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41. Re: Boot lid seal (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 07:50:11 -0500; <SNIP> -- Why can't the new seals just fit properly? I have this problem with new door seals (71 BGT). The latches are set out to their maximum yet it takes a forceful slam to close the doors. I dou; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01189.html (8,084 bytes)
42. Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1999 18:58:22 -0500; I finally tore my Marina engine down. Just have to hone, clean and reassemble it. The rings are AE and the fitted gap is good. My concern now is: how can I hone the cylinders and wash out the residue; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00123.html (7,052 bytes)
43. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 07:58:36 -0500; Thank you Trevor. What you suggest makes sense. I hadn't thought to plug the rod journals and your comment about the oil forcing the swarf out of the main bearings is reassuring. I plan to use WD40 a; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00144.html (9,980 bytes)
44. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 08:02:01 -0500; Thank you for the suggestions. I really like your advice re: the main bearings. I had bought new mains when I bought the other parts and now I will change the centre main also. If it goes well I thin; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00145.html (8,804 bytes)
45. '66 B won't roll (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 08:12:18 -0500; Chris, I think you are correct in your suspicions. If the car has been submerged it probably has water in the differential which has now frozen. It especially makes sense if the car rolled freely at; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00146.html (9,522 bytes)
46. Re: sump question (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 09:22:27 -0500; The Nina, I just finished scrubbing up my 77 Marina sump in the laundry tub. It is an 18V engine and, as Lawrie stated, is black. Surprisingly, it is gloss black on the inside also. Out of curiosity; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00247.html (8,381 bytes)
47. RE: cylinder heads, long winded (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 08:24:43 -0500; Further to the cylinder head discussion I found that bronze guides are fine but you must ream them to the proper dimension after installation to prevent the valve stem from binding. Don't assume you; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00577.html (8,231 bytes)
48. Re: cylinder heads, long winded (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 08:12:05 -0500; -- Jay I like the honing method because you don't need a machine shop to do the job. I just finished fitting new bushings in my Mini's radius arms which is supposed to be a specialist's job. The MGB; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00709.html (8,281 bytes)
49. OT: acronyms [was Provincialism, Parochialism, and (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 08:53:05 -0500; Carol I was with you until you became ROTFL and started ROTFLMAOing. And how do you HTH? At least I didn't ask what a LBC was. I did that a year ago and Mark went orbital. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontar; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00712.html (7,460 bytes)
50. : Re: Use of Uni-Syn (was carb. kit) (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 07:27:02 -0500; pas? Sometimes Paul's method is the most practical. What Lawrie says is correct, but on some engines like my Midget 1275's which have twin HS2"s they don't draw enough air at idle to raise the float; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01010.html (8,136 bytes)
51. Oil Pump Caution (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 09:17:44 -0500; I've reassembled the Marina and have it running again. The rebuild was done in the car and consisted of new rings, rod bearings and three of the main bearings. The two end mains are not accessible wi; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01074.html (7,854 bytes)
52. Re: Oil Pump Caution (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 07:30:28 -0500; My mistake was letting the oil drain from the oil pump while it was off the engine. If you simply fill it until oil runs out of the pump and then reinstall you should get almost instant oil pressure; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01150.html (7,983 bytes)
53. Re: Coming of Age (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 07:02:19 -0500; Or Denise I'd go with 24K. The years can take their toll as well as mileage and neglect. The overall description sounds like a two year old car that's been parked for 32 years. Fred Pixley Napanee,; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01626.html (7,223 bytes)
54. Gas tank sealer (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 07:20:55 -0500; spot seal -- Bruce, I have the tank out of my 71 BGT and find it to be in good condition except for a few pin holes on the top where there is a groove which must have allowed dirt and moisture to re; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01777.html (7,985 bytes)
55. Need tech support.....(NO LBC content<G>) (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 08:03:33 -0500; and ask that Mistress What a great way to look at it! I thoroughly enjoyed the read. Unfortunately some things are not as fixable as a LBC. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada f; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01778.html (7,570 bytes)
56. Slam That Door!!! (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 08:09:08 -0500; I have a door seal problem. My 71 BGT has new seals purchased by the PO John Hill in the UK. They look good and seem to be good quality but they are too bulky. I've set the latch plate out to its ful; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00969.html (7,145 bytes)
57. Definition of a Boat? (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 08:20:57 -0500; (the you network I did some checking and found that the Austin Marina dimensions hardly put it into the "Boat" category. OTOH your friend may be looking for an Amphicar which was German built with a; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01116.html (8,541 bytes)
58. Primer Colour (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 07:49:02 -0500; I think you are right about the primer colour being a yellowy green. I've seen the same colour in obscure places under the undercoating on the floors, in the wheel arches, etc. I don't know what year; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01288.html (6,903 bytes)
59. Definition of a Boat? (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 08:03:42 -0500; Have YOU ever driven one? The power to weight ratio equals an MGB and depending on what kind of driving you do you might even find it handles quite well. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01289.html (7,984 bytes)
60. Squeal, part II (score: 1): Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 07:39:55 -0500; Have you checked the alternator with a stethoscope or large screwdriver? Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario, Canada; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01327.html (7,378 bytes)

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