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1. Re: Update: Re: Bearing noise location? (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 19:51:47 -0500; If the crank looks bad (if the journal isn't shiny), it needs to be reground. If it's badly scored, and already .020 under, you may need to build up the journal some before grinding. I've heard that; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00065.html (7,372 bytes)
2. Re: Changing rod bearings "in situ" (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 19:54:26 -0500; This is the proverbial "engine freshening", as opposed to a rebuild. As I understand it, the serious racers put 1-3 races on an engine between freshenings, and do a full rebuild 1-2 times a year. I'm; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00067.html (7,059 bytes)
3. Re: Spridget Trailer (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Dec 1995 20:55:06 -0500; Small trailers that do have brakes usually use some sort of electrically operated drum brakes. A strong solenoid to replace the wheel cylinder should do the trick, but it may take some research to f; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00155.html (7,410 bytes)
4. Re: Welding Basics (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 17:39:38 -0500; I've tried the Stitchwelder and the Spotwelder. While the Stitchwelder may strike a good arc more easily than a normal stick welder, it is nowhere near as easy to use as a MIG rig. The finish of the; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00012.html (7,987 bytes)
5. MG (non)electric flux fields (Zehring's Theory?) (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 17:02:12 -0500; Hi folks, While reading some Usenet posts, I came across this in alt.humor.best-of-usenet. It's about the NYC power failure 30 years ago. Seems that the sympathetic MG flux field isn't as strong as t; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00480.html (7,363 bytes)
6. Re: Twisted feet - Heel & Toe (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 18:10:16 -0500; Well, almost. In practice, it's usually done with the ball of the foot (or the big toe) pressing on the brake pedal, and the side of the foot (under the little toe) sort of rocks over to the gas peda; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00608.html (9,080 bytes)
7. Re: Brighter headlamps (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 12:35:54 -0500; I think the Cibie Z-Beams were/are illegal in the US. The Cibie Bobi's were/are the US-legal lights. Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com); /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00646.html (7,482 bytes)
8. Re: F I R E !! (Extinguishers) (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 6 Oct 1995 17:30:27 -0400; I'd be wary of plastic mounting clips. Remember, if you get in an accident, you don't want a clip to break and the bottle to become a projectile. I'd want to have it within arm's reach while buckled; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00137.html (6,959 bytes)
9. Re: Lowering the MG (rear) (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 1995 11:15:25 -0400; You said it, not me. But I do agree. This should be top on the to-do list. This will lower the Center of Gravity in the rear, which will lessen the amount the car will want to roll. Not knowing how m; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00252.html (8,288 bytes)
10. Re: 1968 MGB Roadster for sale (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 17:18:26 -0400; [snip] How much was it that IBM paid for a Lotus? Oh, wait. Never mind. Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Not currently appearing in any SNL news sketch, but could be.; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00315.html (7,590 bytes)
11. Re: Miatas -Reply (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 17:32:59 -0400; Oh boy, and just as we're having a discussion on the autocross list on how to attract newbies and keep them coming back to events! Try autocrossing -- it's driving through cones set up as a mini-road; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00429.html (8,835 bytes)
12. Re: XJ-S V-12: Oil Coolers (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 12:59:26 -0400; My take on it is this: Oil needs to be above approx. 150 deg.F. to lubricate properly. If below 140, wear rate increases dramatically. If you are sending ambient temp. oil to the cooler at startup (w; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00450.html (6,977 bytes)
13. Re: which oil to use? (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 12:59:29 -0400; The synthetic actually cleans out the sludge that's built up on the seals from the dino oil. The seals are already shot, and the sludge is what is actually doing the sealing. Remove the sludge, and y; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00451.html (7,228 bytes)
14. Re: Winter Storage (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 12:59:31 -0400; I agree with Denise except for the following: When an engine sits, the oil runs off the bearing surfaces. When it is started, it takes time (granted, not much time) for the oil to make its way throug; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00452.html (8,413 bytes)
15. Re: Life-time Tool Warranty (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 1995 12:47:31 -0400; [snip] [snip] letter... Well, apparently the lore of Sears Craftsman tools of the USA has not been spread 'round the world yet. The Sears & Roebuck Co., a chain of department stores and purveyors of; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00010.html (8,110 bytes)
16. Re: Men bashing/lbc content minimal (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 12:02:47 -0400; Well, I can fix cars _and_ cook. Will consider all offers of marriage from lbc- and racing-tolerant women with large salaries. Ability to rebuild carbs or make pastry a plus. ;-) Dave Williamson (sil; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00232.html (7,542 bytes)
17. Re: serious objection to stripes (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 12:06:53 -0400; I think wires project the more traditional, conservative image. Disc wheels are next, with Minilites or Panasports being the wheel of choice for striped cars. Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Spits; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00233.html (7,251 bytes)
18. Re: LBC, BTW? (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 09:17:17 -0400; Hey, those are good names. LBC stands for Little British Car. Of course, some people who own Jaguar XJ's and such think it means Large British Car, but we tolerate the oversight. Dave Williamson (sil; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00256.html (7,787 bytes)
19. Re: to SU or not to SU (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 09:17:25 -0400; Graham Knight writes of loose throttle shafts: Yes, they can be rebuilt. Usual method involves fitting of bushings to the shaft bores. ideal setup would be probably 2 40DCOE's with a tuned 4-runner m; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00257.html (7,681 bytes)
20. Re: stripes? (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 09:17:23 -0400; I'm sorry, that'll be a $10 fine for the superfluous use of the letter "E". It's a good thing you didn't start off with a "Ye", as that's a $50 fine. One of the standards, though a bit wide for dual; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00259.html (8,018 bytes)

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