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181. Re: front end clunk (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 16:45:17 -0400; << Greetings, In my front end there is a distinct clunk that I have seen described here as spline clunk. I have removed both my front wheels, inspected the splines on both the wheels and hubs and the; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00556.html (7,403 bytes)
182. Re: Wheels (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 16:45:28 -0400; I have received further inquiry about the bolt-on wheel to splined hub adapter idea, along with the offer of a used wire wheel and splined axel hub as samples. I am a mechanical design engineer, do t; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00557.html (7,707 bytes)
183. Re: Wheels (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Aug 1996 16:45:30 -0400; << ..... the bad news... depending on your POV. ..... I called several wheel manufacturers who told me one or more of 3 basic tales, 1- no market, 2- liability problems, 3- cost of tooling up even if; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00558.html (9,113 bytes)
184. Re: Wheels (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 00:11:00 -0400; << I can certainly understand the appeal of getting rid of the wire wheels, but I am confused about what has been said previously. ..... On an MGB, ..... I would think that an adapter would not make; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00581.html (8,298 bytes)
185. Re: stupid timing question, mkII (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 16:41:33 -0400; << I adjusted the timing down to about 12 btdc (from 15+) yesterday, and frankly, I think it runs better at 15, so I may knock it up again (so to speak). >> OK Will, I can't keep my $.02 out any long; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00806.html (9,193 bytes)
186. Re: [MG] Lucas strikes again! (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 16:41:24 -0400; << City lights were fine, but when I turned on the Dim Headlamps all lights, even the radio, went out. The engine kept running however. When I used the headlamp dip switch the main beam headlamps wor; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00807.html (6,774 bytes)
187. Re: more wire wheel/front end clunk etc (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 16:41:17 -0400; << I've read the suggestions and comments from several contributors concerning front end clunk and wheel problems but before I do anything rash (like buying a new set of wheels and hubs) I need to kn; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00808.html (9,885 bytes)
188. Re: stupid timing question, mkII (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 03:46:13 -0400; << Hey, I'm convinced. 20 before at what rpm? With distributor vacuum connected or disconnected? << I also want to check that my valve timing is right. My timing mark on the pulley seems to be off a; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00867.html (10,023 bytes)
189. Re: What a jerk! (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 03:46:22 -0400; << I received the note below and have included all of the information. Anybody else get this? How do we slow it down?? Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 23:27:27 -0600 X-Sender: wilber@homer.libby.org To: donma; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg00868.html (7,636 bytes)
190. Re: Racing MGA mods. (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 20:03:48 -0400; << I have never heard of any racing body not allowing adjustment to front-end geometry, so long as they are not major modifications to componenets (Iike swapping a Jag front onto a MGA for example) >; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg01014.html (7,295 bytes)
191. Re: MG M type turns racer (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 19:12:39 -0400; << They are however cheap to fix drive chain wise. And don't rust... Heard that before eh? Well its all Aluminium and glassfibre. >> Steve, You will have a slight handicap if you go autocrossing with; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg01063.html (6,772 bytes)
192. Re: Racing MGA mods. & MGA price guessing (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 19:12:33 -0400; << I was real impressed with your A at the Autox this last weekend, that baby really screamed, either that or your just a tad crazy! >> It does rather catch one's attention, the kind of thing that ma; /html/mgs/1996-08/msg01065.html (9,819 bytes)
193. Re: Okay, I'll bite (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 02:54:03 -0400; I've been running DOT 5 in my '58 MGA for ten years now, no brake switch failure. If DOT 5 actually caused these failures I would expect them all to fail within some predictable period of time, proba; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00141.html (7,155 bytes)
194. All British Autocross (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 17:04:30 -0400; One of my favorite places on the last Saturday of August. The all British autocross challenge is on! See you all there. Barney Gaylord -- 1958 MGA; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00188.html (6,671 bytes)
195. Re: All British Autocross (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 4 Jul 1996 17:08:58 -0400; << Thats my home town,........Looking forward to seeing both of ya >> I used to live in Moline myself. Bring your dueling tools! Barney; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00226.html (6,464 bytes)
196. Re: Grinding Tappets !? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Thu, 4 Jul 1996 17:07:34 -0400; flat surface, or must they be replaced???? As a rule, the tappets start out with a slightly crowned surface on the end that runs against the cam lobe. They are also located slightly off center from t; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00227.html (8,096 bytes)
197. Re: Fool pumps (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 01:09:32 -0400; car when I bought it in 1983. And I'm sure it was old then. I replaced the fuel sender unit then if that counts. disassemble and rebuild my pump before it dies. Don't temp fate. If you rebuild it, it; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00263.html (7,387 bytes)
198. Re: Morgan's Garage? (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Sun, 7 Jul 1996 23:26:23 -0400; looking at the engine, he noticed it was incredibly similar to the B series engine. Hhhmmmm... this design. It would be understandable, considering the engine's weight, and it's low-end torque. MG 15; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00291.html (6,977 bytes)
199. MG Fergusons (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:17:03 -0400; Incidentally, Ford Ferguson tractors are in plentiful supply, readily available, and cheap. Being very small tractors they are generally obsolete for agricultural use, so can be found bearing For Sal; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00328.html (7,469 bytes)
200. Re: MG Fergusons (score: 1): Author: BarneyMG@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 Jul 1996 14:32:40 -0400; be to buy the tractor and fix _it_ up: buy one of the crossflow heads that guy was selling, supercharger, everything, and enter it in shows! I bet it would sound and look great. Well, maybe not so ex; /html/mgs/1996-07/msg00348.html (7,419 bytes)

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