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81. Re: Front License Plates (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:32:49 -0700
1. Because they're ugly on cars that dont have moulded plastic bumpers 2. See #1 Do you use the long'n'skinny Euro style plates down under? Those look much better than our short'n'fat plates. Skye --
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00725.html (7,977 bytes)

82. Re: Newbie Restoration Books (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:35:44 -0700
Never heard of it... must be new Good book, I would also pick up "Original MGB" by Clausager and the RBentley workshop manual. That's pretty much all you'll ever need. Unless you're going for perform
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00727.html (7,201 bytes)

83. Re: Optimal temperature, radiator cap, etc. (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 16:31:52 -0700
The other option of course, is to blank off part of the radiator and oil cooler (if fitted), which is a heck of a lot less work for much the same results. Skye 66 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00867.html (9,463 bytes)

84. Re: (no subject) (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 12:15:09 -0700
Sort of begs the question, if you're not having any problems then why do you want to upgrade it? And what changes are you considering? More rows? Different/more fins? etc Increasing the heat dispersa
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00910.html (7,317 bytes)

85. Re: Magnette has negative camber (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 14:27:17 -0700
snip Yes, lowering a car (on purpose, or otherwise) will increase the negative camber on the wheels on most (all?) suspensions. I'd bet the springs are worn or wrong... Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safet
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00922.html (7,510 bytes)

86. racing tire temps (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:19:26 -0700
I'm thinking about buying a Fluke 80T-150U temp probe, will this be useful for measuring inner/center/outer tire temps or do I need something more specialized?? Planning ahead, Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00938.html (6,812 bytes)

87. Re: MGA Coupe Racer (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:22:14 -0700
Have you tried searching with http://images.google.com/ ?? PS: Type in "MGA racer" and Barney is the first image to come up :) Skye 66 B /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00939.html (8,111 bytes)

88. Re: racing tire temps (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 17:45:03 -0700
Good... this probe isn't IR, you have to touch it to whatever you want to measure, but supposedly works with air, surface and non-corrosive liquids and has range -58F to 302F, should work out OK for
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg00943.html (8,083 bytes)

89. Re: a real oil burner (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:54:00 -0700
I'd double check your valve job.. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at h
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01073.html (6,885 bytes)

90. Re: Need help with Canadian MGB tranny purchase, please (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:03:12 -0700
This is why I like using paypal or bidpay, there's no question that the payment was received. Skye /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01074.html (7,925 bytes)

91. torque wrenches (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:33:02 -0700
I have a cheapo Craftsmen deflection type torque wrench, you know with the shaft that bends and the needle measures the deflection... How accurate are these? If not accurate, what kind should I get?
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01097.html (7,066 bytes)

92. bently -> workshop (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 16:03:46 -0700
I'm full of questions lately :) I have an early version of the Haynes MGB manual (published '72 I believe, much better for my 66 than the current Haynes) which I got already cut up and put in plastic
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01104.html (7,047 bytes)

93. Re: V8 Bushings (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 18:58:13 -0700
Yes, you definately should. They last way, way longer. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorc
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01122.html (7,620 bytes)

94. Re: A cool thing about our cars (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 19:00:48 -0700
Good god, I can understand "Is that a Fiat" or "Alfa" or "Triumph" but a BMW?!? I mean, the 1600/2002 cabrios were bricks!! Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbex
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01123.html (8,756 bytes)

95. Re: A cool thing about our cars (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:47:12 -0700
110 in my B feels like 180 in modern cars :) Chalk it up to inflation Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience www.mgbexperience.com (_o____o_) /// or try http://www.team.net
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01185.html (8,278 bytes)

96. Re: Running roughly and blowing blue smoke.... (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:58:23 -0700
Sounds more like rings or valves. Do a dry/wet compression test... Or even better, a leakdown test, but that takes more equipment. Skye -- 1966 MGB - GHN3L Safety Fast! __,__\__ The MGB Experience ww
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01186.html (8,204 bytes)

97. Re: What would you drive? (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:17:41 -0700
In order of prefernce: 1. my 66 MGB 2. a mid-sized 4x4 truck for towing, hauling and snowboarding 3. an escort cosworth for rally racing 4. a new mini for girlfriend 5. an Aston Martin DB5 6. maybe a
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01187.html (9,225 bytes)

98. Re: '57 MGA on ebay (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:55:36 -0700
So you don't run the plates/vin through carfax or whatever and find out what a POS it is ?? *tongue firmly in cheek* :) Seriously, I have no idea. I've had people email me about all the pictures of m
/html/mgs/2002-08/msg01257.html (7,671 bytes)

99. Re: Competition brake pad choice (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 11:36:59 -0700
Grassroots Motorsports magazine, which I love, really likes EBC pads for light track use. However another list I'm on, E30 bimmers, think they wear out too fast and prefer Carbotech or Jurid. Skye //
/html/mgs/2002-07/msg00019.html (8,034 bytes)

100. Re: Dash removal in '66 B. (score: 1)
Author: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 11:41:44 -0700
Yup its pretty straight-forward. I'd recommend having an assortment of socket extensions and maybe a socket U-joint on hand. And something to rest your head on, since you're going to be spending some
/html/mgs/2002-07/msg00021.html (7,879 bytes)


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