- 241. Re: Steering gaiter (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 09:34:33 +0100
- I'd repeat what Mike says on quantity and method which is how I've done it. However even on full lock there isn't enough space to get all the oil in in one go, so you have to put about 1/3rd in and w
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-09/msg00004.html (7,080 bytes)
- 242. Re: [Mgs] MGB engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:05:22 +0100
- It did in what the UK called the MG Metro i.e. what replaced the original Mini and became the Rover 100. But I thought the American Marina was the same body shape as the UK which was only exported th
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-10/msg00003.html (6,198 bytes)
- 243. Re: [Mgs] MGB engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 17:28:13 +0100
- Whilst Rover turboed several engines in the MMM series none of them were closely related to the B-series in the MGB, although those in the Maestro and Montego were descended from it. But anything is
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-10/msg00004.html (6,484 bytes)
- 244. Re: [Mgs] MGB engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:49:24 +0100
- The O-series was intended for the MGB for the 1975 model year, but wasn't put into production for the same political reasons that led to the MGB being scrapped in preference to the TR7 - http://www.a
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-10/msg00005.html (6,983 bytes)
- 245. Re: Connecting a voltmeter (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:15:44 +0100
- A good ground, and ideally a fused and switch 12v supply like any green wire behind the dash, the one on the voltage stabiliser is probably easiest to get to. The fused supply is just in case a short
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-10/msg00017.html (8,455 bytes)
- 246. Re: Connecting a voltmeter (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:30:16 +0100
- 14.7v would be the absolute maximum for an alternator and only seen on some cars. Alternator maximum voltages can be as low as 14.3v. Dynamo equipped cars can range from 14.3 to 15.5v, and all those
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-10/msg00018.html (7,880 bytes)
- 247. Re: The MGS list (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:01:35 -0000
- Whilst it has been much quieter of late than a few years ago there has been a recent flurry of activity, I stopped counting after 15 *threads* over the last two months. Current threads are MGC and MG
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00006.html (7,005 bytes)
- 248. Exploding batteries (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:07:49 -0000
- I was watching an episode in the new series of The Garage on Discovery last night about the 'English Mobile Mechanics' (it's actually run by a Scot but he is so useless he probably decided to insult
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00007.html (7,150 bytes)
- 249. Re: Exploding batteries (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:31:59 -0000
- Indeed. And that BMW with the battery in the boot/trunk should have had a vent pipe to the outside anyway to prevent gases building up in an enclosed space. Which is why I keep recommending against t
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00009.html (6,630 bytes)
- 250. Head-on collision NOT for the faint hearted (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:23:35 -0000
- Seriously, these images are shocking, but show the risks we run every time we drive. If you have been trying to get a loved one - or yourself - to slow down, then maybe you should take a look. http:/
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00010.html (6,327 bytes)
- 251. Re: [Mgs] Head-on collision NOT for the faint hearted (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:01:16 -0000
- In southern Ireland once you have *failed* your test twice you can drive -- Original Message -- /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00012.html (6,877 bytes)
- 252. On a lighter note ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:53:08 -0000
- 3rd July 2007 Our London correspondent reports that, in light of recent terrorist threats, the British authorities have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved" It would appear that sec
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00017.html (9,591 bytes)
- 253. MGB Production Data (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:01:42 -0000
- Following the thread on how many North American MGBs had overdrive I have the opportunity to go through the BMIHT records and count them! *If* I take it up it occurs to me that there may be other asp
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-11/msg00019.html (6,173 bytes)
- 254. Re: Liquid to clean parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:19:05 -0000
- For steel I'd use elbow grease and a wire brush in a drill. Bit aggressive for alloy, so I'd use paint stripper for the paint and a suitable grade of wet and dry for any oxidisation. PaulH. -- Origin
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-12/msg00002.html (6,449 bytes)
- 255. YOU'VE BEEN ON THE COMPUTER TOO LONG ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:01:39 -0000
- When asked about a bus schedule, you wonder if it is 16 or 32 bits. When you are counting objects, you go "0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C,D...". When you dream in 256 palettes of 256 colours. When your wi
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-12/msg00005.html (7,085 bytes)
- 256. Re: [Mgb-v8] Initial test (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:08:33 -0000
- And in the same vein, how many Spaniards does it take to change a Just Juan. -- Original Message -- _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-01/msg00003.html (6,323 bytes)
- 257. [Mgb-v8] Quick and easy electric windows for the MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 15:49:03 -0000
- http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/40444/79e2851a/elektrische_autoramen.html _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mgb-v8 mailing list Mgb-v8@a
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-02/msg00001.html (6,469 bytes)
- 258. Re: [Mgb-v8] [Mgs] Tweel (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:28:48 +0100
- Ah yes, I intended to post the link to the video rather than the thumbnail - video here: http://us.tnpv.net/2005/MCH200510/Tweel_Public_13.mpg Other videos here: http://www.michelinmedia.com/videos/k
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-05/msg00000.html (6,302 bytes)
- 259. [Mgb-v8] New Haynes manuals (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 14:39:40 +0100
- Following the discovery of a Haynes Sprite & Midget tee-shirt for youngsters, these are a must for the Haynes enthusiast: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spitfire-Manual-Restoring-Servicing-Legendary/dp/1844
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-05/msg00003.html (6,711 bytes)
- 260. [Mgb-v8] A bit of a run (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:02:39 +0100
- Drove up to Scotland and back last weekend in the V8 to climb Ben Nevis - highest mountain in the UK. 867 miles averaging over 34mpg (UK gallons). Fair do's 3/4 of the mileage was motorway covered at
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-06/msg00000.html (7,260 bytes)
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