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61. Re: Distributor -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@HOLYCROSS.EDU>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 09:03:17 -0500
The coil is a large inductor whose magnetic field stores energy until it is changed (by the breaking or openiong of the points). The collapsing magnetic field in the primary circuit caused by the ces
/html/mgs/1997-12/msg01359.html (8,381 bytes)

62. Re: Distributor -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@HOLYCROSS.EDU>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 09:06:25 -0500
If the points are in series, the charging will be done only when BOTH are closed. If they are slightly out of phase and in series the closed time will be decreased, won't it? Ken Scott 77 MGB
/html/mgs/1997-12/msg01360.html (7,867 bytes)

63. ...how other electronic ignitions work -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@HOLYCROSS.EDU>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 12:08:12 -0500
Does this mean that the Hall effect sensor switches the entire amperage of the coil primary? That would be a lot for this small sensor and what would the rest of the electronics do? What do the photo
/html/mgs/1997-12/msg01370.html (7,022 bytes)

64. Thoughts on Westminster show (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 13:48:42 -0400
As usual there were many interesting vehicles there including, according to the new owner, the first MG imported into the US, just bought at acution. It certainly looked the part. There were also man
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01181.html (7,246 bytes)

65. Autocross Heaven (long and slightly boastful) (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 08:29:32 -0400
I have read the list for several years, posting rarely, but this Sunday I had an experience I just had to tell someone about. SCCA held an autocross at a local parking lot (central Mass) and I broug
/html/mgs/1997-08/msg01614.html (8,086 bytes)

66. Re: Dash template???? -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 11:01:11 -0400
Two posts in one day, this is a first. I have done wooden dashes for a 1977 MGB (mine). It is very easy if you make it straight across. I didn't try to curve it. I will have a web site soon and will
/html/mgs/1997-08/msg01633.html (7,205 bytes)

67. Datsuns-reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 11:18:50 -0400
The Datsuns you saw were probably the "fairlady" done in the 60s. The latest ones, just before the 240Z looked much like MGBs. There were two versions. Tthe 1600 was a poor performer compared to the
/html/mgs/1997-08/msg01638.html (6,807 bytes)

68. To list police -Reply, Marx Brothers (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 16:19:12 -0400
Actually, there were two others, Zeppo and Gummo Ken Scott 77 MGB
/html/mgs/1997-08/msg02035.html (6,240 bytes)

69. Re: MGB Reliability -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 07:34:29 -0400
AAA+ (emphasis on the '+') has the advantage of being able to tell the driver where to tow your car, anywhere up to 100 miles and being able to specify flat bed if you feel you need it. It is a littl
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01675.html (8,342 bytes)

70. @!#$*&% Weather -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 09:01:39 -0500
This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=_B1E3CDCE.43224
/html/mgs/1997-04/msg00045.html (9,117 bytes)

71. clothing interiors/cockpit covers -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 13:02:09 -0500
I had my seats redone by a local shop. They did cloth upholstry, new webbing, new foam, head rests etc. (essentially rebuilt from frame up) for $200 per seat. Seat was cloth where you sit, vinyl wher
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00399.html (7,630 bytes)

72. Re: clothing interiors/cockpit covers -Reply -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 16:58:10 -0500
I carved it myself. Actually, I have carved two. The first had a radio in the center and a glove box. It also had speakers in the center of the dash so you can actually hear the radio. The second ha
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00412.html (8,041 bytes)

73. Re: clothing interiors/cockpit covers -Reply -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 07:47:59 -0500
OK, I'll admit it, I'm a wimp. When It rains I put the top up and if it looks rain I put the top up when I park. I've never gotten the seats wet (actually came close once when I spun out on Summit Po
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00436.html (7,538 bytes)

74. RE: Regarding Weber Fuel Economy -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 07:53:54 -0500
Four years ago I replaced my single Zenith carb with a Weber down draft. Since that time I have performed absolutely no adjustments on the carb in about 40,000 miles of driving. I do clean it frequen
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00437.html (8,745 bytes)

75. Re: WHY BRITISH??? Fairlady -Reply, rambling (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 09:51:49 -0500
Fairlady, wow, haven't thought of that for almost 30 years. In 1969 when my 1962 MGA 1600 mkII was rear-ended by a drunk in a Ford convertible I started looking for a replacement. Read a lot and foun
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00443.html (7,983 bytes)

76. RE: Regarding Weber Fuel Economy -Reply -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 15:30:09 -0500
I'm a bit confused. The imperial gallon is, I believe, larger than the US gallon. If this is the case then the, let's say that the imperial gallon is 5 quarts while the US is 4 quarts. A figure of 3
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00456.html (9,069 bytes)

77. Re: Why British ? (rambling) (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 08:02:15 -0500
Why British? Summer, 1967. Bought my first new car, '67 Mustang fastback, BRG, HiPo V8, 4 speed, etc. Girlfriend bought an old Austin Healy 100/4. What the heck is that? Fixed it up (took a lot of fi
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00554.html (7,323 bytes)

78. re:fuel pumps -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 12:12:16 -0500
Correct pump is low pressure one. Been there, done that. Works great. Carry a spare just in case but never needed it. (yet) Ken Scott 77 MGB
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00644.html (6,310 bytes)

79. Show Me The Money -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 1997 11:59:19 -0500
IMHO, unless you have a really rare car, don't expect to get the cost of a really fine rebuild back. I bought a mechanically good but aesthetically challanged 77 MGB. (no rubber bumper comments here
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg00796.html (7,338 bytes)

80. Clutch -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Kenneth Scott <KSCOTT@holycross.edu>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 07:32:58 -0500
This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=_F7A5F082.50315
/html/mgs/1997-03/msg01327.html (8,640 bytes)


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