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61. 'tween-wars British cars (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 93 15:11:46 CST
ever expressed Speaking of 'tween-wars cars: Sarah and I went to see "Remains of the Day" last weekend. We both really enjoyed it although not necessarily for the same reasons. It has a good story li
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00495.html (6,917 bytes)

62. Re: TR4 Carbs - cost??? (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 93 10:32:35 CDT
My '64 TR4 has ZS carbs. My understanding is that for some years, they came both ways (SU or ZS) from the factory. My dad's '65 TR4A has ZS carbs as well. Why SUs over ZSs? The ZSs (pre 1970 anyway)
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00227.html (7,356 bytes)

63. Re: Berkshire.. now side curtains (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 93 13:05:10 CDT
Top" This song is from the musical "Oklahoma!" (1 of 2 musicals I have seen...) Prolonging the agony, Mike mburdick@unmc.edu
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00287.html (7,019 bytes)

64. Re: MGA Calipers (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 93 09:07:03 CDT
One method I have read about but never tried for removing stuck caliper pistons is to use an expanding freeze plug. These consist of a rubber disk sandwiched between 2 metal plates with a bolt throug
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00417.html (6,942 bytes)

65. First rides - was Re: Caterham ... (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 93 10:42:48 CDT
My father-in-law, before he was my father-in-law, took a short ride in my spitfire. His only comment was "Well, it certainly gives you a new perspective on the condition of the roadbed." He prefered
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00552.html (6,815 bytes)

66. One year later (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 93 14:15:22 CDT
What a year. This time last year, I was wallowing in a vat of self-pity following the destruction of my life's devotion (for the previous two years anyway). No, I did not lose a wife or child; I lost
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00036.html (8,849 bytes)

67. Silcone brake fluid (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 93 13:20:40 CDT
In this month's Skinned Knuckles (Sept 1993, vol 18, no 2), there is an article about silicone brake fluid. Since this topic has come up a number of times here, I thought I would summarize some of th
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00118.html (14,300 bytes)

68. Re: Oh, my! What next? (MGB fan hits radiator) (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 93 09:54:34 CDT
Congratulations, Paul. Sarah not only knew what she was getting into, she got me started. She still ruefully recalls the day she told me about a little lime green convertible she saw for sale while
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00170.html (7,441 bytes)

69. Re: Overheating (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 93 14:15:37 CDT
Isn't it possible that the coolant could leave the radiator before much of the heat it contained was transfered to the air flowing through the radiator? Since air doesn't absorb heat very well, it s
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00249.html (7,897 bytes)

70. What is this? (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 93 16:18:21 CDT
In yesterday's Omaha paper I found the following (for you big spenders): 1937 Railton Fairmile Series III Drophead Coupe. Estate sale of a very rare English classic. Excellent restored condition. Ser
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00299.html (6,428 bytes)

71. Lucas failings (was Overheating) (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 93 10:49:36 CDT
Just about every Lucas "failure" I have had (or seen for that matter) had to do with corrosion on terminals. The rest were due to ill conceived user hacks to "fix" corrosion problems. Most of my expe
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00314.html (6,597 bytes)

72. Re: movie cars (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 93 11:26:48 CDT
Or: TR-6 in the final episode of Cheers TR-6 in Three Men and a Baby TR-3 in Diner Mike mburdick@unmc.edu
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00443.html (7,442 bytes)

73. Re: Stromberg Carburator rebuilt advise wanted (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 93 08:58:49 CDT
I have some experiences to relate regarding the ZS/Spitfire combination. It may or may not help you: What year are we talking about. I'll assume that it is a 1500. If this is the case, what is the s
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00078.html (9,453 bytes)

74. Re: Wierd TR4 Overdrive/Tranny Problems (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 93 18:04:47 CDT
... Before you exert all of this effort, clean the filter (accessed through the plate on the side of the case opposite the solenoid) and be sure the ball bearings that act as check valves are in pla
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00096.html (7,742 bytes)

75. Re: removing body panels (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 93 16:36:44 CDT
with a minimal valance. The way I did it on my Spitfire was to drill out the spot welds all along the seams. I used one of those high-tech bits that cuts a flat hole. It seemed to work best with a b
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00308.html (7,699 bytes)

76. Dashboards (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 93 13:15:25 CDT
An electrical trouble shooting session has turned into a dashboard remove/replace session. The original dash has delaminated and begun to rot so I want to make a new one. It would probably be easier
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00366.html (6,630 bytes)

77. Re: It's out! (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 93 13:44:01 CDT
Unless it's only 1500 miles later.... Speaking from experience, Mike mburdick@unmc.edu
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00412.html (6,748 bytes)

78. Re: Oil cooler promontory (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 93 14:21:16 CDT
I have an oil cooler on my Mk 3 Spit and the oil filter is well clear of the alternator. I have seen oil cooler installations where there seemed to be a clearance problem with the shock tower but I d
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00451.html (6,850 bytes)

79. Re: Top installation and pulley/damper availability (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 93 08:49:35 CDT
Try: Dave's Place 919-430-1334 Dave has a good stock of TR6 stuff, new and used. Since this is the show season, he may take a few days to get back to you as he is on the road a lot. Keep trying, tho
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00489.html (7,359 bytes)

80. Re: Update of search for 5 speed for 1500 midget (score: 1)
Author: mburdick@unmc.edu (Mike Burdick)
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 93 13:07:19 CDT
Regarding your question about a Spitfire OD fitting in a Midget: For later Spitfires, the OD and non-OD transmissions are the same length so any problems with getting an OD unit in a Midget would be
/html/british-cars/1993-08/msg00562.html (7,260 bytes)


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