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1. Re: was MGF Availability, now is the MGF a real MG (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:06:05 +0000; If I have the time I would write a long flame to this, but I dont so here goes.... I have had an MGF for about 14 months and have covered over 30,000 miles. I have had Midgets and B's for several yea; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00596.html (10,501 bytes)
2. Re: MGF Availability (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:14:42 +0000; I would say buying an F as a new car is a good investment. Because demand is so great, used cars 1 year old are selling for 20% more than the new price. I cant think of many other cars this has happ; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00598.html (7,627 bytes)
3. Re: was MGF Availability, now is the MGF a real MG (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 11:09:07 +0000; Vince, I am luck enough to do some work for a company called Wilcox Race Engines who have re-built my 1500 engine for me. It is now 1600cc and uses a mix of MGB 1800 bottom end components and lightw; /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00739.html (8,643 bytes)
4. Re: Midget 1500 Gearbox (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 13:35:39 +0000; I am afraid that the Haynes manual, for once, is correct. The only way to get the gearbox out is with the engine. It is possible to take just the engine out to replace the clutch, but it is easier to; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00473.html (6,877 bytes)
5. Re: MGF (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 15:46:37 +0000; There are a few of us on this mail list who have the MGF. I have had mine for 6 months and have covered 14,000 miles. One of the reasons you don't see many MGF messages on this mailgroup is that it a; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00408.html (7,276 bytes)
6. Re: MG's and SNOW... (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 5 Feb 1996 15:01:33 +0000; The MG Owners club in the UK have beaten you to it, they already market an improved heater matrix and fan/motor combination for the B. Of course the other way to keep warm in your MG is to drive an; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00017.html (6,965 bytes)
7. Re: MGF (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 9 Jan 1996 14:57:03 +0000; If there are any MGF owners on the NET who have not made them selves known on the MGF BBS then please drop me a note. We are compiling a list of hints / tips for new owners and a checklist of common; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00233.html (6,348 bytes)
8. RE: Fuel Injection / Mapped Ignition (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 13:26:44 +0000; A few people have asked for more details about John Wilcox Racing's fuel injection / mapped ignition for MGs. The system will fit to any inlet manifold capable of taking Webers. Alternatively the inj; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00113.html (6,920 bytes)
9. UK MG owners (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 15:28:52 +0000; Myself and a few other MG owners on the NET are meeting for lunch next Thursday (16th Nov). The venue is The Blue Lion Pub, Hardwick at 1pm. (About 2 miles west of Cambridge). I will be bringing my M; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00141.html (6,579 bytes)
10. Re: Miatas/MGF's (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 09:29:17 +0000; Just to add my two cent/pence worth to this thread....... I have driven a couple of MX5's/Miatas and have found them to be very jumpy on uneven roads. The handling and performance of the more recent; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00363.html (7,204 bytes)
11. MGF (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 13:31:47 +0000; Martin wrote......... I have had the car about three weeks and have covered just under 2000 miles - the verdict ? Its wonderful. The MGF is truly a car worthy of the marque - I have covered over 1/4; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00538.html (9,426 bytes)
12. Re: Aldon distributor / Elect Ignition (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <ALAN@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 16:35:35 +0000; Greg, Can't help with what can be swapped with what, but do have some suggestions for the electronic ignition. Aldon themselves do a neat electronic ignition module that fits totally inside the dist; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00550.html (8,134 bytes)
13. Re: AAA SU carb needles \ K&Ns (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 31 Oct 1995 12:37:30 +0000; I have not been following this thread, so I apologise if I am repeating someone else's advice. If you change to K&Ns you also need to uprate the dashpot springs. The 8 oz (yellow?) ones are the corr; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00575.html (7,766 bytes)
14. Re: MGF & US & 50 Somethings (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 1995 10:18:17 +0000; I am not sure that MG/Rover/BMW is being totally honest about the reasons for not exporting the MGF to the US. The car is apparently 'very close' to meeting US regulations, my guess the real reason h; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00678.html (7,917 bytes)
15. Re: Waxoyl (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 10:04:16 +0000; Waxoyl seems to work as well as any other rust treatment. What makes a greater difference for most people is the method of application. Forget using spray cans or the hand pumps, these are a waste of; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00722.html (6,798 bytes)
16. Bypass oil filters (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 10:47:34 GMT; Has anyone had any experience of using one of these filters, or knows of any published tests. They sound like a good idea, no oil changes for 25,000 miles and much cleaner oil during this time, or is; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00122.html (6,517 bytes)
17. Fwd: Re: Engine Characteristics (1500 Midget) (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 10:30:02 GMT; Yes you should be able to pull up to 6000, although unless you have had the bottom end balanced and an oil cooler fitted I would not make a habit of it! Try the following : 1. Can you rev up to 5000; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00123.html (8,892 bytes)
18. Fwd: MG Owners in Sydney Area (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 10:30:39 GMT; Two UK MG owners will be on holiday in Australia from the 6th Sept through to the 27th. (I have to be back by the 28th as my new MGF is being delivered then!). Between us we have several midgets and; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00124.html (6,746 bytes)
19. 1st MGF Owners Meeting? (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 1995 11:48:53 GMT; A few MGFs will be delivered to customers before the Sky's the Limit Picnic at Duxford on October 1st. The MGOC have agreed to set aside a special parking area, so that MGF owners can park together.; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00125.html (7,142 bytes)
20. Re:Bypass oil filters - not snake oil? (score: 1): Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 08:48:51 GMT; Steve, Bypass oil filters are not in the category as slick 50 and other 'snake oil' additives. They are used extensively on commercial trucks (where it not always possible to change oil at 6,000 or s; /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00145.html (8,837 bytes)

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