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281. Re: Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:28:05 -0800; On the subject of "pokey", another correspondent of mine looked up the specs on this tractor engine: "Power output is rated at 40 bhp at 4,000 rpm and torque 64 lbs7ft at 1,900 rpm. Whoo Hoo!" Compar; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00034.html (9,714 bytes)
282. Re: Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:35:12 -0800; I understand what you're saying, but the output of this particular diesel is so low that perhaps it was limited with this shortcoming in mind. Kelvin seemed to think the casting is heavier, but it's; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00040.html (8,559 bytes)
283. Re: Here's an oddity on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:40:20 -0800; I know -- I've driven a modern turbo-diesel Alfa. I was just commenting on this particular tractor diesel, which had much lower power and torque numbers than even the emasculated single-carb B. -- Ma; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00055.html (8,865 bytes)
284. Re: OFF TOPIC-computer advice (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:29:00 -0800; Pretty wicked of you to suggest Linux to the computer illiterate... As if... Mac would make sense, and have the same relative immunity. As of last year, with Intel Macs and Bootcamp and Parallels Des; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00119.html (9,228 bytes)
285. Re: Linux (still OFF-TOPIC) (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:17:08 -0800; Heh heh, it's true what they say about about UNIX users (and now Linux users). They have no idea that 90% of the discussion below is completely incomprehensible to the average computer user (I should; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00001.html (10,255 bytes)
286. Re: cooling (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:15:32 -0800; Umm, replace the grill slats with wire mesh? I understand the slats do a good job of deflecting air from the radiator. Electric fans might be in order. Aluminum radiator. Of course, you don't really; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00003.html (7,327 bytes)
287. Re: cooling (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:19:16 -0800; Yeah, I think that's where I got the idea. ;-) I think a heavy chromed mesh would look classy on an A, rather like the recent Jaguars and Bentleys. But I understand that there might be objections fro; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00005.html (8,831 bytes)
288. Re: wheels back from bead blasting. now what? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:52:28 -0800; I wouldn't bother painting aluminum wheels. But you could clearcoat them if you don't want them to get dull over time. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00180.html (7,486 bytes)
289. Re: cooling (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:55:40 -0800; Well, actually, the internal combustion process is more efficient at higher temperatures, which is why experiments have been conducted with completely uncooled engines, which attempt to reduce the di; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00022.html (9,137 bytes)
290. Re: Finding a B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:25:41 -0800; Shouldn't be any problem finding a nice one, if you are willing to spend some money, that is. I think one sold at B-J for $25K or so this year. What have completely disappeared are the original-condi; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00085.html (7,839 bytes)
291. Re: Finding a B (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:50:44 -0800; Oh, absolutely, there are MGs for sale in local papers all over the country. But you will be hard put to find any metal dash cars this way, apart from the occasional restored example for a premium pr; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00091.html (7,574 bytes)
292. Re: Victoria British Euro Crystal Clear Headlights (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:34:23 -0800; They are just standard 7" lamps. You should be able to find more choices at any dealer. Though you might need to consider the power draw on some of the more extreme examples. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00094.html (7,552 bytes)
293. Re: Victoria British Euro Crystal Clear Headlights (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:01:03 -0800; Oh, you were probably experiencing the phenomenon I call the "Lucas Cone of Darkness". I have been observing this frequently on these dark winter evenings. I am driving on a suburban road, without st; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00097.html (8,369 bytes)
294. Re: [MGS] ENGINE COLOR (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:10:13 -0700; Hi Dennis Haven't heard from you for a while, for sure... My engine is metallic gold (BMH Gold Seal rebuild, supposedly) with a maroon rocker cover, which would probably look hideous if it weren't fo; /html/mgs/2007-04/msg00003.html (9,068 bytes)
295. Re: [MGS] Chrome wires (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 10:04:56 -0700; I am surprised that respoking your chrome wires would be considered economically feasible. My 2006 Moss catalog lists the retail price of short chrome spokes at $11.95 (40 required), and the long one; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00011.html (9,362 bytes)
296. Re: [MGS] Chrome wires (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 13:29:19 -0700; Yeah, yeah, I'm not completely ignorant of basic economic principles, but even our local Northern California wire wheel shop told me it wasn't economical to "rebuild" them (not even including complet; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00014.html (10,082 bytes)
297. Re: [MGS] Chrome wires (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 19:50:20 -0700; But again, we are not talking about mass production (we already know that is why complete wheels are so relatively cheap), we are talking about hand assembly by a local mechanic. Otherwise, very good; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00020.html (7,759 bytes)
298. Re: [MGS] NEW TOPIC: tire sizes (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 19:59:38 -0700; Most people today would consider 155R14 too small, and would substitute 165R14 even with "OEM repro" tires. The 165/70-14 is going to be smaller in diameter than the 165R14, as the 70-series tire is; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00021.html (7,820 bytes)
299. Re: [MGS] MGA Heel & Toe (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 10:11:30 -0700; Seems to me your brake pedal is too low. Do you need new pads & shoes? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00072.html (8,091 bytes)
300. [MGS] Greenstuff brake pads for MGB (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 10:38:27 -0700; I have a question specifically for Kelvin, but I thought it might be of interest to other B owners... I recently received a Moss flyer advertising Greenstuff brake pads. It noted that the MGB-V8 pads; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00078.html (8,130 bytes)

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