- 41. Re: Coil orientation (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 13:49:07 -0500
- I always assumed the inverted orientation of the ignition coil also had something to do with discouraging moisture from gathering in the recessed receptacle for the high tension lead. Just a thought.
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00568.html (8,705 bytes)
- 42. Re: Rust inhibitor/eliminator question...... (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 13:42:55 -0500
- IMHO, your first step should be to make sure that the MC is no longer leaking, the spill has been cleaned up using liberal quantities of water; obviously, you don't want copious quantities of water t
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00569.html (8,464 bytes)
- 43. Re: Coil orientation (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 13:18:53 -0500
- Point well taken, but wasn't the engine actually designed by Austin??? (drip, Jim (charter member of the MG Defense League ;^}) )
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00688.html (8,401 bytes)
- 44. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 15:24:15 -0500
- As anyone who has ever hefted one will attest, there is a lot more metal in a rubber bumper than there is rubber in a rubber bumper. Jim
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00697.html (7,929 bytes)
- 45. Re: Coil orientation (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 15:52:11 -0500
- "A design feature that tells you your engine is losing water by causing a Paul, in his characteristic infinite wisdom, has just provided us with the long sought after proof positive that it was the B
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00700.html (9,144 bytes)
- 46. Re: MG supercharger (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 20:55:40 -0500
- I will add to my esteemed MG-colleague's sentiments... I too have seen a few $20,000.00 restorations. They are indeed beautiful, but they would never get my vote in a popular vote show or for that ma
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00741.html (13,221 bytes)
- 47. Re: engine ID LINK (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:08:31 -0500
- At one time I think I could have ID'd the entire package; oh well. I do notice you have that nice metal cooling fan: you will want to safeguard that item that I believe is proper for your year. You u
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00830.html (8,658 bytes)
- 48. Re: Cruise (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 11:20:59 -0500
- Good Grief, George, what was in your orange juice this morning? <G>
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00835.html (8,557 bytes)
- 49. Re: Engine stud anomalies 77B (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 21:36:54 -0500
- You have quoted biased sources attempting to get unbiased opinions. There are many variables that can influence the microstructure of cut threads as well as rolled threads. Once the variables are st
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00866.html (10,885 bytes)
- 50. Re: Apology (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 21:56:37 -0500
- No need to apologize, George, we all have a delete key, and I for one can always use a chuckle. Jim
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00867.html (6,815 bytes)
- 51. How electricity works... (no LBC content) (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:40:51 -0500
- "Electricity originates inside clouds. There, it forms into lightning, which is attracted to the Earth by golfers. After entering the ground, the electricity hardens into coal, which, when dug up by
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg00880.html (6,928 bytes)
- 52. Re: Odd camshaft wear... (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:53:41 -0500
- FWIW, I have seen the innards of some 20 MG engines, but have never seen or heard of the ailment you describe. Jim
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg01049.html (7,788 bytes)
- 53. Re: Odd camshaft wear... (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 15:08:16 -0500
- What you just described from Isky is called case hardening: most commonly a heat treating process, although there are other ways to surface harden (i.e.: ion-nitriding, silicone nitriding can be app
- /html/mgs/2001-02/msg01074.html (10,421 bytes)
- 54. Re: Head Studs (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 08:33:31 -0500
- This is true with certain cars, particularly newer American makes, but it is not true of pre-1980 MGs, or Healeys. We definitely can re-use studs. Jim
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00477.html (7,406 bytes)
- 55. Re: Head Studs (long reply) (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:00:21 -0500
- Good Morning Lawrie, Have you recently caught something from Ed? In answer to your first question regarding experience, I have only some 30 years work experience under my belt involved in metrology a
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00537.html (10,109 bytes)
- 56. Re: What should I bring? (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 14:44:52 -0500
- You'll be there forever! Bring a set of oxy-axetelene torches with cutting attachment and a fire extinguisher for big fires, plus (a bucket of water and some old rags to extinguish small fires). If
- /html/mgs/2001-01/msg00801.html (8,991 bytes)
- 57. Re: Tools (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 23:28:25 -0500
- Hi MG Listers, I've been keeping quiet lately, but cannot stop myself from putting my 2 cents into this. Sears' Craftsman hand tools have always been great for me because when and if I ever break one
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00276.html (10,581 bytes)
- 58. Re: Tools (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 10:32:47 -0500
- If I have read your message correctly, IMHO there is a significant difference in the warranties of Sears automotive batteries, and those of Craftsman brand hand tools. The tale of the DieHard Battery
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00391.html (10,711 bytes)
- 59. Re: Tools (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:42:02 -0500
- Okay Listers, I did what you asked: I waltzed (maybe it was actually more like I tangoed) into the Sears Hardware store in Medina, Ohio with a 3/8" drive ratchet handle, two scarcely used 1/2" drive
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00475.html (13,127 bytes)
- 60. Re: Question for ya Ed! (score: 1)
- Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:09:51 -0500
- I was just sitting back here in Ohio (yuck), minding my own business, when you dragged me into this fracas, unjustifiably I will add. My son, James, Jr., who is not only better looking than I am, bu
- /html/mgs/2000-12/msg00547.html (9,477 bytes)
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