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21. Re: Strange place for a cotter pin (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:17:35 +1200
This pin is meant to be slightly loose in its hole, and wiggle about as the engine vibrates and the car goes over bumps. It really is a BL engineering masterpiece, and I believe that it even has a p
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00022.html (7,574 bytes)

22. Re: tie rod end still stuck on shaft (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:58:25 +1300
Just use a plain nut to pull the taper tight, and then remove and use the Cheers Ian F Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=8
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00106.html (7,462 bytes)

23. Re: TD Slowdown (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 21:57:53 +1300
I had the same problem on my GT. I had adjusted the rear brakes, and I could feel that the shoes were just touching ( one click less they were clear, one click more they were too tight). After about
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00293.html (7,294 bytes)

24. Re: OD fusing was TD Slowdown (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 23:21:04 +1300
Well, I sort of started, but the engine came out, and the back axle fell off, and the rubber bumpers came off, and the car went upside down on a rotisserie, and I fitted a CB front cross member, and
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00295.html (7,066 bytes)

25. Re: [emog] Mine is bigger than yours (no Mog content)] (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 20:30:09 +1300
There is a very clear line drawing of a later configuration of a Sulzer http://www.amc.edu.au/mte/dme/research/engines/sulzer_rtflex_60c.jpg It has electronically controlled hydraulically operated ex
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00397.html (7,065 bytes)

26. Re: Front sway bar mounts (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:54:41 +1200
Is the top knuckle on and the nut tightened up? If so, try loosening the nut and checking for stiffness again. If things free up then the top shims need adjusting. Ian F be a Check out the new Britis
/html/mgs/2004-09/msg00176.html (7,952 bytes)

27. Re: MGB wheel size please (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:50:44 +1200
Hi Dennis MGB Standard size is 14" MGA and MGC wires are 15" However - 15" wheels from a MGC will fit a standard B, but it will affect the overall gearing to a slight extent. ( speedo will read lower
/html/mgs/2004-09/msg00198.html (8,586 bytes)

28. Re: push starting (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:35:30 +1200
You can, but it can be quite difficult because of the gearing. If you lt the clutch out too quickly, the car will just stop dead. If you let it out too slowly, the car will just drag to a stop withou
/html/mgs/2004-08/msg00173.html (7,234 bytes)

29. Re: Beware (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:34:55 +1200
C'mon Mike Don't keep all the good luck to yourself, share it around - whats his email address?? Ian F Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=
/html/mgs/2004-08/msg00183.html (6,673 bytes)

30. Re: Re:Racing colors, was: Primrose... (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:53:53 +1200
Could be that the answer is here - http://www.motorsport.com/magazine/feature.asp?C=Kerbs&D=2000-08-13 New Zealand not listed - Should be Black with a Silver Fern? Ian F Check out the new British Car
/html/mgs/2004-08/msg00459.html (8,201 bytes)

31. Re: Datsun B? (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:29:47 +1200
Although the Datsun car naming seems to vary from country to country, there were BMC licensed engines made by Datsun. The early Datsun Bluebird (in NZ) had a Datsun produced 'A' series unit. The car
/html/mgs/2004-08/msg00479.html (8,115 bytes)

32. Re: Racing colors, was: Primrose... (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:37:55 +1200
cross? Dont know - Pehaps a yellow kangaroo on a green background - from a distance it would look like a chicken? Ian F Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_
/html/mgs/2004-08/msg00480.html (7,856 bytes)

33. Re: rear differential question - sorta car related - sorta not (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:37:27 +1200
I had a motor mower once (reel type) that had a split rear drum that drove it along. It had a differential of some sort in it, I was going to pull it apart when it died to see how it worked but never
/html/mgs/2004-07/msg00441.html (7,538 bytes)

34. Re: Overdrive flakiness question (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 12:49:38 +1200
Another place to look at is the two bullet connectors that connect to the underneath of the gear lever. Movement occurs here as the gear lever is moved about. Ian F notch wires to The but
/html/mgs/2004-06/msg00135.html (9,179 bytes)

35. Re: Midget 1500 ignition timing (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:47:39 +1200
With respect to the vacuum cell on the distributor - is the connection to the vacuum line on (a) the distributor side of the diaphram or (b)on the side away from the diaphram. (a) indicates a vacuum
/html/mgs/2004-06/msg00199.html (7,414 bytes)

36. Re: De-Smog or Re- Smog ? (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:53:11 +1200
, I will consider moving. A friend of mine just immigrated to New Zealand to We have stupid laws here too...but nothing too severe regarding older cars. Our new design rules will (or do) require all
/html/mgs/2004-06/msg00248.html (8,419 bytes)

37. Re: MGA Voltage Regulator (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 10:09:08 +1200
Here you go .. http://1978mgmidget.com/Lucas_Generator_and_Control_Box_Tests.pdf A pretty comprehensive document, covers most generators and control boxes. Cheers Ian F
/html/mgs/2004-06/msg00249.html (6,731 bytes)

38. Re: "front" of pistons (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 09:33:25 +1200
You will need to install then the right way round. The gudgeon pin in the piston is off set to one side. This is to reduce the amount of side thrust on the piston during the firing stroke. The con ro
/html/mgs/2004-05/msg00296.html (8,511 bytes)

39. Re: MGA transmission mount (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 15:41:34 +1200
They can be stubborn - thread a hacksaw blade through the hole and reconnect to the hacksaw frame. Make a couple of cuts right through the mount to just only cut through the outer with out cutting th
/html/mgs/2004-05/msg00455.html (7,147 bytes)

40. Re: MGA gearbox - auction (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 15:43:41 +1200
Looks like a ZA or ZB Magnette. Ian F
/html/mgs/2004-05/msg00456.html (6,692 bytes)

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