- 61. Rebuilding Hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 22:45:40 -0600
- I have a quick question. I am rebuilding the clutch/brake master on my MGA (1500 parts). Taking apart the m.c. (something I haven't done before) it occurs to me that I should put hydraulic fluid on a
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01232.html (7,093 bytes)
- 62. Using overdrive - long, detailed (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 1997 21:15:01 -0600
- I am not sure if this is really 100% correct, but it seems to me (someone with a 67 MGB with overdrive and the silly vacuum switch/relay system) that there is a simple explaination. If you look at a
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01506.html (10,850 bytes)
- 63. Re: the french thing (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 13:43:56 -0700
- As an owner of a French car, I have to interject. The LeCar, yes, I doubt there are many if any road worthy cars left. The Fuego, on the other hand, I would not be surprised at all if there are some
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00040.html (7,838 bytes)
- 64. re:Regular MGF Sightings (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 20:30:25 -0700
- Hate to say it, but from this description, it sounds like the Pontiac Fiero. It also claimed a certain number of golf bags would fit in the boot, but I think it's trunk was in the rear of the car. I
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00057.html (7,045 bytes)
- 65. Re: Miatas :) (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 08:33:34 -0700
- I have driven the Miata and didn't find it that bad. I am impressed with your statement of a car having no soul. I have often said to my friends how good a car my Honda Accord is, but almost invaria
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00688.html (6,972 bytes)
- 66. Re: vacuum switch connection, and axle leak (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 22:10:57 -0700
- Manifold vacuum is manifold vacuum. It doesn't really matter, but the proper location is behind the PVC valve. Are you aware of how the vacuum switch works?? It is mostly a useless option. I can go
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01032.html (7,529 bytes)
- 67. Denise Thorpe how are you (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:07:37 -0700
- I know Denise moved to London. I was wondering if anyone has heard from her since. It seems to me that by now (since she is now a software programmer), she would have gotten e-mail access. As you may
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg01256.html (6,687 bytes)
- 68. Re: Urgent! Right-Angle Drive question (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 22:28:40 -0700
- Yes, it is, but why would you do it?? After all, that angle drive protects the cable from unwanted stress. I guess you could buy about 8 cables or one angle drive. AND DON'T FORGET THE WASHER, IT IS
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00554.html (7,203 bytes)
- 69. Re: Trivia Challenge (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 22:12:13 -0700
- I can't give a number or total, but I can add to the list. rear Brake Drums rear axle I think it is on the steering rack too. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12C 52 MG TD replicar (VW) 86 Peugeo
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00868.html (6,902 bytes)
- 70. Re: Tach Problems (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 21:19:27 -0700
- This thing can and should be recalibrated. I had a similar problem, but not quite so extreme. Calibration is a difficult task. First, you need a way to measure the actual engine speed. I happened to
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00938.html (7,401 bytes)
- 71. Re: Updated Events Page now up for N.E. USA (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 18:54:06 -0700
- I see your list, and it is nice for those on the east coast. I, however, am in the intermountain west (Idaho). I don't foresee any events in Idaho, but Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Washington,
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01100.html (7,445 bytes)
- 72. Oil Pressure problem (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 21:46:34 -0700
- I have a strange oil pressure problem in my mga (which has a 3 main MGB=20 engine in it). =20 Sorry jag-lovers, this is not a jag topic specifically, but may be of=20 general interest. Anyhow, the pr
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00089.html (7,691 bytes)
- 73. RE: MGB Overdrive/Driveshaft (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 18:51:03 -0700
- I don't think so. I have a 67 MGB with a vacuum switch correctly connected. It works as described; holding you in overdrive if you have your foot off the gas. Phil Bates 58 MGA 67 MGB 75 Jaguar XJ12
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00216.html (8,597 bytes)
- 74. Re: MGB Overdrive/Driveshaft (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 23:17:08 -0700
- I may be wrong, but I believe we are saying totally different things. There is a misperception about vacuum switches. Not many people have these switches, and is seems that those without them think
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00226.html (9,996 bytes)
- 75. leaving for a day (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Thu, 5 Dec 1996 23:43:30 -0700
- since Dan is flooding our list, I am unsubscribing until tomorrow evening. I suggest you do the same, whoever is reading this. Hopefully this will be resolved tomorrow. If anyone wants to reach me, p
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00761.html (6,357 bytes)
- 76. shift points (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 20:53:56 -0700
- Someone asked for the shift points. I assume that you want them for optimum acceleration. I have looked up some information - it is available in the July 1988 issue of Road and Track, and the October
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01115.html (7,815 bytes)
- 77. Re: MGB Engine production data (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Wed, 25 Dec 1996 10:53:55 -0700
- Please look at the plate again. My guess is that it says 18GGRWEH25916 or 18GKRWEH25196 both of which could be correct for a '70 B. My source is the Original MGB by Anders Ditlev Clausager. Phil Bat
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01750.html (8,085 bytes)
- 78. MGB block and MGA head? (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Sat, 2 Nov 1996 20:32:31 -0700
- I recently bought an MGA. I knew that it had an MGB block because I checked this before buying, but everything else looked pretty much stock MGA. I have since realized I have an MGA 1500 head on the
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00067.html (7,055 bytes)
- 79. Re: Wheels / Tires (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Sat, 2 Nov 1996 21:11:48 -0700
- to get 15 inch I just went to a web sight for vintage tire (actually I think it was vintage tyre), they state the original 5.60 x 14 tires to have a tread of 155mm wide, and overall height of 620 mm
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00071.html (8,066 bytes)
- 80. Re: Vacuum OD Switches (score: 1)
- Author: jello@dns.ida.net (Phil Bates)
- Date: Sat, 2 Nov 1996 21:13:49 -0700
- What kind of help do you want?? Did they work?? Yes, I have one on my '67 MGB. They were mounted on the left side firewall. The way they work, though is not exactly what you describe. If you have a
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00072.html (8,033 bytes)
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