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21. Lucas disappearing? (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Tue, 5 Nov 96 12:11:54 +0100; I read this week that Lucas (now LucasVarity, an Anglo-American company) is considering dropping the Lucas name. Something to do with Lucas having a poor reputation for reliability? Surely not! Regar; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00193.html (6,405 bytes)
22. sacrilige challenge (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 18 Nov 96 09:09:48 +0100; Somewhere in the UK, there is a 'B' bodyshell running round atop a RANGE ROVER floor and mechanicals (including 4WD, V8, etc). You have never seen a 'B' riding this high! Regards, Simon; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01044.html (6,241 bytes)
23. I *finally* know what a Dremel tool is! (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 96 09:24:00 +0100; Well, I have seen many postings refering to the apparently all-purpose Dremel tool. I was never sure whether the tool was real or mythical (it seemed to have so many uses). Last night, on UK satelite; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01488.html (6,540 bytes)
24. re:B vs GT -- In North Dallas/Plano (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Thu, 28 Nov 96 10:21:50 +0100; When I was in Texas (Plano to be precise) I did not find emissions to be a serious problem. In Collin County, when I took my '74 MGB for inspection, there was much page turning of a book that I suppo; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01725.html (7,187 bytes)
25. FW: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Thu, 17 Oct 96 12:08:35 +0200; The MG Owners Club engines are COMPLETELY re-built. There was an article about them in 'Enjoying MG' January '96. The engine is completely disassembled, cleaned using a special industrial stipping pr; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00714.html (8,753 bytes)
26. SAFETY ALERT ! Holding Plug leads (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 28 Oct 96 09:46:27 +0100; from I would certainly not advise "holding the HT coil wire". If there is a problem with the insulation, you will have 30,000 volts going down your arm and it will not be pleasant! Rest the lead, or; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg01118.html (7,234 bytes)
27. Book - How to Powertune an MGB (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 2 Sep 96 11:17:14 +0200; But what load on the generator? This would dramatically change the amount of power it took from the engine, which could be (at 50% efficiency): 40 amps * 15 volts * 2 = 1200 watts = 1.6 HP. My guess:; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00023.html (6,995 bytes)
28. Durability of British Cars (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Wed, 25 Sep 96 11:29:18 +0200; What most people tend to forget is that the worst shortages of food and materials were immediately after WW2, not during. This might explain the poor materials used. However, for a comparison, this w; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00856.html (6,514 bytes)
29. Roadster Seat Belts (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Fri, 2 Aug 96 11:20:33 +0200; If I understand the discussions properly, I think that there is an error in what is described as 'the original' mounting point for seat belts in roadsters. The mounting point changed during the roads; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00058.html (6,601 bytes)
30. Importing to Germany (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Tue, 27 Aug 96 09:55:37 +0200; Does anyone know the process and requirements to import a car that was first registered in the USA into Germany? The car was manufactured in 1974. What checks, inspections and documents are required?; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00975.html (6,563 bytes)
31. Re: WD40 on water pumps (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 1 Jul 96 09:10:07 +0200; Mark, no, WD40 has silicone in it -- this gives it some of its interesting properties -- but I don't count 'freeing rusted components' amongst those properties. Regards, Simon I understood that WD-40; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00007.html (6,919 bytes)
32. Lucasaide (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 8 Jul 96 16:09:52 +0200; It is a common misconception that LBC's use electricity in their systems. In fact, hidden amongst what appears to be a wiring harness is in fact a closed system designed to circulate and re-cycle a m; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00300.html (8,717 bytes)
33. Bodywork (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Wed, 10 Jul 96 15:14:13 +0200; Re: cutting up Jag bonnets (hoods). By: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu> Perhaps the mechanic is trying to evaluate you as a client. Maybe you should go back to him and say: "Bu; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00395.html (7,320 bytes)
34. Re: LBC abuse, brake mods (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Fri, 19 Jul 96 11:29:07 +0200; Would it be amiss of me to point out that a '73B should not have servo brakes, this, combined with the not insignificant weight of a 'B' can trick the unitiated into thinking that, because more press; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00612.html (6,735 bytes)
35. Vacuum Gauges (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 22 Jul 96 09:29:01 +0200; I don't like to burst anyone's bubble, but the idea that simply keeping the vacuum high will improve fuel economy is not true. Better economy will usually occur with the engine revs as low as possibl; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00687.html (6,734 bytes)
36. Parts for Sale (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 22 Jul 96 11:14:12 +0200; I'm afraid not. MG Metros were fitted with 1275cc engines, either turbo or non-turbo. Regards, Simon; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00688.html (6,564 bytes)
37. MGB Cooling (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Fri, 26 Jul 96 14:04:43 +0200; I have owned an unmodifed '74 MGB since '92. The only heating problem I have ever had has been that the car will not heat up during British winters. I don't understand all this discussion of extra co; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00873.html (7,811 bytes)
38. MPG/MG Owners Club Web site (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Mon, 10 Jun 96 10:03:41 +0200; I'm amazed at the MPG figures I've seen here. I have NEVER had more than 30 mpg from my B, and 20 mpg (that's Imperial, not the smaller US gallons) would be more usual. Car is stock US spec '74 MGB (; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00284.html (6,860 bytes)
39. Ignition Light (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Wed, 12 Jun 96 09:23:48 +0200; John asks what this does, well I will attempt an explanation. The generator on a modern car (alternator) has 2 sets of windings (coils) and no magnets. Thus, in order for it to start producing electr; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00333.html (8,429 bytes)
40. MGB Ignition help (score: 1): Author: Simon.MATTHEWS@st.com; Date: Fri, 14 Jun 96 10:47:00 +0200; Ross, your distributor ought to finction quite happily with an open circuit (as measured by an ohmmeter), so 20Kohms does not neccessarily imply it is bad. When I worked for Lucas (!) they allowed 4; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00423.html (7,613 bytes)

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