Larry S. sez:
> I've got two questions for you fellow SOL'ers.
> 1) ...what does 'SOL' mean?
Traditional: Sons Of Lucas
Modern, non-sexist: Servants of Lucas
(Lucas the originator of the much maligned, sometimes rightfully so, Lucas
electrical systems found on many British cars.)
> 2) I have problems with corrosion on electical connectors sometimes.
> I'll remove that connection and clean it with a wire brush and
> I've heard that some people will clean the connection and then
> coat the terminal with something like grease to keep a good
> connection.
See 1) above. :-)
A de-oxidizing agent is sometimes desired. Keep the air, and the water out,
and the connection has a much better chance. Some folks use grease, but there
are better, more stable soultions. Vasaline is much more inert, and will
tend to last longer. There are commercial anti-oxidizers, used by electricians,
especially necessary with mixed connections, such as the join of copper and
aluminimun wires. Available from elecrtical supply houses.
T.J. Higgins ... discusses 3 new ragtops from GM:
> I was expecially taken by the Geo Metro Lsi convertible. This thing
> looks to me like a Mini would look with it's roof cut off.
> (all the above GM cars are considered 4-seaters),
4 seaters, eh? Not exactly the sport class. Sounds a bit more like the market
share of the Triumph Herald, Morris Minor, VW, and other convertablized small
sedans. A family car with redeeming qualitys.
Mark Joseph Andy (welcome, Mark!)
> Well, my Dad's in the process of restoring his '63 AH Sprite and asked
> me to find out what colors were original.
Well, I checked the Moss and Motorhead catalogues, no luck. I know I have
MGB colour charts, complete with R&M, Ditzler, and? crosses, but mayby not
Spridget. Oh, yea, this is one area where Midget and Sprites are likely to
differ. You may be able to call Moss tech line- (805) 968-1041, if
someone else doesn't come up with a chart.
Caution time- I'm checking out a '72 TR6 this weekend, which may be a good
source for an engine for Ed's Stag & other parts. It is said to have body
rot and electrical problems. I'm hoping it's not good enough to resurrect,
as I might be tempted! (what? a TR at the S.L.Centre? Well, if it runs, and
the top comes down... Look out TR-MG wars- direct marquee comparison!)
Anyone need TR6 parts?
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