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1. Possible UPS strike (fwd) (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1993 13:15:00 -0500 (CDT)
Forwarded message: I mention this because I know a few people who planned to ship things to themselves in Salina: The shipper/receiver at my company just said it's very possible UPS will go on strike
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00065.html (6,721 bytes)

2. Europa update (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1993 14:42:44 -0500 (CDT)
The gas tanks are in the Europa. The holes in the four mounting tabs on the left (standard-equipment) tank were about 3/16" in diameter. The holes in the tabs on the right (optional) tank were 1/4",
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00066.html (8,173 bytes)

3. Europa update, the continuing story (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1993 13:46:41 -0500 (CDT)
The brake master cylinder is in. There is a little trick I figured out (or reinvented, most likely). The four mounting bolts for the master cylinder bellcrank housing pass through the flange on the h
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00067.html (13,093 bytes)

4. Re: Midget wheels (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1993 10:36:25 -0500 (CDT)
Midget wheels are on a 4" bolt circle, same as Vega/Monza/Sunbird(RWD) Suggest you call Tire Rack (800) 428-8355, as they know what a Midget is. Check your offset. This is not hard to do. You want to
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00172.html (7,707 bytes)

5. Re: Midget wheel width (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1993 10:42:43 -0500 (CDT)
Dream on. 4.5" Bugeye and other "plain" steel wheels = 13 X 3.5" Wire wheels = 13 X 4" "Two-piece Paddy Hopkirk" and Rostyle (look like MGB) = 13 X 4.5" These last are heavy, too. A 5.5 alloy and Yo
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00174.html (6,570 bytes)

6. Re: Jensen Healey V8 (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1993 15:16:37 -0500 (CDT)
Not until batteries get a LOT better. And cheaper. Good Idea. light weight, small, available, bulletproof. The only drawback is that normally-aspirated ones are ungodly loud. The best muffler seems t
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00186.html (7,345 bytes)

7. SOL visitor and Europa progress (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1993 16:37:20 -0500 (CDT)
Vacation again Wednesday and Thursday. Took Sue to work Wednesday morning so I could have the Mighty K-wagon, went out to Lake Elmo to get the trick plywood inserts so I can put bolts into the dash t
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00190.html (9,931 bytes)

8. Volage stabilizer, HELP! (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1993 10:08:06 -0500 (CDT)
I have gotten conflicting information on the (Lucas?) voltage stabilizer used for the temperature and fuel gauges on my Europa, and British cars in general. I originally thought there was no voltage
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00265.html (12,514 bytes)

9. Windshield wipers, HELP! (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1993 10:51:17 -0500 (CDT)
It's me again. This time I want to know if anyone knows what goes on inside the windshield wipers on my '70 Europa. The motor looks just the same as all ones I have seen on other British cars, the "p
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00266.html (8,900 bytes)

10. Re: Sprite Roll Over Bar (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1993 11:30:03 -0500 (CDT)
Is this a brand name? Yes. Be sure to use Grade 5 bolts at least 3/8" diameter. The bolts should pass through the plate on the bar, the car body, AND a backing plate at least as big and thick as the
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00331.html (7,543 bytes)

11. Re: There and Back Again (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1993 16:13:48 -0500 (CDT)
There were some folks here in Minnesota back in the seventies who called that car a "Mo-Mo", so I got in the habit. Don't know how widespread this was/is. phil@stpaul.gov
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00350.html (8,175 bytes)

12. Re: There and Back again (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1993 13:29:08 -0500 (CDT)
The extendible knock-off spinners were the only items in the car that did not really work. There is no way to fit them in. The Vickers machine guns had to be disabled before the USA customs would let
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00431.html (8,630 bytes)

13. Re: Turner Wheels Needed (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1993 13:47:39 -0500 (CDT)
How about Morris Minor? I heard that they used 15" wheels and that is why they had the 4.56/1 gear ratio that comes in so handy on autocrossing Spridgets, rather than the 4.22/1 and 3.90/1 found on S
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00432.html (7,275 bytes)

14. Re: Turner Wheels, Duralite correction (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1993 16:21:54 -0500 (CDT)
NOPE! This 800 number is for Duralite Aluminum WINDOWS in Lafayette, LA. I think the Duralite WHEEL company is in Iowa and can be reached at (515) 276-0992. Bob Fogt, of the autocross list, got some
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00435.html (6,944 bytes)

15. Re: 1st gear in Midget (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1993 10:03:05 -0500 (CDT)
Nothing. First gear whines in all A-block Spridgets. The gears are straight-cut. Coincidently, I ran across the same thing this weekend. Two brothers showed up at the autocross with a Midget. They we
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00441.html (7,619 bytes)

16. Re: Transmission oil (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1993 13:10:57 -0500 (CDT)
OK, we have been around this block before. I was told this by Jack Nesset, the mechanic that went through my Spridget gearbox when it stuck in first gear. Jack has been a race car mechanic since Tipi
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00465.html (8,556 bytes)

17. Re: Movie Cars (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1993 16:15:58 -0500 (CDT)
Several episodes. My wife used to watch this, and as I was cruising through the living room I would often get a glimpse of this car with the roll bar bearing the word "Triumph" in gold. The other guy
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00469.html (7,951 bytes)

18. Re: Steven's Rally Indicator (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1993 16:32:42 -0500 (CDT)
reed@dec254 asks > I don't know how current this is, but: Bob Radford (303) 838-6690 sells Stevens rally computers, bought out stock.
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00470.html (6,661 bytes)

19. Re: Transmission oil (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1993 16:42:37 -0500 (CDT)
Indeed. I got it right at the corner Superamerica station. Had a label making a big deal about being "Detergent-FREE". It was straight 30w motor oil. Cost about he same as the regular stuff. phile@st
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00471.html (7,274 bytes)

20. Re: movie cars (score: 1)
Author: phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1993 16:41:16 -0500 (CDT)
Jim Dial, the news anchor on that show, HAS a T-series MG. I saw it in his workshop while Murphy was there trying to convince him to come back to work and stop hiding at home. On the old-show front,
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00504.html (7,731 bytes)


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