From allenhess at mgcarclub.com Fri Jun 1 13:48:25 2012 From: allenhess at mgcarclub.com (Allen Hess) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:48:25 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] air pump question for a 70 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2DB150E5-0021-4204-AFFA-3370229D7C32@mgcarclub.com> I have a '71 MGB. When I first got it, it backfired when shifting. Determined that was due to a bad "gulp valve". So took of the belt, disconnected and plugged the hoses and all was fine. This car was very original and so later on I got a new gulp valve. Hooked everything back up and it was good for a few months. Started to backfire again and I gave up. Once again I disconnected the air pump system but it's still on the car. As they say "you mileage may vary" . . . 19th Annual British Motorcar Gathering All-British car show hosted by the Keystone Region MG Club Sunday, June 10, 2012 | Reservoir Park, Hellertown, Pa. http://www.keystonemg.com/hellertown.html From otis15 at aol.com Tue Jun 5 18:24:17 2012 From: otis15 at aol.com (otis15 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 20:24:17 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Mgs] 71 gk engine Message-ID: <8CF1191D80F41F7-DB0-5E3E@webmail-m148.sysops.aol.com> I have a 71 gk engine that has been tanked, shot peaned bored .20 and crank ground .10 by a local mechine shop. Project gone bad. Free to any one who can use it. I'am located between Piittsburgh and Cleveland about an hour each way. Cleaning the garage out for a Miata project. ? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????? Steve From riverside at southslope.net Wed Jun 6 09:30:22 2012 From: riverside at southslope.net (riverside at southslope.net) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:30:22 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] 71 gk engine In-Reply-To: <8CF1191D80F41F7-DB0-5E3E@webmail-m148.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CF1191D80F41F7-DB0-5E3E@webmail-m148.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <92C45790543D498B848057A129EC810B@rileyPC> I wish I was closer so I could take advantage of your generosity!. Really though, don't you think it would be better to toss all that Miata stuff to make room for an MG project??? art d -----Original Message----- From: otis15 at aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:24 PM To: mgs at autox.team.net Subject: [Mgs] 71 gk engine I have a 71 gk engine that has been tanked, shot peaned bored .20 and crank ground .10 by a local mechine shop. Project gone bad. Free to any one who can use it. I'am located between Piittsburgh and Cleveland about an hour each way. Cleaning the garage out for a Miata project. ? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????? Steve _______________________________________________ Mgs at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/riverside at southslope.net ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2177 / Virus Database: 2433/5050 - Release Date: 06/05/12 From mgmagnette at aol.com Sat Jun 9 09:28:46 2012 From: mgmagnette at aol.com (John) Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:28:46 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Chinese MGs, Thai Triumphs Message-ID: <2728B964-895E-4E50-AD2D-6602FF22DAAB@aol.com> Went to check out a Triumph Bonneville at the dealer. They're made in Thailand. Not sure I care but maybe I do. Opinions? From david_breneman at yahoo.com Sat Jun 9 11:07:03 2012 From: david_breneman at yahoo.com (David Breneman) Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:07:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Mgs] Chinese MGs, Thai Triumphs In-Reply-To: <2728B964-895E-4E50-AD2D-6602FF22DAAB@aol.com> References: <2728B964-895E-4E50-AD2D-6602FF22DAAB@aol.com> Message-ID: <1339261623.18940.YahooMailNeo@web112103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> From: John > Went to check out a Triumph Bonneville at the dealer. They're made in > Thailand. Not sure I care but maybe I do. Opinions? It's a motorcycle, right? From frankk12 at verizon.net Sat Jun 9 14:05:39 2012 From: frankk12 at verizon.net (frankk12 at verizon.net) Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:05:39 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Chinese MGs, Thai Triumphs References: <2728B964-895E-4E50-AD2D-6602FF22DAAB@aol.com> Message-ID: <9D56F90611D648CFA06F6533160E0594@frankdcczr6l6k> John: I have a 2002 Triumph Bonneville and find the Triumph Rat website most helpful. It is the equivalent of this forum only for owners of Triumph bikes. There has been much discussion on the quality of the Bonnies made in places other than England. I have included the link to their forum below. If you need any assistance navigating their site let me know. Frank Krajewski http://www.triumphrat.net/the-welcome-center/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "John" To: Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 11:28 AM Subject: [Mgs] Chinese MGs, Thai Triumphs > Went to check out a Triumph Bonneville at the dealer. They're made in > Thailand. Not sure I care but maybe I do. Opinions? > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net From d_dibiase at yahoo.com Wed Jun 13 11:45:06 2012 From: d_dibiase at yahoo.com (Dan DiBiase) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:45:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 Message-ID: <1339609506.22920.YahooMailNeo@web39403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We may have seen this before, and I don't consider it an MGB, but it's still pretty cool.... http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1206_2012_mg_le50_first_drive/ Dan D '76B, '65B Central NJ USA From mvheim at sonic.net Wed Jun 13 11:53:00 2012 From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:53:00 -0700 Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 In-Reply-To: <1339609506.22920.YahooMailNeo@web39403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I don't know why you wouldn't consider it an MGB. I might complain about the choice of powerplant (oh, the irony), but it's pretty clearly an MG -- even the British government thinks so. $58K sounds like a lot, but then, it's over twice as quick to 60, and not pre-rusted or DPO'ed. