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1. Re: MGB wheel sizes (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 10:08:34 -0400 (EDT); wheels on 3 rubber bumper MGB's I have had in past years. The tires were 205 60 with very slight rub when turning tight and hitting a bump or being loaded heavy. The tire height is the same as the st; /html/mgs/1999-04/msg00909.html (7,865 bytes)
2. Re: Low Compression, 77 Midget 1500 cc (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 23:24:10 -0400 (EDT); Remove all the plugs. Pour one tablespoon of 30 wt oil into # 3 cylinder. Screw your compression tester into #3 spark plug hole. If the compression comes up to around 130-175, you have worn rings-pis; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00394.html (9,725 bytes)
3. Re: cast iron manifold paint (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 10:03:21 -0400 (EDT); I have used cold galvanizing by Permatex-Loctite on scores of restorations. It comes in a spay can, is a light gray color and holds up well. I sometimes top it off with a final coat of high heat alum; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01162.html (7,711 bytes)
4. Re: Wide Whitewall tires (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:50:27 -0400 (EDT); F Goodrich in size 5.60-l4 for $88.00. These in Dunlap would have been ofered as an option on very early MGB's. By l970 everyone had made the switch to radial blackwalls.Bias ply Wide whitewalls are; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01332.html (8,272 bytes)
5. Re: TVR Information (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sat, 2 May 1998 10:00:49 -0400 (EDT); Hello all I have bought a TVR 2500. The one with the TR6 drivetrain. I can find little info suport for this make. Is there any printed info? I did not see anything in Hemmings. Does anyone have an in; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00070.html (6,516 bytes)
6. Re: MGA engine removal (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 09:29:02 -0400 (EDT); Gaylord and the others are on target with thier info. It seems to be an English practice to pull the engine and tranny together??? It is more difficult to mate the engine and tranny in the car. This; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg01626.html (7,486 bytes)
7. Re: MGA Hood Sticks (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 09:04:41 -0400 (EDT); Hello All I am ready to paint my hood sticks. Most of the spares I have appear to be painted a dirty shade of gray, Is this correct? Does anyone know the color name and brand of a close match in a sp; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00215.html (6,510 bytes)
8. Re: MGA - Will all these parts fit together ???? (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 21:14:10 -0500 (EST); If an MGA has a good body, then the restoration is worth the effort. All the other parts are less expensive and-or restorable and easier to come by. The wire wheels are usualy not worth the effort of; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00671.html (11,301 bytes)
9. Re: MGA Seats (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 08:49:27 -0500 (EST); It took one very large hide to do my 1500. I had the same parts covered. I also had the backs of the seats covered with the lower quality parts of the hide ( scars, thin areas, discolered areas ), in; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00703.html (7,385 bytes)
10. Re: More on Compression? (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 09:28:32 -0400 (EDT); Poor idle? Occasional splutter? Never been able to adjust that damm Stromberg? No one seems to know why, but you can not tune a late model MBG stromberg carb without the air cleaner and filter mounte; /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00962.html (8,369 bytes)
11. Re: '59 A with a V8 (horror!) (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Wed, 6 Aug 1997 09:43:30 -0400 (EDT); near perfect job. The frame was also cut and widened. It is powered by a 289 HiPo. A few years eariler he built an equally lovely Anglia with a cobra engine. Sam Haynes 59 MGA frame off 59 TR3 Origin; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg00321.html (9,266 bytes)
12. Re: Starting a Fresh Rebuilt MGA 1500 (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 09:38:08 -0400 (EDT); do not have a starter-battery proplem, and that you would have noticed any thghtness in the crank-rods-pistons during assembly, the binding could be the cam in the bearings. Did you attempt to turn t; /html/mgs/1997-08/msg02106.html (8,604 bytes)
13. Re: MGA questions (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 09:05:06 -0500 (EST); with them. They are not as stiff as the wood. They transfer more heat to the interior. Sam Haynes 59 A 59 TR3 Original Owner 66 Tiger; /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00441.html (8,828 bytes)
14. Re: V8 conversion info needed (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sat, 22 Feb 1997 01:34:57 -0500 (EST); for sale. As I recall, no one was aware of one. ingredients for such a conversion? There is a gentleman in the 'Frozen North' that is insistent on seriously beefing up a 'B'. You need to subscribe an; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01073.html (7,337 bytes)
15. Re: British flag (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 23:44:37 -0500 (EST); Moss Motors Has them. Part #601-340. They would look real good on a TD's rear fenders. Sam Haynes TR3 Original Owner>; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01925.html (6,944 bytes)
16. Side curtain seals (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sun, 10 Nov 1996 00:14:59 -0500 (EST); I need a source for the rubber seals which slide into the grooves in the aluminium aftermarket sidecurtains for bugeye,TR3,MGA,etc. Sam Haynes; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00516.html (6,411 bytes)
17. Re: Keying (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 07:48:24 -0500 (EST); I would agree with everything that has been said on this thread, except the method to remove the bolts. Drill a 3/16" hole in them and then extract the bolts with an easy-out. Sam Haynes 59 MGA Tiger; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00872.html (7,754 bytes)
18. Re: 1961 MGA question (was Re: Sorry about your cat). (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Sun, 24 Nov 1996 18:50:25 -0500 (EST); threads? Use Permatex anti-seize lubricant.It is a silver colored grease which is not noticable when it is spun out thru the spoke holes. Sam Haynes 59 MGA TR3 Original Owner; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01474.html (7,565 bytes)
19. Re: Cockeyed Steering wheel (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 21:59:50 -0500 (EST); Jay It is normal for a Sprite's steering wheel edge to be 1 1/4 inches closer to the dash on the left side than on the right. Sam Haynes 59 Bugeye TR3 original owner>; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg01630.html (7,555 bytes)
20. Re: Dim Pkg Lights (score: 1): Author: johnhaynes@som-uky.campus.mci.net (John Haynes); Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 21:36:19 -0400 (EDT); It sounds like a bad ground to me. Take all the bulbs out and then do a continuity test on the ground wire to the battery post. Sam Haynes 59 TR3 Original Owner>; /html/mgs/1996-10/msg00671.html (7,973 bytes)

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