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1. Goodwood Trip Report (long (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 23:12:10 -0500
Hello Gang, This note is a trip report regarding a week in Portugal with Rui and Ana Gigante, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ferrari Listmember friends and some family holiday time in Scotland. I ha
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00708.html (14,873 bytes)

2. Re: Spam from VINTAGECARS.COM Domain Name-Sale (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 02:02:18 -0500
Many times those notes are sent by a machine trying all e-mail address combinations. If you reply, saying anything, the machine marks you as a valid e-mail address. I just let them blow by. rick ///
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00720.html (7,214 bytes)

3. Re: octane and timing (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:18:45 -0500
You might consider using a lower temperature thermostat for summer use. I know it sounds trivial but a few degrees difference is sometimes all it takes to prevent (read: minimize) run-on. Rick /// /
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00891.html (7,015 bytes)

4. Re: Smokey joe (and dizzys) (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:22:28 -0500
good Scott, adding heavy oil to the crankcase will sometimes slow the oil down through the bearing. The trade-off is the quietening and improved 'apparent' pressure versus the reduced ability to coo
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00899.html (7,302 bytes)

5. LBC inventory chages... (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 03:00:31 -0500
Hello gang, I have decided to sell one of my two MGs and therefore plan to put the best parts of the two on the one that I keep. The '79 MGB LE will be the keeper. It is rust free. The '70 B-GT, alth
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00908.html (7,145 bytes)

6. Miata roots (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 01:19:23 -0500
The Lotus Elan is the physical model the Miata (MX5) is based upon. The MGB is the sales market icon that the Miata is based upon. After all, anything Mrs. Peel loved couldn't be THAT wrong. :-) Best
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01082.html (6,851 bytes)

7. Re: Anybody know a good marriage counselor? (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:55:57 -0500
I have wanted to restore/rebuild a Farmall Super A since I was a kid! And that was a lot of years ago! rick /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also catch
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01232.html (8,094 bytes)

8. Re: Lumenition Magnetronix fitted! (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:59:05 -0500
LOL! All been there. :-) around You have outlined the biggest contribution of the electronic ignition interupter. To take the final step, change out your coil to a high performance coil. It will give
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01233.html (7,309 bytes)

9. Re: Anybody know a good marriage counselor? (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:59:26 -0500
Here here! Been married 22 years. My S.O. considers cars, all cars, as 'questionably necessary major appliances'. Then again, she loves dogs, cats, any animals actually. I have no need for them, exc
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01238.html (8,329 bytes)

10. Re: LIMITED EDITION (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 10:02:13 -0500
some My son and I have a '79 MGB LE but the wheel has been changed out to walnut. My hub center is also missing. Complete replacements are available from the likes of Moss but they aren't particular
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01282.html (6,894 bytes)

11. Re: Emissions Stuff (score: 1)
Author: "Rick Lindsay" <ROLindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 12:49:19 -0500
If I had to do testing here in Oklahoma, that is exactly what I would do. The added benefit is that your emissions gear stays in top condition! :-) Rick /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01287.html (7,026 bytes)

12. Re: Working on modern cars EXAMPLES (quite long (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 09:03:18 -0500
Opinions are so varied on this topic that we almost forgot one of the most important issues, one that perhaps is biasing all our opinions: All modern cars are not alike! Some manufacturers actually h
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00006.html (9,404 bytes)

13. Re: what makes a car a "Classic?" (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 09:23:18 -0500
Uh, that would make it, at least here in the States, something other than an American car or a Japanese car. how many '59 Lancia Appias are there left? I don't want to do ANY mechanical work on my da
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00008.html (9,969 bytes)

14. Re: what makes a car a "Classic?" (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 10:44:37 -0500
Perhaps the first step is defining what is meant by 'classic.' I've heard everything from age to wooohooo! In my limited sphere of influence, a classic is: o Older (pre '80s? o Possibly a limited pro
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00016.html (9,283 bytes)

15. Re: Working on modern cars (was daily driver) (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 11:29:17 -0500
Max, I have to agree. One point that shouldn't be overlooked here. The manufacturers today don't want us to work on these cars! The disguise that desire in a shroud of 'safety' or 'emissions complian
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00020.html (8,924 bytes)

16. Re: Remade 'what makes a car a 'Classic?' (score: 1)
Author: "Richard Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2001 12:33:48 -0500 (CDT)
A couple of interesting points before a discussion: (1) At idle, 100% of the engine's <available> power is being used just to overcome the internal friction of the engine. I have always thought that
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00073.html (9,304 bytes)

17. Re: Fender Bead (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 13:37:40 -0500
Hey Ken, I have used a product called POR-15 to seal hidden metal surfaces before (re)assembly. The stuff kills rust and is hard as a rock. -- Rick Lindsay Diamond Geoscience Research 5727 S. Lewis A
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00166.html (6,919 bytes)

18. MGB-GT and sugar (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 13:45:11 -0500
Hi Gang, Yesterday was a funny day. I bought the remaining bits to finish off my B-GT, including some nice quartz halogen headlights, and a new windscreen washer pump -- then learned that I have diab
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00167.html (7,289 bytes)

19. Re: Overdrive Swap (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 15:47:00 -0500
Wouldn't it be nice to have a 10 second, or so, timer that would flash a light telling you that the OD was GOING to engage then go solid once it DOES engage; A delayed activation, of sorts. That coul
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00173.html (10,321 bytes)

20. Re: Overdrive Swap (score: 1)
Author: "R. O. Lindsay" <rolindsay@dgrc.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 08:43:55 -0500
I once worked with a guy who used that acronym but didn't understand it! He told everyone that it meant, "Keep It Stupid and Simple." In his case, that was appropriate. :-o -- Rick Lindsay Diamond Ge
/html/mgs/2001-06/msg00201.html (8,907 bytes)


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