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1. Re: Valve rocker to head assembly. (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 14:30:41 -0700; The overall geometry of the actions of the valve train must be affected, if the head is skimmed. Adjusting the rocker adjuster-screw up will NOT compensate for it, as the push rod is still the same l; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00008.html (10,102 bytes)
2. Re: fastest MG (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 07:18:12 -0700; Correct... There was a production of just under 200 MG METRO's fitted with a Vee-six cylinder version of the Rover ( Buick) V8. Six cylinders because the V8 was too long. It was called the 6R4 meanin; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00068.html (9,581 bytes)
3. Re: '68 18GF Engine. (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 07:35:40 -0700; IMHO my comments for what they are worth....... My '52 YB on a 7.2 compression ratio gives out 120psi, with its soft camshaft overlap. These readings appear fantastic. The head that should be fitted; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00069.html (9,302 bytes)
4. Re: MGCGT What is it worth??? (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 16:07:31 -0700; Just for interest... A GOOD MGC in the UK would fetch Ł9000 ( $14,850) in the UK. A poor but roadworthy one Ł3000 ($4950). The GT version is cheaper, at Ł6000 ( $9,900) and Ł3500 ($5,775). How does t; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00082.html (8,229 bytes)
5. Re: Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 07:02:23 -0700; I only assumed thats when they were fitted. The 18V engine was in the Marina long before it was fitted to the MGB, perhaps ALL 'B' series were so 'shimmed'. I still have to find a reason, and am foll; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00127.html (8,003 bytes)
6. Re: TD Tappet inspection Cover Bolts (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 07:14:00 -0700; SU used BSF & BSP until about 1950, then standardised on the American based UNF ( ANF,) and UNC (ANC.) The XPAG is full of very old METRIC threads, due to MORRIS buying up the French HOTCHKISS factor; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00128.html (7,983 bytes)
7. Re: MGCGT What is it worth??? (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 11:44:24 -0700; UK MGCC 'safety Fast' magazine shows an aluminium alloy cylinder head for the MGC, produced by Brown & Gammons, UK 01462 490049. Cost? Just Ł1400 without valves and springs. Neil. ( The 'C' series; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00133.html (9,364 bytes)
8. Re: When is a twincm not a twincam (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 06:44:04 -0700; A) In that case, the MGA was a THREE-CAM, as it too kept the original camshaft as a 'jockey-shaft' to drive the oil pump and distributor. I was told that very early versions even had the lobes ground; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00190.html (7,638 bytes)
9. Re: TD vibration (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 07:11:42 -0700; Exhaust touch point on the chassis, spiggot bearing worn allowing the clutch plate to run off-centre, worn bearings in the gearbox, fan blade missing, ( once saw one that had gone up INTO the bonnet; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00192.html (7,774 bytes)
10. Re: engine rebuild stuff (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 10:33:41 -0700; Your request should generate a lot of replies, here is my pennies worth, all small things, but important... CHECK that all swarf has been removed from the oilways, in the crankshaft, block, and head.; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00194.html (11,197 bytes)
11. Re: When is a twincm not a twincam (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 10:37:12 -0700; UNRELATED COMMENT, but... There were two Ford V4 engines in Europe, the German Taunus version in the SAAB above, and a UK Ford thing. It hurts to say it, the German version was far better............; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00195.html (7,900 bytes)
12. Re: S.O.S - need advice on head gasket ASAP! (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 07:24:50 -0700; Do it properly Chris, fit a new head gasket! The torque down after the head has settled in WAS IMPROTANT. Try and get a copper-asbestos-copper gasket, those composite things are Ł$%^&%%. Neil; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00228.html (8,039 bytes)
13. Re: Radiator flushing (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 07:37:48 -0700; Buy one of those large plastic drip tray that super-stores have, ( for catching oil, cat poo tray, or as sand pits for kids, the really cheap ones I mean, ) and put it under the car. Remove the lowes; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00229.html (7,034 bytes)
14. Re: MGA ball joints (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 07:45:12 -0700; Fit a ball joint seperator and screw it down hard, LEAVING THE NUT ON THE THREADS, only unscrewed about 4 to 5 turns, put a jack under the steering arm to support it, and hit the top of the seperator; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00230.html (7,837 bytes)
15. Re: Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 16:54:37 -0700; If you want back copies of these articles, ( including the MGB V8) email < practical.classics@ecm.emap.com > They have a web site on < www.classiccarsworld.co.uk > I have also found diagrams of the s; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00235.html (9,634 bytes)
16. Re: Oil, Oil Everywhere, and not a drop to...73 B (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 06:57:01 -0700; A) All the 'B' series use the same rocker-cover gasket, most often a CORK one. Quality varies though, and I use the THICK ones sold by UNIPART, ( Rovers own spares department,) and most of our UK MG; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00249.html (10,105 bytes)
17. Re: MGs in the movies (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 07:00:11 -0700; Dave, The UK MG web site on < www.mgcars.org.uk > has in its chat up page, a page for " MG Trivia", it is FULL of just what you ask, sightings of MG's in films, books, TV ads, etc. Neil; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00250.html (6,888 bytes)
18. Re: Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 07:08:42 -0700; It has now got under my skin, I am determined to find a reason for them. Neil.; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00251.html (11,060 bytes)
19. Re: Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 18:25:33 -0700; All the posts are the same, the head is flat, so, yes the rocker shaft must be bent by the ten-thou. I am still trying to find out why. John Lawson of the Marina Drivers Club has sent me a pile of da; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00261.html (7,842 bytes)
20. Re: Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 11:09:36 -0700; I had thought of something similar to that as well. On some engines, ( Triumph, Ford, ) the post is split, so it clamps onto the shaft when the nuts are tightend. Seems a cheepo way of sorting it tho; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00293.html (10,383 bytes)

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