- 381. Re: [Mgs] Weber carb info (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:12:29 -0700
- The carb is probably a 32/36DGV series. A very common conversion in the mid to late 1980s for post 1975 Bs, and Spitfires. When set up properly IMHO it is far superior to the Penis Stromberg the car
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00235.html (9,744 bytes)
- 382. Re: [Mgs] exhaust system flange (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:47:28 -0700
- Personally I would buy a top quality tap. if you bust the tap off in the manifold the cost of extraction will far exceed the cost of a quality tap. Also according to this page http://www.fairburyfast
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00276.html (9,410 bytes)
- 383. Re: [Mgs] exhaust system flange (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:56:25 -0700
- I would not suggest quenching a piece of cast iron only part of which is red hot in water. The thermal stress could break it in half. A two piece manifold would render the re-tapping of the hole moot
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00281.html (11,026 bytes)
- 384. Re: [Mgs] Car ID help - this time /w links (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:26:26 -0700
- Subaru 360 Check the Wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_360 _______________________________________________ Edit your replies Mgs@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00026.html (7,384 bytes)
- 385. Re: [Mgs] oil question (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:06:03 -0700
- FTR I was a technical person for Volvo Cars of North America for 15 years until I retired earlier this year. While the zinc issue is a valid concern for a 40+ year old car, it is not a valid concern
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00139.html (10,061 bytes)
- 386. Re: [Mgs] oil question (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:45:54 -0700
- No they are not flat tappet motors. This was the source of my comment that the engines of today are not the same as the engines of yesteryear. Current production Volvo motors are a mechanical lifter
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00142.html (8,083 bytes)
- 387. Re: [Mgs] Stuck disk brake caliper (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Lindsay" <rolindsay@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:47:40 EDT
- Yep. Thats why i rebuilt mine. Probably not. Stuckness would indicate the seal is bad, or corrosion in the bore, either of which would require rebuilding. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're nea
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00172.html (7,671 bytes)
- 388. Re: [Mgs] MGB O/D (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:51:04 -0700
- An OD uses a planetary gear set. Look at the gears in Richard Gosling's In the center is a single gear called the sun. Around that are several gears called planets, and out side that is the ring or a
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00206.html (9,129 bytes)
- 389. Re: [Mgs] MGB O/D Driveshafts (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:42:48 -0700
- I worked on an off road racing team for a while many moons ago. When building a car, we would put the suspension in full bump and measure the distance, and then in full rebound and measure the dista
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00294.html (8,611 bytes)
- 390. [Mgs] vibration (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 20:14:21 -0700
- I am getting a vibration as I accelerate. This problem occurred suddenly while on a 1400 mile trip. It occurs while standing at a stop or accelerating at speed. It is more noticeable a low speed or s
- /html/mgs/2007-10/msg00059.html (7,322 bytes)
- 391. Re: [Mgs] vibration (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 11:44:22 -0700
- Read the OP again accelerating at speed. It is more noticeable a low speed or standing. (bolding and underlining mine) You have some kind of strange U-joints on your MG if they produce a vibration wh
- /html/mgs/2007-10/msg00070.html (8,280 bytes)
- 392. Re: [Mgs] gold sealed engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:51:24 -0700
- Color me confused. If it did not have a crossflow head, how do you mount dual DCOEs on a 5 port head? Hell I used to sell Webers, and I have no clue. Rick ____________________________________________
- /html/mgs/2007-10/msg00124.html (9,085 bytes)
- 393. Re: [Mgs] oil cooler hoses (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:05:00 -0700
- Braided flex lines look way cool, but they can be a pain in the ass. The stainless steel braiding will act like a file against any thing it rubs against. Rubber, steel, wiring, it doesn't matter. So
- /html/mgs/2007-10/msg00136.html (7,876 bytes)
- 394. Re: [Mgs] Lock Tabs or Loctite? (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:39:42 -0700
- When properly applied and allowed to cure, Loctite is way more than adequate. I would strongly suggest that you use blue. If you put red on properly it will be stronger than a grade 8 bolt. On disass
- /html/mgs/2007-10/msg00149.html (7,291 bytes)
- 395. Re: [Mgs] Was Attn californians, now "black plate cars" (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:18:54 -0700
- Prior to 1963 California plates were yellow with black letters. In 1963 the California DMV exchanged all of those plates for the black with yellow letter ones.* So if pre 1963 car was licensed in Cal
- /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00023.html (9,565 bytes)
- 396. Re: [Mgs] Was Attn californians, now "black plate cars" (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:44:59 -0800
- After seeing a fatal collision at the intersection a few door down from my house, I think the red light cameras should be removed and replaced with heat seeking missiles. Either that or sharks with f
- /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00037.html (10,483 bytes)
- 397. Re: [Mgs] Trademark infringement? (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 14:46:42 -0800
- Probably nobody. Safety fast was the motto of a company that no longer For a defense, Ford would probably say that you are reading two sentences which is not the same as the motto. Safety. Fast. is n
- /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00062.html (8,561 bytes)
- 398. Re: [Mgs] John Hed is on leave. Back in on Monday 11/26 (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:52:18 -0500
- I will alert the media. _______________________________________________ Edit your replies Mgs@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs
- /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00193.html (7,675 bytes)
- 399. Re: [Mgs] John Hed is on leave. Back in on Monday 11/26 (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:45:04 -0500
- Better yet, every body call his cell and ask for Cecil. On the 26th Oliver, you then call and putting on the best fake British accent you can manage say: This is Cecil Kimber, have I had any calls? _
- /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00195.html (8,006 bytes)
- 400. Re: [Mgs] [midgetsprite] Xmas Card (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard Ewald" <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:55:43 -0800
- I want a box of these! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mgs@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs http://www.team.n
- /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00214.html (7,400 bytes)
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