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101. RE: Around the World Race - Route/Dates, etc (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 13:33:35 -0400
I sent an email to John regarding the exact route and aprox time of arrival and departurn from Bay City. I plan on the very least going up to Bay City Sunday afternoon, the 2nd, returning home (@35mi
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01566.html (9,633 bytes)

102. FW: Bay City to Port Huron Michigan leg (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 09:13:50 -0400
Here is the info for Bay City to Port Huron, Michigan. The Bay Valley Resort (where they are staying Sunday night) is right off I-75 at the Saginaw road exit, @ 110mi north of Detroit.
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01596.html (6,736 bytes)

103. RE: Oil Rating (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 12:46:30 -0400
I think this link has been posted before, but since the subject is back, it is worth repeating. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/2195/engineoil_bible.html should answer all of your questions about
/html/mgs/2000-06/msg01606.html (6,808 bytes)

104. RE: Gaskets (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 09:52:34 -0400
John Twist just told me last week to apply grease liberally to the carb gaskets, all 6 of them on my A. Gordie Bird 62 MGA 80 MGB 86 Audi 4kq
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00006.html (7,009 bytes)

105. RE: Gaskets (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 11:04:40 -0400
Well, I did and it runs fine! Well, except for the mixture (work on that this week) and having to use my old pistons and covers as the 'new' rebuilt ones from Univ. Mtrs were not properly matched an
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00011.html (7,945 bytes)

106. RE: Documentation for and MGB and the manufacturer. (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 14:14:41 -0400
Mike, if you have the VIN, I would try to get a BMIHT certificate for the car. That would at least give them the approx build date for the car. Go to http://www.mgcars.org.uk/namgar/ and look for the
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00122.html (7,910 bytes)

107. RE: Thoughts on this virus deal... (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 14:48:44 -0400
Or just don't open up .exe attachments!
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00254.html (6,900 bytes)

108. was; speaking of brakes/rear wheel lock - resolved (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 09:44:18 -0400
Symptom was rear drum brake on 'A' locking at low speeds with little pedal pressure. Resolved by turning drum the least amount possible and now after @ 100 miles I am convinced that the problem has g
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00377.html (7,075 bytes)

109. RE: Timing Light?? (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 09:46:50 -0400
Couldn't you pick up power at the starter and ground just about anywhere?
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00378.html (7,677 bytes)

110. RE: Firewall (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 13:19:39 -0400
I have no You are correct about all of the probes! I use a firewall called BlackIce. I used the above site (Shields Up) to both test my firewall and to check the legitimacy of grc.com. Was very pleas
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00587.html (6,924 bytes)

111. RE: which side up? (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 07:10:38 -0400
I agree with Jim, foil on the floor.
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00628.html (7,729 bytes)

112. RE: Octain booster and compression ratios (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 08:56:47 -0400
Indeed he does. I asked him recently WRT running on of my high compression 1622. He said that it might help, but that it only lasts a couple of hours due to evaporation. Told me to put some in a cup
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00803.html (8,768 bytes)

113. RE: rubber bumper (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 11:02:58 -0400
I use a product called Back to Black. I think it is mfg by Mothers, but not sure. Sometimes takes a couple of applications, but seems to work well for me. Of course YMMV. HTH Gordie Bird 62 MGA 80 MG
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00809.html (7,879 bytes)

114. RE: Octain booster and compression ratios (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 16:12:01 -0400
I don't disagree with you wrt the lead. The original post had nothing to do with performance, rather, the running on that is common to the MGA 1622 high compression engine. The only solution to the
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg00927.html (11,480 bytes)

115. RE: Aluminum heads (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 13:55:44 -0400
Yup, that was me, only for an MGA plug (not that there would be a difference). Course, I'm also guilty of suggesting I might try a higher octane (leaded) fuel in my car and that is in the shop manua
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg01034.html (7,941 bytes)

116. RE: Minilite wheels (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 08:22:09 -0400
Jack, I don't believe that the Minilites were factory options. I think they were dealer installed. Gordie Bird 62 MGA 80 MGB 86 Audi 4kq
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg01436.html (7,741 bytes)

117. RE: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 09:20:50 -0400
I don't understand either as they are a 'period' enhancement.
/html/mgs/2000-05/msg01511.html (7,544 bytes)

118. RE: coolent recovery (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 09:05:38 -0400
I'm not sure one is underfilling the radiator. I have heard many people with A's want to put a recovery tank on as they say they keep loosing coolant when they stop, and have to refill rad. I read (I
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg00103.html (10,241 bytes)

119. RE: MG 2001 hotels (St.Paul, MN) (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:46:42 -0400
Geez, what if my wife and I drive both our MG's, an A and a B, are we going to *have to* stay in separate hotels? I can only hope! <g> Gordie Bird 62 MGA 80 MGB 86 Audi 4kq
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg00194.html (9,838 bytes)

120. missing/losing power (score: 1)
Author: Gordon Bird <gb@the-bdc.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 12:59:25 -0400
Had the A out last night, after normal valve/points adjust, etc,etc. Fine until warmed up (@190F), then at @ 5000 rpm's I get a miss and loss of power. Pulls just fine up to that point. When cold, pu
/html/mgs/2000-04/msg00475.html (6,828 bytes)


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