- 21. Windlace on a '73 B GT- advice saught (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 07:58:44 -0400
- of Hi Don I wish I could offer a solution because I have the same problem with the Tan trim on my 71 BGT. I would have put the old windlace back on if I had it. My doors require a forceful slam to c
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01325.html (7,975 bytes)
- 22. Liquid Sandpaper (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:54:11 -0400
- I have a question concerning a modern paint problem. I have a 1996 Mini shell which was produced (in 1996) on the Austin Rover assembly line in Longbridge. It came to me in a high gloss grey finish w
- /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01512.html (7,040 bytes)
- 23. British Car Day, Kingston Ontario (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:24:21 -0400
- I'd like to mention that The Boot'n Bonnet Club of Southeastern Ontario is holding their 10th annual British Car Day in City Park this Sunday August 22nd. We had about 200 British cars on show last y
- /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00888.html (6,976 bytes)
- 24. WHEEL PAINT (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:36:45 -0400
- I've used the Wheel Mask set sold by Eastwoods and found them very good. They are adjustable and I've used them on 10 inch Mini wheels and larger. They will adjust up to at least a 15 inch wheel. The
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00828.html (7,866 bytes)
- 25. Electrical Theory (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 07:23:02 -0400
- Perhaps I'm missing something fundamental here but I can't understand why increased resistance would cause heat and increased current draw. Ohm's Law states V=I*R. If the resistance increases the cur
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00215.html (8,249 bytes)
- 26. Weird English weights (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 06:32:54 -0400
- Then 1 lb = 1.12 lb ..... very weird Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00672.html (6,790 bytes)
- 27. Re: Side Marker Reflectors (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 08:14:25 -0400
- headrests This is a GAN4U64722G Fred
- /html/mgs/1999-05/msg01391.html (6,832 bytes)
- 28. Ignition Wire Markers (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 07:15:20 -0400
- Does anyone know of a good source for the small plastic ignition wire markers you sometimes see on concours cars. Masking tape does the job but looks tacky and nice looking markers could stay on perm
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00359.html (7,153 bytes)
- 29. : Re: Ignition Wire Markers (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 06:58:01 -0400
- Yes, I think they are the ones I've seen and liked. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00424.html (6,734 bytes)
- 30. Re: Ignition Wire Markers (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:19:44 -0400
- I should look into those, Ross. They would be useful for other jobs also. your Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada fpixley@kingston.net
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00425.html (8,344 bytes)
- 31. RE: lacquer or enamel and why? (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 18:34:38 -0400
- This discussion about the merits of lacquer vs. enamel is very interesting but I'm not aware we can even buy lacquer. The suppliers here seem to offer four grades of product: economy (enamel), better
- /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00932.html (7,985 bytes)
- 32. Connector Cleaning (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 07:29:36 -0500
- I'm wondering if there is a better way to clean the typical bullet connector. Sandpaper tends to wear through the outer coating and might encourage rusting. Wire brushes are OK if the corrosion isn't
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00737.html (7,387 bytes)
- 33. obscure question - austin marina (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 08:15:58 -0500
- Ted the 74 Marina used a HIF6 while later models like my 77 Marina 1.8 deluxe uses a ZS175 like later MGB's. What car do you want to install the Marina manifold on? Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Can
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg00872.html (7,561 bytes)
- 34. Simple Green (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 07:34:44 -0500
- Do you use Simple Green at full strength or is it diluted with water? Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01030.html (7,202 bytes)
- 35. Vauxhall Victor Parts Source (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 07:17:14 -0500
- I need help in finding a source of parts for my 61 Vauxhall Victor. Typical maintenance parts like gaskets and exhaust components are proving difficult to source. MG, Mini, and Austin parts have spoi
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01303.html (6,728 bytes)
- 36. : Wet brakes don't work (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 07:17:43 -0500
- Denise, my guess is that your pads are the wrong composition (too hard) and work best when thoroughly heated. They may be a race application. There's no reason you shouldn't have good brakes in the w
- /html/mgs/1999-03/msg01673.html (7,198 bytes)
- 37. temperature sending unit (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 07:40:18 -0500
- A 3/8 drive, deep socket, on a long handled ratchet usually takes them out without problems. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00086.html (6,984 bytes)
- 38. Rear Axle Flange Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 07:33:43 -0500
- While replacing the outer oil seal on the 71 BGT (tube-type) axle a question came up. As the new seal presses into the outer bearing hub it seems to me that it only seals that half and against the sp
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00177.html (6,734 bytes)
- 39. : Alternator light (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 07:35:00 -0500
- I'm inclined to accept your theory and would ask where the diode is positioned in the circuit exactly? Also what direction is it oriented? I would assume you position it to allow current from the alt
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00516.html (7,810 bytes)
- 40. MBG door adjustment and Strange Grille offered (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 07:27:50 -0500
- I have the same problem. Adjusting the doors isn't the solution as mine already protrude past the B pillar. We need to find a source for quality seals that fit. I am offering a new stainless wavy st
- /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00871.html (7,467 bytes)
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