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141. Re: SCCA Sports Car Article? (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:40:58 -0600
Actually, there was a small booklet on race prepping the MGB by Joe Huffaker. I bought mine off eBay. Blake
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00190.html (6,656 bytes)

142. Re: alternator light (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 10:12:49 -0600
<<<snip>>> The battery is not flat; it is new and the lights all work. The see-through fuel filter has no fuel in it. The car turns over but will not fire. <<<snip>>> You should be able to see some
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00240.html (7,261 bytes)

143. Re: (no subject) (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 00:18:27 -0600
Unless there is a real desire for this look, the Moss mags would probably work better and cost less than the custom built units. Why not real twin-cam wheels??? <<<snip>>> Because they won't fit any
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00343.html (6,549 bytes)

144. Re: Jiffy Lube, et. al. (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 13:40:56 -0500
It can be advantages to lift the weight of the car off the front when greasing the king pin and swivel link portions. When the weight of the vehicle is on the king pins and swivel links, it is harder
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00025.html (7,788 bytes)

145. Re: head retorquing question (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2003 19:29:40 -0500
There are two types of friction: Static and sliding. Static friction represents the force needed to get a stationary object moving. Sliding friction is the force necessary to maintain that movement.
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00032.html (9,143 bytes)

146. Re: Jiffy Lube, et. al. (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 14:22:48 -0500
<<<snip>>> How do you compress the suspension enough to hit the bump-stops? <<<snip>>> Jounce (upper), not rebound (lower). If I'e got the terminology right, jounce is when the vehicle goes up and t
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00053.html (8,122 bytes)

147. Re: Jiffy Lube, et. al. (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 00:13:12 -0500
<<<snip>>> If the original poster meant that he greases when the car is jacked up and the wheels are hanging down (and resting on what the manual describes as the rebound rubbers) <<<snip>>> That's
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00078.html (7,295 bytes)

148. Re: TD gear change (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 21:34:51 -0500
Listen to Lew: He's correct about overgearing these cars. A stock TD only has 54 HP and NO airdynamics. It's like pushing a barn door. The TF 1500 came with 63 BHP, 4.875 rear and a top end of about
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00150.html (8,405 bytes)

149. Re: TD gear change (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 15:17:19 -0500
Yes, Bob, but don't you have a modified engine? Blake /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00167.html (7,669 bytes)

150. Re: TD gear change (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 15:24:29 -0500
I have a Stage 2 TD with a 4.875 rear gears. I don't know how much wind you guys have, or hills, but there has been many occasions when the engine will barely pull 60 MPH against a strong head wind.
/html/mgs/2003-09/msg00168.html (8,163 bytes)

151. Looking for MGA engine number data (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 01:45:23 -0500
I am Coping this from the MGAcars.org site. If you can help, contact CLayton directly. Blake ** C. Merchant, Utah, USA, stonestaff@mindspring.com I know that I am looking for the proverbial needle in
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00078.html (7,288 bytes)

152. Re: MGAcars.org? (Was: Re: Looking for MGA engine number data) (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 13:40:50 -0500
/// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00095.html (6,917 bytes)

153. Re: AOL problems (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 20:24:38 -0500
Like Dave Council, my email is from my ISP. It uses a McAfee virus system at least. I also have the filters set to max to stop spam and that tripple EX rated material. The mgs and mg-t lists don't ge
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00110.html (6,688 bytes)

154. Re: Sebring Valance legality and Peco exhaust (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 00:08:32 -0500
Which makes sense, because the muffler is just a straight through pipe with the can of sound deadening material around it. No baffles whatsover... <<<<snip>>> Sounds like the Cherry Bomb in my TD. :
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00148.html (8,004 bytes)

155. Re: Haiku for the day.... (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 00:12:01 -0500
The lightning flashes The sound of falling rain drops I left the top down! <<<Snip>>> Nice Haiku Blake /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00149.html (6,796 bytes)

156. Re: Distributor / Timing problems... (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 15:02:27 -0500
<<<snip>>> 11. Have you checked the dwell angle? A. No, not yet, unfortunatly I haven't got a dwell angle meter. <<<Snip>>> While a dwell meter will allow a closer setting, you can get by with just
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00172.html (7,136 bytes)

157. Re: Disc Brakes (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2003 23:51:32 -0500
<<<Snip>>> What was the first year MG used disc brakes? Was the MGB first or was it the MGA? <<<snip>>> The MGA twin cam was first when introduced in May 1958. The MGA 1600 received them when introd
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00199.html (7,060 bytes)

158. Re: Gave up trying to remove calipers (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 00:00:55 -0500
I started with the proper size wrench, but all it did was strip the hex. <<<Snip>>> Did you use a flare nut wrench? <<<Snip>>> This has probably been beaten to death all ready, but is DOT4 brake flu
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00200.html (8,495 bytes)

159. Re: Gave up trying to remove calipers (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 00:03:08 -0500
<<<snip>>> I used a good fitting socket, a long bar and a BMFH (mini sledge hammer)then soaked the area with PB Blaster and started swinging. <<<snip>>> Use a six point instead of a twelve. Also try
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00201.html (7,926 bytes)

160. Re: Disc Brakes (score: 1)
Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 00:49:50 -0500
Triumph TR3 had them even <<<Snip>>> Woops, October 1955! I just about wrote 1955, but thought that might have been a little early. http://www.vintagecarsource.com/pages/vintage/60triumph.htm Blake /
/html/mgs/2003-08/msg00204.html (7,013 bytes)


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