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Menlo Park, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires on 6/13/12 10:45 AM, Dan DiBiase at d_dibiase at yahoo.com wrote: > We may have seen this before, and I don't consider it an MGB, but it's still > pretty cool.... > > http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1206_2012_mg_le50_first_drive/ > > Dan D > '76B, '65B > Central NJ USA > _______________________________________________ From mvheim at sonic.net Wed Jun 13 11:56:28 2012 From: mvheim at sonic.net (Max Heim) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:56:28 -0700 Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I meant to add, it's really only the 50th anniversary of the roadster. So, where is the open version? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Menlo Park, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires on 6/13/12 10:53 AM, Max Heim at mvheim at sonic.net wrote: > I don't know why you wouldn't consider it an MGB. I might complain about the > choice of powerplant (oh, the irony), but it's pretty clearly an MG -- even > the British government thinks so. > > $58K sounds like a lot, but then, it's over twice as quick to 60, and not > pre-rusted or DPO'ed. > > > -- > > Max Heim > '66 MGB GHN3L76149 > If you're near Menlo Park, CA, > it's the primer red one with chrome wires > > > > on 6/13/12 10:45 AM, Dan DiBiase at d_dibiase at yahoo.com wrote: > >> We may have seen this before, and I don't consider it an MGB, but it's still >> pretty cool.... >> >> http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1206_2012_mg_le50_first_drive/ >> >> Dan D >> '76B, '65B >> Central NJ USA >> _______________________________________________ From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com Thu Jun 14 02:03:01 2012 From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:03:01 +0100 Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 References: Message-ID: <0C8375BC3ED247B294303622D0250824@paul> It's correct that the UK Government does recognise the *shell* as an original replacement (which is what the article says), but to retain the registration number of the donor the rebuilt vehicle must consist of (from the UK Government web site): "... a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt). And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or engine." If this can't be met then a 'Q' registration will be issued which says to everyone it is a kit car. If the photos *have* been photo-shopped, that could be why. PaulH. ----- Original Message ----- > ... but it's pretty clearly an MG -- even > the British government thinks so. From mgs4dave at tampabay.rr.com Thu Jun 14 13:53:18 2012 From: mgs4dave at tampabay.rr.com (W. David Houser) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:53:18 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Screwdriver book Message-ID: <47849A6E-704C-4AF7-96B1-357F17C0598E@tampabay.rr.com> Listers, I forgot who recommended this book for a wonderful read but just wanted to say thanks! Most entertaining and I think all of us who have a workshop would enjoy the tale. The name of the book is "One Good Turn", A natural history of the Screwdriver and the Screw by Witold Rybczynski( one vowel in all that). A masterpiece. Who knew Archimedes was such an idea fun guy...Eureka! Cheers, Dave Houser From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Thu Jun 14 16:16:20 2012 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:16:20 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] Screwdriver book In-Reply-To: <47849A6E-704C-4AF7-96B1-357F17C0598E@tampabay.rr.com> References: <47849A6E-704C-4AF7-96B1-357F17C0598E@tampabay.rr.com> Message-ID: Not to be picky, but... two vowels in the first name and three in the last name. Okay, that is being picky. ;-) Thanks for the recommendation on the book! Larry Daniels -----Original Message----- From: W. David Houser Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:53 PM To: MGList List Subject: [Mgs] Screwdriver book Listers, I forgot who recommended this book for a wonderful read but just wanted to say thanks! Most entertaining and I think all of us who have a workshop would enjoy the tale. The name of the book is "One Good Turn", A natural history of the Screwdriver and the Screw by Witold Rybczynski( one vowel in all that). A masterpiece. Who knew Archimedes was such an idea fun guy...Eureka! Cheers, Dave Houser _______________________________________________ Mgs at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From d_dibiase at yahoo.com Fri Jun 15 06:15:41 2012 From: d_dibiase at yahoo.com (Dan DiBiase) Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:15:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Mgs] Screwdriver book In-Reply-To: References: <47849A6E-704C-4AF7-96B1-357F17C0598E@tampabay.rr.com> Message-ID: <1339762541.48016.YahooMailNeo@web39403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> In the last name, only 'sometimes', Larry! Dan D '65 B, '76 B Central