- 41. Re: Speedometer error..... (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:29:48 -0800
- I think this might be in error. The speedo is different, not the right angle drive, it is always 1-1. Either get a proper speedo or have it recalibrated by an instrument shop. I just went through th
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00440.html (7,804 bytes)
- 42. RE: Smog Tests - California (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 06:43:18 -0800
- It may make sense to you but if the car is titled as a '50 MG the DMV won't ask for a smog cert either to transfer or register so why did the smog man look under the hood to find the '80 engine in t
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00464.html (8,363 bytes)
- 43. SU carb leaks (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:25:37 -0800
- I've got one that has stumped me. HS-4 carbs on '67 b GT. Fresh rebuilt with all gaskets new. Carbs are balanced with airflow indicator, and mixture is close as shown by emissions gas test and by sli
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00486.html (7,903 bytes)
- 44. SU carb leaks (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 07:35:11 -0800
- Thanks for all the replys, and while I still have trouble accepting it, here is the answer. I was finally able to duplicate the leak in the shop by holding throttle open for a minute or so at about 4
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00496.html (8,014 bytes)
- 45. oops! (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 1995 18:48:11 -0800
- Stan Fickes wrote me: Guess the url in the anchor doc should match the url of the destination uh. Unix isn't very smart if it couldn't figure out what I meant. After all it's being run by the compute
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00515.html (6,808 bytes)
- 46. RE: Smog Tests - California (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 13:12:39 -0800
- Thanks, I needed that, but all this mail on Cal smog got me into the reaearch mode. Much to my surprise the laws are not in the vehicle code, but rather in the Health & Safety Code beginning at sect
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00526.html (9,376 bytes)
- 47. MG Backup Lights (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 06:38:26 -0800
- The transmission used in the MGA and slightly modified for the early B (through 67) had no switch provisions for backup lights. The first time a backup light switch appeared was on the new all-syncro
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00635.html (7,205 bytes)
- 48. need for speed (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 06:48:25 -0800
- News last night reported that the bill which repeals Carter's 55 limit has been signed and in 10 days states will be able to set their own speed limit. Also reported that Montana will have NO SPEED L
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00641.html (6,479 bytes)
- 49. H & T (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 08:52:50 -0800
- but when the B (and anything else that qualifies) was a kid, everyone used a "Paddy Hopkirk" gas pedal extension. This allowed the ball-of-the-foot - heel type of H & T. I noticed that Moss now carr
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00644.html (6,580 bytes)
- 50. Re: Does Waxoyl really work? (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 14:18:32 -0700
- al la Apollo 13 diameter you could even put a loop down the center of the tube and heat the Waxoyl directly. Ernest E. Gilbert lawref@lawref.com http://www.lawref.com/lawref/ http://www.lawref.com/la
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00065.html (9,467 bytes)
- 51. lucas (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 14:33:32 -0700
- The rain was letting off and my friend said "why don't you put the windshield wipers on intermittant. I said "they don't have that feature." He replied, "everything else seems to." Ernest E. Gilbert
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00066.html (6,512 bytes)
- 52. Wierd ignition problem (Won't shut off) (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 1995 08:12:42 -0700
- I had the same problem in a '68 B GT. In my case the alternator had failed with the DPO causing a short through the ignition and tach to ground. The wire insulation in the harness under the dash had
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00190.html (7,291 bytes)
- 53. Re: MGA? (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 1995 07:42:22 -0700
- You can see our A's at http://www.lawref.com/eeg/britworks/MGpix.html. BTW britworks is only a hobby that is out of control Ernest E. Gilbert lawref@lawref.com http://www.lawref.com/lawref/ http://ww
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00328.html (7,616 bytes)
- 54. SU damper fluid (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 10:24:37 -0700
- Might have missed the only message that mentioned this but here is another to add to the list. I now use pnumatic tool lubrication oil. Always handy and seems to work good. Ernest E. Gilbert lawref@k
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00390.html (7,660 bytes)
- 55. Re: SU Damper Fluid (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 10:24:43 -0700
- Dear Netters, Re: SU carburettor oil- I've heard that automatic transmission fluid works real well and is real cheap. John Peloquin Ernest E. Gilbert lawref@kcsys.com http://lawref.com/ http://lawref
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00391.html (7,562 bytes)
- 56. SU damper fluid (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 10:25:38 -0700
- Might have missed the only message that mentioned this but here is another to add to the list. I now use pnumatic tool lubrication oil. Always handy and seems to work good. Ernest E. Gilbert lawref@k
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00392.html (7,435 bytes)
- 57. Re: Bodywork (cont.) (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 11:20:07 -0800
- been there, done that, together with my wife. One of the best ideas we ever had. But we passed so they won't let us do it again. They do offer upholsty and other more advanced classes also great fun
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00559.html (7,971 bytes)
- 58. Re: Digest ? (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 06:31:09 -0700
- Go to the beer store first, the rest will seem to resolve themselves. Ernest E. Gilbert barrister@lawref.com http://www.lawref.com/lawref/eeg/eeg.html
- /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00169.html (7,203 bytes)
- 59. just had to say it (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 19:09:29 -0700
- We were married in '64 and drove an 'A' coupe on our honeymoon. Now we have about 15 mg's in various states, including an identical coupe that is nearly complete after going to the frame. We work on
- /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00208.html (6,898 bytes)
- 60. Re: MGB Painting estimate. (score: 1)
- Author: lawref@lawref.com (Ernest E. Gilbert)
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 19:32:57 -0700
- Absolutely correct on both points. Sand blasting can create local heating and warp body panels. Especially true on the hood if you have an original alum. Chemical removers are ok if you are careful
- /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00248.html (9,838 bytes)
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