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81. Re: Mouse, the Jag that will Roar! (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 91 14:39:13 PST
a friend of mine had the block freeze in a bugeye Sprite here in sunny Palo Alto after not having driven the carfor 36 hours! Fortunatly it poped a freeze plug. (I had burst pipes that day and thus
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00047.html (7,201 bytes)

82. Re: Mouse, the Jag that will Roar! (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 91 15:19:18 PST
Mike I just remembered another important reason to put "greenstuf" in your radiator. Jags have major electolisis problems which result in $$$$$$$$$$$$$ very expensive repairs to the aluminum head!!!
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00049.html (7,264 bytes)

83. Re: RE>Re- Mouse, the Jag that (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 91 12:43:58 PST
Jerry the actual voltage potential should probably be between a volt and one point five volts (based on the periodic tables), but the current flow may very low. How high it will read on a voltmeter
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00064.html (7,378 bytes)

84. Re: 1991 Who's got what list (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 91 15:24:55 PST
Dick Nyquist dickn@hpspd.spd.hp.com 2021 Santa Cruz ave Menlo Park, Ca at present: 1947 Triumph 1800 roadster (basket case) 1948 Triumph 1800 roadster (very nice) 1949 Triumph 2000 roadster (basket
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00068.html (7,430 bytes)

85. Re: MGB Engine Rebuild (2) [really tools] (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 91 14:37:47 PST
Ajustable Whitworth wrenches??? Whats next, metric crecent wrenches? SAE vicegrips? I sounds like not everyone shares the same definition of what Whitworth wrenches are. My understanding confirmed b
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00123.html (9,532 bytes)

86. Re: Two Items (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 91 14:49:10 PST
Every time we send a message to the group, copies go to lots of folks. If one or two don't get through we recieve one or two error messages. Its normal. What bothers me much more and I with could be
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00124.html (6,982 bytes)

87. Re: Cold starting a Spitfire, how long does it take? (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 91 13:09:56 PST
A common reason for long cranking time after the car has sat for many hours is a dry(or nearly dry) carb float bowl. Carbs, like SUs, which have separate float bowls which attach to the bottom of th
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00145.html (8,558 bytes)

88. Re: PLASTI-GAUGE (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 91 13:18:34 PST
YUP it is. A general rule of thumb uses by may shops is .0010 to .0015 inch clearance per inch od diameter of the bearing. Your car's manual should have specs for your car. regards/dickn
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00147.html (7,191 bytes)

89. Re: Pre-oiling Engines (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 91 10:57:24 PST
I've also used the crank on starter with no plugs approach, with good results. Recently a friend loaned me a metal pressure bottle, which he uses to prime engines. He puts a quart of oil in it, atta
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00226.html (7,743 bytes)

90. Re: The war at hand. (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 91 13:13:05 PST
Seriously, We were talking here at work about the Brits shot down. I heard a theory that the kind of targets and kind of flying they are doing is among the more dangerious over there. Low level agai
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00235.html (6,918 bytes)

91. Re: TR6 Starter Problems (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 91 12:34:23 PST
Many lucas starters ond generaters that look interchangable, actually have different windings, so the are not the same in torque output or amperage. often times rebuilt starters and generators are t
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00247.html (7,318 bytes)

92. Re: TR^ Starter Problems (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 91 12:40:46 PST
try shorting around the solonoid using a LARGE conductor like a big screw driver or jumper cables. This should give you an idea which is at fault. dickn
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00250.html (6,844 bytes)

93. Re: TR6 Starter Problems (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 91 10:56:04 PST
Another other posibility..... part of the starter circuit that is often overlooked (I've learned the hard way), is the engine ground strap. The engine usually sits on rubber mounts if the strap brea
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00276.html (7,736 bytes)

94. Re: your mail (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 91 14:41:40 PST
not buchered yet perhaps , but putting a big wire in instead of a fuse is a real good way to reach "China syndrome"!!! not unless the piece of wire is higher resistance then the spot that is shorted
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00293.html (7,767 bytes)

95. Re: More on MPG of LBCs (Little British Convertibles) (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 9:51:28 PST
In responce to your gas milage question Its been a long time since I checked but I used to get about 22mpg average 'round town and 28 mpg in overdrive on a trip, in a decent running fairly stock tr4.
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00022.html (7,284 bytes)

96. Re: paint (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 10:01:18 PST
stry your local automotive paint and finishes store. I don't know where you are located, if you are in the Santa Clara area you could try Santa Clara Color for instance. There are many shades of Brit
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00024.html (6,770 bytes)

97. Re: brakes (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 10:19:17 PST
After two recent disasters with girling/castrol brake fluid on auto paint, I am wondering about changing to "dot5". Will "dot5" harm rubber parts in Girling brakes? Are there other pros and cons? Ho
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00027.html (6,924 bytes)

98. Re: Can I have A copy of the list (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 14:14:43 PST
So far today I have received abuot 75 BtitCar mail items and the days not over! As many as 5 copies of some items. I think the list has some loops in it. Help! This is like drinking from a fire hose.
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00038.html (6,688 bytes)

99. Re: Re: winter starts... (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 90 10:04:23 PST
In the late 50s and early 60s Volvo used a window shade which roled up from the bottom in front of the radiator. It was raised manually via a chane which ran over the top of the radiator, above the
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00053.html (7,855 bytes)

100. Re: Help!!! Strange oil pressure problem!!! (score: 1)
Author: Dick Nyquist <dickn@hpspdln.spd.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 90 11:15:23 PST
Your engine may be lunched. There are several posible problems. Most are major. Befor you can know anything however you need it invest $5.00 in an OIL PRESSURE GUAGE! Reving your engine with no oil
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00060.html (7,491 bytes)

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