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1. Re: MGB Brake Master Cylinder Dissassemble (score: 1): Author: "Chris Fiddes" <cfiddes@direct.ca>; Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 13:44:57 -0700; The bush was included in my rebuild kit. I took a metal clothes hanger, snipped off two six to eight inch lengths and used pliers to form a tiny little hook in one end of each piece. I then grabbed; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00041.html (8,624 bytes)
2. Z-S leaking fuel from the underside (score: 1): Author: "Chris Fiddes" <cfiddes@direct.ca>; Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:32:24 -0700; Hi Steve and listers, A block from work this morning I got a noseful of gas fumes. When I pulled into the garage and took a look underneath I found my ZS carb dripping an ungodly amount of fuel. I re; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01260.html (7,440 bytes)
3. RE: Z-S leaking fuel from the underside (score: 1): Author: "Chris Fiddes" <cfiddes@direct.ca>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 10:47:47 -0700; I'm confused. Not that confusing me requires a Ph.D., but still........ As reported, I discovered the leaky carb enroute to work - quite a puddle under the car when running in the downtown garage. A; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01373.html (7,940 bytes)
4. Re: Budget (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 09:17:54 +0000; If I recollect, this thread started as someone looking for an opportunities to pick up an MGA in his price range. For all you Americans on the list, you might want to think about looking in Canada. T; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01109.html (7,959 bytes)
5. Pre-purchase inspection of an MGA? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 14:22:14 +0000; Hi folks, I'm going to go have a "look-see" at an MGA for sale in my area. The description is "running complete car; good restoration car." Obviously I'm not expecting a polished gem of a car, but th; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01613.html (6,794 bytes)
6. Fork Oil - what weight are you using? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 08:26:13 +0000; Hi folks. I'm about to refill my lever shocks and am going to follow the wisdom of the list and use motorcycle fork oil. The question is - what weight? Any testimonials? Chris '76 Midget; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00684.html (7,700 bytes)
7. '76 Midget - side view mirrors. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 13:45:02 +0000; Hi folks. Having just painted my '76 Midget, I am looking for a right side view mirror. I am looking for the rectangular mirror that mounts on the right door, not the wing mounted mirror. Anybody got; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01621.html (6,914 bytes)
8. '75 Midget clutch problem. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 17:30:31 +0000; Hi folks. I bled the clutch on my '75 Midget today. I used a one man bleed system and about pint of hydraulic fluid as I was trying to flush the old fluid entirely. Anyway, I got it running clear in; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01685.html (6,774 bytes)
9. '76 Midget - Oil on my coffee table?? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 14:08:43 +0000; Hi folks. I solved the first half of a minor mystery, but need some help to solve the final piece. For the last couple of months, I've been noticing these unusual black marks on the top of my coffee; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00940.html (7,822 bytes)
10. '76 Midget - squeaky steering. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Wed, 4 Jun 1997 00:13:45 +0000; Hi folks. Once again I come looking for the wisdom of the list. My Midget has just begun to make some unusual sounds from the steering column. When I turn the wheel in either direction, I hear the di; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00196.html (7,054 bytes)
11. Oil level in shocks. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 09:02:29 +0000; Hi folks. My '76 Midget is spending a lot of time changing direction after I hit a bump. I figured I'd check on some of the little things first, like oil level in the shock absorbers. I've got just o; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00369.html (6,903 bytes)
12. '76 Midget - Solid Fan installed. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 00:18:32 +0000; Hi all. Just completed my first repair on my new baby. Replaced the slipping fan clutch assembly (good lord that's a terrible sound) with a new pump and solid fan assembly. What a difference! And I t; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00000.html (6,588 bytes)
13. '76 Midget - leaking gas tank. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 09:23:06 +0000; Hi folks. Discovered another lovely surprise in my new baby - a leaking gas tank. I discovered the problem only after giving the car its first full tank of fuel (well, the car is a '76 so it's probab; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00185.html (7,234 bytes)
14. Midget - seat removal? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 09:23:06 +0000; Hi folks. As I spend more time driving my recently purchased '76 Midget I'm starting to identify the little things that need some tinkering. My seats seem to "squirm" a little in their guide rails an; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00186.html (6,610 bytes)
15. Fuel Guage - calibration? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Tue, 6 May 1997 15:20:34 +0000; Hi folks. I kept an eye on the now defunct thread about broken gas gauges but nobody described the situation I'v got, so here goes.... About two weeks into my new car and I've noticed now that my gas; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00324.html (7,599 bytes)
16. '76 Midget Leaking Gas Tank - solved!! (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 14:09:52 +0000; Hi foks. Thanks to everyone who admonished me not to weld, or in any other way, bring flame near to my gas tank. Turned out to be a moot point as my tank is in fine condition (thank you, thank you ve; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00616.html (6,963 bytes)
17. Shortening the Emergency Brake Cable? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 18:15:20 +0000; Hi folks. I've just adjusted my rear brakes on my '76 Midget and went to adjust the emergency brake cable only to find that it has been "shortened" as far as possible using the provided adjustment me; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00678.html (6,963 bytes)
18. Bushings & my ignorance. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 23:16:27 +0000; Ah! Another opportunity to demonstrate how little I know. Y'all been discussing polyurethane bushings, rubber busings and nylatron bushings, soft rides, hard rides and my little problem - squeaky bus; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00924.html (6,683 bytes)
19. Windshield going cloudy. (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 23:34:15 +0000; Hi folks. Haven't been paying too much attention to my PC (or the list) for the last couple of weeks. The weather's been too nice. Hell, I've even been driving to work just for the opportunity to dri; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01305.html (6,976 bytes)
20. Midget Owners- gas mileage? (score: 1): Author: cfiddes@direct.ca; Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 00:10:26 +0000; Hi folks. Just doing a little comparison shopping here. My '76 is getting about 21 mpg. How am I doing? Does anyone else have a handle on his (or her) mileage? I look forward to hearing from y'all! C; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01493.html (6,617 bytes)

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