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1. FW: Curious Temperature Question... (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 23:04:30 -0600; I apologize. I wasn't clear. Although I've gotten plenty of good = responses, everyone assumed I was driving a pre-75 Midget. My mistake. = The car is a '75 and uses the 1500 cc Triumph Spitfire engi; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00000.html (7,478 bytes)
2. RE: Winter Storage & oil pump priming (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 1995 08:43:38 -0600; As I remember it, humid air is MORE dense than dry air. However, barometric pressure decreases as a result of the amount of air, not the humidity of the air. High pressure areas (such as a storm) mov; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00033.html (7,421 bytes)
3. Curious 1100 Question... (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Nov 1995 16:41:57 -0600; I've never seen an 1100 before. Where can I find a good picture, preferably several from different angles? j. michael; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00092.html (6,280 bytes)
4. Curious compression question... (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 11:11:50 -0500; I'm getting about 75 psi in each cylinder in my '75 Midget 1500. What = should be correct? Do I need a head gasket? Anybody have any = experience with copper head gaskets on these? j. michael; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00034.html (6,376 bytes)
5. '75 Midget Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 15:41:20 -0500; Randy mentioned in an email to me that 75 psi was rather low for an = Midget. He also mentioned that rebuild was likely necessary (rings, = head gasket, etc. could be the culprit). I plan to replace; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00064.html (7,855 bytes)
6. RE: '75 Midget Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 10:02:43 -0500; You could be right. The compression gauge is the rubber tipped kind that you force into the spark plug socket. There is plenty of room for user error. At least one cylinder had just under 100. They'r; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00089.html (9,696 bytes)
7. RE: Manifold bolts (nuts), 1500cc (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 10:19:00 -0500; I hate to say it, but a Ph.D. candidate in a medical and dental school who forgets to put a couple of bolts back in the engine lends explanation to phrase "practicing medicine". I say this in good hu; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00091.html (8,074 bytes)
8. IRC Chat Channel (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Oct 1995 13:59:28 -0500; I remember this topic introduced a few weeks ago. I don't remember who it was, I've set up a channel (#MG_Cars as per the last note) if anyone is interested. Love to see you out there. j. michael; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00180.html (6,422 bytes)
9. RE: Big Buck B's (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 1995 09:16:23 -0500; Just out of curiosity, is there a B on the planet that would be worth = $30,000 realistically? What year and what kind of condition would a car = have to exhibit to be worth $30,000? I've heard of ol; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00250.html (6,831 bytes)
10. RE: Big Buck B's (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 1995 09:54:11 -0500; Well, I know that :) But have you ever SEEN one of these? I thought the last one was destroyed in a fire? That would be the B with the rich corinthian leather interior and the gold plated bodyshell,; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00274.html (7,402 bytes)
11. RE: Cramming the canvas (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:43:27 -0500; Speaking of "cramming the canvas", where can one find instructions on how to properly fold the top of a '75 Midget? I have no owners manual and don't know where else to look... So who's doing the res; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00284.html (6,916 bytes)
12. RE: A/C in an MG (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 1995 22:32:37 -0500; You'll want to be careful with this, though. A/C can cut the performance of an LBC by 50% when it's turned on, and as much as 10% even when it's not. It was a dealer installed option. I've heard a lo; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00297.html (6,837 bytes)
13. Contributions (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 1995 23:00:31 -0500; Here's a thought: I was going to send in the $5, then I thought: If he doesn't get a new machine, I'm out $5 and an MG list. Then I though about the $50, and decided to send it in. Why? Well, it's re; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00298.html (7,423 bytes)
14. RE: Miatas (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 08:27:37 -0500; Sounds to me like good drivers buy MG's (or rent Tempo's) and bad = drivers buy Miatas; assumingly to make up for their poor driving = ability. :) -- From: = gerry@hostel.lincroftnj.attgis.com[SMTP:g; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00302.html (8,084 bytes)
15. RE: which oil to use? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 09:21:15 -0500; This may be unfair question for this list, but since you folks are so damn smart, I can't see posting it anywhere else. Would you recommend a 20w50 for my 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, as well? I'm experie; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00380.html (7,669 bytes)
16. RE: Miatas -Reply (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 15:52:42 -0500; If you haven't checked this out already, take a quick browse at http://reality.sgi.com/employees/rck/PhOR/ This is the Physics of Racing series by Brian Beckman. It's not as thorough as it could be,; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00403.html (7,874 bytes)
17. Winter Storage (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 08:18:12 -0500; Many of us have been pitching ideas around about what you should and shouldn't do if you have to put your LBC up. Don't forget, though, that cars are people, too; if you don't love them and care for; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00440.html (7,581 bytes)
18. RE: What's In YOUR Toolbox? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 13:12:07 -0500; I would throw a sax in the boot, a book in the passenger's seat, and a 12 pack of Unfiltered Wheat in back. It won't prevent me from getting stranded, but it will prevent me from caring. j. michael; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00457.html (8,246 bytes)
19. RE: What's In YOUR Toolbox? (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 1995 13:40:13 -0500; It's hard to tell what you'll find useful. In one case, a friend tells me... A woman was taking her two children home from school, when her VW Beetle is hit in the front fender. Unfortunately, then f; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00462.html (9,651 bytes)
20. MGB for Sale (score: 1): Author: "J. Michael Roach" <mroach@socketis.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 07:43:16 -0600; Just passing this along for a friend. I've no interest at all in this = vehicle or potential transactions. -- FOR SALE 1976 MGB Convertible Mid-restoration, 4sp. manual trans., reupholstered interior; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00532.html (6,383 bytes)

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