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41. Re: Smog II -Reply (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 08:17:41 -0800; There is an interesting piece on Smog II in the latest issue (arrived in the mail yesterday) of "Excellence: A Magizine about Porsche Cars." The story describes a fellow who was called in to have hi; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00434.html (7,934 bytes)
42. Cleaning Spark Plugs circa 1914 (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 10:18:49 -0800; -- Don Mathis wrote -- -- end snip -- Related story: I once read a true story of a 200 mile flight in an aircraft circa 1914. During the flight the plot landed every half hour to change plugs. He car; /html/mgs/1996-09/msg00696.html (7,389 bytes)
43. electronic ignition MGB (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 13:41:44 -0800; My son - a mechanical novice - wants to replace the original Lucas elcectronic ignition on his '80 MGB with an after market electronic system. I have installed and used the Allison/Crane Cams systems; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00156.html (6,995 bytes)
44. Re: Wiper Blades (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 07:52:37 -0800; I have always done the same thing! I always assumed it was tired spring in the wiper arm than made the wipper force low. John John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384 Center for Aviation/A; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00237.html (7,213 bytes)
45. Re: The relative importance of Starters (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Fri, 9 Aug 1996 11:28:02 -0800; In college I had a TR3 with a hand crank. I had a frat brother who demanded that he get to hand crank the car anytime he rode with me. When I had my MGA, I used it occasionally when I had killed my; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00324.html (7,866 bytes)
46. Re: unwanted help? (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 08:08:01 -0800; -- Hal Rogers wrote -- -- end of snip -- Hey, I agree. What is the big deal here anyway? One does not have read everything that comes in! That is what the [delete] key is for... [delete] John John A.; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00598.html (7,399 bytes)
47. Re: Starter turns, now another question? (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 11:00:25 -0800; When I put a car away for the winter, I do this maybe once a month to get oil splashed around and get everything coated with oil again. I usually let it turn over for 10-15 seconds after I get press; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00689.html (7,651 bytes)
48. Re: 1975 MG Parts shipping list (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 11:13:58 -0800; I bought one for my Midget's wheels from Moss and it worked fine. I bought one for the B and it is bad. John John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384 Center for Aviation/Aerospace Research; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00834.html (7,391 bytes)
49. Re: Let me put it another way. (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 14:41:54 -0800; The assumption you make is that any DMV can translate a VIN into what represented to the company. Without any evidence, I personally doubt it. John John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg01139.html (6,935 bytes)
50. Re: 3rd wives club (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 09:55:07 -0800; Hey, I have had only one wife (& still have her), but three different MGs. Is there a club for us? John John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384 Center for Aviation/Aerospace Research Fax:; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00155.html (7,541 bytes)
51. Re: MGA cooling (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 14:19:47 -0800; For what it is worth - I talked to a fellow here in Daytona Beach who put a/c on both his Midget & MGB. He said making a shroud was the single most important feature he had found to keep those engin; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00311.html (7,791 bytes)
52. Re: MGB with A/C????? (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 07:53:02 -0800; FWISW - I have a 77 B with a plastic gizzmo on the dash right below the center air vents that says BL AirConditioning with the BL logo. The a/c was gone when I bought the car - but the stickker and; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00381.html (7,466 bytes)
53. San Jose mechanic (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:33:08 -0800; My son just bought a '80 MGB. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the San Jose, CA area? Thanks in advance John John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384 Center for Aviation/Aerospace Re; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00470.html (6,462 bytes)
54. MGB wiring (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 08:14:32 -0800; My son just smoked (literally) a significant part of the wiring on his (new to him) 80 MGB. He thinks a wire grounded out due to the rubbing off of insulation. I fried a part of a Midget's ignition w; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00693.html (7,440 bytes)
55. Flashing LEDs (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 15:58:51 -0800; I always feel I am trying to protect myself against the "bad" thief. The "good" thief will be able to beat what ever minor system I can afford to put in the way. It only stops the novice who just ne; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00718.html (6,968 bytes)
56. Re: Slick 50 (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 07:41:35 -0800; I just got back from a long weekend, so I am a little behind. If anyone is interested in a review of Slick 50 (from ROAD RIDER/August 1992/Pg 15) send me a note and I will zap you a copy. It is a big; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00072.html (7,338 bytes)
57. Re: pardon my ignorance... (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Mon, 10 Jun 1996 15:37:42 -0800; When I was "fearless" fighter pilot, our maintenance folks told us the main danger of higher oil pressure was that it increased the temperature of the oil (i.e., the oil was being forced through sma; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00296.html (7,788 bytes)
58. Daily Driver Questions (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 07:56:32 -0800; IMHO - I have replaced the points on my current MGB and my previous Midget with a Crane Cams electronic ignition (there are other brands as well - that have been discussed here). They made both cars; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00535.html (7,762 bytes)
59. MGB Starting Problem (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:39:13 -0800; My quick test is to spray a small amount of "starting fluid" on the carb filters and then try to start it. If there is any spark you should get a few revs. If you get no running - I would immediatel; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00540.html (7,713 bytes)
60. Seven Enterprises (score: 1): Author: wise@db.erau.edu (John A. Wise); Date: Wed, 19 Jun 1996 07:56:55 -0800; They do have a complete MGB catelog and their prices tend to reasonable. They have a lot of performance & racing equipment for the B as well. I have bought a lot of parts from them for my 77 B. I ha; /html/mgs/1996-06/msg00598.html (7,439 bytes)

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