- 161. Re: Best rustproofing primer in spray can? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 00:17:03 EST
- Andy: Rust-Oleum make several primers for various degrees of rust. I have used the one for heavy rust. I like it but it takes forever to dry, longer that the can says in my experience. Bob Donahue (S
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00594.html (7,100 bytes)
- 162. What is the British Car Union (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 19:58:21 EST
- What is the British Car Union? Is it something that British Car Clubs belong to collectively? A club of clubs so to speak? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg00742.html (6,513 bytes)
- 163. Re: What type of battery... (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:49:48 EST
- IMHO, the modern 12V battery is the only way to go. You get more cold cranking amps in half the space. My group 26 12 volter cranks like crazy, even in the cold. Only get the 6 volters if you're into
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01083.html (8,204 bytes)
- 164. Re: OF's Club-Day 1 response (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:49:44 EST
- One of the guys in the local 'T' club is the original owner of a TD. How many OF's out there are original owners? Conversely, how many original owners are OF's? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01084.html (8,336 bytes)
- 165. Re: OF's Club-Day 1 response (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 21:49:47 EST
- Boy, my newfangled MGB is just the 'Bee's Knees's'. It's got roll up windows and a heater! Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470 7
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01085.html (8,275 bytes)
- 166. Re: starting newsgroup (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 23:23:12 EST
- Robert: This has been sent up the flag pole before and nobody saluted. Too much spam on the usenet, the mail list is working fine, etc. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01184.html (9,515 bytes)
- 167. Re: Choke, Battery, Etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 22:38:32 EST
- takes I agree that this is too long. It's not good for the starter or the battery. Maybe a tune-up is in order. or the choke isn't working properly. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBM
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01279.html (7,349 bytes)
- 168. 71 MGB Trunk Question (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 08:00:58 EST
- Is there supposed to be a heavy rubber mat covering the trunk/boot floor? Sometimes it's hard to tell what's original and what's DPO design. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.C
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01294.html (6,798 bytes)
- 169. Which MG Magazine? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:00:38 EST
- What's the best commercial (non-club) magazine for the older MG's Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029,
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01358.html (6,407 bytes)
- 170. Re: Free-Wheeling and 2 strokes (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 13:55:46 EST
- I had two of these 2-cycle cars back in the 60's. They were the model 96. There was a lever to take them out of free-wheeling. They recommended the non-freewheeling mode going down hills. You had to
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01458.html (8,182 bytes)
- 171. Re: Steering Gearbox - Lubrication (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 23:17:53 EST
- Eric: Been through this on the TD. I bought a second grease gun just for gear oil. It is very messy to use! Be prepared to get your hands and floor oily. I store the gun in a bucket because it conti
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01499.html (7,627 bytes)
- 172. Re: Cyl Head (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:26:00 EST
- I had hardened seats put on my 71. Why didn't MG put these on as OE? Surely they knew the US was switching to no lead in 1971. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - u
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01569.html (8,099 bytes)
- 173. Re: Rostyle to WW conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 20:03:45 EST
- Whoa there cowboys, why not do it the easy way and get the bolt-on wire wheels I see in the catalogs? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMG
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01720.html (6,864 bytes)
- 174. High or Low Tone Horn for 71 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 22:23:26 EST
- The right hand horn is shorted on my 71 MGB. I went to the catalog to order a new one and found that two are listed, high and low tone. How do I tell which one is the correct replacement for my short
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01742.html (6,643 bytes)
- 175. Re: From: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com> (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 14:38:44 EST
- I missed the original post on this. Is this about the clutch linkage on a TD? I think I also have this problem. I heard that a quick fix for this was to shorten one of the link rods. Does anybody kno
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01778.html (6,902 bytes)
- 176. Re: TD Clutch Linkage (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 18:30:39 EST
- Bob: Thanks for the info. Another thing I'm wondering about is how the clutch linkage should be lubed. The rod style linkage has several exposed bearing points. Can anybody recommend a lubricant that
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01789.html (8,629 bytes)
- 177. Re: Weird ignition problem (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:31:32 EST
- Gerry: Is your ignition switch getting warm? Measurer the voltage across it and find out if that's where you're loosing the 4.5 V. Sounds like the problem is somewhere between the + terminal of the i
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01808.html (7,530 bytes)
- 178. Re: Anti run on mech MGB (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:45:21 EST
- Is run-on the same thing as dieseling? (The engine kind of stumbles and shakes around after the ignition is turned off.) Does high octane fuel help prevent this? Please pardon my automotive ignorance
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg01943.html (7,735 bytes)
- 179. Question about Vacuum Advance (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 22:44:47 EST
- When one puts the pedal to the metal, does the manifold vacuum act to retard or advance the timing? Is the manifold vacuum higher or lower with the throttle open wide? Anybody know of a good book on
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg02089.html (6,726 bytes)
- 180. TD Passenger Footrest (score: 1)
- Author: Bob MGT <BobMGT@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:53:26 EST
- Does the passenger side footrest bolt up against the firewall without any spacers (like a block of wood)? The footrest was missing on my TD, so I bought one from Moss. The firewall has the holes for
- /html/mgs/1998-03/msg02105.html (6,773 bytes)
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