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<DIV>first of all, hello to Richard Lindsay. good to see you posting
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<DIV>after my MGA sat neglected for a few months (LCOS??) the carbs leaked
badly. I took them apart, cleaned them, and was going to do the rebuild
myself, except we could not get the throttle shaft bushings in right. so I
sent them off, and eventually they returned.</DIV>
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<DIV>while I was there, replaced the freeze plugs/casting seals in the side of
the engine. that took 3 tries to get right! also replaced the oil
filter. this is a 56. it has the unique “side draft” oil filter
container. I couldn’t bear to replace it with a spin on; its too
cool. but it is truly awful to change the filter. first time I
cranked up the engine oil went everywhere as I hadn’t tightened that bottom nut
sufficiently. second time there was still some seepage. third time
seemed good. drove the car around the block, taking a few extra blocks in
the process. life is good!!!</DIV>
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<DIV>a few days later I took it out again. this time I noticed there was
oil everywhere, in the ally, in the driveway, on the garage floor. oh
dear!!</DIV>
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<DIV>now its waiting its turn on the lift as I finish another car. 1967
Datsun Roadster. for those of you who know the cars, its an early low
windshield car. had to redo the rear brakes, and realized just how dirty
etc., the rear axle and suspension were. they all came out! I’ve
finished up the cleaning, wire wheeling, power washing, and painting. the
rear end and most of the suspension is back in. just have to finish up one
shock, the hand brake, and bleed. thank goodness I have speed
bleeders!</DIV>
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