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161. RE: smoking (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 21:47:20 -0400; No, sorry if I was confusing. Motor was already bored to .030 upon disassembly. Cyl all checked out as round and no taper, so figured only a hone was required. Pistons that were reused were also .030; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00036.html (7,308 bytes)
162. RE: smoking (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:09:16 -0400; Thanks Bob, you're right about the end gap...manual states .008 - .014 as ideal. Ring mfg states .025 is fine. I may have to try .040 rings and file them down. OTOH, the rings I pulled out of the per; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00037.html (9,750 bytes)
163. RE: Smokin (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 08:19:36 -0400; Just checked compression and found it low at @140 for all four. How about this theory, valve seals leaking sufficiently to keep cyl wall lubricated which is preventing the rings from seating. I don't; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00038.html (6,658 bytes)
164. RE: MGA Supercharger (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 17:48:52 -0400; I've had the opportunity to drive one. I've driven Jeff Zorn's for a couple hundred miles and I can definitely say the performance is great. He blows away my BGT (very stock and tired) in a straight; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00058.html (7,668 bytes)
165. RE: Smokin (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 05:16:56 -0400; It would appear that my theory was correct. Replaced valve seals and after only 20 mi no smoke. I'm not going to check compression until this weekend after 200+ mile trip, but I think it will be bett; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00063.html (6,595 bytes)
166. RE: MG Pricing (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:43:58 -0400; I'd say you're pretty much on the money, but that's just me. Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 MGBGT --Original Message-- From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00068.html (8,098 bytes)
167. RE: What kind of top do you recommend? (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 05:54:42 -0400; About 1974, I put a vinyl top on my TD from J.C.Whitney. It's an Amaco as well as the side curtains. Remember that aftermarket manufacturer? Anyway,The windows are about as clear as when they were ne; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00331.html (9,059 bytes)
168. RE: MGA Brake pipe to union connection stripped (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:24:55 -0400; The coupling bolt on the pipe just turns and does not "bite" into the 4-way union threads. <<<snip>>> It's not striped! The the nut and perhaps the flare have spread due to too much tightening. You; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00399.html (7,416 bytes)
169. RE: yellow powder on a green MGB (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:06:25 -0400; This afternoon I saw a 1980 MGB in a parking lot. Its owner was busily applying bright yellow dry-chem fire extinguisher powder to the alternator and wiring harness. Once he disconnected a battery ca; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00044.html (8,526 bytes)
170. Tri wipers (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 22:13:15 -0400; A new club member stopped by this eve with his B roadster. He bought it in Canada and we noticed only 2 wipers. That started the discussion as to whether the triples were US only, or if someone had j; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00077.html (7,304 bytes)
171. RE: Tri wipers (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 06:02:12 -0400; This car is a 72, so should have triple wipers if originally a North American car, based on Clausager. Eric said they didn't have triples down under. Sounds like it's just North America. Thanks Safet; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00086.html (10,025 bytes)
172. RE: UK drivers - petition to change Historic Car Tax (score: 1): Author: "Gordies Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:29:48 -0500; Paul Hunt wrote on Thursday, January 18, 2007 3:54 AM snip The only priorities this government has is 1) staying in power and 2) raising more taxes. A measure to save a small percentage of the popula; /html/mgs/2007-01/msg00110.html (7,349 bytes)
173. RE: Information (score: 1): Author: "Gordies Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:16:48 -0500; It will take several minutes of intermittant cranking to build oil pressure. It may help to introduce oil in the rearmost oil cooler entry point. Disconnect the hose and fill it up. You do want to b; /html/mgs/2007-02/msg00045.html (7,344 bytes)
174. [Mgs] Please vote & keep it going (score: 1): Author: "Gordies Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 18:20:01 -0400; Interesting concept. I'm for it! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 BGT _______________________________________________ Edit your replies Mgs@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs; /html/mgs/2007-08/msg00012.html (6,670 bytes)
175. Re: [Mgs] Blake Urban (score: 1): Author: "Gordies Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:37:42 -0400; Indeed Mark, he will be missed. Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for letting us know. To unsubscribe, you may have to go to http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs. The link is at the botto; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00152.html (7,401 bytes)

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