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41. Re: Midget wheel bearings (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 09:28:33 -0500
The stock bearings are ball bearings, although tapered bearings are available. I've had no personal experience, but every experienced Spridget racer I've spoken to says to stay far, far away from the
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00396.html (7,629 bytes)

42. Re: Engine rebuild?? (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:58:48 -0500
On Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:34:26 -0500 David Woerpel <dwoerpel@wi.net> Your problem may be your torque wrench. If it is a "clicker" and you paid less than $50 for it or you've had it for 20 years and hav
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00505.html (7,409 bytes)

43. Re: octane and timing (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:50:44 -0500
On Mon, 23 Jul 2001 08:41:48 -0400 "Gordie Bird" <mg_bird@yahoo.com> Maybe, but do you intend to run 110 octane all the time? A street motor (relatively low compression) will not be able to combust t
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00889.html (8,488 bytes)

44. Re: Pullin' my A (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:42:58 -0500
On Tue, 24 Jul 2001 21:04:09 -0500 "swillis" <swillis@premiernet.net> We just went through a "tow vehicle" thread on the vintage-race list. Is your Nissan a manual or automatic transmission? If the f
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01063.html (8,492 bytes)

45. Re: gunson click adjuster (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 12:26:26 -0500
I had a bit of difficulty with my Clikadjust at first, too. In my case I was adjusting the valve lash for the first time on a newly rebuilt motor. What I found is that the Clikadjust didn't work very
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01080.html (9,439 bytes)

46. Houston All British Motor Vehicle Exposition (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:24:10 -0500
Don't forget!! The Houston All British Motor Vehicle Exposition will be held at Trader's Village tomorrow. 1 mile south of 290 on Eldridge. David Littlefield '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '74 MG Midget vinta
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00028.html (6,708 bytes)

47. Re: Oil lines to oil cooler......... (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:38:00 -0500
You'll find that the Mark II came with a factory (not aftermarket) oil cooler. This means that there will be some "hard" oil cooler lines (pipes, actually) that will not match up to the flexible lin
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00404.html (8,438 bytes)

48. Re: New MG's in America (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:46:29 -0500
On Tue, 26 Jun 2001 18:34:24 -0400 Carl W French <cfrench@cybertours.com> Uh, not to mention the clock in the MGTD... David Littlefield '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '74 MG Midget vintage racer '88 Jaguar XJ
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00860.html (8,259 bytes)

49. Re: Turbine Paint Spray Systems (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 09:00:10 -0500
On Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:15:56 -0800 gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.) This is more or less just hearsay, so take it for what it is worth. I used to subscribe to a magazine called Classic Auto Restorer,
/html/mgs/2001-05/msg00007.html (8,395 bytes)

50. Re: Proper Installation of Thermostat Housing (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 09:27:22 -0500
I had a bit of a problem with a cork gasket. For some reason, either the sealant I used (Hylomar) or some paint left on the block interacted with the cork gasket. It literally melted away! The cork g
/html/mgs/2001-05/msg00352.html (8,736 bytes)

51. Re: LBC Garage Necessities (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:56:06 -0500
For slab pouring purposes, you should have plumbing in for a laundry-style sink and a drain in the middle of the floor. I think this subject has been discussed before, perhaps under the thread name "
/html/mgs/2001-04/msg00162.html (8,681 bytes)

52. Re: Engine compartment (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:38:02 -0500
The engine compartment was mostly body color originally. You might consider an expoxy primer then and painting it accordingly, especially since you've done so much work thus far. As I recall, pretty
/html/mgs/2001-04/msg00176.html (9,448 bytes)

53. Re: Clutch bleed problems ... (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:03:45 -0500
A notoriously difficult undertaking. I found the access hole was too small, as well. I cut it open more, but the larger hole is not an issue on my race car, where it might be on a street car. I used
/html/mgs/2001-04/msg00709.html (9,489 bytes)

54. Re: + vs. - ground (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 11:58:37 -0500
On Thu, 26 Apr 2001 10:52:17 -0600 David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net> It would be nice for sellers to tell you this. I bought one from a guy who obviously knew it was missing (he told me later where t
/html/mgs/2001-04/msg00864.html (7,699 bytes)

55. Re: Shackle dimensions needed (score: 1)
Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 21:16:22 -0600
I make it 2 3/8", center to center. A couple of words of advice on the new springs:- Make sure that you don't completely tighten up the shackle bolts until the car is resting on the ground, per the m
/html/mgs/2001-03/msg00538.html (7,502 bytes)

56. Re: MGA Interior/Upholstery/vote (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2001 18:27:20 -0600
Don't EVER try to return something to them. It just won't happen. David Littlefield '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '74 MG Midget vintage racer '88 Jaguar XJ-S _________________________________________________
/html/mgs/2001-02/msg00122.html (10,557 bytes)

57. Re: Maintaining the Breed, a dilema (long) (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:30:33 -0600
I've heard a rumor that the Australians have developed a standard. I've also heard that it can be found in the back of the book "MGA, First of a New Line." But I haven't seen a copy myself. David Lit
/html/mgs/2001-02/msg00159.html (9,263 bytes)

58. SU or SU not my baby (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 09:42:58 -0600
Alright, all you SU experts out there... I'm rebuilding the carbs on my racing Midget. It is a 1974 with the AUD 549 carbs. I've been told to use a "rich" needle for racing (engine is mostly stock, s
/html/mgs/2001-02/msg00255.html (7,723 bytes)

59. Re: More cooling problems etc (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:47:59 -0600
True, but it sure is handy to dump in Castrol 20W/50 when you've got a case around for the engine crankcase, anyway. And it isn't any _less_ effective than a straight 30W, is it? David Littlefield '
/html/mgs/2001-02/msg00836.html (7,834 bytes)

60. Complete Guide to MG Collectibles (score: 1)
Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 12:09:54 -0600
Anyone have this book by Michael Ellman-Brown? Our local club has come into possession of some MG memorabilia that we wish to auction off for the club and we would like to know what it is worth. Or a
/html/mgs/2001-01/msg00072.html (6,944 bytes)


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