- 221. Re: 77 Midget in need of rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 13:25:00 -0500 (EST)
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- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00392.html (7,981 bytes)
- 222. Re: tools, what priority? (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 19:36:32 -0500 (EST)
- For a torch get a MAPP set up for about $30 dollars, if you get a nut splitter get a Craftsman because they are guaranteed for life. If you don't already have a 4 1/2 angle grinder then this is a mus
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00489.html (9,504 bytes)
- 223. Re: Antenna access (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 06:48:32 -0500 (EST)
- Bud, I have replaced mine from inside the car. There is a hole for the wire to come through on the left side. Remove the interior panel and look up at the top edge. Put the antenna into the hole in t
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00512.html (10,560 bytes)
- 224. Re: Antenna Access (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 06:50:43 -0500 (EST)
- They make an antenna that can be pushed flush so ther is no need to get a power one. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00513.html (7,520 bytes)
- 225. Re: tools, what priority? (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 07:08:10 -0500 (EST)
- Sorry Ross but I have to disagree some what. If I see a tool that I know will help and the price is cheap enough I buy it. The stubby wrenchs are a good example. $10 dollars from HF and the first tim
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00514.html (9,604 bytes)
- 226. Re: Looking for . . . (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:01:58 -0500 (EST)
- Rod have you looked on the MG classifieds?
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00540.html (6,925 bytes)
- 227. Re: tools, what priority? (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:09:17 -0500 (EST)
- Ross after I sent the reply I realized that you were probably talking about the drill press and you are right. Also I don't want to imply that I but "cheap" tools but I do sometimes buy inexpensive o
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00542.html (10,158 bytes)
- 228. Re: 12/8 '77 Midget update (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:16:10 -0500 (EST)
- Allen, go with the steel and get them at your local parts store. Steel may rust but from my experience after 10 years they still are ok. As far as the adjuster goes I think your best bet is to remove
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00543.html (9,741 bytes)
- 229. Re: MGB Fruitcake (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 06:40:44 -0500 (EST)
- Mike I don't know if the clutch cylinder should be bled by gravity but I know it can be. At least it worked for me on one occasion. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00590.html (9,440 bytes)
- 230. Re: 12/8 '77 Midget update (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 06:46:09 -0500 (EST)
- Copper may not be legal in some places so I would check it out first. And what about price and availability and possibly galvanic action? ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00591.html (8,068 bytes)
- 231. Re: Antenna access (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 06:49:15 -0500 (EST)
- If it is a normal antenna then to tighten it all you do it turn the large nut at the base of it. All antenna's except the power ones are ment to be installed from the outside of the car. If you do go
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00592.html (12,092 bytes)
- 232. Re: Towbar for MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:12:47 -0500 (EST)
- Probably the most inportant thing is to remove it from the rear axle. If not it will continue to turn and if for some reason the transmission tunnel is missing would cause a very dangerous situation
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00683.html (8,841 bytes)
- 233. Re: MG Brake Lines (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 08:26:28 -0500 (EST)
- Got mine at Pep Boys.
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01114.html (7,216 bytes)
- 234. Re: Subject: Re: OT New Car Search for the folks (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 06:55:21 -0500 (EST)
- I think this experience shows that you can't always believe Consumer reports. A case in point is the Hyundai, yes the crap of all crap if you can believe what you read. According to them this is the
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01186.html (10,138 bytes)
- 235. Re: Misc. MGB ?'s (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 13:19:30 -0500 (EST)
- Mike, next time you have to remove the slave cylinder hose use a crows foot wrench It make the job a lot easier, on the same scale as taking off a normal nut. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01228.html (11,618 bytes)
- 236. Re: MIG Welders (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 06:59:43 -0500 (EST)
- Tyson this topic is often talked about on the shop-talk list. I'm sure you will get all sorts of advice but here is mine. Forget the Century it's not that much cheaper than real brand name. If you ar
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01282.html (9,179 bytes)
- 237. Re: Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 07:04:25 -0500 (EST)
- If you are having trouble with getting enough room to turn the bolt then try this . Put a pipe on the ratchet and lay one end of the pipe on the ground. Now turn the ignition key once or twice and th
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01283.html (8,393 bytes)
- 238. Re: Winter blues (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 13:08:39 -0500 (EST)
- You could spray inside but you would have the smell in the house for a few days. Take one wheel at a time outside and spray it,bring it in and let it dry in the basement. ...Art
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01574.html (7,466 bytes)
- 239. Re: 75 MGB gas smell (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 13:29:23 -0500 (EST)
- John I don't know if the smell and starting are related but you might check the bottom of the carb. It has a small plug in it that has an O ring. If the O ring leaks then you will smell gas. The plug
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01576.html (8,093 bytes)
- 240. Re: Engine apart questions (score: 1)
- Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>
- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 06:50:39 -0500 (EST)
- As far as NAPA goes they can get can get precision cam bearings that don't require them to be aligned bored. The bearings are about the same price but will save considerably in machine shop costs.Ask
- /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01604.html (8,873 bytes)
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