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121. Re: Tachometer (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2000 20:04:53 -0500
On Sat, 03 Jun 2000 17:41:48 -0500 "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net> First issue is that the MGA didn't originally have an electronic tach. They were mechanical with a screw-on connection on the
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00227.html (7,703 bytes)

122. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:27:11 -0500
On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 22:21:32 -0800 gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.) One of our club members had this problem. He called John Twist at University Motors and John gave either sold him a tool or gave hi
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00293.html (8,087 bytes)

123. Re: MGAs/MGBs (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 08:39:10 -0500
I replaced my stock MGA rubber pedal cover with a Paddy Hopkirk metal pedal from Moss. You'll notice that the stock rubber cover is quite thick and brings the face of the pedal forward of the plane o
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00371.html (7,861 bytes)

124. Re: Classic Car Insurance (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 14:30:38 -0500
On Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:30:35 -0700 (PDT) Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com> I've heard this as well. GEICO also has the reputation that they will drop you like a hot rock if you get a ticket or make a
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00389.html (9,035 bytes)

125. Re: "Project Drift" (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:35:04 -0500
The syndrome is well-known in the medical community and is officially designated "Shipwright's disease." For these and other identified medical conditions see: http://www.jag-lovers.org/saloons/disea
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00745.html (8,904 bytes)

126. Re: Fluid for Lever Shocks (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 16:00:30 -0500
On Wed, 14 Jun 2000 13:44:56 -0700 "Walt Goddard" <waltcpa@sierra.net> If you use motorcycle fork oil, get the kind with "seal sweller" in it. Might help to keep your shocks from leaking or to stop t
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00859.html (8,227 bytes)

127. Soda Blasting (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 16:55:55 -0500
I was watching a car restoration show recently ("Dream Car Garage" on Speedvision) and they mentioned something called "soda blasting." Using Baking Soda as the media, this method is supposed to be l
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00990.html (8,005 bytes)

128. Re: Front shock replacement/susp rebuild (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 17:03:28 -0500
When I did this on my MGA I replaced all the bolts with Grade 8 bolts from the hardware store, including the A-Arm to spring pan bolts as they tend to wear. You might find out that your A-Arm holes a
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg00991.html (8,134 bytes)

129. Re: Pos to neg (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 09:20:50 -0500
The procedure for changing an electronic tach is detailed in the Moss MGB Catalog. If you don't have it, you can download it from www.mossmotors.com. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MG
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01257.html (9,743 bytes)

130. Re: Pos to neg (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:55:06 -0500
On Fri, 23 Jun 2000 15:16:32 -0500 Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com> Note that if you don't turn the battery around and just switch the cables, the positive terminal will be awfully close to the
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01312.html (8,205 bytes)

131. Re: Looking for a Maintenance Free Battery (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 10:32:46 -0500
That's a pretty high price, and I think based upon what Moss sells them for. Interstate Battery now distributes them, but they call them "Extreme Performance." See http://www.interstatebatteries.com/
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00117.html (8,263 bytes)

132. Re: Problem solved for the moment? and a Towing question (Was An Introduction) (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 10:57:32 -0500
On Thu, 4 May 2000 19:21:11 -0600 "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net> I easily slid under one of the gates on the Sam Houston Tollway here in Houston when it didn't register my payment. I think they'v
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00237.html (9,789 bytes)

133. Re: Timing Light?? (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 09:01:11 -0500
I have a similar problem timing the Jag (battery in the trunk). I just get out my battery charger and hook it up to that. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '88 Jaguar XJ-S
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00382.html (7,631 bytes)

134. Re: Tach reads high (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 09:11:51 -0500
On Wed, 10 May 2000 19:06:29 -0400 Carl French <cfrench@cybertours.com> I recently bought a used '67 B electric tach to put in my MGA with my 1800 conversion. It was reading high as well, although I
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00576.html (7,271 bytes)

135. Re: MGB Heater Water Control Valve - Bad Engineering and Design (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 09:08:23 -0500
Actually I always thought this was extremely clever. If the thing starts leaking it will drip on the distributor causing a misfire. The misfire will make you pull off the road before enough coolant l
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00577.html (9,184 bytes)

136. Re: BMH (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 15:02:23 -0500
The bad news is that there will not be a Heritage Certificate available for the car, since BMHIT does not have records for cars predating the MGA (more or less). The good news is that he can restore
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00758.html (7,555 bytes)

137. Re: MGTD Paint (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 15:52:58 -0500
On Wed, 31 May 2000 13:32:36 -0600 Steve Darby <elan@efortress.com> Good news and bad news, Steve. The bad news is that, short of finding some of the original paint on the car, you will never know wh
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg01573.html (8,475 bytes)

138. 1965 B for sale in Atlanta (score: 1)
Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:25:56 -0500
I got the following from a fellow member of the Jaguar XJS email list. Please contact him directly if you are interested. I have no additional information and no yadas. David Littlefield Houston, TX
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg00253.html (7,499 bytes)

139. Re: A Bracing (score: 1)
Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 10:44:29 -0500
I haven't seen it myself, but there is a book called "The Mga : 'First of a New Line'" by John Price Williams. I understand that it includes a concours specification sheet developed by an Australian
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg00447.html (7,916 bytes)

140. Re: engine swap (score: 1)
Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:46:46 -0500
On Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:10:33 -0700 "Kim Lang" <ktlp@earthlink.net> Larry:- I just did this on my Mark II. The procedures differ depending upon which 5 main engine with what transmission. As someone e
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg00638.html (7,415 bytes)


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