- 1. Oil, oil, and more oil ! (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 23:13:31 +0000
- Well, let's try to clear out the air a bit. Number one ... the dipstick only shows full when all of the oil has had a chance to drain back into the oil pan. That is the way the system is designed. T
- /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00024.html (10,088 bytes)
- 2. Brighter headlamps (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1995 15:45:11 +0000
- Not too long ago there was a conversation going about installing brighter headlamps on MGBs. Can someone please give me some info about the standard lamps and the better lamps (cost, positives / nega
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00599.html (7,570 bytes)
- 3. No speed limits ! (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 11:12:27 +0000
- Hey all, Am I the only one who heard about Bill Clinton's repealing the Federal speed limit law? He did that yesterday, and already some states have set the limits to 75 mph ! I even heard that one s
- /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00642.html (7,085 bytes)
- 4. Re: which oil to use? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 01:02:34 +0000
- Everyone has an opinion about motor oil. Talk to 10 different people and you will hear 10 different suggestions for brand and grade. Unfortunately, these opinions are not usually based on the facts.
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00407.html (11,129 bytes)
- 5. MG owners in New Jersey (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 11:47:08 +0000
- I recently purchased a '77 MGB and am looking for other MG owners in the Central New Jersey area. Although my MGB is in good shape, there are many things that could be improved (handling, interior, b
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00421.html (6,833 bytes)
- 6. Synthetic oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 09:10:21 +0000
- Dear Friends, I am glad that people are reading with interest the information I posted about motor oil. The research I did into motor oil took considerable time, so it pleases me to share it with oth
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00441.html (6,697 bytes)
- 7. Welding - the background please (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 09:23:42 +0000
- I've been reading a lot about welding. Unfortunately, I don't have any real auto repair / welding training. Therefore, even the buzz words floating around (MIG, Gas, Arc) are a bit beyond me. Can som
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00442.html (7,409 bytes)
- 8. Re: XJ-S V-12: Oil Coolers (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 20:32:29 +0000
- Dave, You are correct that oil does a better job of lubricating at higher temperatures. However, that degree range varies depending on the viscosity of the oil that you use. If you use 5W-30 oil, it
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00484.html (8,665 bytes)
- 9. Re: Oil expert? Oil - over time? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 22:45:48 +0000
- ** Hey there Russ, Am I the "oil expert" you are refering to? If so, I appreciate the compliment, but I must say that I don't receive compliments such as this very often. I guess if I have to be an e
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00485.html (9,734 bytes)
- 10. Re: Welding - the background please (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 22:57:24 +0000
- Thanks for your response. Question - if you are not using a flux core wire for the welding, what are you using? I have tried welding before, but always with the large spool and the tank of gas. What
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00486.html (7,165 bytes)
- 11. Does it always rattle? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 23:13:19 +0000
- Whenever I hit a bump in my '77B, I hear metal rattling. Some of the rattle comes from the hard top - I know that. However, other rattling comes from the suspension. Now the question - is this normal
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00487.html (6,975 bytes)
- 12. Re: What's In YOUR Toolbox? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 23:18:21 +0000
- Ladies and gentlemen ... haven't we forgotten the most important tool? How can we get the help we need when we break down without ... 1 notebook computer 1 cellular phone 1 cellular modem (or else, t
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00488.html (8,129 bytes)
- 13. Re: Smog Tests in California (score: 1)
- Author: "Ira M. Weinstein" <iweinstein@shell.monmouth.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 22:28:52 +0000
- Gentlemen, I know that there are some smog / emmission requirements that are specific for CA. However, isn't there also a $500 fee for registration of out of state vehicles moved into CA? A friend o
- /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00516.html (9,184 bytes)
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