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321. Rover 99 (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1997 19:21:18 -0500; Hi everyone: I have just received a phone call from an old friend who told me that there is a 1957 Rover 99 sitting in the local Pick Your Part wrecking yard. He said that the car looks very nice and; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01180.html (6,673 bytes)
322. RE: Rover 99 (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:31:36 -0500; Yes. I looked at it today. It is, as I thought it might be, a Rover 90. It has an incorrect two-tone paint in brown over beige which was poorly done. The interior has some very ghastly re-upholstere; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01235.html (7,994 bytes)
323. Re: Burned Big Time (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 15:59:48 -0500; The best solution - which might be possible through our list - is to have someone trustworthy, who lives in the area, examine the car for you. The members of this live in most parts of the continent.; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01329.html (12,256 bytes)
324. Re: MGB oil change (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 21:40:27 -0500; Hi Richard: You may have a problem with wear in the engine. The pearlescence is caused by metal particles. This could point to imminent bearing failure or someother area where wear is accelerated.. J; /html/mgs/1997-02/msg01356.html (7,528 bytes)
325. The Upholstery Question (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (Mere); Date: Sun, 12 Jan 1997 15:27:47 -0500; Yes, I'm back from Sin City and I loved it. Talk about a work in progress! I have been following various threads since my return and would like to address the question of upholstery. Several of you h; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00665.html (8,159 bytes)
326. Re: Distributor Rebuild? (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (Mere); Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 13:54:47 -0500; Hi Matt: The best test is to try to wiggle the shaft back and forth to see if there is excessive wear in the bushings. Wobble here will cause erratic running. It is easy to have the shaft of the dis; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00797.html (7,303 bytes)
327. Re: mg prices. (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 16:34:38 -0500; Hi Larry: The same thing is happening in Canada and we in Canada did the same thing to Americans in the Portland area. I have been buying cars at the Portland Swapmeet for over 20 years. I took them; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00951.html (8,051 bytes)
328. RE: Help needed... (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:30:57 -0500; Hello Nick and List: While I admire many of your suggestions for turning an engine over to set timing, I have used a very simple system for years. It works on about 90% of the vehicles I own or have; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00980.html (8,029 bytes)
329. RE: Help needed... (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:42:05 -0500; I think everyone on the list has fallen in love with the various ways of turning an engine over but have overlooked your problem. If the engine does not fire at all the chances are that it is not be; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00981.html (8,336 bytes)
330. Re: Painting Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:46:22 -0500; Hi Tom: Get the wheels powder coated. It will cost you about $50 per wheel and will put an end to your problems. They can be coated in any color you like. Mine are gold on a red car. It ain't origin; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00982.html (8,579 bytes)
331. Re: S.U.s or Webers (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 11:43:05 -0500; Now THAT is the mark of a true LBC enthusiast. Only someone who has been there and done that would carry spare carburetors. For those of you who are present or former members of the world wide Boy S; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01026.html (9,145 bytes)
332. Re: starting car in storage (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 09:56:36 -0500; Hellow Siegfried and List: I have been mute about this thread but feel I must make a contribution at this point. While starting a car in storage has been advocated by some, I believe that the best t; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01071.html (10,122 bytes)
333. Re: Steamy defrost (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (JOHN MCEWEN); Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 15:05:26 -0500; Hello Scott: I think that you have a leaking heater core. Check the carpets and the firewall. If not this, then moisture is getting into the heater or airbox from some source. Possibly the drain ven; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01089.html (7,692 bytes)
334. Re: California... (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 11:41:41 -0500; Dear Dick, Ray, and List: I have driven both coastal roads - CA and OR - and thought the roads were great. However, the scenery was monotonous. I have never seen so much painted aluminum and fibergla; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01236.html (9,276 bytes)
335. RE: Help needed... (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 15:27:29 -0500; Hi Paul: Sorry to hear that you still have not succeeded. To clear a flooded engine, especially one that has had such persistent starting efforts, I recommend removing the plugs and cleaning them tho; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01248.html (9,732 bytes)
336. Re: Simple painting question (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 15:38:23 -0500; Hi Don: What you sawis called fish eyes or fish eyeing. It is caused by oil, silicone, or other impurities on the surface of the metal you are trying to paint. You must get this off and sometimes it; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01249.html (8,022 bytes)
337. Re: Finish questions (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 10:17:48 -0500; Hi Jeff: As you may know from my previous postings on wheels, I am a great fan of powercoating. I powdercoated everything possible on my MGB engine and am very pleased with the results. The bugs and; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01384.html (9,081 bytes)
338. RE: Finish questions (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 21:30:29 -0500; Salut Jacques: G=E9n=E9rallement on doit employer un professionel pour faire "powdercoating= ". Je suppose, si on a un four, les poudres et l'appliquateur, c'est possible. Mais, ici au Canada, il y a; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01414.html (10,314 bytes)
339. What's happening? (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:38:11 -0500; Hello everyone: I didn't receive any messages from the list for the last two days so I resubscribed. I had to use a new procedure. I am now receiving messages. Did I miss some changes? Please advise; /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01558.html (6,389 bytes)
340. The Dan Hughes effect (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca; Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 17:02:44 -0500; Hello List: Has Dan Hughes knocked us off the waves? I am curious as to the incredible reduction in messages posted. Has there been a heat wave south of the border and are you all out cruising top do; /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00923.html (6,790 bytes)

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