- 21. Re: A B # 2683 could Destroy our Hobby(Vintage Auto Collecting (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2004 15:51:15 -0800
- I am not in California, not even in the USA for that matter, but I was going to blast off an email to 'the' Californian senator?. But, of course, I find there are several. It may be an idea for you
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00096.html (12,715 bytes)
- 22. RE: Waxoyl (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 09:21:04 -0800
- I bought some POR 15 (very expensive) and took it to a shop here that puts it in spray cans for you at Cdn$6 a can. So using it was a doddle. But use it quickly as it tends to stick up fast. Best ha
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00109.html (8,373 bytes)
- 23. Brake light switch (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 15:52:01 -0800
- The MGB brake light switch ('68 and on) is mighty expensive at US$25 and I though a generic one would fit. All it takes is a push button microswitch with 3/8 thread at 24 pitch. Surely someone has co
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00146.html (6,579 bytes)
- 24. SD1 tach (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 15:29:30 -0800
- Someone out there was asking about the availablity of an SD1 tach. I have one if anyone is interested Will put it on eBay on Monday if I get no responses! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconn
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00227.html (6,342 bytes)
- 25. The tachometer (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:05:19 -0800
- I presume all of the people who dropped a V8 into their MGB had the tach problem. I already have the description on how to change the original 4 cylinder tach to 8 cylinder but I would appreciate wor
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00409.html (6,894 bytes)
- 26. Re: Seat Covers (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:40:40 -0800
- I bought a leather full set about two years ago and as my MGB GT V8 is not finished yet I have only a partial recommendation. I had the seats done by a retired MG upholstery man who did the cushions
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00578.html (7,960 bytes)
- 27. Re: Misleading Car Ads (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 14:32:27 -0800
- So are tens of thousands of house/flats/time share and sundry builders. To say nothing of US, Jap & other car makers. Did you know that the big requirement for a hand model is BIG HANDS !! SO that wh
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00671.html (7,733 bytes)
- 28. Re: spline grease (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:18:56 -0800
- I seem to remember that "copper" grease was meant to be good. This has minute particles of copper which prevent seizing under high pressure! What we need is a an oil & lub expert..... Regards Barrie
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00747.html (7,791 bytes)
- 29. Re: Oil Pressure Question (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:25:35 -0800
- Is not oil necessary to do two things? One, to allow the surfaces to slip over each other to reduce wear and friction. Two, to reduce the temperature on a local basis. The latter because it would be
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00748.html (8,596 bytes)
- 30. Re: Knackered Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:36:10 -0800
- A "knacker" was from the Cockney rhyming slang for "hacker". A hack being a horse drawn taxi in London (UK). Somehow knackered became what a horse was at the end of its shift - tired, and applied to
- /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00749.html (8,107 bytes)
- 31. Re: Off topic - Playing CDs (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 09:19:53 -0800
- I looked in 'help' and guess what? It has a bit on 'preventing autoplay' but NOTHING on how to make it autoplay. I am 'prevented' now I want to un-prevent it - I just cannot believe it! All I want t
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00003.html (7,809 bytes)
- 32. Re: shock oil (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 17:06:41 -0800
- That's just a lot of cods wollop! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00038.html (7,732 bytes)
- 33. OFF TOPIC - CD player problem solved (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 16:52:17 -0800
- I know this is off-topic but if like me you play CDs while you do your MG email then it may just qualify I have to thank Peter Ryner at pryner@verizon.net for finding the answer to the problem of get
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00039.html (7,117 bytes)
- 34. Re: was ebay resolution, now auto shipping (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 14:30:15 -0800
- Brilliant! I am very strong on lambasting people if their products are not up to standard. But one small point - Who are you? Pointparty does not quite seem correct as a name? Regards Barrie Barrie R
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00309.html (8,775 bytes)
- 35. Phony goods that need exposing (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 12:33:35 -0800
- I get really bent from my usually calm self when I see this sort of stuff going on! See below. I have sent email to GM and to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Toronto. Please take the trouble and
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00373.html (9,313 bytes)
- 36. Window Glass Stopper (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:37:21 -0800
- I have completely rebuilt my 19070 MGB GT doors/windows and all seems well (except for rubber door stopper). But the official parts manual shows part AHH 7550/7551Bracket -glass stop(s). Now I have f
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00384.html (7,086 bytes)
- 37. Door buffer (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:25:20 -0800
- My MGB GT doors suffer from lack of door stopper mechanisms. The rubber buffers are NA but obviously easily made. Anyone know the correct thickness? Recommendations? Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson ba
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00385.html (6,320 bytes)
- 38. Re: Replacing the heater core (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:54:56 -0800
- I don't think you have to remove the heater. Doesn't the front just pop off ? Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00419.html (8,449 bytes)
- 39. Re: Replacing the heater core (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 08:42:16 -0800
- I cannot get to my car at the moment but I did the whole heater replacement. It was I who added to Barney Gaylord's web page about fitting the heater back. Using the method I described makes the job
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00442.html (8,737 bytes)
- 40. Re: Replacing the heater core (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 08:46:30 -0800
- I find that most strange as I remember dropping the core into the back half with only the problem of it being too loose. The only thing that holds it is the two hoses - there are no screws or other
- /html/mgs/2004-02/msg00443.html (8,272 bytes)
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