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181. Music (?) (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 96 16:30:49 GMT
The definition of a Gentleman is - one who is able to play the bagpipes but refrains from doing so. PaulH.
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00351.html (6,434 bytes)

182. Re: The relative importance of Starters (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 96 16:34:02 GMT
Did you know that men have nipples for the same reason that Rolls-Royces have starting handles - just in case. PaulH.
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00352.html (7,091 bytes)

183. Re: Fuel sending unit locking ring removal (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 96 12:15:30 GMT
Speaking as someone who has occasion to remove them more than once from two cars, it does just twist off. I have used a screwdriver as a drift and tapped it with a light hammer and had no problems.
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00366.html (7,362 bytes)

184. Subject: Re: Lucas Horns (on TD) (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 96 12:25:00 GMT
cleaning I had trouble with the horns on my V8 and it proved to be the earthing of the the steering column. Horns take quite a bit of current and the column is not earthed through wiring but various
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00367.html (6,753 bytes)

185. Re: WWW Address for Smog Check 2 (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 20:16:50 GMT
The MGOC (or possibly MG Enthusiast) did a blow-by-blow feature on the installation of a Renault (I think) diesel in a BGT a year or two ago. I've had a scan through the back issues, I don't know ab
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00469.html (7,699 bytes)

186. Re: French Riviera (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 20:31:49 GMT
A list of addresses and phone numbers of people on or near your route who may be willing and able to help if you have problems. I am sure the MGOC or MG Enthusiast used to publish such a list but I'
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00470.html (8,218 bytes)

187. Re: Diesel MGB (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 96 19:08:40 GMT
Owner (long-term MGer) states reasons as poor value of alternatives to MG but high work mileage necessitated lower fuel costs (thanks, Scotty, for pointing me in the right direction). BTW, program o
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00744.html (7,230 bytes)

188. Re: Torque for wheels nuts (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 96 19:10:36 GMT
Lubrication by oil, not grease. PaulH 73 Roadster, 75 V8
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00745.html (6,762 bytes)

189. Re: engines (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 96 19:24:16 GMT
I would be surprised if they were factory, the engine gave so much trouble that the last few twin-cam bodies were fitted with the standard engine but different badging. Brian Laban's "MGB The Comple
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00746.html (7,237 bytes)

190. RE: Several LBCs -Reply (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 96 19:32:09 GMT
Ditto. I owned a late Maestro 1600 for a while and apart from some misfiring from cold, traced to loose cover screws on one of the pair of twin-choke Webers (one choke per cylinder), I loved the pef
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00747.html (7,849 bytes)

191. Subject: Re: MGB fresh air vent (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 96 19:53:58 GMT
Two lugs just in from the front of the rectangular aperture, one top and one bottom, at the opposite side to the toothed wheel that controls the opening. If you swivel the vent either way you can se
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00748.html (7,552 bytes)

192. Re: MGB Heaters (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 96 19:30:42 GMT
Sure your fan motor is connected round the right way? That on my Roadster was fime - sound of rushing air practically drowned out the sound of the fan. The V8 was very poor, just a feeble whine and
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00891.html (7,102 bytes)

193. Re: Wheel adapters (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 96 19:34:03 GMT
FYI - MG Owners Club sells bolt-on chrome wire wheels as a replacement for Rostyles. That is, wheels that bolt on to the original four studs per wheel. The also sell the full centre-lock conversions
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00892.html (6,570 bytes)

194. Re: Front springs, IMPORTANT (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 96 19:35:40 GMT
Full body-armour, more like! PaulH 73 Roadster (HD&H) 75 V8 (DD)
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00893.html (6,502 bytes)

195. Re: Blueprinting... (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 96 16:06:00 GMT
Reminds of the time two blokes were standing at the bar at their holiday hotel somewhere in the south of England. First bloke turns to second and says "So what do you do then?". Second bloke says "I
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00912.html (7,331 bytes)

196. Re: MG wheels (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 96 19:40:55 GMT
Centre lock wheels and conversions are available for MGA, B C and Midget but four-stud chrome wires are only available for the 'B. Full info from MGOC in UK Tel (0)1954 230928 Fax (0)1954 231923. Pa
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00925.html (6,453 bytes)

197. Re: Clip-on mirror (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 96 20:02:23 GMT
MGOC in UK do them, part No K075 @ sterling 17.95. Tel (+44) 1954 231318 Fax (+44) 1954 231073. PaulH 73 Roadster (HD&H) 75 V8 (DD)
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00927.html (6,577 bytes)

198. Re: Heat padding, Headers, Diffs, and Drums for Midget 1500 (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 13:30:23 GMT
It is tapered, there is a tool, but I use a 1/2" socket drive on my B's. Light hand pressure is all that is required (on mine) to stop the square drive slipping out of the hole. PaulH 73 Roadster (H
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00937.html (7,504 bytes)

199. Re: Fuel Sending Unit (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 13:34:28 GMT
My B's have an earth wire connected to the body under the nearest tank mounting bolt. Without this, sender earthing is from sender to fixing ring to tank to body - a bit tenuous. PaulH 73 Roadster (
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00938.html (6,715 bytes)

200. Rocker Cover (score: 1)
Author: Paul Hunt <on76@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 14:00:54 GMT
Over recent months I have had a very slight oil leak from the rocker cover area. Not enough to drip on the floor, but enough to be visible. Fixing nuts were tight, so eventually replaced cork gasket,
/html/mgs/1996-08/msg00939.html (7,543 bytes)

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