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141. How do you change the horn switch brush? (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 22:48:30 EST; The DPO of my 71 B jumpered around the bottom fuse. Of course the reason the fuse was blowing was a shorted horn. With no fuse the little horn brush assembly burnt up. I ordered a new one (and new ho; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00164.html (7,207 bytes)
142. Re: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 22:48:29 EST; While on the subject of dashpot oil, how often does it need to be topped up? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - AMGBA; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00165.html (7,610 bytes)
143. Touch Up Paint Thinner (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 23:42:59 EDT; I bought a can of touch up paint from Moss. I was delighted that it proved to be a perfect match. My only problem is that it is a little too thick. I tried to thin out a small portion with what I had; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00261.html (6,640 bytes)
144. Re: BOESHIELD T-9 (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 00:06:15 EDT; Larry: I bought a can of this stuff along with a can of Griot's Body Cavity Wax. The T-9 stuff flows and penetrates like crazy after you spray it. It drys to a thin slightly sticky consistency. The B; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00317.html (8,447 bytes)
145. MG Magazine VS MG World (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 00:35:22 EDT; OK, which magazine is the best for us colonists who can't get the MGF (or maybe wouldn't care about it anyway) ? I'm getting MG world now but wouldn't mind springing for the other if it's good. Bob D; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00441.html (6,485 bytes)
146. I Don't Trust Static Timing Anymore (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:20:57 EDT; I had been having some pinging lately on my '71 MGB. A quick check of the static timing showed 7 deg BTDC which is retarded compared to the book spec of 10 deg (for the 18GK engine). I tried several; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00511.html (7,901 bytes)
147. Re: Road salt in Denver (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 23:54:52 EDT; This brings to mind one winter in my '64 FWD Saab 96. This car had the weight highly biased to the front (much more than modern FWD). After a snow storm I was out cruising when a fellow in the next l; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00512.html (8,080 bytes)
148. Re: I Don't Trust Static Timing Anymore (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 00:18:02 EDT; OK, I'll buy that. So don't trust static timing with an OLD distributor. Now if I'm getting too much advance too soon, maybe I'm not getting enough at really high rpm. I think I'll try a new set of s; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00578.html (7,830 bytes)
149. Re: New Midget (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 00:11:32 EDT; I don't think there is such a thing as an original MG in excellent shape (unless it's been wrapped in a baggie and stored in a deep freeze for the last 20 to 40 years). Go for a restored car, or you'; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01037.html (6,745 bytes)
150. Re: Any interest in MGA list? (or MGC..) (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 00:11:29 EDT; I don't own an A or a C, but I enjoy reading about them. I really don't think there's enough T or C traffic to support separate lists for these models. Perhaps we could come up with some marker in th; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01038.html (7,182 bytes)
151. TD Rear Axle Oil Seal Question (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 19:32:28 EDT; I think my TD needs new rear axle oil seals. How big a job is this? Do you have to drain the oil from the differential first? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - un; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01099.html (6,678 bytes)
152. MGB Wiper Blade Fling (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 11:53:40 EDT; I was driving my '71 B in a down pour yesterday when the drivers wiper blade flew off. I stopped and moved the center blade over to the drivers side and took the center wiper arm off since it no long; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg01336.html (7,917 bytes)
153. Re: restoring Rosestyle wheels (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:12:13 EST; Jason: I bought one of those painting masks, and IMHO they're junk. I took the advice of the local MG shop, and hand painted the black part. I used black enamel and a very fine brush around the ridge; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00070.html (7,793 bytes)
154. Re: restoring Rosestyle wheels (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:27:41 EST; This may sound like a silly question but, does rim and wheel refer to the same Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - AMGB; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00071.html (6,975 bytes)
155. Re: Quandry..14" or 15" Wheels for MGB (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 23:50:32 EST; Paul: I just got some 175/65R14 Michelins from Sam's Club. They look minute compared to the blimps the DPO had on the car. They handle much better and I swear even the brakes work better. With a smal; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00234.html (8,003 bytes)
156. Re: GMB versus Firespit (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 23:16:43 EST; You can debate all you want on which marque is superior, but nobody has a logo as cool as the art-deco MG octagon. Nooooobody! Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - u; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00410.html (6,707 bytes)
157. Re: radiator fluid (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 23:38:25 EST; People used to crack blocks by pouring cold water into a hot radiator. You don't hear about that happening anymore. I wonder why? Is it bad to pour cold oil into a hot engine? Guess I really didn't a; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00411.html (6,694 bytes)
158. MGB Jack Failure (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 21:26:11 EST; I was changing a tire on the B today and the jack point (the little tube you slide the jack into) failed. Fortunately I did not yet have the wheel off. It seems the little strap around the tube tore.; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00466.html (7,628 bytes)
159. Re: Happy Days are here again (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 22:34:17 EST; Heard on the news today that, after adjusting for inflation, gasoline is cheaper than it has ever been. Hard to believe but it must be true. I noticed that regular is going for 91 cents here in mid I; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00518.html (8,699 bytes)
160. MGB Engine Noise (score: 1): Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 23:02:03 EST; Well, I think my B is running well. But I 'm wondering how much valve noise it should make. The valve noise is considerably less than my old TD but is still audible. (I was kind of expecting no valve; /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00519.html (6,636 bytes)

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