NJ USA ________________________________ From: Larry Daniels To: W. David Houser ; MGList List Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [Mgs] Screwdriver book Not to be picky, but... two vowels in the first name and three in the last name. Okay, that is being picky. ;-) Thanks for the recommendation on the book! Larry Daniels -----Original Message----- From: W. David Houser Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:53 PM To: MGList List Subject: [Mgs] Screwdriver book Listers, I forgot who recommended this book for a wonderful read but just wanted to say thanks! Most entertaining and I think all of us who have a workshop would enjoy the tale. The name of the book is "One Good Turn", A natural history of the Screwdriver and the Screw by Witold Rybczynski( one vowel in all that). A masterpiece. Who knew Archimedes was such an idea fun guy...Eureka! Cheers, Dave Houser _______________________________________________ Mgs at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Mgs at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/d_dibiase at yahoo.com From jhassall at blacksburg.net Sun Jun 17 10:51:33 2012 From: jhassall at blacksburg.net (J.C. Hassall) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:51:33 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Needed: inop panel light dimmer Message-ID: <4FDE0B15.2000504@blacksburg.net> Folks, I'm hoping that there's someone on this list who's as big a pack rat (is that a bad thing???) as I am. I need an inoperative panel light dimmer control - the "D" shaped style, which was used on late model TR6s, Spitfires and MGBs. Haaaaalp! TIA jim -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% finished, 90% to go From frankk12 at verizon.net Sun Jun 17 11:30:12 2012 From: frankk12 at verizon.net (frankk12 at verizon.net) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:30:12 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Needed: inop panel light dimmer References: <4FDE0B15.2000504@blacksburg.net> Message-ID: <068DE985439547AB89A6F42B162A802B@frankdcczr6l6k> Jim: Do you have a photo of what it looks like? What year MGB did it come on? RBB or CBB? Frank Krajewski ----- Original Message ----- From: "J.C. Hassall" To: Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2012 12:51 PM Subject: [Mgs] Needed: inop panel light dimmer > Folks, I'm hoping that there's someone on this list who's as big a pack > rat (is that a bad thing???) as I am. I need an inoperative panel light > dimmer control - the "D" shaped style, which was used on late model TR6s, > Spitfires and MGBs. > > Haaaaalp! > > TIA > > jim > > -- > Jim Hassall > Blacksburg VA > '63 TR4 in autox preparation > 99% finished, 90% to go > _______________________________________________ From g.schnittke at comcast.net Sun Jun 17 18:23:31 2012 From: g.schnittke at comcast.net (Glenn Schnittke) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:23:31 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] Needed: inop panel light dimmer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4FDE7503.4000905@comcast.net> Wow. That shouldn't be difficult. I thought I had the only working one in existence. Sorry, mine works. *<;) And no, being a pack rat CAN eventually pay off. Glenn On 6/17/2012 1:00 PM, mgs-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Subject: [Mgs] Needed: inop panel light dimmer > Message-ID:<4FDE0B15.2000504 at blacksburg.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Folks, I'm hoping that there's someone on this list who's as big a pack > rat (is that a bad thing???) as I am. I need an inoperative panel light > dimmer control - the "D" shaped style, which was used on late model > TR6s, Spitfires and MGBs. > > Haaaaalp! > > TIA > > jim > > -- Jim Hassall Blacksburg VA '63 TR4 in autox preparation 99% > finished, 90% to go From ccrobins at ktc.com Tue Jun 19 09:51:50 2012 From: ccrobins at ktc.com (Charley & Peggy Robinson) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:51:50 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 In-Reply-To: <0C8375BC3ED247B294303622D0250824@paul> References: <0C8375BC3ED247B294303622D0250824@paul> Message-ID: <4FE0A016.2070102@ktc.com> I remember a couple of magazine or web articles, in days of yore, wherein MGBs were rebuilt (reconstructed?) on Heritage shells. AIR they were roadsters. CR On 6/14/2012 3:03 AM, PaulHunt73 wrote: > It's correct that the UK Government does recognise the *shell* as an > original replacement (which is what the article says), but to retain > the registration number of the donor the rebuilt vehicle must consist > of (from the UK Government web site): > > "... a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as > the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer > (e.g. receipt). > > And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie > suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); > transmission or engine." > > If this can't be met then a 'Q' registration will be issued which says > to everyone it is a kit car. If the photos *have* been photo-shopped, > that could be why. > > > > PaulH. