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161. Re: Tranny Oil again (Sorry) (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:03:40 -0700; According to my manual......The 1500 Midget has a 'Triumph' engine and ( Marina) gearbox. This gearbox uses 1.75 pints ( UK pints) of EP 90 gear oil. The earlier BMC gearbox fitted to the 'A' series; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01611.html (8,359 bytes)
162. Re: Tranny Oil again (Sorry) (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 08:56:21 -0700; Correct for BMC MG's with the 'A' and 'B' series gearboxes with their gear tooth profile, BUT **WRONG** for those MG's that use the Leyland gearbox with their tooth profile, and those MG's with the p; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01647.html (7,640 bytes)
163. Re: Tranny Oil again (Sorry) (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 08:59:10 -0700; Sorry Richard, I just read this after I posted my last comment on ALL MG's.........you obviously spotted your 'error'. Neil; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01648.html (8,468 bytes)
164. Re: fuel injection (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 09:23:19 -0700; This has crossed my mind a few times as well. If a suitable system was developed it would be adaptable for all the 'B' series engines, not just MG. Already ROVER use a 'Single-Point' injection system; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01649.html (11,070 bytes)
165. Re: fuel injection (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 09:35:19 -0700; Actually, though, it would seem that a simple fuel injection One already exists for the 'A' series, use that made for the 998cc MINI, been in production since 1990. Its a single point ROVER designed; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01650.html (9,260 bytes)
166. Re: fuel injection (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 09:37:46 -0700; Actually, though, it would seem that a simple fuel injection One already exists for the 'A' series, use that made for the 998cc MINI, been in production since 1990. Its a single point ROVER designed; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01651.html (9,265 bytes)
167. Re: Riley RMF (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 09:45:32 -0700; The RM series of Rileys were built at ABINGDON, alonside the MG YA,YB and the ZA. A good book to read on them is "Riley RM Series" by James Taylor, now reduced to Ł9.99 ( was Ł30) from Mill House Boo; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01652.html (10,160 bytes)
168. JOKE.....and ancestory. (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 11:01:56 -0700; This one appears in the September issue of the UK MGOC magazine, 'Enjoying MG'.( Very good quality magazine, but I am biased!) Ex pat Geoff Wheatley lives in North America and recounts the story of a; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01653.html (7,214 bytes)
169. Re: You missed us again!!! (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:46:15 -0700; Specially for Scotty & the treble M's..... My data only goes back as far as the J1-J2, QA, PA,PB, the the TA. QA use 3 pints of Castor oil R40 ( lovely smell,) QH box use 5.25 pints of R40, PA & PB 1; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01658.html (7,406 bytes)
170. Re: Fwd: Re: You missed us again!!! (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 20:03:54 -0700; This EP140 stuff is for the 1930 to 1935 MMM Midgets!!!! With the OHC Wolseley?morris 8 engine. Not your modern Midget. Neil; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01677.html (7,259 bytes)
171. Re: fuel injection (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 08:23:38 -0700; Comments from the UK....... Single point injection as used on many small European cars would get round this. This is what ROVER developed for the current MINI, ( same engine as the Sprite/Midget.) No; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01697.html (10,120 bytes)
172. Re: Postage to BMIHT (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 18:21:30 -0700; Why is it cheaper for those in the USA to post a standard letter to the UK, than for me to send one over there, ( UK to USA,) ?????? 60c compared to Ł1.20. Nei; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01718.html (7,467 bytes)
173. Re: Postage to BMIHT (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 20:47:10 -0700; First class UK postage is 26p, ( about 41c), our oil comes from the North Sea mostly. The 'Post Office' was privatised some years ago, so its a PROFIT making organisation now. Guess where the profits; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01724.html (9,210 bytes)
174. Re: Valve rocker to head assembly. (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 07:58:26 -0700; The 'gaskets' are infact ten-thou shims, often placed there to make up for any head skimming that may have been done. The .010" lifts the whole set of rockers, and is supposed to put the rocker-arms; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01753.html (8,720 bytes)
175. Re: MG Mk. IV in August Practical Classics (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 08:03:58 -0700; I met its new owner a few weeks after that advert. He turned up in it at a MG meeting. He paid about Ł500 less than the asking price, and it has a 1798cc single carb Morris Marina engine fitted, wi; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01755.html (6,842 bytes)
176. Rocker Post Shims....... (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 08:41:09 -0700; This will teach me to rely on memory...I WAS WRONG...... In the MGB workshop manual I have, shims are not mentioned. In the excellent book an all 'B' series engines, by Lindsay Porter, shims are not; /html/mgs/1998-08/msg01756.html (7,274 bytes)
177. MG Interests (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 16:59:03 -0700; I have just followed the data in the latest issue of MG WORLD magazine and found this MG Mailing List.I am a mature MG enthusiast, with lots of experience, hands on, on such MG's as 'Y' saloons, 'Z'; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00417.html (6,877 bytes)
178. Renew or Reuse? (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 08:51:50 -0700; Coming from a rather impecunoius background, ( that means tight fisted any Triumph owners reading this,) I have always been in the habit of repairing rather than renewing, at least until the item is; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00507.html (7,895 bytes)
179. Renew or Reuse? (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 08:31:41 -0700; Dear All, Wow, what a response to my comment over keep parts in use! There were a few questions in the replies... Q) "I have never relined a clutch....how long does it last?" A) I have been doing thi; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00547.html (7,588 bytes)
180. Reuse or Renew (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 08:38:53 -0700; I forgot...... How do I find out about suppliers of parts that can be used for DIY repairs..... The best source so far is a UK paper meant for Autojumblers, it is called 'CLASSIC MOTOR MONTHLY', @; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00548.html (6,309 bytes)

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