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61. Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 08:24:50 -0500
Well stated Lawrie! The thing to remember is the Marina is a four passenger sedan that just happens to be MG powered. It's comfortable seating (mine has black and white cloth, not vinyl), good heate
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01370.html (9,994 bytes)

62. Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 08:26:23 -0500
and model, to celery of Maggot, To be fair the Marina was far from perfect and you nailed the main faults Bill. The tranny is common with the Spitfire and TR7 I believe and is somewhat weak. If you c
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01371.html (9,306 bytes)

63. Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 19:06:36 -0500
see I agree Ross, the Marina can't out corner a Mini, an MGB or even a properly sorted Sprite but it has more room and comfort and is still a neat LBC. Let's compare it to similar sedans, instead. Fr
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01408.html (9,297 bytes)

64. Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1998 10:17:10 -0500
Fortunately my car doesn't have all the above problems. My new BL fuel tank did leak slightly where the neck welds to the body. I repaired it with "Quick Steel" on the car and containing gasoline bu
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01419.html (10,440 bytes)

65. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 08:15:36 -0500
pump Howard The only other surviving Marina in this area is a 74 model. I think that car has the mechanical fuel pump. At some point BL switched to the electric pump. Kevin alludes to some sort of fu
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01423.html (9,586 bytes)

66. Re: Blue Royale (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 17:59:25 -0500
The factory code for Blue Royale is BU38, RM#BM039, and DITZ#12635. I obtained the codes from the Moss Motors catalog which also says that Blue Royale was only used in 1970. My 71 BGT was built in D
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01432.html (7,163 bytes)

67. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 18:08:35 -0500
The 77 Marina seemed to be equipped with SU electric fuel pumps. I've seen three like that which appeared to be original. They were mounted under the car as you explained in quite a harsh environmen
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01433.html (9,531 bytes)

68. Alternator Light - Pulses? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 18:15:14 -0500
current Paul, my suspicion is that your alternator is the source of your concern but your alternator may not be in too bad of shape. With a poor alternator there is no way you can have operating vol
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01454.html (10,330 bytes)

69. Alternator light is on again (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 18:36:45 -0500
Good idea Mike. If your alternator can maintain 14 volts with the accessories on then it is producing adequate current. The Lucas indicator lamps sometimes will glow when all else is well. As the la
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01455.html (7,443 bytes)

70. Re: Definition of a Boat? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 14:13:26 -0500
of -Paul, are you saying that Gordon Murray took a sledge hammer to a poor defenseless Mini? Some people are really sick. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario Canada
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01488.html (7,671 bytes)

71. pedal question (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 14:20:24 -0500
I also have a 71 BGT and upon checking the finish I find the clutch and brake arms are black paint but in need of some attention. In fact the accelerator assembly is somewhat rusted with no visible
/html/mgs/1998-12/msg01489.html (6,897 bytes)

72. Steel Wheels vs. Wires (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 09:02:27 -0500
Over the past few months there have been several postings of wheels leaving their mounting on MG's. Many owners have converted from pressed wheels to wire wheels for the sake of appearance (I assume)
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00093.html (7,710 bytes)

73. Alternator Light, 76B (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 08:10:43 -0500
My alternator light is on even when the alternator is charging the battery. The light is very dim only visible when it is dark outside. The battery and alternator appear to be O.K. and I don't have a
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00143.html (7,586 bytes)

74. New MGB GT Owner questions (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 07:52:15 -0500
<< Tomorrow will be a sad day as I will be putting the GT away for the winter ochre over the winter. I may just sit one in the living room over the winter and use it as a chair. Mark Jones 73 B GT I
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg00562.html (7,598 bytes)

75. In Defense of the Austin Marina (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:45:27 -0500
Howard's experience described below yields some good and many criticisms of the Marina. His was a TC setup and these were not offered in America. I believe the rear axle setup is TR7 and that was unf
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01024.html (10,265 bytes)

76. RE: In Defense of the Austin Marina (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:05:35 -0500
Yes Hans, the 1300 would have somewhat short legs for the motorways you refer to but the 1800 in proper tune should have no problem. Fred Pixley Napanee, Ontario Hi, In fact was not an Austin but a M
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01075.html (12,392 bytes)

77. In Defense of the Austin Marina (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 07:43:27 -0500
<< ou guys reckon you had a problem with the marina. Sold brain in Leyland Australia decided it would be great if the shoehorned in a six cylinder motor. Now that's frightening >> niel, any kind of
/html/mgs/1998-11/msg01536.html (8,907 bytes)

78. Re: lubricating speedo cable (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:32:44 -0400
<There are typically two types of bounce - a couple of times a second at touring speeds, and one every two or three seconds occuring in time with the trip odometer movement. The former is usually the
/html/mgs/1998-10/msg00755.html (7,767 bytes)

79. Spot Weld Removal (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 20:07:59 -0400
" My biggest problem was finding the best way to cut through the spot welds. Regular drill bits last about two welds and then are to dull to deal with. I purchased a spot weld cutter from the Eastwoo
/html/mgs/1998-05/msg00146.html (7,542 bytes)

80. stupid question? (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Pixley" <fpixley@kingston.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 07:38:44 -0400
Fred Pixley fpixley@kingston.net I'm new to the list but am enjoying it. An abbreviation " LBC " crops up occasionally. Anyone care to explain it to me? I'm sure it is obvious but I drew a blank. Reg
/html/mgs/1998-04/msg00587.html (6,631 bytes)

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