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- >> ... but it's pretty clearly an MG -- even >> the British government thinks so. > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/ccrobins at ktc.com From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com Wed Jun 20 01:42:17 2012 From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:42:17 +0100 Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 References: <0C8375BC3ED247B294303622D0250824@paul> <4FE0A016.2070102@ktc.com> Message-ID: Heritage produce both roadster and GT shells, initially roadsters, then GTs. PaulH. ----- Original Message ----- >I remember a couple of magazine or web articles, in days of yore, > wherein MGBs were rebuilt (reconstructed?) on Heritage shells. AIR they > were roadsters. From shop at justbrits.com Wed Jun 20 01:58:50 2012 From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:58:50 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] MG LE50 In-Reply-To: References: <0C8375BC3ED247B294303622D0250824@paul> <4FE0A016.2070102@ktc.com> Message-ID: <4FE182BA.2040403@justbrits.com> << On 6/20/2012 2:42 AM, PaulHunt73 wrote: > Heritage produce both roadster and GT shells, initially roadsters, > then GTs. >> And Spridgets (Square Bodys ) and late NON-7/8s TRs ! ! ! Ed From barrie at look.ca Thu Jun 21 07:23:37 2012 From: barrie at look.ca (Barrie Robinson) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:23:37 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Fwd: Re: [Mgb-v8] MG Message-ID: Folks, It looks like out email list has been hacked. The http://cnbc3.com.ua just takes you to one of those scam sites. It would be great if we could all get together and access the web site simultaneously and down the barsteward's server with loads of messages. Could Mark organise this or could he use all the email addresses (already hacked) to blast the site - say once every hour??? We could start a revolution of fighting back against these sods. I have blasted a sales bod who kept sending me info on his wares - so I have sent him HUGE files on what I market. You tat me I tit you !!! >Envelope-to: barrie at look.ca >X-Original-To: mgb-v8 at autox.team.net >Delivered-To: mgb-v8 at autox.team.net >DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=yahoo.com; > s=s1024; t=1340221072; > bh=WVutd3OzhbOHP3cnTvHhig6/7EaapdTimlgaia+JveI=; > >h=X-Yahoo-Newman-Id:Message-ID:X-Yahoo-Newman-Property:X-YMail-OSG:X-Yahoo-SMTP:Received:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Date:From:To:Subject; > >b=AH+JZ7C3Cl1AuE2Bs8Ep7BcXildfSRnerOglnoPuPKKdPEgzKaObqCFjHayXt4Voc5u6YvejiESRHht12oU7Tt4TnSNSwt0eNY+vHK/hAuZ2J39iHmM0kijT2obOy1Bm+gBOXc6Lre5CImWsyt3XWUMWCOtRr8us7yEgvX6IK7Y= >X-Yahoo-Newman-Id: 418453.35750.bm at smtp205.mail.ne1.yahoo.com >X-Yahoo-Newman-Property: ymail-5 >X-YMail-OSG: KumOgAQVM1knUBrrNWOrviU5bIBclqpzlFIGXbVwXll0sUj > dtZ2oLjXe.KelK6B_.bCHSFSr_Yebr__U3vkw.T.0fucLXumZww7FtjFEBhh > SHef_bse7GVdKjkFIUi6X_t7MfHwRkXL7HxuK9p.vXbmG1gq64sZrUO0Nb9A > w.Qv8m5o_iGr1scfIfkPsMCfUQA7KBIP75LMQand11BPPrxZrGEpjfNLq6mO > 2muTynJCWl9IbSWRuLk0tFp8Hz5L6vncUu69.a9RpoqZ1NfBMPvZljFsKYfK > W2O4.7zwphXYO17Jnf2cmzD_dvaLPQEJcMzq4hMC2hagaej7PLtnf0T9wMf0 > GKK6PI3aNFWyQxRcJCgO7ueR4HWt0eLidUqWtjyut6tH52IUdEkX82xT8e9. > 3Dg4g2kNUjW50smBmjRGrZn7MVk.WexheG37NuZsxV8yUY2AZAyIz3mlFiBn > 8fpZq3FHEOBj1qq033DrVJ5lCQIpB >X-Yahoo-SMTP: p9gud2.swBBgfWSZbmG1cgoMROk- >Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:38:25 -0400 >From: av8rdat at yahoo.com >To: mgb-v8 at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Mgb-v8] MG >X-BeenThere: mgb-v8 at autox.team.net >X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.14 >List-Id: V8 powered MG discussion >List-Unsubscribe: , > >List-Archive: >List-Post: >List-Help: >List-Subscribe: , > >Sender: mgb-v8-bounces at autox.team.net >X-Virus-Scanned: ClamAV Scanned > >MG stop what youre doing and see whats happening look at how this >mother started doing this part time http://cnbc3.com.ua if youd like >to know how this is possible just see for yourself >_______________________________________________ > >Mgb-v8 at autox.team.net >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $11.47 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgb-v8/barrie at look.ca Regards Barrie barrie at look.ca 705-721-9060 From barrie at look.ca Thu Jun 21 09:01:57 2012 From: barrie at look.ca (Barrie Robinson) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:01:57 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Fwd: Engineering on small scale Message-ID: >Sorry folks. I know it is not an MG subject - but stuff like this is not to be missed !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6TetkMpFIc Regards, Barrie Robinson barrie at look.ca 705-721-9060 MGB GT V8 in great nick Aston Martin 1957 DB 2/4 MkII under restoration www.britishv8.org/MG/BarrieRobinson.htm www.britcot.com www.AMFClub.com From jmc987 at verizon.net Sat Jun 23 11:31:37 2012 From: jmc987 at verizon.net (Joseph Cianciotti) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:31:37 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) Message-ID: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> This morning my non-MG vehicle (1993 Volvo 240) wouldn't start. It cranked a couple of times and then died. I measured 12+ volts at the battery. Hooked up the charger/starter to the battery, waited a couple of minutes and the car started right up. I measured 13.88v at the battery. Let it run for about a 1/2 hour, the turned it off. Let it sit for another half hour and it started right up (though it was warm this time). I have a new Bosch alternator in the car. The battery is a few years old (I really can't remember). What do you guys think? Time for a new battery? Sorry to ask a non-MG question. But you're the best group of mechanics I know. Thanks in advance for your sage advice, Joseph Cianciotti 1967 MGB Roadster 1993 Volvo 240 2004 Subaru Forester From dcouncill at msubillings.edu Sat Jun 23 11:55:39 2012 From: dcouncill at msubillings.edu (Councill, David) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:55:39 +0000 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) In-Reply-To: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> Message-ID: