- 201. Re: several questions ( all LBC ) (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 00:02:44 -0400 (EDT)
- Trevor: I agree that if you get a spark this way, it is a pretty sure sign the coil works at least some time, but if you don't get a spark, I don't think you can say for sure that the coil is bad. Wh
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg02220.html (8,710 bytes)
- 202. Re: auto choke question (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 10:19:53 -0400 (EDT)
- Mike: That would be any Green wire! Dan Masters, Alcoa, TN '71 TR6--3000mile/year driver, fully restored '71 TR6--undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see: http://www.sky.net/~boba
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00016.html (7,022 bytes)
- 203. Re: Thanks, Advance, tire changes, jacks (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 10:43:55 -0400 (EDT)
- doing FWIW, I had a few short pieces of 6X6 and 4X4 posts left over from a deck project, and I also had a few door handles left over from a few garage door replacements over the years. I put the hand
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00019.html (8,177 bytes)
- 204. Re: 6V battery (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 21:30:58 -0400 (EDT)
- Wayne: This is an invitation for disaster! I agree with you, that as long as both batteries are identical, everything is OK, and you have twice the charging current. But what happens when one battery
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00196.html (8,513 bytes)
- 205. Re: 6V battery (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 13:53:49 -0400 (EDT)
- Wayne & Bob: Yes, I agree, it is possible to connect batteries in parallel, and it is often done. For example, in our Nuclear Power plants, we use lead-acid batteries in the emergency back-up power s
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00251.html (9,705 bytes)
- 206. Re: MG Cooling System, was asinine threads (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 15:30:39 -0400 (EDT)
- Andy: FWIW, I had a local radiator shop build a custom unit for my TR5.0. It was made the to the same dimensions as the old one, but thicker. I gave the shop the dimensions, including the locations o
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00261.html (8,369 bytes)
- 207. Re: Speaker Noise and 6 Volt vs 12 Volt Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 15:40:02 -0400 (EDT)
- Mark: Some interesting points! I would just like to add to the above, FWIW, that the two batteries mentiond provide EXACTLY the same amount of energy! It takes 200 amps at 6 volts to do the same amou
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00263.html (7,232 bytes)
- 208. Re: An MG question for those with electrical smarts (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 20:32:03 -0400 (EDT)
- amps David: I am no expert, but looking at the schematic for the Lucas alternators, there is a constant path for current flow through the regulator, even with everything off. Since none of the books
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00278.html (7,681 bytes)
- 209. One 12V vs two 6V batteries (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 23:11:00 -0400 (EDT)
- While we are on the subject of 6 volt vs 12 volt batteries, I thought I would offer the following bit of fluff. I am going to start off by saying something now that will not only surprise you, but wi
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00286.html (10,761 bytes)
- 210. Re: Sill replacement with Oxy-Acet, techniques? (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 11:56:19 -0400 (EDT)
- Trevor: I can't speak for Canada, but I doubt it is much different than here. Most modern homes (built within the last 30 years or so) have 20 amp circuits for the outlets. Some of the older homes, a
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00409.html (9,187 bytes)
- 211. Re: Sill replacement with Oxy-Acet, techniques? (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 20:03:50 -0400 (EDT)
- to Aron: Yes, be glad to. On my unit, the spool is held onto the spool shaft with a snap-on plastic holder and a spring. For some reason, after a few usages, the spring was too stiff, and the spool w
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00466.html (9,094 bytes)
- 212. Re: Battery drain (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 21:16:20 -0400 (EDT)
- << Does anybody else get tired of hearing from all of these anal-retentive types that 1) have a car so perfect that their courtesy lights actually work and 2) really think we give a shit if we know t
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00798.html (8,286 bytes)
- 213. Re: Battery drain (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 21:22:09 -0400 (EDT)
- << (How'd I do DANMAS????) >> Ya done good, Larry! I can see a whole new career opening up for you. (just don't let Bob know, OK?) Dan Masters Atlanta GA (Just for the weekend! Spoiling my grandson s
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00799.html (7,743 bytes)
- 214. Re: Brake bias (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:29:53 -0400 (EDT)
- Rick: I think I would disagree with you on that. I'm no expert, and I may be full of dog doo, but let me give you my rationale, and see what you think. True, if the front wheels lock up, you have no
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01086.html (10,176 bytes)
- 215. Re: Brake bias (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 22:15:12 -0400 (EDT)
- the Evidently, I suffered brain fade (which seems to be happening all too often of late!). Obviously, I meant to say "I would prefer the FRONT to lock up first." Dan Masters, Alcoa, TN '71 TR6--3000m
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01115.html (7,970 bytes)
- 216. Re: new to list with a new car! (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 10:11:00 -0400 (EDT)
- I have never tried this myself either, but I can tell you right off it is NOT a good idea. In the first place, it is unlikely that the wire will weld itself to the key. Most likely, it will only arc
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01304.html (8,404 bytes)
- 217. Re: Wire Wheels: Reconsideration (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 11:36:11 -0400 (EDT)
- Rick: Believe me, if wires could hold up to the 300 + HP of the V8 in my TR6, I would have wires. But they can't, and I won't! I am envious, though, they sure do look good! Damn, but they look good!
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01679.html (8,240 bytes)
- 218. Re: List Wisdom:HT/Aux Lamps (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 11:32:14 -0400 (EDT)
- Not only that, but having both the high beams and the fog lights on at the same time is self defeating. The high beams are designed to have a longe range, penetrating beam. while fog lights are desig
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01876.html (8,921 bytes)
- 219. Re: I think it was preordained.... (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 11:50:13 -0400 (EDT)
- Heck, I didn't have it till I retired at 54, and then I didn't have much (and still don't!) Dan Masters, Alcoa, TN '71 TR6--3000mile/year driver, fully restored '71 TR6--undergoing full restoration a
- /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01877.html (8,584 bytes)
- 220. Re: Ignition light comes on (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 11:05:29 -0400 (EDT)
- Bobby: That's perfectly normal! At idle, particularly with the lights on, these little alternators just don't have the oomph to keep up. I strongly suggest you use a voltmeter, rather than an ammeter
- /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00007.html (8,031 bytes)
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