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141. Re: Fuel Prices (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:24:29 -0700; Huh? As oil prices fall, the refiner pays less for crude, but the pump price "lags" -- it stays high until the less-costly oil makes it way downstream. So how do oil companies lose money on this? In; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00187.html (10,138 bytes)
142. Re: upgraded alternators? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:40:16 -0700; 95 is a LOT. I am using a Bosch unit, application 78-80 Ford Fiesta 1.6L/4, part #13107. I think it's rated at 55 amps. It is pretty much a bolt-in -- just move the generator rear bracket to a differ; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00223.html (7,705 bytes)
143. Re: I did my part (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 23:46:29 -0700; Look at it this way -- at least you have something to look forward to. I've been driving my B regularly since '88. It only gets attention if it breaks, which isn't very often any more. But it looks l; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00235.html (8,017 bytes)
144. Re: Need help (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:55:57 -0700; This is simple. Say you want to turn the distributor 90 degrees clockwise, in order for both clips to be clear. Just loosen the clamp and do so, then pop each spark plug lead off the cap (one-at-a-ti; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00254.html (8,093 bytes)
145. Re: Ethanol in the Gas (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:00:50 -0700; I think that is MTBF. What state are you in? I believe only CA was using that, but most states have been using some amount of ethanol for quite some time, due to successful lobbying by the corn inter; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00260.html (8,094 bytes)
146. Re: Ethanol in the Gas (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 11:38:52 -0700; Sorry, that didn't come out right. I certainly wasn't defending MTBE -- it's a carcinogen, and the feds rammed it down Californian's throats: "Oh, you want cleaner air? You gotta take this crap". I u; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00014.html (9,274 bytes)
147. Re: my new daily driver (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 11:24:25 -0700; The new small Mazda wagon (Mazda3?) is great looking, supposed to be fun to drive, and my sister takes hers skiiing and backpacking all the time. Oregon isn't Minnesota, but it could be worth a look.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00015.html (9,913 bytes)
148. Re: 102 Octane ... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 11:46:43 -0700; I run my 1967 Barracuda with 10.5:1 compression on the funky CA "premium" (91 octane, 10% ethanol), with the timing retarded 3 degrees. I'm sure I could run it at the factory setting with actual 94 o; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00017.html (7,631 bytes)
149. Re: Ethanol in the Gas (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 13:56:06 -0700; As I said, other crops may be more efficient. I think you will find differing analyses of the corn-to-ethanol equation. This one did not appear to consider fertilizer as an input, for instance. Corn; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00021.html (10,340 bytes)
150. Re: my new daily driver (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 15:03:22 -0700; My point about flat fours is that they require twice as many head gaskets, cams, rocker shafts, and intake and exhaust manifolds, as an inline four of the same configuration (OHV, DOHC, etc). When yo; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00023.html (9,182 bytes)
151. Re: my new daily driver (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 16:40:22 -0700; No balance shafts in our MG motors, though... Right -- but if it were an inline 4, it would only have needed 1 camshaft. An inline 4 with 2 camshafts would be DOHC, generally considered more operatio; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00026.html (8,787 bytes)
152. Re: MGA Oil Change (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 15:55:54 -0700; When I got my MGB, the first time I went to change the oil, I opened up the filter housing and found a similar situation. The filter just seemed to be plopped in there with no sealing at either end.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00038.html (8,089 bytes)
153. Re: Valve clearance on '74 MGB (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 10:23:15 -0700; Use a feeler gauge. Many people have posted about the "reliability" of the -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00067.html (8,977 bytes)
154. Re: E-brake cable problem (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 09 May 2006 10:25:12 -0700; That is definitely not normal. I have a 66, and I can't imagine how this could have occurred. Sounds like the e-brake cable is not routed correctly, or one of the hold-downs is detached. -- Max Heim; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00068.html (8,200 bytes)
155. Re: tips evaluating '69 MGB (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 09:31:58 -0700; The spare in my 66 MGB was a Michelin X, and still had the liitle "feelers" and mold scruff in the tread. Needless to say, it was replaced before I was forced to use it. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L7614; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00098.html (8,156 bytes)
156. Re: Key Question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 11:15:02 -0700; Another key question: would the ignition/trunk key be the same pattern as the door key for a '66 B? I have a "UNION" branded key that works in the trunk lock, and the ignition, but won't open the doo; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00122.html (9,622 bytes)
157. Re: Key Question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 17:17:32 -0700; That's not what I was referring to. I doubt that MG deliberately intended that the doors could not be opened with the inside handles after they had been locked with the key. I think only mobsters' Ca; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00131.html (8,492 bytes)
158. Re: Head re-torque (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 18:15:58 -0700; I've never heard of loosening before re-torquing -- where'd you get that -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00201.html (8,078 bytes)
159. Re: Replacing 79B brake cylinder -- how difficult? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 12:38:49 -0700; Master cylinder or rear wheel cylinder? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00237.html (6,968 bytes)
160. Re: Minilite style wheels (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 12:46:13 -0700; I believe MGCs came with 15" wheels, so there shouldn't be any clearance issues. And it should give you a wider choice of modern rubber. Appearance-wise, larger wheels are probably a good match for t; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00239.html (8,520 bytes)

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