Two weeks ago, I took my 1974 Toyota Landcruiser for a test drive, the first in over a month. During the cranking cycle, there was in the middle, a slowing that I of course ignored although noting it was not normal. When I reached my destination, the Landcruiser would not start or crank over, as if the battery was dead. We attempted to jump start it but that also did not work. Until I played with the cables some. The reason it would not start, even with the jump, was because there was corrosion and bad connection between the positive cable itself and battery terminal clamp. The point of my story is that regardless of whether it's a MGB or any other car, check and clean the terminals and connectors first and foremost. I usually replace the battery connectors after several years (probably as often as batteries). Also clean ground cable connection to chassis. After that, I would check electrolyte level of the battery and top up with distilled water. Only after that would I suspect the battery and have it tested. I should mention on the above note, I have owned my Landcruiser since 1979 and after the original alternator and voltage regulator failed (early 90s), I replaced them with Lucas components which are still working at present. David Councill 64 B 67 BGT 72 B 74 Landcruiser FJ40 -----Original Message----- From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joseph Cianciotti Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 11:32 AM To: mgs at autox.team.net Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) This morning my non-MG vehicle (1993 Volvo 240) wouldn't start. It cranked a couple of times and then died. I measured 12+ volts at the battery. Hooked up the charger/starter to the battery, waited a couple of minutes and the car started right up. I measured 13.88v at the battery. Let it run for about a 1/2 hour, the turned it off. Let it sit for another half hour and it started right up (though it was warm this time). I have a new Bosch alternator in the car. The battery is a few years old (I really can't remember). What do you guys think? Time for a new battery? Sorry to ask a non-MG question. But you're the best group of mechanics I know. Thanks in advance for your sage advice, Joseph Cianciotti 1967 MGB Roadster 1993 Volvo 240 2004 Subaru Forester From richard.ewald at gmail.com Sat Jun 23 12:09:47 2012 From: richard.ewald at gmail.com (Richard Ewald) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:09:47 -0700 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) In-Reply-To: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> Message-ID: It could be a battery, a draw or the alternator. (I'm assuming the cables are clean and tight.) Turn everything off, lock the car and remove the negative battery cable. Hook a test light between the cable end and the battery post. If the light lights, you have a draw, find it and fix it. Then let the car sit for at least 4 hours (or overnight even better) with everything off. Measure the voltage at the battery before starting the car, and you will have a good indication of the state of charge of the battery 12.6V or above = fully charged 12.45 = 75% charged 12.25 = 50% 12.00 = 25% Below 12 Dead player The alternator is not designed to charge a dead battery, it is designed to keep a fully charged battery fully charged, or charge a mostly charged battery. If the battery measures at 12.25V or below, you need to put it on a battery charger. After you charged the battery (if needed) measure the standing voltage start the car wait about 10 seconds and measure voltage at the battery with the engine running. It should be in the 13.5-14.5V range. If it is above that range you have a bad regulator (built into the alternator), if it is below you either have a bad alternator, or a voltage drop in the cables. To check for a voltage drop, with the engine running and the headlights on, place one end of your voltmeter on the case of the alternator and the other end on the battery (-) terminal. You should measure 0.2V or less. Above that and you have a bad ground. Could be the battery cable, or it could be the small ground cable from the alternator to the engine block (blue in color) If that test is OK, repeat the test going from the alternator output terminal to the battery (+) terminal. Again you should be below 0.2V. If the alternator tests good, and there is no draw, it is probably a bad battery. Hope this helps. Rick On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Joseph Cianciotti wrote: > This morning my non-MG vehicle (1993 Volvo 240) wouldn't start. It cranked > a > couple of times and then died. I measured 12+ volts at the battery. Hooked > up > the charger/starter to the battery, waited a couple of minutes and the car > started right up. I measured 13.88v at the battery. Let it run for about a > 1/2 > hour, the turned it off. Let it sit for another half hour and it started > right > up (though it was warm this time). I have a new Bosch alternator in the > car. > The battery is a few years old (I really can't remember). What do you guys > think? Time for a new battery? > > Sorry to ask a non-MG question. But you're the best group of mechanics I > know. > Thanks in advance for your sage advice, > > Joseph Cianciotti > 1967 MGB Roadster > 1993 Volvo 240 > 2004 Subaru Forester > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/richard.ewald at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Sat Jun 23 12:10:06 2012 From: shop at justbrits.com (" Just Brits " Shop) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:10:06 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) In-Reply-To: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> Message-ID: <4FE6067E.3030106@justbrits.com> << On 6/23/2012 12:31 PM, Joseph Cianciotti wrote: I have a new Bosch alternator in the car. >> Does NOT necessarily mean a thing, Joe. << The battery is a few years old (I really can't remember). >> Date Coder wasn't "picked" to reflect Purchase Date ?? EVERYTHING David C. said = PERFECT ! ! ! ! ! