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1. Re: Caliper Rebuild (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 17:22:55 -0700; Press it into place with piece of wood and a C clamp. I found I still bent a couple so order some spares. Cheers, Dave Ambrose -- -- Sure, "Scrum" is a weird name, but "Assault and Battery" was alrea; /html/mgs/2005-08/msg00117.html (7,050 bytes)
2. Re: Wire Wheel Rubber Band (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 01 May 2005 07:54:30 -0700; Don't use duct tape! The adhesive in duct tape turns to powder after a while. 2 wraps of PVC plumber's tape works just fine, and lasts a long time. That's what I'm using. Best Regards, Dave Ambrose -; /html/mgs/2005-05/msg00006.html (7,920 bytes)
3. Re: Still battling clutch (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:54:55 -0700; What does the hose look like? I didn't see that you'd replaced it. The rubber hoses can really expand when they get old., which would reduce the slave cylinder travel. You can take a look at the hose; /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00155.html (8,009 bytes)
4. Need some brake rebuilding advice (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 09:44:50 -0800; I tore into the wheel end of my 69 BGT yesterday and came up with a couple of questions: 1) The pistons in one caliper have a satin finish as opposed to the usual shiny finish. Can I reuse these pist; /html/mgs/2005-01/msg00436.html (6,917 bytes)
5. Re: Rubber hoses to metal hoses (score: 1): Author: Dave Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2004 19:49:51 -0700; If the pipe is the right diameter, you can solder a ring from a compression fitting to the pipe and get a very suitable bulge. Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki; /html/mgs/2004-09/msg00047.html (7,365 bytes)
6. Question about the clutch master cylinder (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 18:28:39 -0700; I'm spending this 4th of July working on my thoroughly British '68 MGB-GT. I got the clutch master cylinder apart in preparation for rebuilding because it was leaking fluid. The inner bore looks grea; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00048.html (6,898 bytes)
7. Re: Your OTHER cars (score: 1): Author: Dave Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2004 16:19:58 -0700; '69 GT, currently under major refitment. Waiting in the wings, I have a '62 Austin Healy Sprite and a '62 Morris Traveller. Morris is next up for some attention. Besides an original Ford GT40 or a Ch; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00195.html (8,540 bytes)
8. Re: steering rack alignment (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 08:27:57 -0700; You can actually make small adjustments to the camber by fitting shims under the lever shocks. Cheers, Dave Ambrose; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00509.html (7,849 bytes)
9. Re: steering rack alignment (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 07:19:19 -0700; I'm going on a 30 year old memory here. . . They had "the old guy" do the alignment on my car. He was kind enough to let me watch what he was doing. I think he made a 1/2 degree camber change by fitt; /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00517.html (8,295 bytes)
10. Re: Cam Recommendation for MGB (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 18:33:16 -0700; I have this cam in my MGB with exactly the same overbore. I'm running stock cylinder head (with hardened valve seats), SU's, and stock exaust system. Overall, it's been a very satisfactory mod. Freew; /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00481.html (8,373 bytes)
11. Re: Cam and idle problems (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:26:50 -0800; I have a "Kent Fast Road Cam" in my 69 BGT. It idles just fine on dual SU's. The idle is just a little bit rougher than the stock cam and the boost in midrange power is well worth the tradeoff. I sus; /html/mgs/2004-03/msg00420.html (7,955 bytes)
12. MGB in a film (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 09:00:18 -0700; Picked up a copy of "Coma" on DVD. This movie stars Geniveve Bujold, and a very young Michael Douglas. