> Rick Brown wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Just got back from a spin in the "A" - top down - and here it is 2 days
> away from December! God I hope this is a sign of things to come for the
> winter - I didn' think we could have a better winter than we did last
> year - Hell I had the "A" out - top down - in January last year!
>
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> Well just wanted to let the list know that we are still driving top down
> in the East - well some of us are.
>
Got you beat! Texas was absolutely miserable this this summer.
100+ temperatures seemed like every single day, and not a drop
of rain.
Yet, for the last two months (Oct. and Nov.) the fall season has
been very unusually spring like. Looks as if December may be just
as pleasant. I am going to enjoy this lovely break in the heat
(and cold) for as long as it lasts.
Top down running for 2 months straight now!
Finally, my significant other begins to appreciate why I spend
endless hours in the garage and countless dollars on my little
Tuna ('77 MGB). And all the while, I send the other cars to the
local Mechanic. Its just not the same (if you know what I mean
and I think you do).
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A little side comment to the woodpecker in the fuel pump...
I recently (in August) installed a new fuel pump. Got the
same rapping sounds. I installed a metal bracket with rubber
pads onto the outside of the trunk. Than I installed the new
fuel pump (not spec. or original but close enough). Never
hear a sound from the fuel pump. The only concern (for me)
was to ensure a solid ground. While your under there, you
might consider replacing the hot wire (its very easy) and
also, install an inertia cut-off switch! This is simple,
too, and might even save your life. Good luck.
Stay on the roads.
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Regards,
Dennis Berman
dberman@nortel.com
'77 MGB and various other low character cars.
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