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21. What he said... (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 91 10:18:28 -0700
I agree with Lawrence Buja and others that there is no real need to convert this mailing list to a newsgroup. We just went over all this in the autocross mailing list. The one thing we changed there
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00158.html (7,140 bytes)

22. Re: Miata, exhaust, etc. (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 91 13:43:19 -0700
Akkana sez: No, that's "B'room, B'room", at least in the case of the TR-250. I am sure that everyone has heard the story of how Triumph "engineered" the sweet sound of the 2.5 litre six. mjb.
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00212.html (6,359 bytes)

23. Broom, Broom... (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 91 23:18:44 -0700
Bruce McWilliams, then executive vice-president for Leyland-Triumph of North America and now an automotive marketing consultant, recalls that he was horrified when Triumph tossed the new engine [2.5
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00222.html (7,186 bytes)

24. Digest now available (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 91 09:51:09 -0700
Thanks once again to Rob Gardner's software, there is another digest available. It is the collection of British car mail from this list, and is sent out every morning. This way folks get one large pi
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00229.html (8,287 bytes)

25. Re: opinions solicited (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 91 11:39:08 -0700
The major trouble would come from the lack of a damper allowing the suspension to bottom out hard against the bump stop. This puts a lot more load on the end of the stub axle and wheel bearing than t
/html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00277.html (6,686 bytes)

26. Re: Hardware (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 91 08:51:10 -0700
I reuse nyloc nuts all the time. If the nut runs free until it hits the nylon insert it should be okay. But I have been spending more on small drill bits and safety wire than Nyloc nuts these days.
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00023.html (7,047 bytes)

27. Survey again? (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 91 16:51:19 -0700
Luckily not many SOL folks live here in Utah, so the chances of getting physically abused for dragging this subject out once again is minimal. Think it might be time for another general survey of who
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00051.html (6,712 bytes)

28. 1991 Who's got what list (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 91 13:54:22 -0700
Okay, here's the deal. Email to me (mjb@hoosier.utah.edu) the following info, if you so desire: Name Email address Geographical location (i.e. city, province, district or whatever) British Cars owned
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00065.html (7,266 bytes)

29. Re: Survey again? (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 91 11:14:09 -0700
Well, I already have 63 replies to my offer. The few you have seen on the list have been the exception, most people have replied directly to me as requested. mjb.
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00079.html (6,645 bytes)

30. Re: Tools for rebuilding (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 91 11:36:55 -0700
Roger has somewhere in his list of Good Stuff to Have: -Some kind of parts wash tank and toothbrush. An old steel cassorole pan with a cover works well to keep solvent from evaporating. I suggest you
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00081.html (6,737 bytes)

31. Tools, Triumphs, Tabulation (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 91 17:22:11 -0700
I'll try to get a summary of the ownership survey out this weekend, the responses are still showing up. Just got a '91 Classic Motorbooks catalog today. In the section titled "The Beauty, Style and E
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00094.html (7,885 bytes)

32. Re: MGB Engine Rebuild (2) [really tools] (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 91 12:34:55 -0700
Andy sez: A tip for extending the life of your Whitworth wrenches: Unless you don't have room in your application, turn them so the sliding jaw is getting less of the load. I thought this was underst
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00111.html (7,497 bytes)

33. Re: "Whitworth" wrenches (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 91 15:54:34 -0700
Wow, the vise grip line is a new one for me. I guess I should spell it out in plain English. "Whitworth" wrenches is a name given to them in fun, because they can be adjusted to fit Whitworth sized
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00125.html (6,454 bytes)

34. Rebuild startup (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 91 14:59:52 -0700
One thing I have not yet seen mentioned (or else I missed it) is priming the oiling system by, oddly enough, running the oil pump. You put the engine together, except for the parts which cover access
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00212.html (6,735 bytes)

35. Wow, Thanks to Moss Motors. (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 91 14:40:30 -0700
As a few of you might know, I am an associate editor of the British Motor Club of Utah monthly newsletter. Other than the newsletter editors, there is no real structure, officers, dues or such like i
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00304.html (7,261 bytes)

36. Newsletters (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 91 10:30:50 -0700
Just chatting with Bill Van Moorhem about our British Motor Club of Utah newsletter. Do other folks out there have subscribe to local club letters? I'll show you mine if you show me yours. That is, w
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00321.html (6,322 bytes)

37. Re: Bounced Mail to Me (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 91 15:50:26 -0700
There really is not much of a problem. What you are seeing is the result of the British cars list being more than a few addresses. Your mail is getting through to almost everybody. The error messages
/html/british-cars/1991-01/msg00323.html (7,544 bytes)

38. Re: paint (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 09:54:35 -0700
First thing to do when looking for a specific color of touch-up paint is grab the yellow pages. Look for automotive paint suppliers, and call around. Chances are if you live in a reasonably populated
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00019.html (7,240 bytes)

39. Re: brakes (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 10:30:48 -0700
Rebuilding brakes is a somewhat simple, but meticulous task. I will offer a few general hints on the hydraulics. [About 15 minutes later...] Wow, I didn't realize I was going to be so long winded her
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00020.html (11,217 bytes)

40. Quick notes on brakes (score: 1)
Author: mjb@hoosier (Mark Bradakis)
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 90 10:41:41 -0700
One more thing about redoing brakes. Get a couple of Good (They don't have to be GOOD wrenches, like Snap-On. Craftsman is fine.) flare nut wrenches. You'll need 7/16" and 9/16". If you have the extr
/html/british-cars/1990-12/msg00021.html (7,076 bytes)


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