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61. Re: Starting problems (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:19:19 -0500; Try to start it w/ the headlights on. If the lights dim, or go out, then the battery is down. Why it is down becomes your next problem. Start w/ the cheap stuff like corroded battery cables and bad g; /html/mgs/1999-09/msg01420.html (7,269 bytes)
62. Re: Fuel tank replacement - rubber buffer strips (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 16:09:26 -0500; There is nothing cosmic about this rubber. If you have a worn out inner tube you can cut into strips, you are already there! About an 1/8" is closer--you don't want it to do anything else than keep t; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00446.html (7,239 bytes)
63. Re: Virus (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 18:16:57 -0500; You might check out: http://www.itd.umich.edu/~wwwitd/virus-busters/ and specifically to the point: http://www.itd.umich.edu/~wwwitd/virus-busters/hoaxes/wobbler.html Same song, different verse. -- L; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00588.html (7,304 bytes)
64. Re: Virus (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 08:54:28 -0500; My old dad used to say:"That's why they put erasers on pencils!" -- Larry Dickstein Lone Jack, MO; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00651.html (7,471 bytes)
65. Re: Fwd: 35 Fun Things to do When Driving (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:59:51 -0500; Jon Tabor wrote: Interesting you should mention this. I once saw a motorcycle cop sitting This didn't happen to occur at 39th & Prospect, in Kansas City, MO, in the late 80's, did it? -- Larry Dickst; /html/mgs/1999-08/msg00832.html (7,470 bytes)
66. Re: Steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:10:08 -0500; I've used a variant of this system and it usually works. I'd suggest that you leave the nut on the shaft--at least a couple of threads. When the wheel does come off, it usually does that at a high ra; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00717.html (8,938 bytes)
67. Re: WHEEL PAINT (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 07:10:10 -0500; After you get the wheels and tires VERY clean, brush on some sort of liquid dishwashing soap on the parts that you do not want to paint. Resist the urge to paint before the soap is really dry!! Spray; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00830.html (7,608 bytes)
68. Re: Sandusky Ohio (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 18:30:01 -0500; The area is pretty neat. You have a choice of ferries to get there. If you are taking a car, then Miller's Ferry from Catawba Island is the only way that I know of. Make sure you hit South Bass Islan; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00962.html (7,483 bytes)
69. Re: Reproduction Fenders from Moss (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 19:08:54 -0500; It has been my experience that either (or both!) will require some fitting. The OEM type are usually lots closer to fitting than the reproduction ones. If you are not in the mood to "play" w/ fitting; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01014.html (8,420 bytes)
70. Re: Miata (& MG) Stuff (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 07:48:23 -0500; Bill Piggott in "Original Triumph TR" (p.22)--"Much has been made over the years of the TR having a 'tractor' engine: although this engine was used in various forms for many years in the Ferguson tra; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01089.html (9,012 bytes)
71. Re: C brakes that scream bloody hell!!!!! (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 07:35:28 -0500; This is sometimes caused by dust between the brake shoes and drums. If you are convinced it is coming from the front, it is usually the brake pads "chattering" as you apply the brakes. Most auto part; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00320.html (8,011 bytes)
72. Re: Screw Extractor (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 20:48:10 -0500; 1. It should come out backwards like a bolt 2. Enough to back the broken part but if you break the extractor (ez out, in the parlance) you have even more problems. They are next to impossible to dril; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00378.html (8,117 bytes)
73. Re: RB 1974 1/2 MGB (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 17:03:22 -0500; I think it was about 1,600 GT models and about 5,800 roadsters. Nope.The 74.5 cars are essentially the same as later cars except for the engine compartments. The later cars were hollowed out inside t; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00611.html (8,397 bytes)
74. Re: Half a rebuilt master cylinder?? (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:23:02 -0500; Yes. As I remember, you have to back out the brake switch some amount (1-1 1/2 turns--It's in the manuals). I can't remember why that has to be done but it surely does or you'll be fighting it foreve; /html/mgs/1999-06/msg00660.html (7,560 bytes)
75. Re: The rebuild budgrt (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 21:14:45 -0500; You guys have yet to figure out the secret!! After being married for 25+ years and having owned all manner of jet boats, motorcycles, Jeeps, British cars and other stuff that really wasn't necessary,; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00122.html (7,999 bytes)
76. Re: Help, My Seat's too High! (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 21:30:12 -0500; Bob would probably say that he should ride around in the car for a week or so. The seats would never sit that high again!! He had a little computer problem, got kicked off the list for too many unrea; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00124.html (9,025 bytes)
77. Re: Vapor seporator hoses (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 21:33:46 -0500; Any fuel rated line will work. The clamps are nothing cosmic-screw type from the local auto parts store work fine. Make sure the tubing/line you use is fuel rated. Some of the stuff dissolves in solv; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00125.html (7,247 bytes)
78. Re: NEWS FLASH - Dr. Doug falls off barstool (Yes LBC content) (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 17:18:15 -0500; Douglas Russell wrote: Took the 69C out of hibernation and changed the oil and filter. My blacktop driveway has a big oil stain on it now because the canister (yes, all Cs use a cannister filter setu; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00534.html (8,192 bytes)
79. Re: Refitting Windscreen, 77B (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 07:23:18 -0500; --The last time I did this, it took 2 people. As I remember, I put in the top bolts about 1/2 way in. So far, so good! Then I sat and pondered the situation w/ a couple of cold beers. Finally, I got; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00674.html (7,949 bytes)
80. Re: Vapour lock problem. Was won't start (score: 1): Author: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 21:22:50 -0500; "Jones, Mark" wrote: If it is a vapour lock problem how do I go about further diagnosing the problem in terms of where exactly the problem is originating at (is it at The pump will not induce vapor l; /html/mgs/1999-05/msg00798.html (7,681 bytes)

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