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201. Re: removing headlight trim (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:02:31 -0800
Huh, I'm a bit surprised at all this discussion. I really thought I recalled that the last time I adjusted my headlights, I managed to remove the rings using just my fingers. But perhaps I am having
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00215.html (10,549 bytes)

202. Re: An American (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:24:17 -0800
"The "What is an American?" article quoted [below] was not penned by an Australian (or a dentist), but by Peter Ferrara, an associate professor of law at the George Mason University School of Law in
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00218.html (8,425 bytes)

203. Re: WINDSCREEN WIPERS (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:22:51 -0800
Ha! Another case of "the nut behind the wheel(box)"... <g> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires /// or try http://www.team.net/cg
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00228.html (7,624 bytes)

204. Miata seats in MGs (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 15:15:58 -0800
I have heard a lot on this list from time to time about people fitting Miata seats to MGBs. Well, I finally had an opportunity to drive a Miata (late 1st gen), and I thought the seats were the worst
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00272.html (7,719 bytes)

205. Re: OFF TOPIC - PHOTO SIZING (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 15:33:27 -0800
In addition to all this advice about photo editing software, I thought I should point out that the easiest (and cheapest) solution would be to use the lowest resolution setting on the camera. Most di
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00274.html (10,665 bytes)

206. Re: Miata seats in MGs - gotta' ask! (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 19:00:34 -0800
It's one of the later first-generation body-style Miatas, maybe 97-98? He leased it, then bought it at the end of the lease because he didn't like the looks of the new one. It seems to be a fully loa
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00280.html (10,588 bytes)

207. Re: Stressed Wires! (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 13:39:58 -0800
If lateral acceleration was sufficient to noticeably distort your wire wheels, they are in serious trouble. Get that car up on jacks, and see if you can wobble the rims by hand. Then try the "plink"
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00330.html (9,486 bytes)

208. Re: British Automotive Tranny kit (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 10:23:01 -0800
I am not exactly sure what you're asking, but here is a brief summary of my I was performing an engine swap on my 66 roadster, when a late model OD tranny became available (OD in 4th only). So I acqu
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00336.html (10,482 bytes)

209. Re: British Automotive Tranny kit (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:33:39 -0800
Ah, that explains it. I always pull the two as a unit, after having had one particularly trying time aligning the shaft in situ. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00342.html (7,887 bytes)

210. Re: Miata seats in MGs (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:31:43 -0800
I'm not surprised. You know how narrow I am in the torso (6'1", 163 lb), and I found the seatback snug. Maybe that's how they got the reputation as a "women's car"? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00343.html (7,407 bytes)

211. Re: Air Filter canisters (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:00:39 -0800
I should add, yes, you do want it. It wonks out the synchronization if it's -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires /// or try http:
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00363.html (8,194 bytes)

212. Re: Air Filter canisters (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:37:00 -0800
Well, the front snorkle is aimed at a hole in the radiator diaphragm, and gets cold grill air at high pressure. The rear snorkle is aimed at the firewall and gets turbulent pre-heated engine compartm
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00383.html (8,389 bytes)

213. Re: did I do something bad? (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:22:20 -0800
I would think you could get away with the intake gasket, taking care to torque it down in tiny increments, since it will have lost some of its "crushability". Good luck. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L7614
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00384.html (8,464 bytes)

214. Re: Requesting Opinions for MG Magazines (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 17:54:07 -0800
Not to mention that you could spend a loooong time looking for a C, while Bs are, well, the most common sports car out there, not to put too fine a point on it. As for the magazine question, British
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00501.html (10,178 bytes)

215. Re: Battery water (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 18:18:30 -0800
Great question, Barney! Judging from the effects of "drinking water" on pipes in some localities, I wouldn't be surprised if certain particular mineral-and-pH combinations turned out to be harmful to
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00502.html (7,884 bytes)

216. Re: repair,rebuild,restore,64B? (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:05:44 -0800
My understanding is that the change from 3 to 5 main bearings was for reasons of crank stiffness under extreme loads, not for longevity, so I wouldn't worry about that in particular. That said, the b
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00554.html (8,492 bytes)

217. Re: Tubular cross members (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:15:02 -0800
I'm not really sure than any of these factors apply to a significant extent to a 4-cyl. MGB (when cost is considered), but I'm sure there would be interest from those doing V8 and V6 conversions. Goo
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00556.html (7,875 bytes)

218. Re: Coolant was Battery Water (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:57:42 -0800
Paul is correct, water has better heat-transfer characteristics than glycol. I would have to assume that the requirements of high-altitude aviation engines must be somewhat different, in that heat tr
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00600.html (9,614 bytes)

219. Re: help possible scam? (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 17:04:27 -0800
Absolutely! This is a well-documented scam. Do not accept this offer. Here is a web page that describes a similar incident: <http://www.netscalped.com/_disc4/000002d3.htm> -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00625.html (8,042 bytes)

220. Re: help possible scam? (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@attbi.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 17:32:22 -0800
To save you reading the whole article I referenced, the clincher is that the "buyer" sends a cashier's check for an amount in excess of the purchase price. The seller deposits it, and asks his bank w
/html/mgs/2003-02/msg00628.html (9,844 bytes)

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