- 341. Re: [Mgs] Track Day Oil? (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:40:56 -0700
- I have seen that on the shelves. Seems rather nonsensical, doesn't it? But at least the total range is only 20. Claiming a 45-unit viscosity range is what I found unlikely. In multi-grade oil, viscos
- /html/mgs/2007-07/msg00081.html (10,066 bytes)
- 342. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive oil (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:38:56 -0700
- Engine oil. Most people will tell you 20w50. I am using 30wt in that same transmission, on the theory that multigrade is irrelevant to a transmission, and breaks down faster (how often do you change
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00071.html (7,383 bytes)
- 343. Re: [Mgs] Acceleration problem (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:20:40 -0700
- It would help if you gave us an indication as to the RPM at which this -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires _____________________
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00121.html (9,998 bytes)
- 344. Re: [Mgs] Oil ine fitting - HELP! (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:52:06 -0700
- I don't really understand the problem, either. Why can't you remove the fitting? If a socket doesn't fit, how about an open-end wrench, or a crowsfoot? -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near M
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00133.html (10,604 bytes)
- 345. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive oil (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:36:19 -0700
- Right. But in the case of the transmission, the detergent additives don't do anything, so if non-detergent oil were readily available and less expensive, it would be preferred. If you think about it,
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00159.html (8,611 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Mgs] Rusty wire wheels. (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:39:08 -0700
- It would probably take an electrolytic process to remove the chrome entirely. I can't imagine that this would be cost-effective vs readily-available replacement wheels. Maybe for custom odd-size whee
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00160.html (8,571 bytes)
- 347. Re: [Mgs] Overdrive oil (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:38:29 -0700
- But how often do you drain, refill or top off your transmission? I don't see that as a factor, really... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00162.html (8,203 bytes)
- 348. Re: [Mgs] LE Wheel paint [now: subject rant] (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:02:50 -0700
- You know, people, if you really want to move some surplus merchandise, it would probably help if you started by CHANGING THE SUBJECT LINE to something actually relevant, like "Free Rostyle Wheels - s
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00180.html (8,361 bytes)
- 349. Re: [Mgs] LE Wheel paint [now: subject rant] (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:32:54 -0700
- Yeah, I know, it's only Tuesday and I'm wearing my cranky pants... But really, it's not even a matter of etiquette, it's just Effective Communication. Suppose I started posting urgent questions about
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00183.html (8,603 bytes)
- 350. Re: [Mgs] Price Of Two 6 Volt Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:50:49 -0700
- People seem to have a misapprehension about the Prius. Just because it is economical does not mean it is underpowered. My understanding its that it has the capability to kick in the electric motor fo
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00382.html (9,389 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Mgs] MGB Clutch Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:34:49 -0700
- Well, it doesn't matter what you did 15K miles ago -- the symptoms say one of the cylinders is going bad. Try bleeding the slave -- if it pumps out fluid with the valve open it would tend to indicate
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00397.html (8,224 bytes)
- 352. Re: [Mgs] Price Of Two 6 Volt Batteries [gone way OT -- floating (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:33:12 -0700
- To be precise, the canvas screens on the "floating" tanks were supported by inflatable frames, so "inflatable" was an applicable description there, too. I recently watched a Discovery Channel program
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00471.html (9,449 bytes)
- 353. Re: [Mgs] Vintage Radiio Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:22:54 -0700
- When I have seen polarity switches on old radios, they have been labelled as such. But what he was describing sounds like the trimmer. The polarity switch is usually a two position slider, like a DIP
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00485.html (9,213 bytes)
- 354. Re: [Mgs] Car ID help - this time /w links (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:54:29 -0700
- That is a Subaru 360. They were imported by Malcolm Bricklin (of Bricklin sports car fame) in the late 60s or early 70s. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the prim
- /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00495.html (8,089 bytes)
- 355. Re: [Mgs] British Car Meet this weekend (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:23:27 -0700
- Unfortunately it conflicts with the California Melee, so I will be missing it again this year... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome w
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00080.html (7,106 bytes)
- 356. Re: [Mgs] TR 8 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:18:32 -0700
- Hmm, I wonder how he got it smogged in CA with the carbs... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires ________________________________
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00084.html (8,078 bytes)
- 357. Re: [Mgs] Palo Alto show (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:55:07 -0700
- Why would anyone care if they saw a Delorean? <g> I regret I have missed the show the last two years because it conflicts with the California Melee: <http://www.californiamelee.com/index.htm> Last ye
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00134.html (8,275 bytes)
- 358. Re: [Mgs] Stuck disk brake caliper (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:20:49 -0700
- Probably not. Stuckness would indicate the seal is bad, or corrosion in the bore, either of which would require rebuilding. -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the p
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00171.html (7,210 bytes)
- 359. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:42:40 -0700
- I was assuming that you had determined the piston was stuck by observation, after removing the pads for inspection. Mark suggested an alternative which I had not considered -- that you were talking a
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00178.html (9,794 bytes)
- 360. Re: [Mgs] crossed drilled brake rotors (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:20:17 -0700
- Not knowing your driving habits, I would just ask if your rotors currently need replacing. If so, I would say it may be worth considering. Otherwise, it scarcely seems justified. New, sticky tires wo
- /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00187.html (8,844 bytes)
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