- 101. Re: [Fwd: HELP!] (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 23:11:08 -0700
- I have a Lucas CEI Electronic ignition system in my '78 Midget. I was under the impression that it was bad a few months ago. I was told that I "had" to get an Allison/Crane unit to replace it. A new
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00996.html (7,295 bytes)
- 102. Re: Impact Wrench (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 12:00:23 -0700
- Thomas, What would be the "porpoise" of "whaling" it? Wouldn't you have a better chance by "wailing" on it? Tee Hee (It's a slow day...), -Vince San Antonio
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01106.html (7,753 bytes)
- 103. Re: Impact Wrench -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 00:24:58 -0700
- I am so mortified. For all of MG-Dom to see me fall from grace! The Horror! The Horror! (I hate a colloquial whale). Tee Hee, Deux, -Vince
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01146.html (7,752 bytes)
- 104. Impact Wrench, Ad Nauseum... (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 00:34:39 -0700
- Oh Gentle-Folk of MG-Dom, Pray relieve us of thine continued punning prattle. Yea, Verily, A cat thread shall appear..... Garibaldily, Sir Vince of San Antonio
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01147.html (6,577 bytes)
- 105. Who is Old Bob? (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 14:26:14 -0700
- Hi Bob Allen, I drove Betsy through St.Louis over the weekend. She ran great, which was a blessing. I guess I should have called you, but it was a blitzkreig run, if you know what I mean. Anyway, I s
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01345.html (6,649 bytes)
- 106. Re: transmission translation (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 07:16:10 -0700
- So far, So good.. Everything in related, yet even the relationships can cause problems. I want to invest in a relationship that has only benefits and no problems The basics still make sense :). -Vinc
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01434.html (7,461 bytes)
- 107. Re: Distributor advice-Long reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 07:45:37 -0700
- The end float is in and out movement, shaft clearance is side to side. If there is no lash spec listed, I'd think 15 thousandths was ok. You should grab the shaft and try to wiggle it. If it doesn't
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01435.html (8,577 bytes)
- 108. The Fabled Cat Thread... (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 07:51:46 -0700
- I am probably the exception to the Rule. I don't think of this as the "dreaded" cat thread. This thread is how I met Carol:). Our friendship survives to this day! God Bless, -Vince San Antonio
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01436.html (6,825 bytes)
- 109. Re: oil consumption (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 08:10:27 -0700
- John, electrodes should be white to tan. Brown sounds like oil fouling. You mean the intake. Don't worry. I say alternator when I mean door :). This sounds like classic valve guide leakage. The list
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01439.html (7,241 bytes)
- 110. MG Cooling (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 08:41:26 -0700
- Hello all, I wrote a brief "How-To" article on wing vent installation to allow escape of hot under-bonnet air. It works great on my Midget. Anyone interested is invited to e-mail me. I would be happy
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01440.html (6,380 bytes)
- 111. Oil cooler for Trade (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 09:38:25 -0700
- Hello All, I have a complete brand-new heavy-duty oil cooler kit for trade. It should fit 75-79 B's and perhaps MGA's with a spin-on oil filter. I need one for my '78 Midget 1500 in trade. Please e-m
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01444.html (6,339 bytes)
- 112. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 20:49:20 -0700
- Ross et al, I would recommend Permatex's new aerosol sealer, "The Right Stuff." It looks like a can of spray cheese. *Attention wealthy LBC Owners!Do not leave this sealer near the Canape tray during
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01479.html (9,003 bytes)
- 113. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 20:52:10 -0700
- Hi Y'all, John Twist recommends 20W50 motor oil. That's what I'm running. -That Pesky Vince
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01481.html (7,653 bytes)
- 114. Re: Them little drum brake screws (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 17:03:03 -0700
- Aron et al, I may be from Mars, but I think the little screws serve an additional purpose. I think that they serve to maintain tension on the end of the axle when the tire lug nuts are off; flat fixi
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01561.html (7,706 bytes)
- 115. Re: Carbon Cannisters (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 18:00:20 -0700
- Rick and others, I am pretty sure that washing the charcoal is a necessary step. It avoids sucking charcoal (a mild abrasive) into the engine. -Vince San Antonio
- /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01563.html (6,974 bytes)
- 116. Re: '78 Midget fuel pump (Long reply) (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 01:36:47 -0700
- Hi Aron, I have a '78 Midget, also. The factory pump is a mechanical type. You are probably aware that the '78 Midget 1500 engine and drivetrain are not MG at all, but Triumph Spitfire pieces. You ca
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00236.html (8,190 bytes)
- 117. Re: TC Manifold Gasket (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 02:09:46 -0700
- The shiny (metal) side of an exhaust gasket always goes toward the exhaust manifold and away from the head. This accommodates the greater expansion rate of the less massive exhaust manifold. -Vince
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00237.html (6,497 bytes)
- 118. Re: Fuel tank condensation (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 02:32:06 -0700
- Hi Doug! My experience is that cars run better if you KEEP the tank full. With an empty fuel tank and a period of thermal cycling (cold/warm or warm/cold) the moisture in the air inside the fuel tank
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00238.html (7,251 bytes)
- 119. Re: Dash Topping (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 00:19:51 -0700
- For topping with dash, I use horse radish. Others, of course, may prefer a different condiment. -Vince -- 1
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00478.html (6,802 bytes)
- 120. Re: Pump conversion: how many fuel filters? (score: 1)
- Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 23:56:48 -0700
- Hi Nick, I also own a '78 Midget which I have converted to electric fuel pump. Mine is a "Carter" brand and came with a lifetime warranty. My warranty is dependent upon using an inline fuel filter on
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00814.html (7,302 bytes)
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