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com PS: Drive to AutoZone and ask them to test battery ! ! From mike at duvallvideo.com Sat Jun 23 12:44:31 2012 From: mike at duvallvideo.com (Duvall Video Productions) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:44:31 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] Mgs Digest, Vol 61, Issue 14 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <97F24702-767C-4994-9A09-FE4098FBDA19@duvallvideo.com> take it to a any place that sells batteries and they will take a battery tester, put a load on it and get a capacity reading.... it takes 30 seconds and is free. On Jun 23, 2012, at 1:00 PM, mgs-request at autox.team.net wrote: > This morning my non-MG vehicle (1993 Volvo 240) wouldn't start. It cranked a > couple of times and then died. I measured 12+ volts at the battery. Hooked up > the charger/starter to the battery, waited a couple of minutes and the car > started right up. I measured 13.88v at the battery. Let it run for about a 1/2 > hour, the turned it off. Let it sit for another half hour and it started right > up (though it was warm this time). I have a new Bosch alternator in the car. > The battery is a few years old (I really can't remember). What do you guys > think? Time for a new battery? From steve at coastaldatasystems.com Sat Jun 23 13:36:14 2012 From: steve at coastaldatasystems.com (Stephen West-Fisher) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:36:14 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) In-Reply-To: References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> Message-ID: <01bb01cd5177$7392a1c0$5ab7e540$@com> If you had a real off-road vehicle such as a Land-Rover you could have just pulled the crank from behind your seat and Bob's your uncle :-) -- Stephen West-Fisher N4IK -----Original Message----- From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Councill, David Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 1:56 PM To: Joseph Cianciotti; mgs at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) Two weeks ago, I took my 1974 Toyota Landcruiser for a test drive, the first in over a month. During the cranking cycle, there was in the middle, a slowing that I of course ignored although noting it was not normal. When I reached my destination, the Landcruiser would not start or crank over, as if the battery was dead. We attempted to jump start it but that also did not work. Until I played with the cables some. The reason it would not start, even with the jump, was because there was corrosion and bad connection between the positive cable itself and battery terminal clamp. From jmc987 at verizon.net Sat Jun 23 14:27:40 2012 From: jmc987 at verizon.net (Joseph Cianciotti) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:27:40 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) In-Reply-To: References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> Message-ID: <7340D1B3-A98C-4819-8F32-8B91EC06A171@verizon.net> Thanks for the troubleshooting list. I'll take a look at it. BTW, because of some other chores, I left the car sitting for a while (somewhere in the vicinity of 4 hours) and now it starts. Wonder if any members of the Lucas family emigrated to Sweden. Thanks again, Joseph On Jun 23, 2012, at 2:09 PM, Richard Ewald wrote: > It could be a battery, a draw or the alternator. (I'm assuming the cables are clean and tight.) > Turn everything off, lock the car and remove the negative battery cable. Hook a test light between the cable end and the battery post. If the light lights, you have a draw, find it and fix it. > Then let the car sit for at least 4 hours (or overnight even better) with everything off. > Measure the voltage at the battery before starting the car, and you will have a good indication of the state of charge of the battery > 12.6V or above = fully charged > 12.45 = 75% charged > 12.25 = 50% > 12.00 = 25% > Below 12 Dead player > The alternator is not designed to charge a dead battery, it is designed to keep a fully charged battery fully charged, or charge a mostly charged battery. If the battery measures at 12.25V or below, you need to put it on a battery charger. > After you charged the battery (if needed) measure the standing voltage start the car wait about 10 seconds and measure voltage at the battery with the engine running. It should be in the 13.5-14.5V range. > If it is above that range you have a bad regulator (built into the alternator), if it is below you either have a bad alternator, or a voltage drop in the cables. > To check for a voltage drop, with the engine running and the headlights on, place one end of your voltmeter on the case of the alternator and the other end on the battery (-) terminal. You should measure 0.2V or less. Above that and you have a bad ground. Could be the battery cable, or it could be the small ground cable from the alternator to the engine block (blue in color) > If that test is OK, repeat the test going from the alternator output terminal to the battery (+) terminal. Again you should be below 0.2V. > If the alternator tests good, and there is no draw, it is probably a bad battery. > Hope this helps. > Rick > > On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Joseph Cianciotti wrote: > This