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161. Re: Paint & terrible joke. (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 19:57:44 EDT
There's something about this that scares the bejezzers out of me. If the trucks will be driving on the right from Sept 21 on, but the cars and vans will still be driving on the left for another week,
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00711.html (8,476 bytes)

162. Re: DRIVER's LICENSE (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 19:57:44 EDT
Psst Barry, The secret is (now don't go blabbing to everyone), is DON'T put a luggage rack on the boot lid. It's a lot more comfortable that way. Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00712.html (7,970 bytes)

163. Re: SU carb adjustment (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 15:13:07 EDT
Check the float setting; check for trash under the float needle; check for worn jet/needle; (just for starters Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00811.html (7,760 bytes)

164. Re: The perfect modern MG (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 15:13:07 EDT
May I humbly submit the lines of a Lotus Europa, or an Esprit for your consideration Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00812.html (8,623 bytes)

165. Re: thermostat (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 15:13:07 EDT
I'll agree with Neil, On my GT, I run a 160 in the summer months (temps have averaged in the mid 90's here for the last 3 1/2 months; current temp 92), and then in the cooler months, switch to a 190.
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00813.html (7,493 bytes)

166. Re: New MG (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 15:13:07 EDT
I can only look to the ultimate in handling for vehicles - racing; specifically purpose built racing machinery. Good designers of racing cars (IE. F1, F2, F3000, etc) do not design FWD. They design m
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00814.html (9,363 bytes)

167. Re: "real" oil pressure readings (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:36:57 EDT
On Wed, 16 Sep 1998 18:17:56 Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com> Got it in one Barney! Actually , I can't think of a better place to pick up a pressure reading, as it shows what the bearing are ac
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00988.html (8,361 bytes)

168. Re: The perfect modern MG (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:36:58 EDT
Ok class, The homework assignment for the week end is to read the first 3 chapters of "How to make your car Handle", by Fred Puhn. Special emphasis on the chapter headed "General information on handl
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00989.html (9,369 bytes)

169. Re: New MG (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:36:57 EDT
SNIP SNIP good point Michael, Like you, I suspect the reasoning has much to do with manufacturing costs as anything. But theres another side too. The addition of an AWD system, would move the car fro
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00990.html (10,198 bytes)

170. Re: FWD/RWD Balance (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:36:58 EDT
That doesn't explain the fact that until the advent of mid engined cars, all F1 and Indy cars were still RWD. As for more weight on the rear wheels, not neccessarily so. If two cars, one front engine
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg00991.html (8,634 bytes)

171. Re: FWD/RWD Balance (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 20:58:24 EDT
Don't tell Alec Igginisis(SP?) the engineering problems hadn't been worked out. He'll spin in his grave. . Then why for heavens sake does NASCAR convert FWD sedans to RWD before racing them? 7881) "K
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01032.html (11,328 bytes)

172. Re: FINALLY The OCCUPATION IS HERE!!! or Who's the TattooArtist??? (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 20:58:24 EDT
Me either. Besides, I've already achieved the status of "Pain in the Neck" Rick Morrison (slowly working down in status) 72 MGBGT 74 Midget
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01033.html (8,067 bytes)

173. Re: spark plug gap (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 1998 21:01:50 EDT
About the best than can be said about Splitfires is the greater reduction in money you are carrying after purchase, may have a marginal performance effect. On Sat, 19 Sep 1998 20:26:31 -0400 Eugene B
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01034.html (8,391 bytes)

174. Re: Sticking Brake Lights (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:15:50 EDT
Before blasting away witht he WD-40, Try adusting the brake light switch. It on the front of the pedal box cover and screws into same. Loosen the lock nut and turn it out about 1/2 turn (counter clo
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01170.html (7,356 bytes)

175. Prolong oil treatment (aka snake oil) (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 16:46:41 EDT
FWIW file This was sent to me today by a friend; Prolong Claims "Creates a low-friction surface one molecule thick" The bond is supposed to last even when the oil is drained. In the infomercial, Unse
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01232.html (7,498 bytes)

176. Re: A Daily Driver Falling off the Wagon (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:13:40 EDT
On Mon, 21 Sep 1998 23:54:56 -0500 nogera1@juno.com (bob nogueira) OK, let's say you don't spend the above money. What have you got then? You've still got a tired worn GT that's in need of money thro
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01236.html (9,614 bytes)

177. Re: Distributors (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:13:40 EDT
Bill, just where did the drive dog shear off? was it just above the dog, or where. I've never had that particular thing happen, nor had I heard of it before now. My concern is that given the age of o
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01237.html (8,839 bytes)

178. Re: Beaulieu, no LBC content. (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:13:40 EDT
Because it is what sells.
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01238.html (6,824 bytes)

179. Re: tilting engine hoist device (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:13:39 EDT
Harbor Freight sells a similar tilting device, though I don't remember the brand name. Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget On Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:27:17 -0500 Michael Eaton <eatons@erols.com> writes:
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01239.html (7,737 bytes)

180. Re: piston rings (score: 1)
Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 18:13:40 EDT
Have the cylinders "micced". If they are within specs, worst case would be a set of new pistons and rings. Best case would be to put it all back together. But given what all you;ve already done, why
/html/mgs/1998-09/msg01240.html (9,148 bytes)


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