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21. Re: FWD: Lowering Rubber Bumper MGBs (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 10:29:30 EDT
Changing the spring lengths will not change the arc through which the suspension arms can move, but it will change the normal positions of the arms. If you fit shorter springs on a RB car to lower th
/html/mgs/1995-10/msg00372.html (8,021 bytes)

22. Re: Body Restoration (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 15:04:42 EDT
In <8618130825101995/A68617/KSCSC/119ACA0D1100*@MHS.KAMAN.COM>, MACEDONIA There was a thread here a few weeks back about rust removal and neutralisation with phosphoric acid. If you get it shot blast
/html/mgs/1995-10/msg00416.html (8,090 bytes)

23. Smog Tests in California (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 09:04:13 EDT
Now I know there has been some number of messages about smog testing in recent weeks but at the time I wasn't interested in them, only now a friend wants to know what the requirements are in Californ
/html/mgs/1995-10/msg00435.html (7,546 bytes)

24. Re: Timing info (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 1995 09:13:04 EDT
Yes I checked lastnight (its 9 a.m. here in the UK) and the timing marks are 5 degrees apart on the B. The 4 degree number I 'invented' is the interval on the timing marks of my 1500 Midget - the V8
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00001.html (6,544 bytes)

25. Re: The Gods of Lucas (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 1995 13:27:07 EDT
Why don't you keep two fuses in the fuse box cover as Lucas intended, then you can be sure that the fuses will blow three at a time! Dave B
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00050.html (6,416 bytes)

26. Re: to SU or not to SU (New SU's) (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 09:05:29 EDT
Here in the UK there is a return to manufacturer service available for SU carbs, if you want the address let me know and I can mail it to you personnally or to the list. The alternative, if you have
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00185.html (7,570 bytes)

27. Re: Su vs. Weber (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 09:18:03 EDT
Well Graham, its obvious from you last mail that you want to fit a Weber - but I don't like you logic about the sealing... Now correct me if I'm wrong but the Weber must have as many potential like s
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00218.html (7,650 bytes)

28. Re: LBC, BTW? (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 1995 09:08:15 EDT
I think it will be more of an 'event horizon' type thing, but we'll just have to wait and see.... Meanwhile, back at the TLA's (three letter acronyms)... What does the D of DPO stand for, if the PO
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00306.html (7,992 bytes)

29. Re: Vexation in the engine. (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 17:02:51 EDT
What clearance did you measure with the plastigauge? When you assemble the bottom end of an engine you should be able to turn the crank on its own very easily - only a few lbs/ins of torque - even a
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00401.html (7,345 bytes)

30. Re: Recon engines (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 09:36:33 EDT
Hello Andrew, What's actually wrong with the engine you've got - why do you think it needs some work? Are you willing to dismantle and reassemble the engine yourself because it not difficult and it c
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00423.html (7,036 bytes)

31. Re: more acronyms? (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 15:50:52 EDT
How about ROLF....
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00462.html (7,024 bytes)

32. Re: a cool warm place (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 16:00:44 EDT
The advice in the UK from oil cooler manufacturers is to always fit a thermostat if you fit a cooler. The oil companies apparently spend a great deal of time designing the oil to operate in a certain
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00506.html (7,577 bytes)

33. Re: acronyms, boring (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 09:14:51 EDT
OK, I've sacked the typist! - but it did produce some imaginative replies. I believe the usual practice when 'line boring' a set of bearing housings is a remove a few thou from the joint surfaces the
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00513.html (6,924 bytes)

34. RE: MGF & 50-somethings (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 1995 09:41:31 EDT
I was interested to see the message from Sean Johnson and I think he has got it right with regard to kids at college. The other possibility is that they have taken early retirement on very favourable
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00588.html (7,150 bytes)

35. Re: MGF in USA (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 1995 09:48:57 EDT
weekend. floor they In the UK the 200 or so MG dealers where chosen in a long and exhaustive selection process run by Rover, many of them having been MG dealers in the past. They had to show enthusia
/html/mgs/1995-09/msg00628.html (8,049 bytes)

36. Re: Race seat for MGB (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 1995 09:42:00 EDT
If your after a good competition seat the for the B contact Brown and Gammons (UK). They stock Ridgard seats that fit in the car and can supply a set of runners for the seat to give for and aft adjus
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00002.html (6,653 bytes)

37. Re: MGB Restoration ?? (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 1995 16:19:19 EDT
This sounds like a serious restoration job! My advice - usual disclaimers!! - is paint the underneath ( or is it now the top?) now, while the paint can run down into all the nooks and kranies it woul
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00011.html (7,102 bytes)

38. Re: Al's Cars (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 11:10:20 EDT
Before anyone starts having a go at Neil, I think its worth pointing out that his car has been known to indulge in unscheduled off road activities and can (allegedly) do a good merrygoround impressio
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00021.html (6,469 bytes)

39. Re: Bicycles and midgets. (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 13:19:10 EDT
Surely its the bike thats too big, not the car thats too small Dave B
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00026.html (7,353 bytes)

40. Re: Midget wheel rub (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 14:38:25 EDT
Hi Andy, Your busy today aren't you. The first thing to check is that your wheels are on their splines properly and that they don't move around, your should also make sure your wheels' spokes are tig
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00030.html (8,142 bytes)


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