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21. Lever arm shock absorbers (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998 08:09:00 -0800; Moss just announced that they bought the lever arm shock absorber business (including all the tooling) from Monroe (who had bought it from Armstrong in 1989). Apparently, the currently model of Londo; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00152.html (6,550 bytes)
22. Re: mgs@autox.team.net digest #1365 Tue Nov 10 02:05:00 MST (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 12:07:15 -0800; This stirs some old memories -- I have a vague memory of obtaining one of these when I worked for Lucas, which would date this type of coil around '79-'80. Don't know when (if?) it would have been ob; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00504.html (8,311 bytes)
23. Indian MG components (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 09:23:52 -0800; Given that about half of the cars on Indian roads are Hindustan Ambassadors (which is an old 50's LBC design (Morris Oxford ??)), it is hardly surprising to find engine parts sourced from India. Qual; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00846.html (6,956 bytes)
24. Defending the MG Metro (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:53:26 -0800; Bob Allen really has torn it -- knocking the MG Metro. I owned one of these from 1984 to 1987 (ish). Bought it new in 1984. Until the shock absorbers started going mushy, it was a great little car to; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00878.html (7,141 bytes)
25. Was Marina, now Caddys. (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:01:39 -0800; But what can you expect from a company that advertises the Carlton/Senator as a car with sports-type handling ("Catera, the Caddy that Zigs"). Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticor; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01264.html (8,139 bytes)
26. Banjo connectors onto float chambers (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:05:17 -0800; I took the tops off the float chambers yesterday, in order to inspect and clean them. After removing the banjo connectors for the fuel inlet, I found that they had to be tighetened inordinately tight; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01265.html (7,562 bytes)
27. Changing VIN in CA? (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:15:45 -0800; Can anyone tell me if it is possible to change the recorded VIN for a car in CA? My MGA (like many, according to Clausager) has the engine number recorded as the VIN on its documents. I would like th; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01266.html (6,967 bytes)
28. Re: Banjo connectors onto float chambers (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:47:39 -0800; This is very interesting, but the washers look to be some form of plastic, not copper. Perhaps I have the wrong washers! Simon You torch ability technique MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com -- Simo; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01295.html (9,032 bytes)
29. Marina + trivia alert (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 16:20:59 -0800; Wasn't this a lotus? Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com '57 MGA; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01451.html (6,412 bytes)
30. Peparation of New wooden bow. (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 10:44:26 -0700; I just received a new wooden bow for the top of my MGA. Apart from the fact that it seems to need a little 'adjustment' to fit, how should the wood be prepared prior to fitment? Wood preserver? Varni; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00679.html (6,730 bytes)
31. Hydem strip (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:33:02 -0700; Can anyone tell me how to install the "Hydem" (sp?) strip on the convertible top for my MGA? This is the strip that goes along the front of the header bow. I have already looked at Barney's web site; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00889.html (7,450 bytes)
32. Screws to fasten MGA frame onto car (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 13:26:27 -0700; Thanks to an earlier request, I know that that these screws are 1/4-28 thread. But I cannot find machine screws with this thread. Can anyone give me any suggestions on where I might find a set. FYI,; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00900.html (6,841 bytes)
33. Re: Hydem strip (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 09:03:23 -0700; I don't think I have seen the type of strip that I have elsewhere on the car. But perhaps the instructions are wrong and I don't have a Hidem strip. Perhaps I will try to buy one locally! Any idea in; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00940.html (7,692 bytes)
34. Subject: Back-up lights (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 13:05:00 -0700; How about this idea, before you wire them up to a switch, remove them and re-attach to the front bumpers. They sound more like fog lights? Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00949.html (7,921 bytes)
35. MGB for Sale - Texas (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:09:32 -0800; Can someone tell me how one does a frame-off restoration of an MGB? ;-) Simon -- Simon Matthews Avant! Corporation Phone: 510 413-8820 Fax: 510 413-8080 MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01212.html (8,109 bytes)
36. Evil Dr. Joesph Lucas now US citizen (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 08:58:23 -0700; Pretty strnge 'acquisition, if you ask me -- Lucas 'acquired' Varity, but, pretty soon the company will: 1. Be called Varity 2. Have HQ in what was the Varity HQ 3. CEO is (I think) former Varity CEO; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00471.html (7,849 bytes)
37. Running on unleaded (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 15:44:22 -0700; ( Neil, are you sure it saves money -- given that your mpg figure is probably lower with unleaded? Also, the '89 MG Metro needed to be converted? I am= surprised! BTW, How is your Metro? I bought on; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00581.html (7,475 bytes)
38. Power ratings (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 15:50:11 -0700; SNIP Weren't the '73 and '74 engines identical? -- I think that is the year that the measurement technique changed. But I don't think they measure HP at the wheels, rather it is a case of what acces; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00583.html (7,519 bytes)
39. FWD/RWD Balance (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:04:13 -0700; Whoever pointed out that F1 and Indy cars are RWD is correct, but this misses the point -- they are also MID ENGINE cars, so there is more weight on the rear wheeels. I am also surprisred that no-one; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00952.html (7,234 bytes)
40. Re: mgs@autox.team.net digest #1303 Sat Sep 19 02:05:01 MDT (score: 1): Author: Simon Matthews <simon_matthews@avanticorp.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 13:58:56 -0700; Does anyone know the thread used on the bolts that hold the hood frame onto the car on an MGA? Regards, Simon -- Simon Matthews MailTo:simon_matthews@avanticorp.com '57 MGA; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01012.html (6,661 bytes)

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