- 41. Re: Forwarded: Oil Filter (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 10:18:17 -0500
- Didn't read the web page, huh? Barney
- /html/mgs/2005-07/msg00138.html (7,761 bytes)
- 42. Re: testing an oil cooler (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:53:42 -0500
- 1.) Run water through it with a garden hose to check for free flow. Flow in both direction to flush out any residue (trash) that might possibly be inside. 2.) Apply moderate air pressure and submerge
- /html/mgs/2005-07/msg00332.html (7,257 bytes)
- 43. Re: Wheels go round and round (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 05:43:46 -0500
- I believe I have a clearer answer to this "apparent" discrepancy. The inner plies of the tire, especially for a belted tire, will not stretch or compress much under any circumstances. This means the
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00082.html (9,873 bytes)
- 44. Re: Where Can I get some Kumho "Euro Metric 771" (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:20:36 -0500
- 165 is the widest tire recommended for the standard 45" wide wheels. 185 tires want 5" wide rims. Running wide tires on narrow wheels causes the tire to roll onto the outside shoulder in a turn while
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00123.html (7,835 bytes)
- 45. Re: Where Can I get some Kumho "Euro Metric 771" (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:14:31 -0500
- The 721 has been discontinued. It is not unusual for tire models to change periodically. I suggest using Kumho "Power Star 758". If you buy only two new tires, mount them on the same end of the vehic
- /html/mgs/2005-06/msg00124.html (8,225 bytes)
- 46. Re: How to take apart front suspension when it's off the car? (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 22:10:23 -0500
- $12 from the local hardware store: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/ts205.htm Thanks to Gordie Bird. Barney Gaylord 1958 MGA with an attitude http://MGAguru.com
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00177.html (7,455 bytes)
- 47. Re: remove windshield (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 02:06:07 -0500
- Wishful thinking. Been there (twice). Check here: http://chicagolandmgclub.com/photos/b_windscreen http://chicagolandmgclub.com/photos/b_windscreen2 Barney Gaylord 1958 MGA with an attitude http://MG
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00193.html (7,480 bytes)
- 48. Re: turning rear wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 20:49:32 -0500
- Viscosity of the oil in the gearbox causes a slight frictional drag in the bushings inside of 2nd and 3rd gears on the mainshaft. This transmits just enough torque to the mainshaft to turn the propsh
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00279.html (7,061 bytes)
- 49. Re: Slave cylinder again (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 11:52:17 -0500
- Assemble exactly like the picture in the factory workshop manual.
- /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00342.html (6,641 bytes)
- 50. Re: MGB to MGA rear axle swap (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 03:13:30 -0500
- Yup, done this. See here for the photo tour and notes: http://chicagolandmgclub.com/photos/a_diff The basic R&R is easy when swapping in a complete differential assembly. Just pull the halfshafts fir
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00027.html (8,616 bytes)
- 51. Re: HS4 float chamber seal (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 03:02:18 -0500
- Oh. Sorry about that. I have never disassembled one of those. Please disregard all of my prior comments (until you manage to break the other end). Yeah, that end does look easier, being an original s
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00270.html (8,149 bytes)
- 52. Re: HS4 float chamber seal (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 04:47:53 -0500
- Wrong sequence. Still the wrong sequence. No, it's a learning curve. This is a compression seal. Put the nut on the hose first (probably already there). Then put the washer on the hose next to the nu
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00272.html (8,788 bytes)
- 53. Re: Penetrating oil (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:38:33 -0500
- The prime ingredients in do-it-yourself Waxoil are shaved and ground pariffin wax disolved in mineral spirits to maximum saturation. Yup. Totally filling the cavities has to be the best way to assure
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00337.html (7,700 bytes)
- 54. Re: MGA Transmission tailshaft bushing (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 12:00:04 -0600
- You really should check the web site first. Try this: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/gearbox/gt104.htm Barney Gaylord 1958 MGA with an attitude http://mgaguru.com
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00104.html (7,276 bytes)
- 55. Re: Oil Pressure Sender/hose (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:42:01 -0600
- Just be sure the fittings are tight. Nope. Use no tape of sealant here. The connection incorporates a metal flare end tube fitting and straight threaded nut, similar to a brake line or fuel line fitt
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00138.html (7,845 bytes)
- 56. Re: Roadside Emergency Parts/Tool Kit (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:57:05 -0600
- Cute, C.R., but my traveling took kit fits in a 12 inch plastic tool box, (see here) http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/travel/tp101b.htm and yes I have changed a crankshaft in a parking lot with those tools
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00306.html (8,650 bytes)
- 57. Re: Roadside Emergency Parts/Tool Kit (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:28:07 -0600
- I carry tools all the time, but I almost never carry more than a pocket full of small spare parts. Only on two trips (both greater than 10,000 miles) have I ever carried any significant amount of spa
- /html/mgs/2005-03/msg00315.html (8,197 bytes)
- 58. Re: Fw: Rear Wheel Cyliner Question-MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2005 23:03:03 -0600
- Given the proper tool you can do it in one minute with a wrench without breaking a sweat. Check here: http://chicagolandmgclub.com/driveline/0903/jasw.html Barney Gaylord 1958 MGA with an attitude ht
- /html/mgs/2005-02/msg00088.html (7,207 bytes)
- 59. Re: MGA packing set & caliper pistons (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:08:12 -0600
- The Moss body packing kit is quite complete, can save a lot of time scrounging for material and figuring out what is needed. That said, it is mostly 1/4 inch foam rubber and 1/8 inch cork. For the fo
- /html/mgs/2005-02/msg00127.html (8,514 bytes)
- 60. Re: MGA turn switch (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:33:12 -0600
- Not mine. I cannot move the lever past about 60 degrees in either direction, no matter how hard I push. I have seen several with broken internal parts, in which case they usually do not work at all.
- /html/mgs/2005-02/msg00140.html (8,213 bytes)
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