morning my non-MG vehicle (1993 Volvo 240) wouldn't start. It cranked a > couple of times and then died. I measured 12+ volts at the battery. Hooked up > the charger/starter to the battery, waited a couple of minutes and the car > started right up. I measured 13.88v at the battery. Let it run for about a 1/2 > hour, the turned it off. Let it sit for another half hour and it started right > up (though it was warm this time). I have a new Bosch alternator in the car. > The battery is a few years old (I really can't remember). What do you guys > think? Time for a new battery? > > Sorry to ask a non-MG question. But you're the best group of mechanics I know. > Thanks in advance for your sage advice, > > Joseph Cianciotti > 1967 MGB Roadster > 1993 Volvo 240 > 2004 Subaru Forester > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/richard.ewald at gmail.com From steve at coastaldatasystems.com Sat Jun 23 14:37:31 2012 From: steve at coastaldatasystems.com (Stephen West-Fisher) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:37:31 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) In-Reply-To: <7340D1B3-A98C-4819-8F32-8B91EC06A171@verizon.net> References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> <7340D1B3-A98C-4819-8F32-8B91EC06A171@verizon.net> Message-ID: <01ef01cd5180$031abc80$09503580$@com> That's a good list. I'd check the battery cables first, both for good clean connections on the battery and at the other end of the cable. While you are at it, make sure the battery posts are not loose. If you have the aftermarket type battery clamps take them apart and clean the cable and all parts. I used to have to do this on my truck every few years until I got a replacement ground cable. Corrosion can cause some strange intermittent problems. By the way, after not starting my Saab for two weeks while I was in Honduras I came back to a discharged battery on Thursday. It could be catching since the other cars are an MG, Jaguar, and Land-Rover. -- Stephen West-Fisher N4IK -----Original Message----- From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joseph Cianciotti Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 4:28 PM To: Richard Ewald Cc: mgs at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) Thanks for the troubleshooting list. I'll take a look at it. BTW, because of some other chores, I left the car sitting for a while (somewhere in the vicinity of 4 hours) and now it starts. Wonder if any members of the Lucas family emigrated to Sweden. From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com Sun Jun 24 04:27:33 2012 From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73) Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:27:33 +0100 Subject: [Mgs] Battery/Alternator question (Non-MG) References: <3CE218C0-05B7-4557-A983-4BD00427C49D@verizon.net> Message-ID: <89DAAB19F82344A1A9D77DA82ECE210E@paul> Could be all sorts. Measuring the voltage of a battery off-load doesn't really tell you much, although 12 plus immediately after a failed crank actually indicates the battery is probably OK, although it could be intermittent. If it happens again put the meter on the battery posts (not the clamps) while trying to crank, then on the clamps, then on the body and the starter solenoid stud, then on the engine block and the solenoid stud. If any of them show very low voltage then the problem lies back towards the battery. If the battery posts show that then the battery *is* knackered. Wherever you see 12v or nearly so the problem lies forwards to the starter. If you see 12v on the block and the solenoid stud then the problem is in the solenoid or starter. If you see 12v at one test point, but very low voltage at the next, then the fault lies between them. Remember you are testing two connections each time, so if, for example, the battery posts are OK but the clamps aren't then it could be either of the clamps, so you need to test between one post and the other clamp, then the other way round to see which clamp is at fault. Or simply take both off and clean them. This isn't exhaustive, there could be a bad connection between the earth cable and either the clamp or the lug, ditto the battery cable. You could also have more than one fault. PaulH. ----- Original Message ----- > This morning my non-MG vehicle (1993 Volvo 240) wouldn't start. It cranked > a > couple of times and then died. I measured 12+ volts at the battery. From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com Thu Jun 28 09:34:03 2012 From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73) Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:34:03 +0100 Subject: [Mgs] Mark 1 roadster wiper motor Message-ID: <741280BED103430D92A7247B0A7690E5@paul> Can anyone describe, or better still point me to photos, of how and where the mark 1 roadster wiper motor attaches to the bulkhead? Thanks, PaulH. From barneymg at mgaguru.com Thu Jun 28 11:44:18 2012 From: barneymg at mgaguru.com (Barney Gaylord) Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:44:18 -0500 Subject: [Mgs] Mark 1 roadster wiper motor In-Reply-To: <741280BED103430D92A7247B0A7690E5@paul> References: <741280BED103430D92A7247B0A7690E5@paul> Message-ID: <201206281744.q5SHiG45023379@nlpi129.prodigy.net> Uh, mark 1 what? At 04:34 PM 6/28/2012 +0100, PaulHunt73 wrote: >Can anyone describe, or better still point me to photos, of how and where the >mark 1 roadster wiper motor attaches to the bulkhead? >.... From paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com Fri Jun 29 02:01:12 2012 From: paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com (PaulHunt73) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:01:12 +0100 Subject: [Mgs] Mark 1 roadster wiper motor References: <741280BED103430D92A7247B0A7690E5@paul> <201206281744.q5SHiG45023379@nlpi129.prodigy.net> Message-ID: Doh, done it again, keep forgetting this isn't just MGBs like the other two I copied it to. MGB. ----- Original Message ----- > Uh, mark 1 what? > >>Can anyone describe, or better still point me to photos, of how and where >>the >>mark 1 roadster wiper motor attaches to the bulkhead? >>.... From lrc at red4est.com Fri Jun 29 12:23:25 2012 From: lrc at red4est.com (Larry Colen) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:23:25 -0700 Subject: [Mgs] Teardown video Message-ID: MGB teardown video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=daVDrGsaDME -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est From palte at gmx.net Fri Jun 29 12:45:57 2012 From: palte at gmx.net (Bert Palte) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:45:57 +0200 Subject: [Mgs] Teardown video In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20120629184557.80160@gmx.net> Triumph? -------- Original-Nachricht -------- > Datum: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:23:25 -0700 > Von: Larry Colen > An: mgs at autox.team.net > Betreff: [Mgs] Teardown video > MGB teardown video > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=daVDrGsaDME > -- > Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/palte at gmx.net From mgmagnette at aol.com Fri Jun 29 13:19:49 2012 From: mgmagnette at aol.com (John Elwood) Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:19:49 -0400 Subject: [Mgs] Teardown video In-Reply-To: <20120629184557.80160@gmx.net> References: <20120629184557.80160@gmx.net> Message-ID: <697C6290-D046-4A9B-AFE3-EE90358A9744@aol.com> Absolutely brilliant, Spitfire aside. Sent from my iPad On Jun 29, 2012, at 2:45 PM, "Bert Palte" wrote: > Triumph? > -------- Original-Nachricht -------- >> Datum: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:23:25 -0700 >> Von: Larry Colen >> An: mgs at autox.team.net >> Betreff: [Mgs] Teardown video > >> MGB teardown video >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=daVDrGsaDME >> -- >> Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Mgs at autox.team.net >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/palte at gmx.net > _______________________________________________ > > Mgs at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/mgmagnette at aol.com From allan.thompson at ntlworld.com Sat Jun 30 14:05:18 2012 From: allan.thompson at ntlworld.com (Thompson Allan) Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:05:18 +0100 Subject: [Mgs] Mgs Digest, Vol 61, Issue 18 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Great - like the left over parts at the end! On 30 June 2012 19:00, wrote: > Send Mgs mailing list submissions to > mgs at autox.team.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > mgs-request at autox.team.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > mgs-owner at autox.team.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Mgs digest..." > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Teardown video (Larry Colen) > 2. Re: Teardown video (Bert Palte) > 3. Re: Teardown video (John Elwood) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:23:25 -0700 > From: Larry Colen > To: mgs at autox.team.net > Subject: [Mgs] Teardown video > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > MGB teardown video > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=daVDrGsaDME > -- > Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:45:57 +0200 > From: "Bert Palte" > To: Larry Colen > Cc: mgs at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Mgs] Teardown video > Message-ID: <20120629184557.80160 at gmx.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Triumph? > -------- Original-Nachricht -------- > > Datum: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:23:25 -0700 > > Von: Larry Colen > > An: mgs at autox.team.net > > Betreff: [Mgs] Teardown video > > > MGB teardown video > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=daVDrGsaDME > > -- > > Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Mgs at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/palte at gmx.net > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:19:49 -0400 > From: John Elwood > To: Bert Palte > Cc: "mgs at autox.team.net" > Subject: Re: [Mgs] Teardown video > Message-ID: <697C6290-D046-4A9B-AFE3-EE90358A9744 at aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Absolutely brilliant, Spitfire aside. > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 29, 2012, at 2:45 PM, "Bert Palte" wrote: > > > Triumph? > > -------- Original-Nachricht -------- > >> Datum: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:23:25 -0700 > >> Von: Larry Colen > >> An: mgs at autox.team.net > >> Betreff: [Mgs] Teardown video > > > >> MGB teardown video > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=daVDrGsaDME > >> -- > >> Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est > >> _______________________________________________ > >> > >> Mgs at autox.team.net > >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 > >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > >> Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/palte at gmx.net > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Mgs at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/mgmagnette at aol.com > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Mgs mailing list > Mgs at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs > > > End of Mgs Digest, Vol 61, Issue 18 > ***********************************