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161. Out of print books (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 19:16:20 EDT; Does anyone have a reliable and/or favorite place for out of print books? Ideally, the place would accept mail orders. Thanks. Larry Dickstein bugide@juno.com 24 hours in a day; 24 beers in a case! C; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00745.html (6,412 bytes)
162. Re: LBC week, leaf springs (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 08:55:54 EDT; When you said you were going to replace your leaf springs "soon", back up about a week. Get a can of WD40, or other suitable penetrating spray and spray the bejesus out of all the nuts, bushings, an; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00842.html (8,176 bytes)
163. Re: Pondering resurrection of MGB (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 17:47:44 EDT; Well, Martin, you sound like you have more sense than that but apparently you do not!! OK, here you go" a. Replace or rebuild every single hydraulic thing in the car. Older is not better where brakes; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00888.html (10,940 bytes)
164. Re: V8 A-Arm Bushings (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 22:13:18 EDT; I am a part time authority on bushings. The nylatron, or other such named stuff, is a hard plastic type of thing w/ very little "give". It's harder than rubber and will produce a really tough ride. T; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00905.html (9,198 bytes)
165. Re: hard top colour? (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 16:17:58 EDT; Victoria British, Lenexa, KS., (800-255-0088) has a pretty good selection of parts for the FACTORY hardtop. Some of the other aftermarket tops used factory items, but where the other parts might be s; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg00969.html (7,995 bytes)
166. Clutch maladly (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 09:06:55 EDT; I would vote that you have the new, and improved, two piece clutch disc. That is, the disc is still whole but the lining is no longer flat and smooth nor connected!! Larry Dickstein Projects, projec; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01009.html (6,212 bytes)
167. Re: Lubing - Midget problems (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 09:50:55 EDT; The best, and surest method is disassembly. That, however, is not the easiest way to go. You can, if you are very, very careful, heat the top of the swivel axle. Use a small propane torch "on idle",; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01013.html (8,092 bytes)
168. Re: Impact Wrench, Ad Nauseum... (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 23:09:45 EDT; I'm w/ you R.J. Don't let them speak friviously of our furry friends. Larry Dickstein bugide@juno.com; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01294.html (7,184 bytes)
169. Re: Clutch malady (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 08:14:22 EDT; Why, Barney, thanks very much. I'll wait on my front porch for the cigar. As for the clutch lining question, I'll go for double or nothing. I'd check into having the thing relined on your own. I'm as; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01309.html (7,075 bytes)
170. Re: Tonneau Cover Snaps (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 08:14:21 EDT; Actually, Barry, it's the difference between the original and an aftermarket tonneau, I think. I would use the "Original MG B" as the authority if you have any questions re: originality. Larry Dickst; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01310.html (6,971 bytes)
171. Re: Union Jack (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 13:49:18 EDT; Actually, Rob't, the flag is called a "jack" hence the Union Jack. Larry Dickstein bugide@juno.com On Fri, 23 May 1997 11:40:17 -0500 Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net> writes:; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01335.html (8,263 bytes)
172. Re: Sunoco, et al (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 16:21:45 EDT; Good thinking, Dave. In order to avoid this type of occurrence, let a little of the air out into some sort of approved container that will prevent tire air from being released into the atmosphere. We; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01361.html (7,670 bytes)
173. Re: gas tank cleaning (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 09:07:26 EDT; I may have lost a little of it's fizz but it still has plenty of bang. DO NOT underestimate gasoline, even if it has the consistancy of jello. First, find a suitable container for the goo. You will; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01504.html (9,041 bytes)
174. Re: Eng - xmission install (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 12:26:09 EDT; Larry- A. Yes, the shouldered bolts and springs are necessary. They can be tightened down to the shoulder but the spring will allow a little "slop" in the system. If you used regular bolts you will t; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01527.html (8,986 bytes)
175. Re: Major mis-diagnosis!! (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 08:32:14 EDT; Well, Scott, the difference between you and me is that I usually don't wait a full week to do something stupid. Glad you found the problem!!! Larry Dickstein bugide@juno.com On Tue, 27 May 1997 00:18; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01605.html (8,272 bytes)
176. Re: MGB Reliability (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 13:20:53 EDT; How reliable is a twenty year old??? A little better than two ten year Larry Dickstein bugide@juno.com; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01629.html (7,574 bytes)
177. Re: Mini Lite Wheels (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 23:09:29 EDT; I have had the imitation "Minilites" that some of the major mail order houses sell. (They have better lawyers than I can afford so I will not mention their names). I have not been seriously happy w/; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00284.html (7,569 bytes)
178. Re: The MGC and the Crank Pulley (Long, Windy, etc.) (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Wed, 09 Apr 1997 14:15:50 EDT; All of that for a short epistle on gluing the pieces together? I am rooting for your chemical technology!!! Better living thru chemistry has always been my motto. PS- Get back to work; the vacuum wil; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00370.html (7,359 bytes)
179. Fuel Tanks (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Wed, 09 Apr 1997 16:07:52 EDT; I have read the discussion re: fuel tanks, and rust therein, w/ interest. Someone pointed out that the best thing to prevent rust is gasoline and that person was 100% right. There are a variety of wa; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00383.html (7,894 bytes)
180. Re: Blowing Exhaust Sound - Low Compression (score: 1): Author: bugide@juno.com (Larry Dickstein); Date: Wed, 09 Apr 1997 18:49:49 EDT; My guess would be a blown head gasket (between 2 & 3) I would look for an oil slick at the radiator filler or a mayonnaise type stuff on the oil filler cap. Sometimes neither of these conditions wil; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00394.html (6,997 bytes)

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