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381. Re: MGB 5 speed Transmission swaps (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 18:57:03 -0800; I didn't see any other responses to your question so here's one......... We have done a few 5-speed conversions (several TDs and TFs, one MGB 3-main and one MGB 5-main). The small cars use the 510 g; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00136.html (8,267 bytes)
382. Re: wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 08:10:26 -0800; Remove both bearings, clean them in solvent and examine them for discoloration or pitting. If none found, reassemble with fresh lube and appropriate shims till there is no play evident. Make sure th; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00254.html (7,737 bytes)
383. Re: Beach Boys? (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:11:10 -0800; When thinking of Mike Love, you might be interested to know that he used to be a serious MG nut. When I had my shop in Santa Barbara between '75 and '80, I used to service Mike's MG TC. It was cream; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00284.html (7,218 bytes)
384. Re: Moss selling names (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 16:46:42 -0800; See, this is just what I was referring to in my post yesterday, how an errant statement can lead to a reputable company being maligned. Simon conjectured that maybe Moss had sold their mailing list t; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00537.html (8,813 bytes)
385. Re: Cylinder head modifications (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 16:50:33 -0800; My only caution, based on many years experience in the trade: Unless you are planning to use the car for racing only, using racing fuel, do not exceed 9 to 1 compression. Your engine is virtually gu; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00538.html (7,768 bytes)
386. Re: Tie Rods (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:05:35 -0800; Ray Easterby's method for removing the tie rod ends certainly works, but why go to all that trouble if all you are going to do is replace the rack boots? Once you have removed the tie rod end from th; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00669.html (8,377 bytes)
387. Re: OD Prep (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:08:02 -0800; We have fitted the Novus conversion to both 3-main and 5-main engines. The main difference is that the flywheel has to be machined differently to fit the crankshaft. Lawrie British Sportscar Center s; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00670.html (8,271 bytes)
388. Re: No lead (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:36:24 -0800; Least expensive but safe - have the machine shop install hard exhaust valve seats in the head. More expensive, but about all you need to do - fit stellite-faced exhaust valves in addition to the hard; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00687.html (7,778 bytes)
389. Plea for help (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 09:16:41 -0800; I today received a request from a non-subscriber to this list. If anyone in the Wisconsin area can answer it, please reply to Mike direct. Here follows the relevant information..... downdraft jmmille; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00691.html (6,699 bytes)
390. Re: right angle drive (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:48:44 -0800; Mo-Ma in Albuquerque still repair angle drives. Contact me if you need their address & phone number. Lawrie British Sportscar Center transmission.; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00698.html (7,407 bytes)
391. Re: inlet valves (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 06:48:45 -0800; My experience with bronze guides has been less than enjoyable! Excessive oil use if the stem clearances are machined to the recommended size, galling and sticking if they are not. Most automotive ma; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00965.html (7,577 bytes)
392. Re: Great American Gas Out (LBC? Maybe....) (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:10:55 -0800; Sorry, Dave, your math went the wrong way! $25 is presently about 15 pounds, 65 pence. Your petrol is still a lot more expensive than our gasoline, but then your government gets away with charging mu; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg00995.html (10,813 bytes)
393. Re: Great American Gas Out (LBC? Maybe....) (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 15:26:08 -0800; Let me guess, Dave................it's a rainy afternoon and there's nowt worth watching on the telly.........?!!!! Cheers, Lawrie --Original Message-- From: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net> To: Lawrie; /html/mgs/2000-02/msg01027.html (9,697 bytes)
394. Re: Clutch Job 2000 (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:51:14 -0800; The list looks good except that I'd stay away from the heavy duty clutch parts. The stock ones are more than adequate unless you are making over 130 hp from your engine. I fitted a HD pressure plate; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00039.html (9,770 bytes)
395. Re: Bent rod... (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2000 18:56:28 -0800; My guess.......the one rod bent because the valve stuck at some point early on after the rebuild. Whatever caused that ( a burr on the stem, perhaps, where the valve ID letters were stamped in) has; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00040.html (7,666 bytes)
396. Re: oil leak (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:41:08 -0800; If the oil change was done by one of those "quick-lube" places, I'd suspect either over-filling or the use of a much-too-thin-for-a-Midget oil, such as 10W30. Lawrie British Sportscar Center --Origin; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00067.html (7,099 bytes)
397. Re: Suspension (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:45:17 -0800; Simple! Slacken the nut till it reaches the end of the threads, position a bottle-jack under the nut, exert a slight upward pressure with the jack, position a hammer head on top of the arm as close t; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00068.html (7,063 bytes)
398. Re: OT - Govt. etc. (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 19:14:47 -0800; Thanks to all who responded - particularly those who gave me what I was really after, a way to communicate my dissatisfaction via the 'Net to those in power. Thanks also to those who voiced support.; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00296.html (6,714 bytes)
399. Re: Prince Charle's MGC GT (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 15:46:20 -0800; To the best of my knowledge, all Bs and Cs built from the 1968 model year forwards were fitted with negative ground battery connection and alternators. Lawrie British Sportscar Center (SNIP); /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00414.html (7,091 bytes)
400. Re: Hand brake wire. (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:17:31 -0800; Actually, although there is a difference in length, either of them can be used if you are willing to make a slight modification. Here's what you do......... Connect the cable to the rear brakes and; /html/mgs/2000-01/msg00519.html (9,399 bytes)

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