- 21. RE: New car, new problems (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 13:22:13 -0400
- Try a drug store. CVS has them in laytex and vinyl. The vinyl ones hold up a bit better, especially when exposed to solvents. Peter Schauss, Long Island, NY ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov schauss@worldnet.a
- /html/shop-talk/1998-05/msg00124.html (8,261 bytes)
- 22. Re: Welding inner fenders without creating fireballs? (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 11:21:56 -0500
- When I did my sills and rockers, I just removed the fuel tank. There was a period of about three months, however, between the time I started the project and when I started welding, so I assume that
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00003.html (7,637 bytes)
- 23. Re: calipers or mikes (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:27:57 -0400
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10th of what? Peter Schauss, Long Island, NY ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov schauss@worldnet.att.net 1963 BJ7 1980 MGB
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00039.html (8,381 bytes)
- 24. Re: calipers or mikes (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:45:36 -0400
- While we are on the subject of micrometers what are the recommended brands? I don't do my own machine work, but I do have a need to check that parts are within spec and I do send work out from time t
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00041.html (7,710 bytes)
- 25. Re: Brake Fluid (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 15:15:04 -0400
- Why not try mixing it with DOT 3. If the two obviously don't mix, you've got silicone. Just to be on the safe side, I would try it both ways. Peter Schauss, Long Island, NY ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov sc
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00093.html (7,591 bytes)
- 26. Lifts (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 16:02:14 -0400
- I am giving some thought to buying one of those car lifts that I have seen advertised in Hemmings. I am leaning toward one of those four post, free standing units where you drive onto a set of ramps.
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00135.html (6,933 bytes)
- 27. Re: air driven grease guns (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 11:23:36 -0500
- As to why one would be usefull, there are many times when I am trying to grease an awkwardly placed fitting where I could use an extra hand - one to hold the hose on the grease fitting, one to hold t
- /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00013.html (6,753 bytes)
- 28. Re: unleaded fuel (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 10:09:15 -0500
- My BJ7 shows 92k+ miles of which 20k+ have been added since I bought the car four years ago. As far as I know, the engine has had no work done on it. I adjust the valves and check compression at lea
- /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00116.html (7,720 bytes)
- 29. Degreasers (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 09:01:14 -0500
- The instructions on the can of Corroless (Eastwoods) say to clean the surface with a water based degreaser. They, of course, suggest using their own brand. Anyone have any other suggestions of produc
- /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00070.html (6,409 bytes)
- 30. Impact wrench (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:07:32 -0500
- I am thinking of getting a butterfly impact wrench to speed the process of removing the gearbox from my Healey. I don't think that I need anything super high powered since I will be mainly working wi
- /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00135.html (6,998 bytes)
- 31. Extension for a 3/8 drive butterfly wrench (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 15:54:44 -0500
- I just bought a butterfly wrench with 3/8 drive and a set of impact wrench sockets. I tried also to buy an extension for the tool, but the only ones available are for 1/2 drive tools. The salesman to
- /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00152.html (7,453 bytes)
- 32. Re: Air compressors and Migs (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:18:41 -0400
- I used the Lincoln Weldpack 100 with the MIG upgrade kit to do the sills, floors and rockers on my MGB. It was my first experience with welding and the work turned well. I have never used the flux-c
- /html/shop-talk/1997-09/msg00051.html (8,799 bytes)
- 33. Re: Sill replacement with Oxy-Acet, tec (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 11:32:33 -0400
- I used that setup for the sills on my MGB and it worked quite well. You will also need to purchase a tank, gas, and a mask. You might want to check around a bit at local welding shops. I believe tha
- /html/shop-talk/1997-07/msg00047.html (8,369 bytes)
- 34. Re: How to convince my wife I need another car? (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 09:07:26 -0400
- If your wife is already against the idea before you have purchased the car, the situation will only get worse after you buy it. My wife loves both of my LBCs and the first one, the MG, was actually
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00000.html (9,178 bytes)
- 35. Re: Torch or MIG (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 08:55:12 -0400
- After only one project, I don't think that I qualify as an expert on MIG welding, but I will make a few contributions anyway. I did the floors an sills on my MGB with a Lincoln Weldpack 100 + the MI
- /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00031.html (8,975 bytes)
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