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21. GT Windscreen (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Feb 1998 08:56:29 -0600; Morning all, is replacing the windscreen on a BGT the same sort of horror as the roadster? I have a small crack in mine, so the windscreen will probably have to be replaced soon. Actually I will prob; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00132.html (7,931 bytes)
22. GT Windscreen (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Feb 1998 09:46:40 -0600; Morning all, is replacing the windscreen on a BGT the same sort of horror as the roadster? I have a small crack in mine, so the windscreen will probably have to be replaced soon. Actually I will prob; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00723.html (7,855 bytes)
23. Conundrum(LBC related this time) (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 08:39:40 -0600; G'day all, I fitted a Crane ignition unit to my GT a couple of weeks ago. It works just fine now, but I'm not quite sure why. I set the timing as per the instructions, with the static timing about 11; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg00988.html (7,184 bytes)
24. Bad vibes gone (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 09:30:11 -0600; Morning all, thanks to whoever it was last week that mentioned they had bad vibes at 50-60 mph due to loose bolts on the driveshaft. I had the same problem. Mine turned out to be due to a missing bol; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01295.html (8,112 bytes)
25. LBC History (warning long) (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 11:49:37 -0600; Hello all, the first cars that I can remember were all LBCs. I suppose since I was in England at the time that is not too suprising. My family did not own a car for many years, but various relatives; /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01567.html (8,759 bytes)
26. Dashpot oil & MG songs (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 08:58:02 -0600; Happy new year to all, I wa messing around with the carbs on my 74 GT yesterday, trying to find a fix for the problem I have accelerating when the engine is cold. I noticed that if I lift the piston; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00039.html (8,003 bytes)
27. More virtual engine swapping (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 15:08:42 -0600; One more candidate for too much power for your MG. How about an Aluminium Chev 350 block. They are available off the shelf, (from PAW and others). Does anyone know the size/weight of this block compa; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00310.html (6,512 bytes)
28. Engine Swaps (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 15:03:04 -0600; Well, while we are busy doing virtual engine swaps, how about a Cosworth BDY engine out of a Ford Sierra, (I believe that is the right model). I have heard of people using the Sierra gearbox in MGs.; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00313.html (7,170 bytes)
29. Winter update (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 12:24:51 -0600; Hello all, another update on the 'Winter B GT' saga. Today we had fairly horrible weather. About 6 inches of snow on the ground and about 7 deg F. I am happy to say that the GT performed very well. N; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00809.html (7,280 bytes)
30. New LBC Owner on the way (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jan 1998 12:10:31 -0600; << Hi Listers, I have recently promised a few things to a few people on the lists (pictures, measurements, etc.). I need to tell you that it may be a week or two before I can get to them...between th; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00812.html (6,559 bytes)
31. Re: Winter update (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 09:35:11 -0600; Bob, thanks for the heater improvement ideas, I will try that. Unfortunately the GT would not start this morning. What a wimpy car! it wasn't that cold...-12F Oh, well at least it got me home ok last; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00876.html (8,008 bytes)
32. MG Back on Road but owner headed for graveyard (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 09:26:26 -0600; Hello all, well the GT is back on the road. Thanks to whoever it was that suggested a weak battery. I gave it a recharge and now it has enough amps for BOTH the starter and the ignition. Of course on; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01325.html (7,898 bytes)
33. Re: MG Back on Road but owner headed for graveyard (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 10:48:52 -0600; when you go to conferences I hope you at least go to the right country :-), (in joke related to 1st episode of "Reckless" in case anyone is wondering). Cheers, Simon; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01336.html (8,741 bytes)
34. Gapless in Minneapolis (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 09:24:55 -0600; Hello all, well I finally worked out why my BGT was running poorly/not at all. No gap in the points worth speaking of. I'm supprised it ran at all. I was lulled into a false sense of security by new; /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01948.html (6,689 bytes)
35. Sounds of Silence (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 09:21:28 -0600; Hello all, as you may remember I had to weld up the muffler on my BGT a week or so ago. Well unfortunatele the pressure from all those little Mowogs trying to escape blew out a big hole in the bottom; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg00259.html (7,310 bytes)
36. K Series engine in B ? (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 09:44:45 -0600; Hello all, has anyone had any thoughts about putting a Rover K series engine in a B? I noticed that in the world's best MG mag, (:) for Phil R), there was an article about using this engine in a Midg; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01138.html (7,177 bytes)
37. Re: K Series engine in B ? (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 11:37:36 -0600; Hello all, Here is the scoop. I think I might have to look for a cheaper alternative to this :-( <hello Simon, yes we can supply you a built up 1.8 k ready to fit,cost depends on spec. The 1.8 as fit; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01371.html (8,943 bytes)
38. Stuff from Santa (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 09:05:51 -0600; Hello all, well Santa was nice to me this year. My stocking had a copy of David Knowles' book and the Lindsay Porter restoration guide. David's book is wonderful reading, my mind is full of images of; /html/mgs/1997-12/msg01881.html (6,720 bytes)
39. Winter Test (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 12:23:07 -0600; Well it is snowing like crazy here in Minneapolis today. It looks as though I will find out how well my BGT works in the snow going home tonight :) Cheers, Simon -- Simon Bosworth simon@hpi50.dsddhc.; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00697.html (7,259 bytes)
40. MG Flatulence (score: 1): Author: Simon Bosworth <simon@hpi50.dsddhc.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 12:59:58 -0600; My 74 BGT is rather prone to making rude noises when changing gears these cold mornings. To be precise, it backfires prodigiuosly when I get back on the accelerator after changing gears. It works fin; /html/mgs/1997-11/msg00782.html (6,776 bytes)

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