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321. fuel mileage (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 21:31:48 -0500; Gents, This probably only applies to US listers but I don't know. I seem to be getting about 20% better gas mileage in my truck (the only car I've been driving of late) since I switched from BP to Ci; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00365.html (7,304 bytes)
322. Re: Headliner etc. (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 19:10:34 -0500; The steel piece that you mention, where the sunvisors bolt, does not come out, it is part of the roof structure. The vinyl cover comes off of it usually in small brittle pieces, but is only available; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00391.html (8,075 bytes)
323. Re: Headliner etc. (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:26:00 -0500; If the vinyl is in decent condition spray it with some vinyl dye. It is available in just about any color you could want and doesn't wear off. It took me just over one can to put three good coats on; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00415.html (8,008 bytes)
324. Re: Front wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:32:25 -0500; I can add, it is easier to set the endfloat if you do it all before packing the bearings; the lack of grease makes it easier to feel how much play you have. Once you have determined what shims you ne; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00416.html (10,686 bytes)
325. Re: Wanted: Chrome wire wheels for MGA (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:00:38 -0500; We used a few sets at the shop I used to work at. They have a silicone (I think) band molded around the inside of the rim to seal all of the spoke holes. They worked wonderfully. I don't think that t; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00427.html (8,941 bytes)
326. Re: Why? (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 13:27:55 -0500; Isn't that the same car that was for sale a few months ago without motor? James Nazarian 71 B tourer 71 BGT V8 85 Dodge Ram -- Original Message -- From: <bilking@comcast.net> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00430.html (7,158 bytes)
327. Re: Battery Cover (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 17:45:42 -0500; Barrie, I attached the seal to the cover about every 6 inches with some epoxy and it seems to have worked just fine. James Nazarian 71 B tourer 71 BGT V8 85 Dodge Ram -- Original Message -- From: Bar; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00458.html (8,041 bytes)
328. Re: Requesting Opinions for MG Magazines (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:17:53 -0500; I'd also add that for a first MG, the B might be your best bet. The tech support and parts are more readily available, and I've never been convinced that the changes made to create the MGC really acc; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00498.html (9,059 bytes)
329. Re: Battery water (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 02:36:35 -0500; I started reading this and thought to myself I'll just hang in there and see what Barney says, so much for that. James Nazarian 71 B tourer 71 BGT V8 85 Dodge Ram /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-b; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00533.html (7,240 bytes)
330. Re: Manifold studs (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 02:50:02 -0500; One potential problem with heat is that you need to get it all on the manifold and get the stud moving before the heat soaks into it. Sometimes if the stud gets too hot, usually from repeated heating; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00534.html (7,644 bytes)
331. Coolant was Battery Water (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 02:54:25 -0500; After tearing down a few engines and seeing the buildup of scale inside of the coolant jackets I don't put anything but distilled water in my coolant either. James Nazarian 71 B tourer 71 BGT V8 85 D; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00535.html (7,717 bytes)
332. Re: Requesting Opinions for MG Magazines (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 03:14:48 -0500; I spend more time fallen off their list then on it, I always buy my parts from the local guys and so I get dropped off the list everytime I turn around (or so it seems). IMO, they are a little too qu; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00536.html (9,304 bytes)
333. Re: Offset question (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 03:28:47 -0500; Most wheels are listed in a mm offset rather than backspacing, a 0 offset being the wheel face that touches the brake being centered in the middle of the rim width, a positive offset being a wheel fa; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00537.html (8,032 bytes)
334. Re: Coolant was Battery Water (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:49:05 -0500; so what creates the thick deposits that you often see in the water jackets of engines? James Nazarian 71 B tourer 71 BGT V8 85 Dodge Ram -- Original Message -- From: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@mgaguru.; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00575.html (9,347 bytes)
335. Re: Offset question (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 02:23:04 -0500; you are correct. I wrote it backwards when I sent that email. when dist from rim to hub face is larger then rim width/2 the offset is negative. In other words you are correct. Sorry for any confusio; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00577.html (8,628 bytes)
336. Re: Coolant was Battery Water (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 02:38:24 -0500; So, that being said, is distilled water better/worse than tap water if the coolant corrosion inhibitors are still intact? James Nazarian 71 B tourer 71 BGT V8 85 Dodge Ram -- Original Message -- From; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00578.html (9,069 bytes)
337. Re: Coolant was Battery Water (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:10:41 -0500; When I first put my V8 on the road I sought out a coolant that was specifically listed as safe for Aluminum since the block, heads, and radiator were all Al. I settled on the orange GM stuff that sa; /html/mgs/2003-02/msg00605.html (9,662 bytes)
338. Plexiglass Windows (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 01:08:31 -0500; I had a big healey side curtain piece made up last summer. I handed over the old part (missing a big chunk), but you could use any template. Three days later I had a new piece for a whopping $14. $2.; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00384.html (7,409 bytes)
339. Re: Tube shock conversions? (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 21:16:28 -0500; I have spax all the way round my '71 BGT V8. The car is also running on 1" lowered springs and all poly bushes. I personally can't feel a bit of vibration through the wheel or seat, but I have heard; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00551.html (9,544 bytes)
340. Re: Tube shock conversions (score: 1): Author: "james" <jhn3@uakron.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 21:57:59 -0500; The spax are a high end adjustable shock. I would say that the spax kit is the best designed of the kits I've seen. The fronts are pretty similar as I recall, but the spax rear kit includes a new pla; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00554.html (8,324 bytes)

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