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61. Re: Guage (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 10:34:19 -0700; My thanks to those who pointed out my misspelling. I guess that I can't get away with it being an obscure British dialect. Kelvin.; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00600.html (6,257 bytes)
62. Re: ???Rear Wheel Bearings (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 13:04:17 -0700; About the only thing that you can do is jack up the car and try rotating the wheel by hand. Feel for roughness. The brgs are pretty heavy duty and are not a typical problem. You might check fluid le; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00611.html (7,849 bytes)
63. wiper switch (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 13:09:16 -0700; Congratulations, you just discovered the OD switch. On cars without OD this unused mechanism is so stiff that most people don't know it is there. The white and yellow wires in the column harness are; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00612.html (7,164 bytes)
64. Re: Guage (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 15:30:55 -0700; tee hee!; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00668.html (6,245 bytes)
65. Re: wiring for weenies (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 09:37:37 -0700; I have not run across any helpful diagrams that make life in the electron lane easier. Something that has helped me understand the diagrams is to go after them with white out. I make multiple copies; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01252.html (8,004 bytes)
66. Re: Cantankerous old cars, British quality (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 14:03:29 -0800; Your comments about the fit of parts on the MGA had some good points, yet also some bad points. First, I do admire your perserverance and spirit. In many cases the factory did do a lot of hand fitti; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00011.html (10,420 bytes)
67. Re: Try Special Interest Car Parts! (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 14:15:19 -0800; Given the inherent problems associated with sealing MGB head water passages I will spend whatever it takes to get the best quality gasket I can get my hands on. The copper head gaskets and head sets; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00012.html (7,519 bytes)
68. Re: Try Special Interest Car Parts! (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Apr 1997 17:06:54 -0800; Thanks for the fast feedback. Have you any idea what the brand is on the gaskets? It is a heck of a price for a composite. I sell the copper ones cheaply, but as I said I am not really happy with th; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00015.html (7,419 bytes)
69. Re: Pertronix Ignitor for Midget 1500 (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 12:34:33 -0700; Trevor, et al: It's very difficult getting information out of Pertronix, that is why Moss does not have much cataloged yet. However they are now stocking; All applications Negative Ground ONLY MOSS #; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00450.html (8,852 bytes)
70. Re: fan relay 79 MGB (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 16:43:26 -0700; The gold anodised switch is manufactured by "Intermotor", a British company that usually makes good stuff. I have noticed a lot of failures with their temp senders tho. I am recomending people use t; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00460.html (7,591 bytes)
71. Re: DASH TOPPING (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 10:41:52 -0700; Ok, I give. The salad comment was too much. My boss is going to get mad if he sees me rolling around laughing too often. Both my 65 MGBs had a black vinyl film between the dash and the windshield, th; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00495.html (7,907 bytes)
72. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:43:49 -0700; Canoes and MGs Oh My! 1. MGBs will pull a lot of weight but can not handle tongue weight very well without heavier springs. Ask Glen Towery (sp) how much the frame and brakes can handle. The best tow; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00518.html (8,549 bytes)
73. Re: Caterham 7 in the USA (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 14:13:56 -0700; Yes the Caterham has been imported to CA. One of my customers was their agent down in the Santa Monica area. That was a few years ago. They did have a car being assembled at the Long Beach Grand Prix; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00628.html (8,405 bytes)
74. Re: Wiring Harness (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 16:21:22 -0700; I'd like to help, but need more info. By closer to the UK spec. do you have the UK steel dash with large speedo and tach? Or the US padded dash with smaller dials. I was able to switch a steel dash; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00796.html (8,066 bytes)
75. Re: 240Z wheels --> MGB ? (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 17:18:13 -0700; Stock "Z" wheels will fit the B well. The offset is correct and the bolt pattern is the same 4 X 4 1/2. I have used them effectively on a couple of cars. Be careful of American made "mag" wheels. Th; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00868.html (8,232 bytes)
76. Re: everybody's talking-tangent rant-long (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 14:22:37 -0700; 2 cents time. In answer to the younger members of the group. The old f**s are just jealous and insecure! Keep on asking questions and your mentors, teachers and friends will come along. Also I must p; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01121.html (8,930 bytes)
77. Re: No new MGA (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 15:41:37 -0700; My dad said no to me buying an XK140 coupe in 1975 for $3000.00 that had low miles and only needed a clutch. Now an XK is well out of my reach. When I took my dad for a ride in my beat up 3.8 S he a; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01130.html (8,160 bytes)
78. Re: overdrive (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 16:32:54 -0700; As stated, this switch is not essential. I have used air conditioning cut out kits to duplicate the function. Low vacuum, the switch opens and cuts power to the A/C (overdrive). The cut out kits are; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01136.html (7,611 bytes)
79. Re: MGB Shock Absorber Fluid (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 16:51:33 -0700; Careful what you are saying sir. I might hurt these old bones laughing so hard. Ryan: Welcome to the list. If you are cruising through Nederland, say hello to my house. It's easy to spot, it's the o; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01139.html (8,306 bytes)
80. Checking the facts (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@West.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 17:17:35 -0700; Gotta jump in mate. Your comment about checking the facts is appropriate. I have experience selling both the black and the orange rear main seal for the B. So far I have seen absolutely no evidence; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01142.html (7,496 bytes)

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