- 201. color names - with the times (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Rebbechi" <"rebbechi peter"@a1.meoc02.sno.mts.dec.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 96 20:35:01 -0500
- I believe that the color names are consistent with popular thinking at the time of creation. In the 70's (when I was a lad) GM in Australia had a series of colors like 'Nipple Pink" "Prime Lime' and
- /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00564.html (7,528 bytes)
- 202. Re: $400 valve job (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Rebbechi" <"rebbechi peter"@a1.meoc02.sno.mts.dec.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Jan 96 20:33:01 -0500
- $400 is not too bad. I recently burnt a few valves on my 88 XJ40 JAG, and the bill was closer to $4,000 ($3,585) Be thankful
- /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00685.html (6,248 bytes)
- 203. MGB-GT parts car near Baltimore (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J Barrance" <pjb@eagle.gsh.jhu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 16:28:58 -0400
- Hi MG-people - A friend of mine has decided he needs to get rid of an MGB-GT that's been sitting in his driveway for some time - I think 3 or so years. It's a bit rough - I haven't crawled under it b
- /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00268.html (7,421 bytes)
- 204. Brake and Clutch MC colors (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 21:05:31 -0400
- I'm working on a '66 MGB and don't have all of the restoration manuals I need yet. I pulled the master cylinders and want to rebuild them before they rust away. They are the early ones without the ma
- /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00054.html (7,011 bytes)
- 205. Machine shop in Tampa/Brandon area (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 18:44:31 -0400
- Hi all, I'm about ready to start into rebuilding my MG engine and am looking for a good machine shop in the Tampa/Brandon area. I don't need much work at this point, just a thorough cleaning, polish
- /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00102.html (7,254 bytes)
- 206. Another MG engine paint question (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 15:28:18 -0400
- I ordered MG engine paint from Moss. It is labeled Classic Color by Moss, # 220-540, Red, MGA & MGB Engine Enamel. I sprayed a little on a box first and it looks to be almost candy apple red. Is this
- /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00146.html (6,800 bytes)
- 207. Where does this go? MG tranny (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:53:57 -0400
- When I bought my MG the tranny was disassembled in a box. I'm putting it back together and have an interlocking arm assembly (Mos #461-230) and don't know where it goes. It is shown in my repair manu
- /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00014.html (6,967 bytes)
- 208. RE: Where does this go? MG tranny (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:36:17 -0400
- Thanks Rick, I was using the Bently manual. Forgot I had the Hanes until your post. Pete Haynes manual shows it on page 117 Rick
- /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00016.html (7,021 bytes)
- 209. RE: no headlights (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:08:48 -0400
- I'd say that if the connector is melted you have a short to ground problem, not an open ground. An open ground will not cause components to melt. Pete I know we've touched on this before but bear wi
- /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00249.html (7,693 bytes)
- 210. Re: MGB trailer photo wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2006 22:01:39 -0500
- and IT is leaking!
- /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00045.html (7,746 bytes)
- 211. Re: Carb oil differences (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:18:21 -0500
- -- In the factory shop I worked in, we added motor oil as above, then put the cap on, then pushed the carb piston up "smartly", and whatever was too much would squirt out the little pin hole and hit
- /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00112.html (8,011 bytes)
- 212. Re: 25D4 vs. 45D4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:23:31 -0500
- Guys, Is there a side entry cap for the 45D4? Lucas part number?
- /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00229.html (8,486 bytes)
- 213. Was Parts suppliers, now need rivets (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:09:24 -0400
- Thanks to all who provided resources for discount parts. What a great list this is. I just got my block back from the machine shop and have started to reassemble it. I took the engine tag off before
- /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00308.html (6,897 bytes)
- 214. RE: Where did it go (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:13:20 -0400
- Look around the foot pedals. The MC seals leak sometimes and the fluid flows along the rods back into the car. The carpet may have soaked it up. Pete 78 MG midget. It has been sitting for around 18 m
- /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00343.html (7,178 bytes)
- 215. RE: MGB GT (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:43:17 -0400
- Need the chasis #. Should be something like GHD#/UX - ##. VB has a listing of the years in the front of their catalog. Pete --Original Message-- From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox
- /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00352.html (7,306 bytes)
- 216. Re: Engine Temp - faulty Water Pump? (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:47:33 -0500
- In my experience this usually happens when the radiator is plugging up or the fins are deteriorating. Peter C
- /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00000.html (6,774 bytes)
- 217. RE: smoking (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 17:30:00 -0400
- I had a very similar issue with an AH. DPO had put 100-6 pistons in a 3000 with the 3000 rings. Smoked something terrible, but also blew oil out the valve cover vent like crazy. I would expect that i
- /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00033.html (7,218 bytes)
- 218. RE: Engine breather tube (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:47:17 -0400
- Absolutely necessary. The pressure has to go somewhere. You either have to have a crankcase vent open to the atmosphere or have one connected to the intake to be reburned. Early TRs had a vent tube i
- /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00085.html (7,538 bytes)
- 219. RE: Off Topic: Subaru spark plug wires (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:25:24 -0400
- Check your local auto store. They make a tool to pull those. I've seen the tool but haven't had to use one - yet. Pete Sorry for the OT question. I resently got a Subaru OBS '99. And I've been tryin
- /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00097.html (7,587 bytes)
- 220. RE: Off topic - computer question (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:28:09 -0400
- Take a look at the Canon Pixma. It is a nice printer, less than $100 and I found ink on line for about $6 a cartridge. (remaned and guaranteed - never had a problem) I only go through 2-4 per year. I
- /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00138.html (8,899 bytes)
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