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61. Re: Metric (was Re: Why do (or did) the British drive on the (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:08:48 -0600
I say, "two liter," even though it's actually 1800 cc. Not me, for sure. It's 1:05pm here in Tulsa (northern hemisphere) and it's 60 degress f. Going to deliver an MGA to somebody this afternoon. I p
/html/mgs/2005-01/msg00398.html (9,289 bytes)

62. Re: Cracked Cylinder Head (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:58:49 -0600
My guess is that the best and least expensive method would be number two. There are B's all over in salvage yards. There are three at the yard I do the website for. I don't personally have a lot of c
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00029.html (7,696 bytes)

63. Re: New Radiator (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 23:15:32 -0600
Here's what I would do: There's a couple of very good rad shops in Tulsa, so I would take it to either one and tell them to check it out thoroughly. Any plugged tubes? Any incipient leaks? Weak spots
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00098.html (8,464 bytes)

64. Re: Backfire problem (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:53:34 -0600
There are two main sorts of backfires, caused by lean mix and rich mix. In general, the lean mix backfire occurs when the throttle is opened rapidly and the backfire is out the carburetor, like yours
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00174.html (9,196 bytes)

65. Re: restoration question (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:23:56 -0800
When I restored and re-shelled my '67 Cooper S, I wanted to do something about the "oil-drum" sound you get when you shut the doors on a Mini. I went to my local "car toys" shop and they sold me some
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00289.html (9,332 bytes)

66. Re: Misc. Questions (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 12:15:25 -0800
If the odo is working, the speedo should be working too. The most common failure is the primary number wheel of the odo gets loose on its shaft as the array passes a bunch of zeros. You have an unusu
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00315.html (7,638 bytes)

67. Re: Mods (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 12:09:47 -0800
Forgive my possible contradiction, but you can't steer with the brakes locked, since the front wheels won't be turning. That's exactly the issue the ABS is supposed to address. The problem is that it
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00352.html (8,650 bytes)

68. Re: Hotter plugs..what advantages/disadvantages now freeing (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 21:37:02 -0800
I have been told that auto tranmission oil is better than kerosene. I have no experience with this use of either. -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com -- Rocky Frisco's LIBERTY website: http://www.liber
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00382.html (8,102 bytes)

69. Re: Mods (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 16:48:45 -0800
Well, you know what an insensitive bugger I tend to be . . . Ouch! This is exactly what he was demonstrating: what NOT to do! There was no ABS back then. -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com -- Rocky Fr
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00404.html (9,053 bytes)

70. MGB Racing carb & manifold on eBay (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2004 17:25:53 -0600
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4501321922 -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com -- Rocky Frisco's LIBERTY website: http://www.liberty-in-our-time.com/ World's best free New
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00038.html (6,720 bytes)

71. Re: sorry for the lack of lbc content (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:02:11 -0600
Happens to nations too. I think it's from a combination of "power corrupts" and the "peter principle." Too many idiots with character defects get bumped up to their natural level of incompetence, eve
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00217.html (7,752 bytes)

72. Tonneau on eBay (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 09:06:06 -0600
I've got a really nice black TD tonneau cover for sale on eBay now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4506693157 Bought it for the TF, but it's a TD cover so the lift-the-
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00272.html (6,947 bytes)

73. Fall Colo(u)rs (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 17:31:18 -0600
Today in Tulsa, OK, USA http://www.rocky-frisco.com/FallColors.jpg -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com -- Rocky Frisco's LIBERTY website: http://www.liberty-in-our-time.com/ World's best free News Serv
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00289.html (6,985 bytes)

74. Re: Fall Colo(u)rs (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:23:45 -0600
Our normal Fall weather is quite dry, so Fall colors are usually brown and tan. This year we had a mild Summer and lots of rain, so the colors are really nice, almost like Ontario, Canada, where I us
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00291.html (7,218 bytes)

75. Re: Fall Colo(u)rs (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 02:27:05 -0600
It was cold today, but not too bad in the Sun. Thanks! -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com -- Rocky Frisco's LIBERTY website: http://www.liberty-in-our-time.com/ World's best free News Service: http://
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00297.html (7,169 bytes)

76. Re: Great LBC drives (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 11:57:21 -0600
I'm vegetarian; have been since 1971, so I do the thanks but not the turkey. Last night, I smiled as I watched the crowd at the night club dozing on their turkey-based tryptophan overdoses. ;) Larry,
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00308.html (7,606 bytes)

77. Re: Mastercylinder (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 10:56:50 -0600
Smaller bore on the Master means more braking power with less pedal pressure. If the brakes and clutch are adjusted right, the longer pedal travel should not be a problem. -Rock http://www.rocky-fris
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00320.html (7,805 bytes)

78. Re: Mallala by night (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:00:57 -0600
I watched and enjoyed the video. I have a question: I can't hear any tyre squeal on the soundtrack. When I raced in the 60's the sound of the tyres squealing was a very loud constant, both in the Min
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00363.html (9,771 bytes)

79. Re: Fiat 124 question (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 21:32:12 -0600
Fiats of that vintage are usually total rust buckets. I don't know what sad excuse for steel they used back then, but it's really rare to find a 124 or 850 that isn't a wreck underneath, unless it's
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00373.html (9,101 bytes)

80. Re: Signs of Serious Dementia (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:19:55 -0600
Maybe I can remember some highlights: 1949 MG TC 1929 Dodge 4-door sedan 1949 Chevrolet Sport Coupe 195? Morris Minor 195? Standard Ten (Leyland) 1954 Chevrolet Bel Aire 1961 VW Beetle 1956 MGA 1959
/html/mgs/2004-11/msg00375.html (8,388 bytes)

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