- 21. MGB in the movies (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 96 20:03:12 -0400
- I caught the trailer for Jackie Chan's new movie Super Cop. It shows a clip where he jumps into a red B. I'm guessing by the grill it was a '63-'69. It may be worth seeing the film to see what stunts
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00732.html (6,723 bytes)
- 22. Re: Too much Oil preasure? (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Jul 96 20:41:06 -0400
- Yes too much pressue is a problem, hench the pressure relief valve. To test the pressure you need a reliable gauge and then need to somehow fit it in place of the old one. This can probably best be
- /html/mgs/1996-07/msg01127.html (7,649 bytes)
- 23. RE: Slick 50 (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 96 08:38:07 -0400
- NEA! for several reasons... I spent several years working for a multi-state parts chain and this was a big discussion. We reviewed independent testing, done by various firms, on Slick 50 and the othe
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00062.html (9,449 bytes)
- 24. Re:slick 50 (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Jun 96 00:37:00 -0400
- NEA! for several reasons... I spent several years working for a multi-state parts chain and this was a big discussion. We reviewed independent testing, done by various firms, on Slick 50 and the othe
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00063.html (9,309 bytes)
- 25. Re:Batteries on concrete (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 96 10:28:30 -0400
- I'm new to the mgs list and don't know about previous discussion on the subject but... The word from AC Delco and Excide is that the concern about modern plastic case batteries being drained from be
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00131.html (7,337 bytes)
- 26. Re:Batteries on concrete (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jun 96 09:56:37 -0400
- Yes, Mark correction is correct. I did mean 13.8 and not 15.8volts. I've always said that Delco makes super batteries; but 15.8 would make them 'supernatural'? John Knight '73 MGB (undergoing restor
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00166.html (7,255 bytes)
- 27. Re:Batteries on concrete (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jun 96 12:54:44 -0400
- Yes, Mark correction is correct. I did mean 13.8 and not 15.8volts. I've always said that Delco makes super batteries; but 15.8 would make them 'supernatural'? John Knight '73 MGB (undergoing restor
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00180.html (7,085 bytes)
- 28. Re: batteries on concrete (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jun 96 10:03:42 -0400
- Yes, Mark correction is correct. I did mean 13.8 and not 15.8volts. I've always said that Delco makes super batteries; but 15.8 would make them 'supernatural'? John Knight '73 MGB (undergoing restor
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00226.html (7,104 bytes)
- 29. Re: unleaded fuel..72B head (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 96 11:19:50 -0400
- It would be advised to have hardended valve seats and guides installed when rebuilding a leaded motor. I've used lead sub. until I've performed a rebuild. I never tempted fate. Older motors used the
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00546.html (6,806 bytes)
- 30. Re: oil consumption & PCV (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 96 11:19:54 -0400
- If you ended up with a fair amount of oil in the old PCV it is a good chance that you will have the same in the new one, especially with the stand off that it has from the crankcase. You may notice
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00547.html (7,508 bytes)
- 31. Re: Those custom plates (score: 1)
- Author: "J. Knight" <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 96 11:24:28 -0400
- My 73'B sported "FUN2BIN" for years till I started the current John Knight '73 MGB (undergoing restoration) "working on Brit cars is ALMOST as much fun as driving"
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00549.html (6,303 bytes)
- 32. Re: Cutting out problem resolved (I hope) (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 96 14:50:33 -0400
- The only time I ever see output ratings on schematics is when a power/signal level is converted/changed. The only other time I saw it listed is when a part caused an exsesssive drain on the system an
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00764.html (7,301 bytes)
- 33. RE: 68 MGBGT dead battery (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 96 14:50:44 -0400
- The battery that you have replaced could have gone bad just from the time it has been under restoration. This holds true even if you did take care to disconnect it when put into shop. The reason is t
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00765.html (8,286 bytes)
- 34. Re: some questions(battery) (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 96 14:50:55 -0400
- Yes, your source is right, (no matter what he said for a reason). I can't remember what I found for the origional output of the dual 6V batteries were. As I remember it was just around 500 CCA. I use
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00766.html (7,847 bytes)
- 35. RE: Primer... (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 96 14:50:49 -0400
- I use a professional product, one of several, that you apply to bare metal that do not inhibit using self etching primer. Sorry, I son't have the exact part Dupont part #. It is in the shop across to
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00767.html (8,136 bytes)
- 36. Re: First problem (score: 1)
- Author: John Knight <taoistjd@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jun 96 10:33:09 -0400
- Far be it from my experience, but I have never seen a hydraulic e-brake. The only way that I can see the e-brake affecting the hydraulic system is if the rear brake "system" is worn and out of adjust
- /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00949.html (7,224 bytes)
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