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301. Re: [MGS] Re: Greenstuff brake bads for MGB (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 16:12:05 -0700; To clarify what is meant by "swept": Say I have a push broom. The head is 24 inches wide, and 4 inches in the other direction (call this "depth"). Now I push it across my shop floor, clearing a path; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00080.html (8,548 bytes)
302. Re: [MGS] Re: Greenstuff brake bads for MGB (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 17:37:28 -0700; Well, I should know better than to get into an argument with Ed, but... The surface area of the brake pad just doesn't enter into the equation. Swept area only accounts for the diameter of the disc (; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00083.html (7,936 bytes)
303. Re: [MGS] A little restoration progress (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 08:43:38 -0700; For whatever reason, none of the aftermarket "solutions" seem to be as robust as the original clutch design. If it ain't broke... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00102.html (7,743 bytes)
304. Re: [MGS] MGB? on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 16:53:31 -0700; Oh boy. One of those. The problem (well, one problem) with this kind of hot rod is its lack of general appeal. The instigator is probably the only person who thought it was a good idea. No matter how; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00115.html (7,257 bytes)
305. Re: [MGS] MGB? on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 11:07:16 -0700; Heh heh. The chicken farmer was clever enough to set up his cars for road racing, as opposed to drag racing. Or, more precisely, bench racing, since this thing would never be allowed to drag race wit; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00118.html (9,414 bytes)
306. Re: [MGS] MGB? on eBay (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 13:00:52 -0700; It doesn't. He says it's painted to match, but you will have to "cut a hole" in it. Looks to me like there wouldn't be much left of it at that point. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mou; /html/mgs/2007-05/msg00120.html (7,820 bytes)
307. Re: [Mgs] 175/65/14 Tires for MGB??? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:53:21 -0700; Concerned about rubbing what? 175/75 and 175/65 are the same width -- 175mm. 185/70 is 10mm wider, obviously. 175R14 has no clearance problems on a 66 B roadster. Not sure of your application. -- Max; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00036.html (8,169 bytes)
308. Re: [Mgs] 1972 MG Midget wiring question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:01:54 -0700; Bad ground at the lamps? Mine are getting slower and more hesitant to switch on. Time for the annual cleanup... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red on; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00046.html (8,143 bytes)
309. Re: [Mgs] Solstice, (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:43:30 -0700; Wait 'til next year and trade for a 1-year-old Pontiac, straight across. That would be my advice. Otherwise you're giving up a ton of value. Of course, if you really want a Solstice, and money is no; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00084.html (8,309 bytes)
310. Re: [Mgs] Solstice, (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:23:38 -0700; My theory: Only own enjoyable cars. Don't drive sedans, ever. Don't drive a car you can't fix on the road. Don't commute, period (take the train if you must). I've had my MGB since 1988, and my 67 Pl; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00085.html (10,021 bytes)
311. Re: [Mgs] Solstice, (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:36:54 -0700; Yeah, I'm prejudiced. Why would I want a 510 rather than a 240Z, for instance? Sure, there are good sedans, but they are compromises... In all cases, the coupe, GT or roadster version is even more fu; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00092.html (8,050 bytes)
312. Re: [Mgs] Solstice, (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:00:54 -0700; OK, I was overstating the case for hyperbolic effect. My point was why waste driving time on an "appliance" car (Honda, Toyota, etc.) -- if you have a fun car you should drive it all the time, not sa; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00099.html (10,417 bytes)
313. Re: [Mgs] eBay scam (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:02:12 -0700; That's pretty obviously a scam, when you're talking about a car: "6. I will send the item to your address and send you the tracking number. The shipping will take 3-4 days and you will receive it at; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00118.html (9,845 bytes)
314. Re: [Mgs] 1970 Tourer convertible top instructions (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:40:15 -0700; The Complete Official MGB (commonly known as Bentley), 1962-74 version, describes it in the driver's handbook, p.7. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer re; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00124.html (7,507 bytes)
315. Re: [Mgs] 1972 MG Midget wiring question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:29:33 -0700; Hmm, the story about the wreck implies to me that the front wings may be electrically isolated from the chassis. That is, there is no path to ground, due to paint, packing or rubber welting. Try runn; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00142.html (10,374 bytes)
316. Re: [Mgs] Gulp Valve Question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:23:51 -0700; Maybe, from a technical standpoint, but I really doubt it *effectively* lowers the octane. Unless you have a major crankcase pressurization problem, like bad rings, you'd only be talking a few parts; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00162.html (8,221 bytes)
317. Re: [Mgs] MGB Cruising Speed. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:52:43 -0700; I concur about them being strong. I've been flogging mine for years, and last fall in the California Melee I drove the heck out of it, thru mountains, on freeways, in temps up into the 90s, all with; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00205.html (9,466 bytes)
318. Re: [Mgs] Cooling issue (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:05:49 -0700; I don't see a problem here, unless you're saying that this is radically different behavior than in the past. "A little above the N" is certainly nothing to worry about, considering you don't even kno; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00223.html (10,006 bytes)
319. Re: [Mgs] Performance oil systems (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:03:29 -0700; Usually a solution involves a higher-capacity pan (usually extended wider rather than deeper becasue of clearance issues), with a windage tray and baffles (often hinged baffles). I'd look for a race; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00225.html (8,205 bytes)
320. Re: [Mgs] Best Electric Cooling Fan for MGA (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:24:48 -0700; 1. I'm not sure I'm convinced that 190 to 200 on "hot" days is any kind of a 2. If you are trying to reduce the engine temp at highway speed, you aren't going to address that with a fan. Above 35-40m; /html/mgs/2007-06/msg00230.html (10,147 bytes)

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