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21. Curious suspension question (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 1995 16:34:19 -0500; As a newbie to the MG world, I was surprised to find that my '75 Midget = seems a bit sloshy. I was expecting more a "shopping cart" ride. = Although it is admittedly difficult to put into words, wha; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00017.html (7,006 bytes)
22. RE: From: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net> (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 1995 08:59:16 -0500; I've been dealing with Victoria British out of Kansas City. Any comments there? I can report the same success with my '79 Midget. Bad front shocks in particular can make the car unsafe! I bought some; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00065.html (6,957 bytes)
23. Curious steering question. (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 1995 09:04:19 -0500; Thanks for all the good comments about the handling. This has inspired = another question with which I hope you all can help. My daily driver is a '90 Mitsubishi Galant. If you've ever driven one = o; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00067.html (7,190 bytes)
24. RE: Curious suspension question (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 1995 09:12:34 -0500; Is this a difficult process? What kind of improvement did you note? Hello, I replaced the shock oil with STP oil treatment to firm up the ride in my '68 B. The stuff pours like glue, so I heated it u; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00068.html (6,869 bytes)
25. RE: Timing is everything. (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 16:50:28 -0500; Hmmm...I've got the same problem with my '75 Midget. I've been thinking = of going with mechanical advance distributor. Any comments there? What = should I be paying for such a part? From whom? Hello; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00102.html (7,754 bytes)
26. Spark plugs on a '75 Midget (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 1995 13:21:22 -0500; OK, I'm frustrated. I'd hoped this wouldn't be that difficult. I noticed yesterday that the plugs in my engine were only hand tight. = That would certainly explain my "exhaust leak", wouldn't it? Any; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00139.html (8,065 bytes)
27. Curious Temperature Question (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 10:49:39 -0500; OK, here I go again...I'll try to be brief: Car in question: '75 Midget My idle has been running high (about 1500 rpm) ever since I purchased = the thing. I tried to adjust the idle speed, but the sc; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00198.html (7,400 bytes)
28. RE: Looking for Midget 1500 Shop Manual (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 17:27:20 -0500; I understand the shop manuals are available from Victoria British as well as Hello all I'm looking for a detailed shop manual for my '76 Midget 1500. I have the Haynes Midget/Sprite Manual, but I hav; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00240.html (7,522 bytes)
29. RE: luggage rack cornerpiece (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 1995 11:21:00 -0500; I'm curious (once again). What's the LE? I'm presently "restoring" a '79 MGB LE . The luggage rack is held in = place by four identical cornerpieces one of which is missing. Anyone know = where I mig; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00272.html (6,954 bytes)
30. Usenet Newsgroup for MG, British cars, something! (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 1995 17:40:13 -0500; I'm I off my twig, or does nothing exist for us on Usenet? j. michael; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00294.html (6,440 bytes)
31. MGB vs. MGB LE (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 1995 13:10:17 -0500; Oh. I see. I've actually seen these before. I thought they were aftermarket Anybody else know anything about the differences between the two cars? I'm sure you'll get much more verbose and detailed a; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00305.html (7,444 bytes)
32. Help! (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 1995 13:37:24 -0500; '75 Midget I'm trying to fix the overheating problem is this thing; I think it's = the thermostat. When I tried to remove the nuts that hold the = thermostat housing on to the water pump housing, the; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00325.html (6,597 bytes)
33. More on the Thermostat... (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Sep 1995 23:13:25 -0500; Car: '75 Midget Problem: Thermostat housing(?) 'hermetically sealed' to water pump = housing(?). I've taken the advice of several folks on the list to get these two = parts separated. However, no suc; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00354.html (7,230 bytes)
34. RE: Thanks for HP numbers, now what?? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 1995 20:17:45 -0500; I have quite similar plans for my Midget, too. Keep me in the loop on your progress. I'm interested to see how she turns out. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Too much to say, ask Qs and I wil; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00384.html (7,795 bytes)
35. RE: Stupid Tuning Question (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 1995 20:24:11 -0500; This is certainly a good point. What is the best place in America for = these manuals? I've never been able to get one through any bookstore, = but Victoria British and Moss both carry them for about; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00389.html (8,250 bytes)
36. RE: Black w/red piping MGB Upholstery? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 16:13:17 -0500; Victoria British sells it. I believe it's over $1000, but I'm not sure. = I've got the catalog at home. Anybody else have the Summer Specials = thing handy? Forwarded to: internet[mgs@autox.team.net]; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00408.html (7,324 bytes)
37. Factory Tuning manuals (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 20:48:34 -0500; I forward this great information to the rest of the list with a = question: Are similar manuals available for the Midget as well? I = would assume this is correct. I did, in fact, purchase the useful; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00413.html (9,294 bytes)
38. Track Event Insurance (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 14:54:04 -0500; Here's bit of information I got off the Porschephiles list. Has anybody = done any research on this topic? I was not aware that anyone would = insure for autocross. From: Steven Gilbert <steven_gilbe; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00443.html (7,597 bytes)
39. FW: Black w/red piping MGB Upholstery? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 22:00:08 -0500; I'm at home, now. Here's the update from Victoria British: - MGB Commemorative Special Edition Interior Kit - MGB 70-80 - Black with red piping - Comes with everything but map pockets - Leather seat; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00449.html (7,942 bytes)
40. RE: more acronyms? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 08:16:54 -0500; It doesn't mean anything. AFAIK. Okay, I thought I knew them all. What does this one mean? Will "clueless" Zehring; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00456.html (7,368 bytes)

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