate since then, so I had to turn
the engine over with the hand-crank.  Due the manual nature, I only went
through about 2-3 compression cycles, but the PSI rating for the cylenders
were from 30-60 psi.  I understand I should be looking for 120 psi.  Is this
an indication that something is horribly wrong?

to test the tester, we put it on my brother's 5.2L jeep v8 and it got 85
psi, that seemed a little low too.  Any insight would be appreciated.

thanks,
Jeremiah

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From ron.christensen at wsapr.com  Wed Mar 19 08:25:32 2008
From: ron.christensen at wsapr.com (Ron Christensen)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:25:32 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] Natural Laws of British Sports cars
Message-ID: <002601c889d5$7b2ac8e0$1800a8c0@WSAPR.local>

Natural Laws of British Sports Cars
 
As the owner of an British vehicle, you have undoubtedly found that, from
time to time, the thing defies all knows laws of Physics.  Distinguished
researchers from all over the world have spent entire lives trying to
understand such phenomena.  Recently, the Five Laws of British Sports Cars
were discovered, thus reducing most owners' dependency on sorcerers and
prayer to keep such cars running.
 
Careless application of these laws to any individual auto may fix the
problems of the moment, but cause hives or allergies in said owners.
 
 
The Law of Non-Functional Apparatus
"All British Sports Cars, regardless of age, shall have at least one system
or component which does not work, and cannot be repaired. Such a part shall
never be mentioned in the Official Shop Manual, although there may be an
out-of-focus picture shown."
It goes without saying that such parts should never under any circumstances
be removed, lest the natural balance of the car be upset.
The Law of Electrical Chaos
"All British Sports Cars shall be wired at the Factory by a cross-eyed,
color-blind  Lucas  worker, using whatever supplies are within reach. All
wires shall change color-code at least once between energy source and
component. All grounds shall be partially insulated."
This tends to guarantee that the owner of such vehicles will eventually be
intimately familiar with its electrical system, since he will need to trace
out each wire, and then rewrite his Official Schematic, which will differ
from all others in at least one area.
The Law of Personal Abuse
"The more a British auto breaks down, the more endearing it becomes to its
increasingly irrational owner."
For example, you purchase an British Sports car, for all the money you ever
hoped to earn, and receive a ticket for air pollution on the way home from
the dealer due to the vast clouds of smoke that follow you. Several return
trips to said dealer, accompanied by your rapidly dwindling cash reserves,
cures the smoking. But now, the engine sounds like a food processor full of
ball-bearings. After replacing every component in the car, including the
radio speakers, the noise vanishes and is replaced by an odor reminiscent of
a major fire in a goat-hair mattress factory. You still keep trying, God
help you.
The Law of Unavailable Parts
"All parts of a British sports car shall be made of a material that is
available in inverse proportion to its operating half-life."
Thus, the speedometer hold-down screws are made of grade 8 cold rolled
steel, while the valves are of fabricated Unobtanium, made only at midnight
by an old man with a pointy hat covered with moons and stars. Such parts
will be backordered during the design phase of the car, and will remain so
forever. Bribes, pleading and threats will be ignored.
The Law of Cryptic Instructions
"Any official publications dealing with repair, maintenance or operations of
a British sports car, shall be written such that every fourth word is
incomprehensible to the average American. In the event that a random
sentence is understandable, its information shall be wrong."
This is also known as flat-tire English, where a sentence flows along
nicely, then-Kaboom!
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From dana.johnson at comcast.net  Tue Mar 25 18:59:35 2008
From: dana.johnson at comcast.net (dana.johnson at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:59:35 +0000
Subject: [Bmcu] Hydroelastic suspension pump
Message-ID: <032620080159.17268.47E9AE070005EDFE00004374221652796602019C02080106D20E020E0B@comcast.net>

I am in search of a hydroelastic suspension pump for use on my 65' mini.  With age the suspension has begun to settle and easily bottom out so I really need to increase the pressure/fluid level. If anyone has one or knows of the whereabout of such a tool I would greatly appreciate it.
thanks, Dana  

From ron.christensen at wsapr.com  Tue Mar 25 19:35:13 2008
From: ron.christensen at wsapr.com (Ron Christensen)
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:35:13 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] Hydroelastic suspension pump
In-Reply-To: <032620080159.17268.47E9AE070005EDFE00004374221652796602019C02080106D20E020E0B@comcast.net>
References: <032620080159.17268.47E9AE070005EDFE00004374221652796602019C02080106D20E020E0B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003b01c88eea$04e447a0$1800a8c0@WSAPR.local>

You should consider converting it to the dry suspension.  Much less
maintenance and better handling is the bonus! 

-----Original Message-----
From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of dana.johnson at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:00 PM
To: bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: [Bmcu] Hydroelastic suspension pump

I am in search of a hydroelastic suspension pump for use on my 65' mini.
With age the suspension has begun to settle and easily bottom out so I
really need to increase the pressure/fluid level. If anyone has one or knows
of the whereabout of such a tool I would greatly appreciate it.
thanks, Dana
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From njjill at uswest.net  Sat Mar 29 19:26:08 2008
From: njjill at uswest.net (The Northrops)
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:26:08 -0700
Subject: [Bmcu] Anyone have an S1 -S3 Esprit?
Message-ID: <001001c8920d$6a3d6de0$4000a8c0@gateway.2wire.net>

My sister that lives in California is selling me her 1978 S1 Esprit.  I have
always wanted one but would at least like to sit in one to see if I even fit
before I Go to California to pick it up.  I am Layton and work in
Bountiful...any around that I can at least park my butt in?  I have two TR8's
but I have to think the Esprit is going to be a bit smaller.
  Thanks in advance,
   Johnny

From jeff at unabled.com  Sat Mar 29 19:03:01 2008
From: jeff at unabled.com (Jeff Greenland)
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:03:01 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] Anyone have an S1 -S3 Esprit?
In-Reply-To: <001001c8920d$6a3d6de0$4000a8c0@gateway.2wire.net>
References: <001001c8920d$6a3d6de0$4000a8c0@gateway.2wire.net>
Message-ID: <47EEF4D5.2080503@unabled.com>

I just sold my S1 a few months ago and I used to own a TR7.  I'm about 
6'0" and a size 13 foot and didn't have a problem in the Esprit.  The 
tightest fit was headroom - if I let my hair get too long it would do 
the static cling thing to the headliner (probably because it was sagging 
a tad also).  Otherwise it's actually quite comfortable inside once you 
actually get in.  I felt it was a lot more comfortable and ergonomic 
than the TR7.  Lots of fun to drive, too, but plenty underpowered in the 
early years, although it was faster than my TR7 by quite a bit.  The 
getting in and out is a lot tighter than the TR7.

Hope that helps.  There are two early Esprits in the Lotus Club and I'm 
sure one of them wouldn't mind letting you get in.


The Northrops wrote:
> My sister that lives in California is selling me her 1978 S1 Esprit.  I have
> always wanted one but would at least like to sit in one to see if I even fit
> before I Go to California to pick it up.  I am Layton and work in
> Bountiful...any around that I can at least park my butt in?  I have two TR8's
> but I have to think the Esprit is going to be a bit smaller.
>   Thanks in advance,
>    Johnny
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From dougbee at comcast.net  Sat Mar 29 21:30:06 2008
From: dougbee at comcast.net (The Barneck's)
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:30:06 -0600
Subject: [Bmcu] TR6 rim needed
Message-ID: <038801c8921e$bbb2a3a0$6501a8c0@D8S72W91>

I am need of a stock 15 inch steel rim for my 74 TR6.  Anyone have a spare
they are willing to sell?
Doug Barneck