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301. Re: BBS style wheels -Reply (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 22:22:44 EDT; On Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:06:36 Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com> OK Barney, you caught me actually making a mistake When I typed that line I meant to say "..., FWD cars usually have massive amount; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01379.html (9,744 bytes)
302. Re: wheels (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:01:42 EDT; Bolt pattern is 4 X 4 1/2 (4 bolt, 4 1/2 circle) Ofset on Rostyle wheels is negative 1". Backset is 3 1/2 " (Hey Barney, Have we got this right now :>) Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget On Sun, 21 Jun; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01439.html (6,567 bytes)
303. Re: Opinions Wanted (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 17:05:29 EDT; Speaking of Autumn Leaf interiors, Does anyone know who has an A-L interior kit these days? A fellow club member has been trying to locate one for his 73 B, but every one he has called (VB, Moss SIPC; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01537.html (7,279 bytes)
304. Re: Deccelerator (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 17:05:29 EDT; One thing you might want to check, is the mechanical advance in the If the weights are in need of lubrication, they can be sticky about returning from full advance, which can translate into an artifi; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01538.html (7,814 bytes)
305. Re: Rising to the bait - beware! OT and inflammatory (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:41:44 EDT; On Wed, 24 Jun 1998 22:14:11 -0500 Chuck Schaefer <crschaef@mc.net> SNIP-SNIP Chuck, Please don't spin any bearing using the compressor air gun!! What happens is that the bearing roller/ball is slamm; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01658.html (8,307 bytes)
306. Re: Camber? (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:41:44 EDT; No Gary, The MGB (and GT) have no adjustment for camber (or caster or king pin inclination for that matter). The only adjustment is for toe-in, via the tie rod ends. It sounds like you may have a bit; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01659.html (7,449 bytes)
307. Re: help! (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 20:24:49 EDT; Per the Haynes Manual: 18G, 18GA an 18GB models (3 Syncro) hold 5.6 US pints (6.0 US pints with OD) Other Models (4 syncro) hold 6.0 US pints (7.0 US pints with OD) Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget O; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01714.html (6,596 bytes)
308. Re: was Dead B, now tuning (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 20:24:49 EDT; Yes, It sounds like the front carb is set too rich. First check the front carb for: a stuck choke sticking float needle perforated or leaking float Good luck Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01715.html (7,332 bytes)
309. Re: rimflo valves (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 20:24:49 EDT; Given what you've already done, Rimflos would be a good complement. Granted, stock valves could (in theory) be modified, but the cost of machining, etc would negate any price advantage. And it's not; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01716.html (7,707 bytes)
310. Re: WD40, The Canonical Text (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 20:24:49 EDT; Irrespective of what the propoganda mavens have to say, practical experience will show that WD-40 is a lousy release agent. The only use of WD-40 on rusted parts is as a lubricant. It will allow a ru; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01717.html (8,226 bytes)
311. Re: brake adjusting tools (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 20:24:49 EDT; A much easier way is to drop by Sears and tell the nice salesperson you want a 1/4" square socket and a 5/16" square socket, in your favorite drive (1/4 or 3/8). Now you can adjust the brakes on a wh; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01718.html (9,124 bytes)
312. Re: Missing wiring connector (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 20:31:12 EDT; Unless you are a "purist" or luckily are able to find that connector in a scrap yard, you should be able to find a suitable replacement male/female set of polarized connectors at an electrical suppl; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01719.html (8,077 bytes)
313. Re: screwdrivers (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 21:47:23 EDT; I've also used a claw hammer as a bottle opener, a crescent wrench along with a BFH to "press" in bushings, an electric chain saw sharpener as a Dremel tool, a 1/2" VSR drill motor as a "lath", just; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01752.html (7,123 bytes)
314. Re: brake adjusting tools (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 21:47:23 EDT; I've had my square sockets for so long, I wouldn't be suprised of Sears has dropped them. After all it's only "nuts" like us (bad pun intended) who would ever ask for something like a 1/4 square sock; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01753.html (7,881 bytes)
315. Re: engine assembly lube (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 21:47:24 EDT; This is fine to get oil pressure before cranking the engine. But, on an initial startup of a freshly rebuilt engine, the most fragile component is the cam lobes. I have heard estimate of cam wear as; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01754.html (9,014 bytes)
316. Re: HIF problems (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 16:33:03 EDT; Hey Mike, You seem to correspond with a really bright bunch of folks. I do think I met "Manuel" once. If memory serves (problematical, given advanced state of OFdom) his last name was Labor. Rick Mor; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01825.html (7,376 bytes)
317. Re: Valve adjustment...a few questions (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 22:13:08 EDT; It doesn't matter whether you count from the back to front or front to back. The "rule of 9" will work either way. Easiest way is to watch the rocker at the valve stem. When it quits pushing the valv; /html/mgs/1998-06/msg01868.html (8,157 bytes)
318. Re: OVERDRIVE QUESTION. (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Fri, 01 May 1998 21:36:39 EDT; TCSA = Transmission Controlled Spark Advance Rick Morrison 72 MGBGT 74 Midget On Thu, 30 Apr 1998 18:22:32 -0700 stuart farmer <k7wf@kalama.com> writes:; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00047.html (6,822 bytes)
319. Re: Rear Gear Tooth Count 4 Ratio? (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 15:06:32 EDT; On Sun, 03 May 1998 08:48:51 -0500 Jay Quinn <jpquinn@cyberramp.net> Yes, the ratio is the number of ring gear teeth divided by the number of pinion teeth. For example - the ring gear has 43 teeth an; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00124.html (8,077 bytes)
320. Just made my day (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 15:06:32 EDT; (magazine of the MG Car Club): " We are all mortal and in time will trip off this coil. 85 year old Beatrice Porritt went in a way she would have wished recently. A long time owner of MGs, which she; /html/mgs/1998-05/msg00125.html (6,951 bytes)

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