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161. Re: Antifreeze, Water , the answers (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 13:41:37 -0400; << There is no particular reason why distilled water should be harmful to the inside of the radiator. The problem with rust in the radiator is that it is made out of iron (the chemically most stable; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00830.html (9,082 bytes)
162. Re: Subject: Re: Freeze plug for MG TC (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 14:07:24 -0400; << Pressure raises the boiling point, so what is stopping a T-series owner from converting to a pressurized system? >> The radiator is not designed to hold the pressure. On my MGA, when I changed the; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00831.html (7,605 bytes)
163. Re: No more rebuilt shocks for my Bs (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 12:26:18 -0400; << ..... my 75 B ..... was handling like garbage. .....it was the shocks again. ..... second replacement on drivers side and third on passengers. That makes three rebuilt shock failures in 13 months; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00862.html (8,120 bytes)
164. Re: No more rebuilt shocks for my Bs (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 05:49:10 -0400; << ..... all this talk about rebuilt failures has me thinking. ...Anybody used the HD rebuilt shocks and what experiences have they had with those? >> It is my understanding that the only difference; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00930.html (8,323 bytes)
165. Re: New starters (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 05:49:11 -0400; << ..... the starter sometimes fails to engage the engine the first time around, making whirring busy noises but no clunk. Finally,when it does engage it makes god-awful gear-clashing sounds before t; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00931.html (7,596 bytes)
166. Re: Wondering about Redi-Strip. (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 05:49:24 -0400; << Has anybody used Redi-Strip ? Their ad in Hemmings sounds good. What about their price? >> I used Redi-Strip for my MGA in 1978. The car was completely dissassembled, dipped the body and all assoc; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00932.html (8,757 bytes)
167. WANTED, DEAD OR ALIVE, MGA engine or short block or crankshaft (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 03:30:00 -0400; I think I cooked the MGA crankshaft yesterday. After one major rebuild and several repairs the block is getting pretty well used up, but may be salvageable one more time. Head is OK. I expect to have; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg01012.html (6,888 bytes)
168. Re: MGA problems : fuel gauge (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 23:27:33 -0400; << >Speaking of fuel gauges, mine says full when it is and half full when it is One of my Triumphs once had this symptom -- it was the dreaded "voltage stabliser", >> Sorry, no voltage stabilizer on; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00052.html (6,721 bytes)
169. Re: Too much Oil preasure? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 23:27:42 -0400; Really high oil pressure, usually caused by a stuck pressure relief valve, can blow out the oil filter. Moderately high oil pressure, like anything over 80 psi, usually caused by the DPO installing i; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00053.html (7,091 bytes)
170. MGA Roll Bar (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 18:18:44 -0400; I autocross my MGA a lot with SCCA. Since I started using real race tires the sudden transitions and increased side loads are doing their best to toss me out of my seat. I dearly need to install a 4-; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00166.html (7,145 bytes)
171. Re: Brake servo for '66 B (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 13:31:48 -0400; << Now my MGB is running fine, I'm looking for continuous improvement to make the car more suitable for everyday use. Some items which would be highly appreciated are: 1. electronic ignition; 2. vacu; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00209.html (7,086 bytes)
172. Re: Wire noises (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 15:45:58 -0400; << I get a sort of chuffing noise from my rear wheels when under brakes and turning at the same time. The rear left chuffs when braking and turning right and the right vice-versa. ..... >> Badly worn; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00291.html (6,563 bytes)
173. Re: Whoa! (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 15:43:23 -0400; << Anybody else ever have the experience of not believing that your speedometer is accurate, driving 70MPH in a 25MPH zone, and later finding out that it reads just fine? MGs are incredible to drive!; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00292.html (6,701 bytes)
174. Re: Market value of 1958 MGA Coupe in Concour Condition? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Aug 1996 23:12:32 -0400; << What do you think? >> I'm a direct sort of fellow. IMHO, and if you're talking REAL concourse condition: If you're selling it's $18K. If you're buying it's more like $14K. If the seller is really; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00303.html (6,914 bytes)
175. Re: The relative importance of Armstrong Starters (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 04:06:03 -0400; << I have an extra starter mounted on the back of my trunk. Anybody else with an MGA ever use the starter crank? >> Yes, many times, usually to set the valve lash and timing. One day a few years ago,; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00346.html (9,825 bytes)
176. Re: Broken MGA throttle cable(s) (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 04:05:56 -0400; << Hmm- this shouldn't happen that often. I once had a bike cable that did that. Check the angle of the cable vs the housing- make sure the cable exits straight, and doesn't bind against the housing,; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00347.html (6,849 bytes)
177. Re: ammeter wiring question (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 17:31:03 -0400; << I'm thinking of installing an ammeter in my '63B ..... are there (+) earth ammeters and (-) earth ammeters or will any old ammeter do? >> Every in-car ammeter I've ever seen has the zero in the ce; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00480.html (7,117 bytes)
178. Re: Wheels (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 17:30:54 -0400; << yes!!! and I really don't care for the minilites. I wonder if a really good wheel repair shop or machinist could graft the center hub from a set of wires onto a set of aluminum wheels? Any machini; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00481.html (7,921 bytes)
179. Re: MGA engine weights (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 17:42:27 -0400; << How much does a 1957 1500 MGA engine weigh? I will soon be removing mine (with a hoist or lift) and I would like to know once the thing is out of the car how difficult is it to move around. The pl; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00483.html (7,530 bytes)
180. Re: Wheels (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 23:50:11 -0400; << Subj: RE: Wheels Is that per wheel or per setup? i.e. $300-500 X 4? >> Per wheel (sigh). Just guessing at the price of custom made spline-to-bolt-on adapters. Couldn't fix a price until we know if; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00505.html (7,634 bytes)

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