- 181. TD Rear Springs (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 12:44:57 -0700
- The bushes at the front end are of SILENTBLOC manufacture, with an inner and outer steel tube, and rubber interposed between. If you obtain a tube, ( ie an old box spanner, or socket spanner,) just u
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00610.html (6,915 bytes)
- 182. Bendy MGA (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 09:13:17 -0700
- Neil.
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00682.html (6,388 bytes)
- 183. Awful Joke Contest (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 16:40:53 -0700
- If Philip Raby can tell terrible jokes, here is my contribution.... "A large Scotsman had been arrested on suspicion of a large theft. A huge quantity of cars spares had been removed from a warehouse
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00722.html (7,364 bytes)
- 184. midget backfiring (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 07:22:50 -0700
- The cause can be one of many, as follows, starting with the easiset... air leak into the exhaust pipe, usually a rust pin hole, often in the silencer; poor fit of the clamp at the exhaust pipe to ma
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00733.html (6,992 bytes)
- 185. Re: 'A' & 'B' series distributor drive (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:42:21 -0700
- The jack-shaft that drives the distributor on these engines, had a threaded 5/16 ANF ( UNF) hole in the centre of the 'D' drive, that is there to enable you to screw in a stud, ( ie a rocker cover on
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00736.html (6,849 bytes)
- 186. MG Trivia Quiz (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 06:34:03 -0700
- Who ever wrote that quiz was not very knowledgeable..... "How many distinct and different engines were used in the MG body between 1962 and 1979?" Answer, The 'A' series in the Midget ( types 10CG,10
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00799.html (8,242 bytes)
- 187. MG Trivia Quiz (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 06:38:39 -0700
- We do not mention the Triumph Herald/Spitfire Leyland engine in the Midget. Not the done thing old chap. Neil
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00800.html (7,563 bytes)
- 188. Re: MG trivia quiz (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 06:51:08 -0700
- I run a REGISTER for the Farina MG Magnettes, termed the Mk3 and Mk4, that use a 1489cc (MGA 1500) engine, and a 1622cc (MGA 1600 Mk2) engine. Yes, the model is based on the Austin A40,A50,A55,A55 Mk
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00801.html (9,265 bytes)
- 189. Re: MG Trivia Quiz, Magnettes (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 06:59:36 -0700
- Hopefully the superb magazine "MG WORLD" is to run a feature on the 59-68 MG Magnette soon. Did you know there are only about 150 left in the whole WORLD?? Neil
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00802.html (6,744 bytes)
- 190. MG Trivia, Magnettes (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 16:23:57 -0700
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and obviously I like the rather ponderous, large, sedan that BMC put the MG badge on. It is an excellent family car, huge boot ( trunk) and easy to maintain. Wit
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00817.html (6,596 bytes)
- 191. Re: Magnette vs. Riley! (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 07:30:29 -0700
- That little Riley 1.5 is based on the humble Morris Minor 1000, but with its MGA 1500 engine, and 68bhp, it a super little car! Should have had a MG badge on. Neil.
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00876.html (7,978 bytes)
- 192. Re: MG Trivia Quiz (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 07:37:18 -0700
- The 948cc was only in the Mk1 Midget, 1961 to 62, I assumed the question was 62 onwards.........however,9CG or 9CC was that used in the Midget, and the Sprite. I have 5 copies left. Neil
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00877.html (9,063 bytes)
- 193. Re: MG Trivia Quiz, Magnettes (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 10:41:02 -0700
- You made me blush old chap! For more information on the Cinderella MG Magnette, buy the next issue of 'MG WORLD', out September. Super car! Neil
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00880.html (7,208 bytes)
- 194. Awful Jokes (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 10:59:45 -0700
- I have found a few more........ OZ joke; How do you save a Pom from drowning? Shoot the bastard before he hits the water! Brit joke; What is a New Zealands idea of foreplay? " Hey Cherryl wake up!" W
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00881.html (7,501 bytes)
- 195. Re: BABY OIL & LEATHER? (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:10:25 -0700
- LIBERON Saddle Cream, good for Farina Magnette leather seats as well!!!! Neil
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00924.html (8,075 bytes)
- 196. Re: Awful Jokes (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 07:30:41 -0700
- Dear All, Brisbane sheep should worry. I lived in North Wales for 5 years, the women were awful, they actually put one on their flag!! Friday nights was one big punch up, to get the best looking shee
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00969.html (7,707 bytes)
- 197. Awful Jokes....USA (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 08:04:47 -0700
- Due to popular request, here is that awful joke!!!!!!!!!! It was a fine sunny day, and Noah was standing on the deck admiring the weather. He had calculated he was somewhere in the west Atlantic Ocea
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00970.html (6,928 bytes)
- 198. Re: R:Oil leaking out of speedo cable (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 07:46:10 -0700
- I often wonder that as modern cars are so oil tight, and efficient, some younger owners do not appreciate just how crude older cars oil sealing really is. You cannot demand perfection from the device
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01004.html (9,927 bytes)
- 199. Re: midget rear engine seal (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 07:58:59 -0700
- Part of my misspent youth was in fitting Morris Marina 1275cc 'A' series into the Morris Minor/Morris 1000, and into the odd early MG Midget.( I believe the Marina was called an AUSTIN in the USA.) I
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01005.html (7,665 bytes)
- 200. Re: Question about Magnette... (score: 1)
- Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 08:17:19 -0700
- Dear John, The Austin A55 Mk2 was also exported to the USA and Canada, it uses the same parts as your Magnette. The door opening edge trim is sold by a firm called WOOLIES on44 01778 347347, fax 3478
- /html/mgs/1998-07/msg01006.html (9,446 bytes)
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