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41. Re: Rubbing tyres & Tyres! Tyres! Tyres! (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 08:55:32 EDT; Hi Andy, Yes the standard size for Midget tyres is 145/13, but your 155/13 tyres should not be big enough to rub unless something else is not right. I suggest you check the rear shackle bushes and th; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00060.html (6,811 bytes)
42. Re: MGB cutting out on R turn (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 08:55:37 EDT; Hi Jim, In answer to Q1. Does the Zenith carb have a rubber diaphram inside and is it intact? And for Q2, I assume you've tried putting the hub back onto the halfshaft and using a soft faced hammer t; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00061.html (6,694 bytes)
43. Re: Late MGBGT overdrive (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 1995 09:05:18 EDT; Bad news I'm afraid, This sounds like a classic example of a sticking roller clutch in the overdrive - the only way to tell for sure is to remove the engine and gearbox, sorry! Dave B 72 BGT 76 Midge; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00062.html (6,738 bytes)
44. Re: Engine Characteristics (1500 Midget) (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1995 11:05:53 EDT; Hi Rob, The first question is, were the AAS needles fitted as the result of a rolling road tuning session or are they a guess. Secondly which cam have you fitted, some of the fast road profiles for t; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00120.html (8,543 bytes)
45. Re: Checking Trans Oil Level (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 09:09:14 EDT; The Moss catalogue should have pointed out that from around 75-76 the dipstick on the gearbox was deleted and you now check the oil level via a plug on the side of the gearbox. Dave B 72 BGT 76 Midge; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00163.html (6,601 bytes)
46. FWD: Re:Engine life at high revs (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 14:59:56 EDT; Sorry if some of you think this is dragging on a bit long, but Alan mailed this to me for comment before mailing to the list then lost it! So here it is an answer to Eric's question (the last answer?; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00203.html (9,456 bytes)
47. Re: mgb chassis numbers (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 09:12:30 EDT; Hi folks, Chassis numbers for all MG's are supposed to start at 251 for production cars. Pre-production models are numbered from 101, going up for RHD and down for LHD. The above is the pattern for V; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00234.html (7,059 bytes)
48. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 15:56:34 EDT; Hi Mark, The answer is yes you can put an OD in a Midget. All you need is a 1500 Spitfire OD transmission, a hacksaw and a welder. This will cope with up to 120 bhp, if you have more power you might; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00313.html (7,512 bytes)
49. Re: MG Tuning (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 09:38:49 EDT; If you setup the carbs and ignition as per the factory instructions every thing will work properly provided you are setting up a standard car. If you are setting up a modified car you will need a mod; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00351.html (7,996 bytes)
50. Re: Clutch Replacement - Advice? (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 09:09:04 EDT; Hi Jon, Well you seem to have most angles covered, but what i really want to know is where are you hiring the friends and the beer from? I've tried all of my local hire shops, and while some will hir; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00522.html (7,157 bytes)
51. Re: MG Metro Turbo? (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 16:56:21 EDT; The MG Metro Turbo uses the "A-Plus" engine in 1275 cc form. This was the then latest version of the A series engine, with a slightly thicker bottom (gearbox) flange and heavier duty bearings for the; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00588.html (7,556 bytes)
52. Dean Craig's mystery messages. (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 11:29:12 EDT; Is it just me and my mail system or is everyone else getting blank messages from "Dean Craig <dcraig@u2systems.com>" Dave B.; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00740.html (7,591 bytes)
53. Re: Dean Craig's mystery messages. (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 14:28:37 EDT; Dear All, I only wanted to know whether I had a problem with my email system, or if Dean had a problem with his system. Hope the modem is better now Dean. Regards, Dave B. Date: 29-Aug-1995 02:24pm F; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00758.html (7,896 bytes)
54. Re: MGB Con Rods (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 09:13:47 EDT; As far as I am aware the bit that fails with either type of rod is the bolt or The problem is that afterwards there is such a mess its difficult to know what happened. I had a big end bearing fail at; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00786.html (6,942 bytes)
55. Re: Timing info (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Wed, 30 Aug 1995 16:31:26 EDT; Are your timing values with the vacuum connected or disconnected. I don't have a manual to hand at the moment (its at home - I'm not!) but you might find that the teeth of the comb are every 4 degree; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00799.html (6,757 bytes)
56. Re: MGB's are different than Bugeyes (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Thu, 06 Jul 1995 08:35:25 EDT; May I suggest you get out a tape measure and check that one! Dave Brooke 72 BGT V8 76 Midget 59 Sprite (my brother's actually); /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00031.html (7,035 bytes)
57. Re: MGB Rocker restoration (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 16:49:50 EDT; Now if I've understood you problem correctly - I don't have my english/american dictionary to hand. You close the rocker panel to outer wheel well gap by bending the flanges on the rocker panel. The; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00333.html (7,259 bytes)
58. Re: Where's the Rain Coming In (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 1995 09:18:43 EDT; Try looking at the seals where the windscreen (windshield?) wipers come through the scuttle, or alternatively the brake and clutch cylinder bracket seal. Both these routes can let in considerable qua; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00343.html (6,956 bytes)
59. Re: Midget Brake Cable (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 1995 13:48:05 EDT; The trick with this one is to fix the cable assemble to this bracket first, you wedge the nut in the bracket and turn the cable outer to tighten it. Quite simple really, shame the original design isn; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00352.html (6,600 bytes)
60. Surfing For MG'S (score: 1): Author: brooked@bre.co.uk; Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:25:57 EDT; I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M TO: See Below Hi Ian I've seen your letter to Safety Fast - August 95 Suggest you investigate the lists @autox.team.net to subscribe to the mg's list sent a; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00414.html (7,442 bytes)

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