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201. Re: U-bolt torque specs? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:18:53 -0700; Are you sure it is positioned correctly on the locating "button"? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00285.html (7,375 bytes)
202. Re: off topic but possibly important (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:42:21 -0700; I'm afraid this is pretty much standard in the industry right now. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00314.html (6,876 bytes)
203. Re: shoes (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:33:29 -0700; Well, what are you wearing now? I know that most current sport shoes and walking shoes feature exaggerated padded rolls around the ankle opening. It's easy to see how these might cause irritation. A; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00331.html (9,501 bytes)
204. Re: shoes (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:53:24 -0700; I think they design those with power brakes in mind... I find the lack of arch support a real problem when I have to put real force into a pedal -- for instance, many clutches, and the brakes on my o; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00333.html (8,202 bytes)
205. Re: Where did it go (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:54:37 -0700; Not really a big surprise... The stuff is a little volatile and will evaporate eventually if spilled on the ground. But it is fairly evident that you have some leaks. Start by inspecting the flexible; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00350.html (7,696 bytes)
206. Re: Engine Temp - faulty Water Pump? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:24:45 -0700; A reasonable operating temperature for this motor would be 190 degrees. Is it boiling over or showing any actual signs of overheating? Or is your temp gauge just calibrated a little high? Freeway run; /html/mgs/2006-07/msg00377.html (7,944 bytes)
207. Re: smoking (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:48:41 -0700; I was thinking the same thing. Literally, it's what he said. Well, yeah, the rings will never seal at that point. Smoke city... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's t; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00032.html (7,046 bytes)
208. Re: MG Pricing (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:29:28 -0700; Maybe $1500, max... I wouldn't go that high. The only reason you would want a 1980 is because it might not be as clapped out and rusty as an early model, but that is not the case, here. All the probl; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00070.html (8,577 bytes)
209. Re: Automotive Machine Shop Recommendations (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:26:34 -0700; I just used Ellsworth in Mountain View for a Miata project, and had a good In the past I have used Clark's in Cupertino, with no problems. 408-257-3228. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00071.html (6,851 bytes)
210. Re: Single battery (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 21:33:08 -0700; Group 26 is the size. Look out, some have a big flange on the bottom for some cockamamie bottom-based hold-down system -- if you get one of these you'll have to saw it off. Definitely get one with a; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00094.html (7,522 bytes)
211. Re: OD-Transmission (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:03:46 -0700; I did precisely this; partly because a PO had left a spare hole in the dash, but also because I thought I might need a reminder to switch the OF off, not being accustomed to it. I may have a sketch o; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00124.html (7,963 bytes)
212. Re: waving is not dead and Windscreen (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:11:22 -0700; Just a note about materials: "Lexan" (polycarbonate) is hard to break, but scratches pretty easily. As far as I know it comes in clear and maybe white. "Plexiglass" (acrylic) is not as tough, but com; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00126.html (9,746 bytes)
213. Re: OD-Transmission (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:16:24 -0700; Oh, that is different than what I was describing. My light just indicates whether the (driver-operated) switch is set to "on". Trivally simple, and just as effective, I would think -- under what circ; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00127.html (7,536 bytes)
214. Re: OD-Transmission (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:25:10 -0700; Ah. That's certainly an interesting "feature"... I think I might call it a ;-) -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00149.html (8,924 bytes)
215. Re: Damaged MGA Engine? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:08:48 -0700; But you have one of those -- it's called a dipstick. ;-) But seriously, you obviously meant "in real time". I suppose the problem with that is that the oil in the sump sloshes around quite a bit, so; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00152.html (8,496 bytes)
216. Re: Exhaust hitting (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:47:46 -0700; By all accounts (including my experience), the replacement rear springs that are currently available will raise your car almost an inch. So that would be my first try. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00176.html (7,893 bytes)
217. Re: Exhaust hitting (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:57:09 -0700; Interesting. I would think that would change the spring rate, however, when all we want to do is change the spring height. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the pr; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00187.html (8,991 bytes)
218. Re: Exhaust hitting (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:54:49 -0700; You are right. I was assuming they would not knowingly be selling springs with the wrong spring rate, but I suppose that is just as likely as knowingly selling springs with the wrong arch. -- Max Hei; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00191.html (7,674 bytes)
219. Re: OD-Transmission (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:07:43 -0700; Well, that may sound logical, but the backup light switch on the transmission is the exact same type of switch as the OD lockout switch (which "locks out" the OD in reverse, 1st, and 2nd, and 3rd in; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00195.html (8,067 bytes)
220. Re: Distributor/Ignition Question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:12:27 -0700; I have heard that 32 degree figure before, but it seems to me that when I was looking at the workshop manual for the 18GB specs, it stated total advance was 40 degrees. I don't recall what RPM. Need; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00196.html (7,902 bytes)

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