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201. Re: Non LBC - Maserati list?, or 3500 gt's? (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1993 09:17:22 -0600 (CST)
RTIK207@orange.cc.utexas.edu wrote on british-cars > exotic-cars@sol.asl.hitachi.com exotic-cars-request%sol.asl.hitachi.com also perhaps italian-cars@balltown.cma.com italian-cars-request@balltown.c
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00180.html (7,435 bytes)

202. Re: Who needs oil pressure ? (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1993 10:16:39 -0600 (CST)
I used to ice race a SAAB 96 with a two-stroke. Two of them, actually. I got a 1963 850GT after pounding the 1961 850 into a large lump of wrinkled steel. (LBC content: It was getting hit by a Mini t
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00186.html (8,580 bytes)

203. Re: TR6 (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1993 10:38:56 -0600 (CST)
In a garage out of the wind, rain, and UV from the sun, what is the problem with the top? Leave it erected and leave it alone. My cheap vinyl AMCO top on the Midget did just fine. Big TRs seem to ha
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00189.html (8,765 bytes)

204. Re: Doppler, Schmoppler......and nit-picking (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1993 10:36:53 -0600 (CST)
Since you lie down on a racing kart, sudden acceleration will cause the blood to rush to your head. Phil "ask me the time and I will tell you how to make a watch" Ethier
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00238.html (7,234 bytes)

205. Re: Ford of Europe V engines (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1993 10:56:38 -0600 (CST)
The SAAB first used 1500cc, then 1700cc. The SCCA Solo II rules list a 1600cc, but I have never seen a 1600cc V4 in a SAAB. OK, one more time... Ford USA designed a front-drive sedan called the Cardi
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00240.html (10,582 bytes)

206. Re: From Usenet: MGA for sale, more info (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1993 11:23:53 -0600 (CST)
Lee Daniels reposted > So, being the Twin Cities representative for the britcar list, I called. Zbigniew Wieckowski is Nancy Canning's husband. Nancy has owned the car since she was a teenager. It ca
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00242.html (8,249 bytes)

207. SAN DIEGO area, help needed (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1993 14:31:04 -0600 (CST)
This is not British, but a netter needs help, so I am forwarding this. Need someone in the San Diego area to help. Forwarded message:
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00249.html (9,582 bytes)

208. Re: Tire Circumference ? (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1993 09:54:01 -0600 (CST)
Generally, when a size is given with no aspect ratio designation, the aspect ratio is 80%, or perhaps 78%. I think that 165-13 implies a ratio of 80%. Here are specs for various 165 tires via the for
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00274.html (9,270 bytes)

209. Re: Puzzle with 5K parts (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1993 15:33:14 -0600 (CST)
Absoblankinglutely. This one's going in my quote file. I took lots of pix of my Europa chassis after the gang lifted the body off but before I started pulling parts off of it. Smartest idea ever. As
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00286.html (8,421 bytes)

210. Re: New laws?? (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1993 08:42:41 -0600 (CST)
Not too new. Only since January 1, 1968. The point was not whether it was illegal federally to mess with this stuff. It was. The point has always been whether your state was interested in catching yo
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00296.html (7,783 bytes)

211. Re: TR6 - Should I Stay or Should I Go.... (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1993 09:43:44 -0600 (CST)
Be sure the antifreeze is OK. 50%-65% antifreeze, the rest distilled water. Dump the oil hot and put in fresh oil and filter. Crank or run the car enough to be sure fresh oil is in the bearings. Don'
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00300.html (8,684 bytes)

212. Looking for Talbot mirrors (fwd) (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1993 13:23:51 -0600 (CST)
Steve posted this on the autox list and miata list. I figure the britcar guys are his best bet. Don't reply to this list, as he is not a member Forwarded message: Let me start it off by saying that t
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00322.html (10,012 bytes)

213. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1993 08:46:27 -0600 (CST)
Since this system still uses the distributor cap and rotor, I don't see how this is possible. phile@stpaul.gov
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00339.html (7,399 bytes)

214. Re: My TR6 ate its fan (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1993 09:38:09 -0600 (CST)
This same thing can happen to the road wheels of Lotus Elans with knockoffs. The wheels are pin drive, unlike the Rudge types found on MGs, Healeys and Triumphs. Especially if you have cast wheels wi
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00342.html (7,930 bytes)

215. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1993 14:13:47 -0600 (CST)
Is this why I have sometimes seen that you want to have your spark plug wires cross each other at least once? Pat? "Don't cross the beams!" - Ghostbusters
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00439.html (8,140 bytes)

216. Re: Anti-roll bars, which are the best? (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1993 17:29:03 -0600 (CST)
Nope. It's two small. These links work pretty well, actually. Until they break. I suggest replacing the lot. How serious are you? If you call up Winner's Circle, ask for the smaller front bar in stre
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00444.html (10,392 bytes)

217. Re: J.C. Whitney & Aircraft Spruce (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1993 13:02:26 -0600 (CST)
-- Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company 201 W. Truslow Avenue P.O. Box 424 Fullerton, CA 92632 (714) 870-7551 (800) 824-1930 order hotline (714) 871-7289 fax Their catalog has many parts and tools t
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00501.html (7,300 bytes)

218. Re: Welding (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1993 12:40:48 -0600 (CST)
How about Oxygen and MAPP gas? Hotter than Oxy-propane. In the research lab at 3M, we used to silver solder and the like with natural gas (right out of the "bunsen burner" fittings) and oxygen (we br
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00502.html (6,611 bytes)

219. Re: Veneer source phone number (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1993 08:26:42 -0500 (CDT)
They have a toll-free number also, I believe: -- Constantines Bronx, NY 800-223-8087 718-792-1600 If you decide to make a new dash, why not cover it with your own veneer? They have everything: Carpat
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00059.html (6,855 bytes)

220. Re: Lucas Tripod Headlamps (score: 1)
Author: phile@stpaul.gov (Philip J Ethier)
Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1993 14:16:45 -0500 (CDT)
The shape of the beam. There is a cutoff in the low beams of headlights in the upper left corner to avoid blinding oncoming cars. Obviously, in England, this cutoff is in the upper right corner. phi
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00073.html (7,318 bytes)


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