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21. re: 1 3/4" SU (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 09:58:08 +0100; I run twin HIF44 1.75" carbs on my 1330cc tuned up mini. It goes very well. Everyone said it wouldn't work but it is fine, and has even been known to give 30mpg. It is something I'd definitely consi; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00390.html (9,314 bytes)
22. Smokey joe (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 09:19:13 +0100; Managed to turn the M3 into a smoke screen last night. Driving to the cinema and whenever I went over 70mph lots of smoke was seen out the back. It got pretty bad and people were beeping and flashing; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00877.html (7,843 bytes)
23. RE: Smokey joe (and dizzys) (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:55:48 +0100; I think I'll make one. The engine rattles badly above about 3krpm. Big ends I think. I was thinking about adding, say 1L of gear oil to the engine oil to thicken things up a bit. I know this is a tr; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00890.html (8,128 bytes)
24. RE: Smokey joe (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:47:34 +0100; You get hassled if you do under 60 on Britain's roads! (M25 excluded) ;-) I backed off to 55 and then had a clamped out VW camper van up my arse. Mind you, he was chucking out just as must smoke. sc; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00896.html (7,246 bytes)
25. Lumenition Magnetronix fitted! (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 14:40:12 +0100; Spent saturday messing with the ignition (GT'78). Decided to finally ditch the points and buy an electronic ignition setup. I have an Aldon Ignitor on the mini, so decided to try out a Lumention Magn; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01231.html (8,408 bytes)
26. RE: Lumenition Magnetronix fitted! (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 15:04:35 +0100; Pulled the leads off the cap to clean them. I knew it was 1-3-4-2 but I went clockwise instead of anticlock wise. Result : cyls 2 & 3 pumping neat petrol down the pipe. BANG..rrrr......rrrrrrr. **BA; /html/mgs/2001-07/msg01234.html (7,761 bytes)
27. Pre-MOT checking and a few questions (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 09:10:37 +0100; The MoT runs out on our 78 BGT in about a week or so, so this weekend I gave the car a good check over. I jacked up the front and gave the wheels a good pull around and then removed them and inspecte; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00441.html (9,485 bytes)
28. MGB telescopic dampers on Ebay (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 10:02:07 +0100; A friend sent this to me. I'm not really interested, but some of you may scott ...that I thought might interest you: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1145234114 "This sale is; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00519.html (7,750 bytes)
29. MoT on friday 2pm :-( (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 12:05:38 +0100; Booked the MG ('78 BGT) in for it's MoT on Friday at 2pm. I have given the car a good check over and not found anything nasty so hopefully things will be ok. I expect they will find *something* wrong; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00750.html (7,779 bytes)
30. MoT passed ok! :-) (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 15:24:40 +0100; Amazing! It passed first time! <phew> Couple of observations... - rear o/s brake back plate damp (seeping slave seal?) - slight play in o/s steering rack (track rod end?) - n/s handbrake effort low A; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg00891.html (7,340 bytes)
31. Diff drain plug square tool size (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 17:23:46 +0100; Quick question! What size is the square hole in the diff drain/fill plugs. I tried to get up underneath the back end and use some internal calipers and they pointed at 1/2". Looks like a may be able; /html/mgs/2001-05/msg01087.html (7,486 bytes)
32. Head swap latest + tyre pressures (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 10:12:42 +0100; Will hopefully be swapping the head this coming weekend. I de-valved the spare head a fortnight ago and put it in for a 20 thou skim. The engine shop couldn't do a proper 'crack test' so instead they; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00070.html (8,921 bytes)
33. RE: Head swap latest + tyre pressures (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 11:26:17 +0100; The tyre would look half flat at that pressure and also be impossibly heavy to drive. The steering creaks and groans as it is. I am using a brand new tyre pressure gauge. I obviously thought my old; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00074.html (8,184 bytes)
34. RE: Head swap latest + tyre pressures (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 17:28:25 +0100; What are these? the steering track rods? The anti-roll bar? (sorry, I'm relatively new to MGs) Scott ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00082.html (8,015 bytes)
35. Head swap tonight + L.Porter book bought (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 15:02:39 +0100; This morning I received the Lindsay Porter Restoration Manual which I ordered from Amazon. Looks good (only just started reading it!). Tonight I plan to do the head swap on our MG (1978 BGT). I have; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00289.html (9,044 bytes)
36. Head swap latest - oil everywhere! (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:25:24 +0100; I'm half way through. Planned to do it all last night, but got the old head off and then started drinking homebrew beer in the garage and then gave up and went inside. :-) Took the old head off and r; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00308.html (8,521 bytes)
37. re: Castrol warning, was: Re: Help - oil leaking onto exhaust (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:47:13 +0100; "Warning! Do not use Castrol Super Cleen on this engine" Sorry, that was too easy! Scott (getting coat) ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the u; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00336.html (7,727 bytes)
38. "some bl**dy red" + block paint / head latest (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:57:10 +0100; I painted the block (well some of it) with nice gloss red lacquer last night. Much better than black IMHO. What was interesting was that before painting it I scrubbed the block clean with petrol and; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00338.html (8,632 bytes)
39. Head swap done (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 11:34:21 +0100; Just to let you all know the head swap was completed on Friday and it's running like a dream now. Starts first turn of the key. Photos coming soon. Scott ** This email and any files transmitted with; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00502.html (6,884 bytes)
40. "WinSU" : Needle finder program (score: 1): Author: scott beavis <sbeavis@solartronanalytical.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 16:11:57 +0100; I have recently written this piece of software to replace the old DOS based "Haystack" SU carb needle search program. The mini crowd think it is great. I thought some of you MG tuners may find it use; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00585.html (7,921 bytes)

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