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101. Re: Midget test drive (I hope!) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 21:15:22 -0600; Starting with no oil pressure. You'll know it when you hear it. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00647.html (6,901 bytes)
102. Re: Parts List vs Standard Hardware (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 17:22:36 -0600; Most of the nuts / bolts in MGBs are 5/16" fine thread of various lengths. All the interior bits I've seen are self-tapping sheet metal screws, phillips (pan head, I think), painted black. You'll ru; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00725.html (7,469 bytes)
103. Re: Miscellaneous MGB Q's (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 19:22:42 -0600; My 76 had the Lumention when i bought it. So far I've been pleased. 175/70R14s will work fine. Wouldn't know. fuel It can be sealed. I'd expect low 20s. Maybe lower. I get 26-28mpg on the highway w/; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00735.html (8,003 bytes)
104. Re: MGB Trim? (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 22:25:41 -0600; I don't recall any type of strip below the doors, but many cars had add-on stickers in the area...not sure if 73s did. BMIHT could tell you the options for your car, but beware that many of these ca; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00770.html (6,943 bytes)
105. Re: Vernier Calipers (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 23:15:01 -0600; Ace hardware can order them, if you have one of them locally. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00862.html (6,948 bytes)
106. Re: Funny Stuff (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 18:57:59 -0600; Straight from Car & Driver, about three years ago. Tyson Sherman http:// www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00975.html (6,413 bytes)
107. Re: Results of compression test (what now?) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 16:43:04 -0600; Do you have any water in the oil or oil in the water? Usually these head gaskets fail between #2 & #3 which may cause #3 to have poor compression. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01023.html (8,042 bytes)
108. Re: Results of compression test (what now?) (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 17:18:19 -0600; Check the valve cover cap for that mayonaise-looking stuff. With the head pulled, a very, very accurate straight edge should indicate warpage on the head and block surfaces. I had the same problem b; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01029.html (8,541 bytes)
109. Re: Im kinda slow (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 22:32:23 -0600; The pictures look glossy. The engine bay is the same color as the body. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01102.html (6,793 bytes)
110. Manifold nuts (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 21:55:15 -0600; I'm having a terrible time removing one of the manifold nuts on my 73 Midget engine. The nut is broken and will turn freely and there isn't much stud to grab onto. Any tips for removing such an item?; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01176.html (6,874 bytes)
111. Re: Manifold nuts (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 22:27:01 -0600; Thanks Bob. I will try. Do I need a spring compressor to remove the valves? I plan on using all new hardware. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01178.html (7,321 bytes)
112. Re: The head's off, chipped valve. (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 21:00:44 -0600; I just took the head off my 73 Midget, although to store not to rebuild (yet) so here's what I have found out. A machine shop will do that for a small fee. For hot tanking I wasquoted $9, and for so; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01285.html (8,680 bytes)
113. Re: Exercize (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 17:17:13 -0600; Funny you mention Cavaliers. Today on my 70 mi round trip(far from 1000) I saw a dead Cavalier on the side of the road. There were also two other dead cars on the shoulder. All three were newer than; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01343.html (8,101 bytes)
114. Welders / welding (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 21:41:26 -0600; I've got a few rust panels that should be welded in my 73 Midget project....floors, battery tray, boot floor (maybe), and the panels between the doors & fenders (typical Spridget spot). I know that M; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01360.html (7,043 bytes)
115. Re: Crankcase & petrol (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 16:16:23 -0600; Do you have the original SU fuel pump? If it's an aftermarket one it should be regulated to 3 psi. Otherwise a float could be stuck. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01419.html (7,128 bytes)
116. Re: oil filter-dumb question (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 18:45:41 -0600; Good filters are designed NOT to allow oil to drain back into the sump. I usually just spill the oil. Tyson; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01428.html (6,852 bytes)
117. Crankshaft nut (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 21:27:37 -0600; How does one such as I go about removing the nut on the crankshaft pulley on my 73 Midget? Better yet, where might I get a socket large enough. I think it's 1- 5/16" but I can't find one anywhere. Th; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01437.html (6,840 bytes)
118. Inspecting Engine (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:52:20 -0600; Wow, engines seem to be a hot topic this weekend! Now, I have the right socket and am about to try to pull off the crankshaft nut (engine is out of car). This is an engine that has sat for 13 years.; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01475.html (7,101 bytes)
119. Re: Crankshaft nut (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:28:30 -0600; Thanks to all who helped in this one. Sears had the 1-5/16" socket + adapter for my 1/2" wrench. The engine was out of the car already (came to me that way). I used the piece of wood between crank &; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01481.html (7,204 bytes)
120. Re: Windscreen removal (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 22:38:21 -0600; If you're referring to a roadster, there are two bolts on each end where the windscreen posts go into the body. If you look at the end of the dash (behind the dash up kinda high) where the posts end; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg01661.html (7,777 bytes)

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