- 1. Weak Spark (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:54:51 -0500
- I understand sooty spark plugs can be the result of a too rich fuel mixture but I also believe it can be the result of a weak spark. How does one determine if the plugs are getting the proper voltage
- /html/mgs/2003-03/msg00521.html (6,927 bytes)
- 2. MGA Upholstery Kit Help Request (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:02:27 -0500
- Dear List, I seek your collective advice on restoring the interior of my '58 MGA. Specifically I would like to get an idea on how difficult the project is for someone who has never done this but and
- /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00251.html (7,384 bytes)
- 3. Replacing a MGA 1500 Top [Hood] (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 16:44:55 -0400
- Some time ago I purchased a replacement top for my MGA 1500 but only now am I getting around to installing it. I noticed that the replacement top [a Robbins brand, I think] has a pocket or sleeve des
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00282.html (7,104 bytes)
- 4. Need to Locate a 5/16 BSF Helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:33:35 -0400
- Does anyone know where I can locate a 5/16 BSF Helicoil? This is a little different than a 5/16 - 24 helicoil. I believe the BSF is 22 threads to the inch. TIA Bruce... '50 MG-TD '58 MGA /// or try h
- /html/mgs/2002-10/msg00538.html (6,800 bytes)
- 5. MGA 1500 Carpet Sets (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:49:54 -0400
- I have a MGA 1500 with an 1800 5-main engine and all syncro. transmission. Because of the transmission swap the trans. tunnel has been modified to accommodate the shift lever. My question is this: do
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00727.html (6,708 bytes)
- 6. MGB Engine No. Needed (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:48:35 -0400
- I recently acquired a 1957 MGA that was converted to an MGB 1800 engine. Being unfamiliar with the various MGB engines, I am trying to identify the specific version that's installed so that I can int
- /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00799.html (7,011 bytes)
- 7. Eary TD Throw away oil filters (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:25:31 -0400
- Does anyone on the list know if the early TD "throw away" type oil filters are still available. Moss consistently shows them as "N/A" and I don't have VB catalog. TIA Bruce Madio '50 MG TD '58 MGA
- /html/mgs/2000-10/msg00618.html (6,411 bytes)
- 8. Toneau Cover Help Needed (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 17:01:00 -0400
- I have a 10 year old (+/-) vinyl/cloth backed toneau cover which has never been installed that I am trying to fit to my '58 MGA. I have tried to stretch it in order to install the lift-the-dot fasten
- /html/mgs/1999-10/msg01009.html (7,372 bytes)
- 9. Re: MGB Igniton (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:16:46 -0400
- I'm betting you're looking at the wrong end of the problem. My guess is it's up under the dash - at or near the ignition key. Try running the engine and stick your head up under the dash and wiggle
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00505.html (7,672 bytes)
- 10. Any Brit Events in LA this weekend (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 14:08:06 -0400
- As luck would have it, I will be spending the next week in LA on business. I was wondering if anyone on the list knows of any Brit car events on Sunday 6/26 in the greater LA area that they recommend
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00711.html (6,494 bytes)
- 11. MGA Soft Top Help Needed (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 15:09:57 -0500
- One of my projects for this winter is to purchase and install a new soft top for my wife's '58 MGA. An acquaintance of mine strongly recommended a top made by a company named either Robins or Roberts
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01234.html (7,129 bytes)
- 12. Re: MG TC Wiring question (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 12:01:46 -0400
- If I'm not mistaken, the TC never had directional signals. If this is true, the factory wiring diagram will not be of much use to you. Chances are the car is equipped with after-market kit. However,
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00109.html (7,007 bytes)
- 13. MGA Directional Signal Switch (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:43:55 -0400
- I hope there is someone on the list who help me with this one. I have a '58 MGA [1500] and I finally got the directional signals to function electrically the other night. Now I need to address the sw
- /html/mgs/1998-06/msg00260.html (7,486 bytes)
- 14. MGB Firing Order (score: 1)
- Author: bamadio@statestreet.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 12:03:14 -0400
- I just towed home my first MGB last night and tried to get it started for the first time in 3+ years. What I know at this point is both gas and spark are being delivered to the cylinders and it crank
- /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01250.html (6,698 bytes)
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