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21. Re: Curious suspension qu..... (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Sat, 2 Sep 1995 12:25:41 -0600 (MDT); When I first bought my '78 Midget it danced all over the road, especially when I hit bumps. To be honest it was dangerous. I replaced the front shocks, (had them shipped over from the MG Owners' Clu; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00028.html (7,664 bytes)
22. Re: More on Midget handling. (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Sat, 2 Sep 1995 12:42:29 -0600 (MDT); I just fired a message out on handling and then read Bert's comments. I AGREE with him entirely about the difficulty in ascertaining when a lever arm type shock is good or bad. It appears that the st; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00030.html (7,129 bytes)
23. Re: Access problems On 1500cc (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 1995 23:20:29 -0600 (MDT); I think you have the wrong alternator/generator installed by the PO. I have a '78 Midget and a '75 Spitfire, (identical engines). I also experience the same problem with the number one plug, but I c; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00150.html (6,954 bytes)
24. That Oil "thingy!' (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 1995 23:46:07 -0600 (MDT); I've been reading with interest this thread on spark plug or engine removal! Someone suggested that removal of that aluminum attachment that shifts the position of the oil filter up and away from the; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00152.html (6,655 bytes)
25. Damaged "hard"top (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1995 23:30:07 -0600 (MDT); About one year ago, a complete idiot backed over my nice lightweight hard top for my '78 Midget. I was compensated nicely by his State Farm agent to the tune of about $700, ( the current Victoria Bri; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00165.html (7,177 bytes)
26. Brigham Young Univ.. (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 15:15:24 -0600 (MDT); I know, I know, what's this message doing on this group. Well, I need help in finding some relations of mine that I lost contact with this summer. At least two of them are attending BYU. I tried the; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00409.html (6,634 bytes)
27. I Lost 205 messages!!! (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 17:54:14 -0600 (MDT); Hi all, This is the only way I could think of to retrieve 200 odd messages that were accidentally deleted while someone was showing me this "improved" mailer program. What an improvement! So, please; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00565.html (6,577 bytes)
28. Used switch n' plug (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 Jul 1995 00:35:40 -0600 (MDT); I am re-sending this message since I believe it was never posted when Majordomo was "up the creek" yesterday, (June 2nd) * * * * * * * Anyone out "there" have a used heater fan switch in working orde; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00001.html (7,203 bytes)
29. Re: MGB Wanted (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 Jul 1995 10:47:16 -0600 (MDT); Also try subscribing to the "Exchange & Mart," still published every Thursday I believe. Nick D. Benson Dept. of Industrial Sciences Colorado State University Fort Collins CO; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00006.html (6,529 bytes)
30. Re: Rostyle wheel paint (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 16:14:30 -0600 (MDT); I used the silver "Rally Wheel" and black "Wheel Paint" from Eastwood in Pennsylvania, (1-800-345-9042). Silver Rally Wheel Paint Part # 1291Z $6.95 Black Wheel Paint Part # 1289Z $6.95 It looks nic; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00095.html (7,104 bytes)
31. Brake fluid debate (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Sun, 9 Jul 1995 16:39:28 -0600 (MDT); Since this brake fluid discussion is on a roll I'd like to comment. As far as I am aware, the rubber seals in the master cylinders, and wheel cylnders, (not sure about calipers), if *ORIGNAL* on olde; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00096.html (6,825 bytes)
32. Still BLOODY leaking!!! (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Fri, 14 Jul 1995 23:49:26 -0600 (MDT); 1975 Spitfire Original problem: Two year old brake master cylinder leaking at the junction of the reservoir and cylinder, front end. Suggested solution: Remove reservoir, sand off high points with em; /html/mgs/1995-07/msg00204.html (7,163 bytes)
33. Polishing Rubber Bumpers (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Fri, 9 Jun 1995 16:16:56 -0600 (MDT); 1. To clean and polish rubberized bumpers, just wipe over with petrol (gas). Then polish with black boot polish, rub up to a super shine. G. Payne 2. I have tried the various tips for polishing blac; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00192.html (7,305 bytes)
34. Re: Triumph and MG colours (colors) (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Thu, 15 Jun 1995 18:37:58 -0600 (MDT); I'll just add my two pennies worth here. In 1993, a friend of mine came over from England and we COMPLETElY restored a '76 Midget from two cars. We spent the whole summer doing it, professional paint; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00296.html (7,104 bytes)
35. Re: aftermarket radiator fans (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 1995 17:08:26 -0600 (MDT); How did you verify all of this info? What I'm saying is, I have an electric fan on my '78 Midget, and it "seems" to work ok. It has an adjustable mechanical sensor that feeds down into the top hose; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00317.html (9,042 bytes)
36. Re: clutch bleed method? (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 12:00:09 -0600 (MDT); I can see that there will be much chat on this subject. The Midget has a red see through flexible hydraulic line for its clutch. I had the same problem moving that air bubble. The awkwardness of blee; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00351.html (7,943 bytes)
37. Re: clutch bleed method? -Reply (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 1995 20:44:04 -0600 (MDT); Randy, Think about it....the balloon causes enough pressure to push the fluid in a topped up clutch master cylinder, including bubble, out of the slave bleed nipple. Since this was nearly four years; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00357.html (7,660 bytes)
38. How do I buff...... (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 18:18:13 -0600 (MDT); Any suggestions on how to buff out a badly oxidized MGB. I've tried a small area rubbing by hand with a cutting compound and it comes up really nice and shiny. I've never buffed out paintwork before,; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00378.html (7,206 bytes)
39. Torque setting (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 20:57:53 -0600 (MDT); Can anyone out there post me the torque setting for the "fulcrum pin" on a '79 B. I'm using the Victoria British description of this "bolt." It's the one that goes thru the end yoke of the shock, tha; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00411.html (6,699 bytes)
40. Let me tell EVERYONE a story... (score: 1): Author: Nick Benson <grayoak@holly.colostate.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 19:43:45 -0600 (MDT); Years ago, when I was a mere whippersnapper lad in England, my grandfather told me about engines. He used tricks that no-one even thinks of now. As he used to say, "there were no machine shops availa; /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00509.html (8,809 bytes)

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