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21. Re: MGA ball joints (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 22:29:14 -0500
I ASS-U-ME that you are talking about the tie rod ends. These are a tapered pin in a tapered hole and are tightened (read wedged) together when the castle nut is tightened. Many years has added to t
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00224.html (7,986 bytes)

22. Re: Parts cars and storage (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 21:18:18 -0500
Chris, Where I live, there are few restrictions by U-Store-It places. Many store their cars there and even go over several times to start them during the winter. Possibly look for other places, prob
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01316.html (7,881 bytes)

23. Re: questions about '60 MGA for sale (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 20:11:11 -0500
As far as the wire wheels go, British Wire Wheels used to replace bad spokes and true wire wheels but has stopped doing this. The labor cost to loosen the spokes and true them is way too much. They n
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01672.html (8,919 bytes)

24. Re: new coil (longish) (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 19:06:36 -0500
After following this for a loooong time, I feel the need to add my $0.02 worth. partially because nobody has really explained the functions of the components. Not being a designer of ignition systems
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01037.html (11,077 bytes)

25. Re: Hard to start when warm (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 20:27:49 -0500
Larry, I had a problem with this last year with my MGA. I think it was a change in formulation in fuel. I switched brands and have not had the problem since. I was using Marathon but am now using Cla
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01042.html (8,052 bytes)

26. Re: Heater motor, MGA and MGB (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 18:03:25 -0500
Barney, Don't know the definitive answer but I bought two used "B" blowers at the 2nd Annual swap meet here last Feb. You were there I think. Cleaned them both up and mad one from the parts. Put it i
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01096.html (9,853 bytes)

27. Aftermarket Fuel Pump? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 14:31:01 -0500
Last THursday I had the first real breakdown in over 10 years on my MGA Coupe. Looked under the bonnet at the fuel filter and it was empty.So my thoughts immediately went to the fuel pump. Gave it a
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01160.html (7,212 bytes)

28. Re: First try! (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:52:38 -0500
Now I really feel bad. Had a Vega and traded it in on a Pinto! The Vega was all it was reported to be. Bad, rusty, oil leaker, oil burner, and heater core problems, all with less than 45,000 miles. T
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01208.html (7,848 bytes)

29. Re: I need an old spinner (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 07:50:20 -0500
Dave, You'll need two spinners. One for the near side and one for the off side. I've thought about making these tools also. pretty simple to do and just as good as the factory stuff. I've just change
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01244.html (7,336 bytes)

30. Re: fuel injection (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 18:24:32 -0500
My 86 VW Golf has a totally mechanical continuous injection system (CIS system). No electronics to go bad. No computer and no O2 sensor. Is set up for 4 port injectors. They run a continuous spray! A
/html/mgs/1998-08/msg01625.html (8,972 bytes)

31. Re: Welding a 69 MGB (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 18:58:54 -0500
About 15 years ago I was looking at a 194x's Jeep. It was fully restored and had a repro body that was made completely out of stainless. It was beautiful! Was not painted and had selected patterns t
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00039.html (9,088 bytes)

32. Re: Swaps (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 1998 13:53:30 -0500
There was a guy at the NAMGAR GT at INDY in the late 80s with an MGA with a 351 Ford V8 with automatic. I think he was from Kentucky or Tennessee. he had to shoe horn it in. Had to widen the frame an
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00154.html (8,022 bytes)

33. Re: More Brakes - Blue Sticky Substance? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 10:25:51 -0500
Philip, The blue stuff IS the antisqueal compound. It is spread on the steel side of the brake pads and provides a cushioned, adhesive to prevent the pads from high frequency chatter. It should conta
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00560.html (9,133 bytes)

34. Re: Now: Inspection Woes, Was: Sermon etc (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 19:33:40 -0500
No LBC content. Back in the 70's, I was in New York state where there was a "Safety Inspection". I bought a VW Karman Ghia. Usually they give you 10 days to get it inspected. But since this was a "re
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg00784.html (8,169 bytes)

35. Re: Where's George?? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:00:48 -0500
When I "talked" to George earlier in the year, He said he was going to GT23. That's this week. Don't know if he's got portable internet connection there or not. At worst, wait until early next week.
/html/mgs/1998-07/msg01266.html (7,079 bytes)

36. Re: Help again- need a cam, update (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 22:18:07 -0500
I have purchased an MGA cam for my roadster rebuild from Northwest Import parts. They are here on the web at: http://www.classicar.com/vendors/nwimpprt/NIPCONT.HTM Last Fall I paid $49.00 plus $60.0
/html/mgs/1998-06/msg00018.html (8,015 bytes)

37. Re: The pinnacle of the marque (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 05:59:23 -0500
The MG "A" is definitly the pinnacle. According to my dictionary, the definition of pinnacle is "the highest point or place". When comparing the two cars, the MG "A", in my book (and others judging f
/html/mgs/1998-06/msg00051.html (8,960 bytes)

38. Re: MGA Coupe heater color (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 08:16:50 -0500
The heater core in my 61 coupe was definitely original black when I rebuilt it about 8 years ago. Perhaps you got some Healy parts? I noticed that many of the Healy (and even metropolitan ) parts ar
/html/mgs/1998-06/msg00138.html (8,264 bytes)

39. Re: The pinnacle of the marque (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 08:22:55 -0500
I think you succeeded in the thread thing. At present count there are 37 responses. No wait... I just got another. Now 38 responses. As someone once said. "I stand behind you on this one. .....Way b
/html/mgs/1998-06/msg00140.html (8,527 bytes)

40. Re: The little Midget that really wants to.... (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 09:02:22 -0500
Tyson, Try rapping on the float bowls with the wrong end of a screwdriver. The float needle valve has a tendency to stick ope if it isn't given the appropriate amount of attention (i.e. daily use). I
/html/mgs/1998-06/msg00146.html (9,444 bytes)


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