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81. Re: September 30th Flatwater All British Show (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2001 21:49:40 -0500
The dangers of sending e-mail before the first cup of coffee. Flatwater is the Omaha Indian name for Nebraska. Our show in in Lincoln, Ne at 5901 O Street also known as U.S. highway 34. Sorry for the
/html/mgs/2001-09/msg00682.html (7,422 bytes)

82. Re: Bonnet Lock (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:13:29 -0500
There are several possible problems, but the one that comes to mind is that the bonnet is too far closed, and the probe is caught on the framework below the latch assembly. When this happens on my A
/html/mgs/2001-08/msg00076.html (7,724 bytes)

83. Re: engine troubles (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 22:56:54 -0500
This is a good news bad news sort of situation. If there is no oil, then there is nothing to carry the nasties from the fried bearings to the engine. So you got the crank and the bearings, and most l
/html/mgs/2001-08/msg00091.html (7,625 bytes)

84. Re: Parts list for WW to Alloy conversion... (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 22:51:10 -0500
PaulH. Agreed save for the brakes. GT slaves are often used by autocrossers for better brakes that are easier to modulate. It is a good conversion. -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.m
/html/mgs/2001-08/msg00092.html (7,992 bytes)

85. RE: valve noise (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:04:42 -0500
Great! I just got back from a little drive with friends. We drove from the Lincoln-Omaha area through Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinoise, back across Iowa, and
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00008.html (9,097 bytes)

86. Re: MGB Meets The Fast And The Furious (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:51:19 -0500
I could be wrong, but I remember Honda engines as turning backwards and thus unworkable for an MG. I was thinking of putting a Sterling engine in a B at the time... -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garag
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00012.html (8,539 bytes)

87. Re: New MG's in America (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:43:32 -0500
I had an 88 Sterling 825SL that I drove until it reached 185,000 miles. But living in Nebraska and driving on salted roads began to take its toll, so I gave it to a friend as a first car for his 16 y
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00013.html (7,811 bytes)

88. Re: MGB Meets The Fast And The Furious (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 11:20:37 -0500
The Chute out, for those who do not know, is a run what you brung acceleration contest held at the Chanute, Kansas airport each spring. It is a legal off road blast. John Ulrich has an Olds 215 here
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00015.html (8,087 bytes)

89. Re: : 5 speed - why/Dan & Nina (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 19:31:44 -0500
Funny thing. One of my best friends switched to a Mallory a couple of years ago. About 20,000 miles later, half way across Iowa, he discovered that his self lubricating bushings hadn't. He is very d
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00032.html (7,621 bytes)

90. Re: 5 Speed - Why? (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 13:13:14 -0500
I don't mean to be difficult (no one would ever be difficult on this list) but the car I speak of with a C overdrive in a B case is a '57 MGA. I do not enter Concourse competitions, but I do drive th
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00060.html (8,231 bytes)

91. Re: 5 Speed - Why? (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:09:06 -0500
My 57 has a '69 5 main B engine, bored .060 over, balanced, HS6 carbs, and a ceramic coated header. The only other engine I would have considered is a Rover V8, mostly because I wanted to keep everyt
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00076.html (8,835 bytes)

92. Re: MGB Meets The Fast And The Furious (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 07:32:58 -0500
The S2000 is absolutely rear drive. Also it is an excellent autocross car. -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.mlcltd.com/shawsgarage/ My British Car is NOT leaky - it's merely marking
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00157.html (7,696 bytes)

93. Re: 5 Speed - Why? - Why not the engine swap? (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 07:36:32 -0500
Does this mean I have to take the cup holders out of my MGA? -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.mlcltd.com/shawsgarage/ My British Car is NOT leaky - it's merely marking its territory.
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00158.html (8,555 bytes)

94. Flywheel for 1275 (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 21:21:05 -0500
Does anyone have an extra flywheel for a 1275 that they would be willing to part with. I need one. I live in Lincoln, NE. That is Nebraska. Please advise as to cost, etc. Funny thing- I was coming ac
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00506.html (6,819 bytes)

95. Re: carb conversion dilemma (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:57:03 -0500
I ran a loop of tubing over the top from one carb to the other. Clamp them on because if one comes off it doesn't run well at all. -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.mlcltd.com/shawsga
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg00976.html (8,554 bytes)

96. Re: MG 'Z' Test... (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 21:49:07 -0500
OK, I'm in on this deal -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.mlcltd.com/shawsgarage/ My British Car is NOT leaky - it's merely marking its territory. /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing l
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01051.html (7,545 bytes)

97. Re: Customer Service? (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 21:47:06 -0500
I don't know why. They are right across the street from a UPS Terminal. You now know why I usually deal with Moss even though VB is only 3 hours away. -- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://ww
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01052.html (8,212 bytes)

98. Re: Cupro-Nickel Brake Lines (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:01:10 -0500
We are occasionally guilty of "over restoring" a car. It looks quite nice, but it is far nicer than the way the factory did it. However I'm a firm believer in the "its your car, do with it as you wil
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01174.html (8,615 bytes)

99. RE: Parts car clarification (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 21:44:28 -0500
-- Bob Shaw Check out Shaw's Garage at http://www.mlcltd.com/shawsgarage/ My British Car is NOT leaky - it's merely marking its territory. /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dup
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01222.html (8,116 bytes)

100. Re: As the sun slowly sets... (score: 1)
Author: Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:03:12 -0500
The car was a Y-T or Y touring 4 place open car. It was built on a YA chassis. They had a fold down windscreen and the top was hidden in zippered pockets when down. It had the same XPAG engine as the
/html/mgs/2001-07/msg01223.html (8,741 bytes)


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