- 1. Re: ABS experience (long) (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:46:00 -0500
- My limited experience with ABS leads me to believe that its is good in most but not all situations. About 5 years ago I was on a business trip to Rochester and Buffalo. Left Rochester in a rental GM
- /html/mgs/2000-01/msg01085.html (9,037 bytes)
- 2. Re: A diesel sports car? (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 1999 03:19:27 -0400
- Back during the fuel crisis Rover tested several 215 engines converted to diesel operation
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01237.html (7,126 bytes)
- 3. Re: 1970 MGB Smog (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 20:47:54 -0400
- Lean it out slightly. Leaning will decrease CO. It will also decrease HC UPTO A POINT then HC will go up (due to lean misfire). Theses are very high, check for misfire (ignition system most likely ca
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00622.html (7,829 bytes)
- 4. Re: RB Mods (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 20:06:46 -0400
- No one will sell them due to liability issues. I've toyed with the idea of making a foam cored fiberglass one using the OEM as a model but have little experience and am afraid to tackle it.
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00038.html (7,088 bytes)
- 5. Rover Heads (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:35:00 -0400
- After a long wait and several relocation's I am starting to assembly my engine (Rover SD1). When my heads came back from the machine shop they were no longer marked left or right. They appear interch
- /html/mgs/1999-06/msg01127.html (6,205 bytes)
- 6. Re: Engine equalizer thingameebob (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 00:05:20 -0400
- The knob on mine also fell off but combining the engine tilter with a swiveling link (for lack of a better word) from NAPA, that allows the engine to be rotated I've been able to install the engine (
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00064.html (8,771 bytes)
- 7. Re: stromberg carb tuning advice (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 10:00:07 -0400
- High CO and High HC - Running rich. Lean it out. Be careful too lean and you'll have lean misfire (in which case you'll have high HC and low CO). Also as you lean it it will become harder to ignite.
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00704.html (7,684 bytes)
- 8. Re: HELP HELP HELP - please help (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 20:28:24 -0400
- First what year vehicle? What type of emission test (idle or dyno)? What were the results (HC, CO and CO2)? What is idle speed and how steady is idle? High HC with low CO is usually an ignition miss
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg01312.html (7,840 bytes)
- 9. Re: Is it Dot 3 Break Fluid? (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:18:58 -0500
- Bleed some fluid out and drop it into some DOT 3(use a small container). Silicone fwill not mix with the DOT 3 (if I remember correctly it will float on top of the DOT 3, don't ask how I know). Eithe
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01172.html (7,492 bytes)
- 10. Re: Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 20:21:38 -0500
- This is from a newsgroups don't know the accuracy and offsets are not listed. But take it for what its worth. I believe early RX7s and 240Zs work. first draft: dave.williams@chaos.lrk.ar.us (Dave Wil
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01642.html (13,316 bytes)
- 11. Re: Oil pressure in rebuilt engine (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sun, 07 Feb 1999 15:18:36 -0500
- If you twist the distributor make sure there is no drive gear installed otherwise it won't work. I'd recommend removing the spark plugs, lifters and push rods and cranking it until oil pressure is bu
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00343.html (7,382 bytes)
- 12. Re: *This* is MG country! (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 22:21:23 -0500
- I've heard wonderful things about the San Diego area. Two things that would bother me living there. 1. Wacko government regulations. Especially those related to transportation, e.g., EV mandates, un
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01303.html (7,705 bytes)
- 13. Re: 5 speed question (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 22:33:24 -0500
- BMW 325 and M3 have direct fifth gears. Lower friction is one reason longer life is another. With a direct gear the layshaft is unused (in most cases). While both of these reasons give small advantag
- /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00460.html (7,710 bytes)
- 14. Re: Marina + trivia alert! (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:46:20 -0500
- Even when made by GM
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01387.html (6,713 bytes)
- 15. Parts from 69 B (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 21:40:42 -0500
- I've been told to get my stuff out of my parents basement. First a little background. I purchased my B in 1987. Found that it had a cracked head and purchased a 1969 parts car. I wa able to get the p
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01586.html (6,986 bytes)
- 16. Parts from 69 B con't (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 22:07:53 -0500
- Also two hoods (bonnets) one steel some dents and one fiberglass (needs refinishing $25 each One trunk lid (type with weatherstripping) OK shape $50 These parts are in Utica but I return there now an
- /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01588.html (7,642 bytes)
- 17. Re: V8'S IN CALIFORNIA. (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 04:51:17 -0400
- Not necessarily illegal. Until recently the law allowed changes with two caveats: the change could be made and the vehicle tested according to EPA guidelines (~$1000), or the change could be made if
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00000.html (7,519 bytes)
- 18. Re: fuel injection (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 18:48:50 -0400
- I've been checking specs on some TBI vehicles and without going to a junkyard to confirm I believe the easiest conversion maybe a 2.2L Chysler. Heres why. The carbed version used a Holley Licensed We
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00211.html (7,433 bytes)
- 19. Re: Can there ever be an MG again? (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 18:37:40 -0400
- Yes there can. Cars are collective efforts and collective designs. While the Healeys were more dependent on one man than most, I'm sure modern one can be made. As to if BMW is upto the job only time
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00708.html (8,232 bytes)
- 20. Re: tilting engine hoist device (score: 1)
- Author: cgmoog@ibm.net
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 20:19:40 -0400
- Harbor Freight carries a similar device for less money. These engine tilters combined with a swivel connector and some trailer hitch connectors (sorry for the technical lingo) connectors from NAPA al
- /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01178.html (7,757 bytes)
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