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81. Re: Carb Balancing On My MGA (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2005 14:37:33 -0700; This is a useful overview... http://www.team.net/sol/tech/su-tune.html -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00096.html (7,794 bytes)
82. Re: Wood Dash Trim Kit (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:14:30 -0700; My Mk. I B has one that a PO installed. It is a thin piece of veneer that just fills the instrument cluster. A matching piece is on the speaker housing. I would say this item falls in the hokey/cheap; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00107.html (7,782 bytes)
83. Re: Header with ZS carb? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:43:50 -0700; No one offers it because it would be a complete waste of time... Improving the exit flow isn't going to do a lick of good without improving the input flow... Garbage In, Garbage Out, you know... -- M; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00111.html (7,536 bytes)
84. Re: White sidewall apliques. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:47:49 -0700; My dad used to call those "Mickey Mouse whitewalls"... Good question. I think I've heard of having them painted on -- not sure how satisfactory that would be. Otherwise, Coker Tire? JC Whitney? ...??; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00182.html (7,296 bytes)
85. Re: The X-Member (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:19:04 -0700; The permanent crossmember is part of the unibody and is doubtless critical to its integrity. While I suppose if you knew what you were about, you could cut it out, reinforce the attachment points, an; /html/mgs/2005-10/msg00185.html (7,903 bytes)
86. Re: Regular Gas Woes... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 12:17:39 -0700; Octane booster should work as a temporary fix. I had to use it for a while on my high-compression V8 (other car). I wouldn't recommend it for regular use -- the ingredient list is pretty scary. And i; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00037.html (8,342 bytes)
87. Re: Regular Gas Woes... (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 13:58:12 -0700; Now that you mention it, one wouldn't think a stock 1980 B would require premium fuel. So something is screwy... -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red o; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00040.html (9,260 bytes)
88. Re: Shock conversion (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:05:56 -0700; I have scans of the instructions for the Wheelwright tube shock conversion kit. I don't know if it is the same, but I can't see how it could be too different. If you want, I could send them directly.; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00067.html (9,023 bytes)
89. Re: WWA (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:17:28 -0700; "...wasn't engineered for it" is a pretty vague reason... I mean, most MGs weren't engineered for radial tires, either, but that doesn't stop folks from fitting them, and for good reasons. That said,; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00083.html (8,728 bytes)
90. Re: WWA (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 10:02:53 -0700; Hmmm, sorry to have got you riled up. But since the conversion kits (or at least the one I have) use the EXACT SAME MOUNTING POINTS and apply the stresses to the exact same section of the unibody and; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00090.html (9,500 bytes)
91. Re: Engine Coolant Drain Plug (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:48:11 -0700; One way to clear out the blockage would be to get one of those "coolant flushing kits" which includes a capped "tee" fitting that you splice into the heater hose, and is threaded for a garden hose. F; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00164.html (8,627 bytes)
92. Re: 2 parts (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:30:13 -0700; Ha, if you think taking it out was fun, wait until you try getting it back -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's the primer red one with chrome wires; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00194.html (10,098 bytes)
93. Re: Still Overheating ???? (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:42:04 -0700; There's nothing wrong with using a 1900 thermostat. I use one in my B, and it keeps the temperature pretty much dead center in the gauge, which I assume is where it belongs, or they would have calibr; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00211.html (8,011 bytes)
94. Re: Roll bar (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 09:12:49 -0700; I have to agree with Eric. I look at the dinky "roll hoops" on the Boxter, Z4, etc., that don't even come up to the top of the headrests, and I wonder what the heck purpose they serve -- even if the; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00218.html (8,637 bytes)
95. Re: Roll bar (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:01:15 -0700; The conclusion I am drawing from Kelvin's analysis is that if you are going to put a rollbar on your street roadster, you logically should wear a crash helmet as well. Otherwise it's like riding a mo; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00223.html (7,702 bytes)
96. Re: Wire wheel question (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:42:43 -0700; I don't think it would be worth your time, or necessarily even be a good idea, to totally respoke a wheel. I might have the one with the good hub sandblasted, replace any broken spokes with new ones,; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00270.html (8,788 bytes)
97. Re: Aluminium radiators (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:42:08 -0700; My wife's Geo Metro has a plastic rad. At 1000cc, you might not think it generates much heat, but then the 3-banger is also notoriously susceptible to damage from overheating, so it must have some sa; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00295.html (7,047 bytes)
98. Re: Leak-Down Vs Compression (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:45:17 -0700; Hmm, sounds like he's trying to scare you. Or scare up some business. 5 years is nothing. My father recently fired up a 1955 Chrysler Imperial that had been sitting since '74 (OK, extreme case). Anyw; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00362.html (7,996 bytes)
99. Re: Leak-Down Vs Compression (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:33:42 -0700; Heh heh... but that's your EC module... or your knee-action shocks... I know there is a lot that could be wrong with an old engine in "unknown" condition, but he said he had already fired it up, befo; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00365.html (8,548 bytes)
100. Re: Hagerty INS.. (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:32:12 -0700; What are their restrictions for a "historic vehicle"? Does it have to be garaged? Can it be driven to work? Annual mileage limit? Both of my vehicles are older than your 'vette, but I'm paying State; /html/mgs/2005-09/msg00369.html (8,474 bytes)

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