- 101. Re: What are the true benefits of a Weber carb? (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 00:11:49 -0400
- It may sound anal, but it's very important to not just say "a weber". There are a few different types of weber, and some of them are as different as can be. The two most used Webers for LBC uses are
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00438.html (9,862 bytes)
- 102. Re: Pertronix Ignitor failure (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 00:20:13 -0400
- I used to be a big preacher of the joy of Pertronix, but then mine let go. Sudden, instant failure. I was close to home too so I doubt underbonnet heat had much to do with it. Walked home and took th
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00439.html (8,442 bytes)
- 103. Re: Too much traffic (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 22:47:12 -0400
- I agree with #2, but IMHO with #2 in use the digest actually becomes a pain. ...at list in direct mode, all the MG stuff filters together, and can be sorted by subject. Then at least if you start to
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg00596.html (7,594 bytes)
- 104. Re: Cutting tools (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 16:07:47 -0400
- I am a big fan of the air nibbler and use it most for cutting, but it's almost useless for cutting metal off a car. It's only really good on flat sheet, any ribs or corners hang it up. I have always
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01020.html (7,173 bytes)
- 105. Re: My Friends, Today Was a Good Day (Chock Full Of LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 03:29:26 -0400
- That's a lot of self-congratulation for outracing a family car. ;> Don't get me wrong I love my Midget 1500 but stoplight drag racing is a pretty short way to be unsatisfied with about 99% of our bel
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01312.html (7,504 bytes)
- 106. Interesting Bugeye body modification (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:52:51 -0400
- I received email from a person who is curious about this car: http://te51.freeyellow.com/unbug.html ...it's a bugeye with a nonstandard front end that looks very well done and is rather attactive. It
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01675.html (7,020 bytes)
- 107. Re: Why does oil cost so much in the UK? (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:34:36 -0400
- From my (limited) experience, the price difference is incredible. I use valvoline oil usually, and a 4L container here is about $5 Canadian, which is about $3.50 US. I think that's about inline with
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01760.html (8,480 bytes)
- 108. John J. Black of Waterloo Drivetrain? (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:44:22 -0400
- Does anyone have an alternate method of contacting John J. Black of waterloo drivetrain conversions in Austin, Texas? He seems like a nice guy and I've dealt with him successfully a few times. I just
- /html/mgs/2000-08/msg01761.html (7,549 bytes)
- 109. Re: Question about using the clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2000 19:10:19 -0400
- Both of you are right, but from your own eras. Modern cars use a roller bearing for the clutch throwout. That means when you push down the clutch, a roller bearing pushes on the fingers of the clutch
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00376.html (8,042 bytes)
- 110. And now, the moment of Zen. '58 ZB maiden voyage! (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 04:32:19 -0400
- The 58 ZB I've been working on for two years took it's maiden legal voyage tonight without major incident. Here are some pics of the 3AM magic moment. Lots more pics on the web site in the .sig! http
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00454.html (7,703 bytes)
- 111. Photo quiz, is this an MGA clutch slave cylinder? (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 04:20:04 -0400
- As mentioned in the past, I just put my 1958 ZB Magnette on the road. After two days and a lot of miles, my clutch slave cylinder started leaking, and I am going to have to rebuild it. No problem, or
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00590.html (8,630 bytes)
- 112. Re: Photo quiz, is this an MGA clutch slave cylinder? (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 00:21:42 -0400
- Thanks for all the help, all the answers were the same and all correct. The summary, it LOOKS a lot like an MGA slave cylinder, but has the hose connections in a different place. However, the insides
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00655.html (7,655 bytes)
- 113. Needed: MG ZB (T series) hubcap and some fog lights (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 03:13:12 -0400
- I have three nice hubcaps for my Magnette, does anyone have a decent spare? I can also use T series hubcaps with a bit of paint on the hupcap. Also would love a set of peg mounted fog lights to fill
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00657.html (6,973 bytes)
- 114. Magnette Exhaust clamp (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:59:25 -0400
- Is there any North American source for the ZB Magnette exhaust clamp? I need the clamp that goes between the manifold and the downpipe. It's a "flange" clamp, that requires the ends of the pipes look
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00917.html (6,697 bytes)
- 115. Re: MG Midget bodyshell repairs (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 02:25:38 -0400
- All common logic would say scrap it, but it can all be repaired and it sure is a lot of fun to do. Add up the dollar values of the panels you need, and make your decision from that. -- Trevor Boicey,
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg00934.html (7,343 bytes)
- 116. Re: Pt. 2: Next lesson: a blown clutch master-cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 16:26:40 -0400
- I disagree with this. If the bore is in good shape, the cylinder can be rebuilt in 5 minutes for the price of a sandwich. -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca ICQ #17432933 http:
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01069.html (9,080 bytes)
- 117. What rear lights are these? (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 02:42:07 -0400
- Any idea where these came from? http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/mgparts/pics/unknown_rear_lights.jpg ...notice the flat tops. -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca ICQ #17432933 http:
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01361.html (6,743 bytes)
- 118. Re: Car gets hot (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 13:38:24 -0400
- Check the water level again to be sure, when the sensor goes above the water level it hits the hotter steam and ZOOOOOM. Another possible situation, check that the fan belt is tight enough. I had thi
- /html/mgs/2000-07/msg01383.html (8,158 bytes)
- 119. Re: Minilites (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 20:16:18 -0400
- I have pictures of my aeroscreen equipped B on my web site. I used a dash mounted rear view, it mounted to the holes that the center-stay uses. -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00057.html (7,780 bytes)
- 120. Re: Multimeter (score: 1)
- Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:34:08 -0400
- An analog meter can work without a batter if it's not a high impedance one, and if you don't use the resistance scales. (ie: only voltage and current) -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboice
- /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00651.html (8,508 bytes)
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