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121. Re: Mini Lite replicas (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 18:51:22 -0500; Check the local salvage yards, asking for wheels for a Datsun 240/260/280Z. I found a set of Shelby mini lite style wheels that way, & 3 or 4 other sets of nice looking wheels. Salvage operators don; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00499.html (6,552 bytes)
122. thermostat housing (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:32:12 -0500; Don't waste your time spraying WD-40, or other silicon spray on those studs. The silicon is a wonderful product, but not intended to be a rust buster. I have been using PB Blaster for several years,; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00617.html (7,494 bytes)
123. Re: thermostat housing/ PB Blaster (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:08:31 -0500; To quote from the can: "Revolutionary penetrating magnetic lubricant" , " Powerfull penetrating catalyst" "Works sub-zero or hot" "Contains no dangerous vinyl, methelyne or chlorinated solvents, etc; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg00682.html (7,267 bytes)
124. battery cut off switch (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 20:59:21 -0500; Moss shows a competition style battery cut off switch, large blade handle, 2 serious connecting lugs, a fat body. I purchased one similar at Carlisle several years ago for $12.00. The hot rod mags,; /html/mgs/1999-01/msg01194.html (8,381 bytes)
125. Re: Need MGB diff crush sleeve (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 18:33:44 -0500; If Moss does not have one ( they did in August) then stop looking for British parts. Call the local bearing supplier, a general mechanic will know who that is, if the British car mechanic doesn't, a; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00224.html (7,085 bytes)
126. Re: Midget GT (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 21:27:29 -0500; The car exists, is a factory production item, several thousands were made, only the name is wrong. Can you say "Triumph Spitfire GT ?" The Spitfire roadster was a 4-banger, starting around 1100 cc's; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg00298.html (7,855 bytes)
127. new seats ruin car (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:18:32 -0500; You asked about Miata seats- I had previously installed Pontiac Fiero seats in both my "B"'s, & loved them. After over 200,000 miles, the first set was pretty worn, & recovering was to cost $4-500.00; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01636.html (7,541 bytes)
128. suspension lowering (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 19:20:39 -0500; Now I am not holding myself out as the suspension guru for MG's, but my mentor, best friend till his passing, mechanic, etc was Tim Mountjoy. He won many regional E production titles racing a B, & he; /html/mgs/1998-12/msg01714.html (7,554 bytes)
129. seat belts / balancing engines (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 18:48:12 -0500; I am ready to replace the seat belts on both my cars, a '75 roadster, & a '74 GT. Forget the recall, I want to do it in this millinium. Requirements are that they be real type, fit the original mount; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00670.html (7,694 bytes)
130. Generator, application unknown (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 20:35:19 -0500; While rooting through the misc parts bin looking for a set of Bug Eye Sprite guages (anybody know what a good speedo & tach are worth, black & silver faces?) I found an old generator with a tach driv; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00728.html (7,957 bytes)
131. lowering rb MGB (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 19:32:07 -0500; Don't lower the front without a plan to lower the rear. There are a number of ways to do this, cheap, easy, poor performance, expensive, time consumimg, & excellent resulting handling. I have tried; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00888.html (7,442 bytes)
132. Cooper Mini van for sale (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:35:59 -0500; I stumbled upon this car at the body shop next door. I wish I had fewer projects/more money, if so, I would not be sending this. The Mini is a 1967 registration, looks more like 1980 or newer, with a; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg00958.html (7,405 bytes)
133. New seats for the "B"- from a Miata Purists please delete immediately! (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:45:22 -0500; As some of you know, I put Pontiac Fierro seats in both V8's several years ago. Well, the roadster seats have about 6 years hard use on a used set of seats (over 100,000 miles) & the seats were worn; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01309.html (9,126 bytes)
134. MGA radio bits (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 19:23:44 -0400; All those old radios were mounted with cutouts in the dash to match the 2 knobs & a larger cutout for the dial. The radio was inserted from behind, & a flat washer, lock washer, & flat nut were turn; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00370.html (6,665 bytes)
135. brake cylinder reservior (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 20:06:38 -0400; I have a 1977 MGB with a leak in the master cylinder reservior. The part is made of unobtanium, & I am looking for a way to seal a small split in the top of the plastic tank. This in the "flat top" n; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00731.html (7,253 bytes)
136. [Fwd: Mail failure] (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 23:20:58 -0400; This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --5110910B2ABE666072C4094F Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --5110910B2ABE666072C4094F Content-Type: message/rfc; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00743.html (8,659 bytes)
137. A/C in a C (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 19:04:45 -0500; While it is relatively easy to put A/C in a MGB, a MGC may well present insurmountable problems due to the length of the engine. Before snagging all the good stuff from the salvage yard, get out the; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01179.html (7,396 bytes)
138. tube shock conversion (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 19:27:15 -0500; I know this is an old thread, but I just took a 2 hour ride with my Gabriel Pro-Rider Heavy Duty Gas Shocks (installed, as opposed to sitting in the passenger seat), & I wanted to howl a bit. Pn 7362; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01182.html (8,434 bytes)
139. Re: Ceramic coatings = cooler headers (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 21:47:01 -0500; I would be very interested in a comparison of cost/performance between comercial & do-it-yourself ceramic coating. The street rod favorite commercial product seems to be Jet Hot. I was not aware of; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01188.html (7,022 bytes)
140. rear ends (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:50:37 -0500; When starting my last V-8 project, I spent a lot of time on the rear end question. For my first conversion, I was able to find a MGC rear, 3.07. These are now almost unobtainable at any price, but sh; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01435.html (7,929 bytes)

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