- 81. Re: Battery storage (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 20:25:23 EST
- i. Paul, Thanks for the info. This is the case in most standby power systems, e.g. battery backup for alarm systems. The only time these batteries are discharged is during testing. Testing may occur
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01456.html (7,673 bytes)
- 82. Re: Battery Storage (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 20:25:28 EST
- Nils, I can't argue with you on that, BUT!! it is awfully nice to have a loose battery around from time to time, as you restore a car, for testing electrical components as you repair them, and for so
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01457.html (8,002 bytes)
- 83. Signing off (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 23:11:26 EST
- Fellow listers, As much as it pains me to do it, I'm going to have to sign off for a few weeks. I'll see you all again in mid April. See, my palms are sweaty, my hands are shaking, my throat is dry -
- /html/mgs/1998-02/msg01462.html (6,397 bytes)
- 84. Re: Driving lamps, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 15:46:07 EST
- Bob, That is a difficult question to answer with any precision, but very easy in general - not much! If you turn on every electrical load in the car, the alternator/generator will probably not keep u
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00189.html (10,018 bytes)
- 85. Re: getting frustrated (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 21:48:04 EST
- Alan, Try this. Disconnect the white wire from the plus terminal of the coil. Tape the end, and place it where it can't come in contact with anything. Run a jumper directly from the positive post of
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00233.html (8,970 bytes)
- 86. Re: American Sports Car Trivia (no LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 11:04:50 EST
- Whoa, Scott, easy, boy, easy! Just because there was no specific model designated "1983" doesn't mean the car was out of production for that year. They produced '82s up to a point in time, and then b
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00279.html (8,842 bytes)
- 87. Re: American Sports Car Trivia (no LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 17:37:24 EST
- Scott, Yeah, you're right, but what the heck - semantics can be fun too! In fact, I thought that was the whole point of your question. All cars have a break in production between major model changes
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00321.html (9,519 bytes)
- 88. Re: Driving lamps, etc. -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 19:15:02 EST
- Matt, Let's start with the last part first: 1) Watts = Volts X Amps 2) Amps = Watts/Volts 3) Volts = Amps X Resistance 4) Amps = Volts/Resistance Substituting 3 into 1, we have 5) Watts = Amps X Amps
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00669.html (12,900 bytes)
- 89. Re: Driving lamps, etc. -Reply -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 02:03:11 EST
- Ray, Although the one-wire alternator is a god-send to the street rod crowd, I don't recomend it for use on an LBC, for three reasons: 1) It is considerably more expensive than the standard GM altern
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00698.html (9,539 bytes)
- 90. Re: Driving lamps, etc. -Reply -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 18:46:02 EST
- To which Rick Morrison replied: Dan and Rick's comments alternate (pun intended) below: OK, scratch the "considerably" part. I didn't think you could get one for $45, but that's still $15 more than I
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00736.html (11,690 bytes)
- 91. Re: Cam Timing (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 20:12:09 EST
- Greg, Check out this months Car Craft magazine. They have an article on degreeing a cam, and how that impacts power. I havn't read it in detail yet, but it looks to be interesting, and applicable to
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00787.html (7,479 bytes)
- 92. Brit Cars & USAF Thunderbirds (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 00:15:59 EST
- Fellow Enthusiasts, According to the local newspaper, the USAF Thunderbirds will be performing here in Alcoa on May 2 & 3. The local British car club - Blount British Cars, Ltd - will be having their
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00931.html (8,205 bytes)
- 93. Re: Brit Cars & USAF Thunderbirds (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 10:59:43 EST
- Phil, It has been said that the English and the Americans are two peoples separated by a common language. I haven't a clue as to what you are asking. Can you put that into "Americanese" please? Dan M
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00951.html (7,951 bytes)
- 94. Re: Brit Cars & USAF Thunderbirds (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 14:01:42 EST
- Phil, The Thunderbirds I am speaking of are a team of US air force pilots, flying F16 fighter planes in acrobatic maneuvers. A very exciting show. Well worth traveling a long distance to see, if you
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg00969.html (8,244 bytes)
- 95. Re: Springtime in the Smokies (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 12:22:44 EST
- I would like to second that in a BIG way! The show will indeed be held on May 2, and as I mentioned in a previous post, the USAF Thunderbirds will be performing at McGee Tyson air base May 2 & 3. You
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01058.html (9,544 bytes)
- 96. Re: Springtime in the Smokies (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 19:09:35 EST
- True, and number 7: The National Street Rod Association also has their southern nationals in Knoxville that same weekend. 3000 street rods in one place (Knoxville is big enough to handle it -- they w
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01089.html (7,269 bytes)
- 97. Re: Flasher trouble (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 13:07:52 EST
- On your hazard switch, you will find two green wires. Disconnect them and connect them together, making sure they don't come into contact with anything else. Try your turn signals. They should work
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01146.html (7,310 bytes)
- 98. Re: Flasher trouble (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 14:05:07 EST
- Andy, It's not the raincoat that's the problem -- I just can't get my "victims" to quit laughing! Dan Masters, Alcoa, TN '71 TR6--3000mile/year driver, fully restored '71 TR6--undergoing full restora
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01152.html (7,092 bytes)
- 99. Re: voltmeter and ammeter in 1966 MGB (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 22:03:15 EST
- Dirk & Larry, Try: http://www.xks.com/new/smiths.html Dan Masters, Alcoa, TN '71 TR6--3000mile/year driver, fully restored '71 TR6--undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see: http:/
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01187.html (7,917 bytes)
- 100. Re: Brake test switch and Logic (score: 1)
- Author: DANMAS <DANMAS@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 03:05:38 EST
- Dan, Actually, that is a very interesting warning circuit, and very logical as well, if you think about it. Let's assume for a moment that it were set to warn you of zero pressure in the overall brak
- /html/mgs/1998-01/msg01433.html (9,758 bytes)
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