- 81. Re: Armstrongs (was: Rear Shock Kit) (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 17:47:24 -0800
- No! When did anyone read the manual after getting a new car never mind BEFORE? It was just bad manual writing consistant with reduced expenditure on such items. You don't honestly think that BL actu
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00298.html (9,627 bytes)
- 82. A victim again (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:31:20 -0800
- I was trying to send an email to "the fan man" as suggested by JJJ but my Eudora did not come - What did was that insidious burble about signing up for ??? Does anyone know how to make Eudora the def
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00327.html (6,746 bytes)
- 83. Re: Fuel Pump on a 79B (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 17:43:03 -0800
- In a 1970 MGB GT does the pump normally sit inside or is it condemned to an outside life?. I am going to put mine inside (Modpro unit) so I can get at it easily - and it won't get wet !!! Regards Bar
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00371.html (7,970 bytes)
- 84. Re: Modified MGBs (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 07:50:36 -0800
- Try Ted at ALFA INSTRUMENTS & MARINE SERVICES S 37- 4801 KEELE ST TORONTO, ON M3J 3A4 (416) 736-4267 Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00564.html (8,866 bytes)
- 85. RE: Great source for MGB wiring with original bullet connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 08:39:28 -0800
- They are also available from British Wiring, one of my favourite suppliers, at www.britishwiring.com or email to britishwiring@ameritech.net Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net
- /html/mgs/2003-11/msg00586.html (8,594 bytes)
- 86. Re: mgb overdrive [tunnel top cover] (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 17:32:45 -0700
- I have the hole in front of the gear chromed ring. There is three captive nuts and one in the chrome ring which could obviously hold a cover. I do not have the cover - is there such a thing? Otherwi
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00181.html (8,503 bytes)
- 87. Re: Polishing paint (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 17:36:32 -0700
- Those orbital car polishers are great! It gives you all those circular polish marks and makes your car stand out with a really unusual finish. Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00182.html (8,859 bytes)
- 88. MGB door locks (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 16:44:53 -0700
- Has anyone out there got real good experience with late model MGB door locks. My locking device will NOT work - tried everything. (Door closes beautifully, and opens easily when the button in the doo
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00183.html (7,205 bytes)
- 89. Re: MGB door locks (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 19:09:12 -0700
- I have got good advice from Paul (the UK bloke) who said the latch has TWO clicks to lock. I was messing about with it on the first click (to hold) and at this point would not allow the lock arms to
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00294.html (12,716 bytes)
- 90. Re: Gauge Bezels (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 14:14:36 -0700
- As many people know already, I sell O-ring kits for the Smith & Jaeger gauges. In getting the kits together I tackled many gauges lots of which had O-rings morphied into space age glue. I tried many
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00300.html (8,559 bytes)
- 91. Re: Fw: Re; Emssions controls, or their lack of (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 14:22:05 -0700
- This subject needs expert analysis. I just cannot believe that the air pump results in an after burn as this would mean very hot exhaust pipes and presumably a noticeable belching out of flames. A si
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00365.html (10,160 bytes)
- 92. Re: Fw: Re; Emssions controls, or their lack of (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 16:45:20 -0700
- Absolutly great ! It is very nice to get something ironed out due to the whole bevy of people out there who know good stuff. I am now a Thermal Afterburn guru !!!! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barr
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00369.html (11,024 bytes)
- 93. Heater valve (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:18:07 -0800
- I am looking for a replacement for the normal MGB heater valve which I hear is none too efficient. I have found a note from Jack Emery who suggests a Carquest item as used on the rear heater of the D
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00498.html (7,347 bytes)
- 94. Heater Valve (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 16:57:20 -0800
- Thank you for all the responses regarding a replacement heater valve. I have found one at a local plumbing supply shop that allows direct coupling up of the 1/2 hose - no adaptors. It is small, all b
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00612.html (6,989 bytes)
- 95. Re: Heritage Body Shells (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:02:03 -0800
- I was going for a new Heritage shell but the delivery was something like 12 months (but this is a few years ago) I decided to have dipped a 1970 MGB GT shell I had bought as "good". The chap who was
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00644.html (11,489 bytes)
- 96. Changing front springs (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 18:15:33 -0700
- Some lister gave a nice description on how to change the front coil springs on an MGB and I meant to save it as I have to change mine (the front is about 2" too high so I am going to uses 8+ coils in
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00086.html (7,744 bytes)
- 97. RE: Changing front springs (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 12:59:17 -0700
- The article says to remove the wheels AND bearings. I think setting the bearings up perfectly is a bit of a chore - I think?? Someone described something like just jacking up the suspension sans whe
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00099.html (9,069 bytes)
- 98. RE: Changing front springs (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 13:10:55 -0700
- Many thanks - that one works - now all I have to do is DO IT! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.net /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00100.html (8,357 bytes)
- 99. 1949 Ford Prefect (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:07:14 -0700
- My doctor has his father's 1949 Ford Prefect for sale. It is in great shape, new this, new that!! Can anyone point me towards appropriate enthusiasts? Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson barrier@bconnex.n
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00184.html (7,163 bytes)
- 100. Changing front springs - THANK YOU (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:48:51 -0700
- Many thanks to all those who replied to my request on how to put in new front springs. I am confident that I now know the correct manoeuvres to do it without removing calipers and bearings. All I hav
- /html/mgs/2003-09/msg00226.html (6,794 bytes)
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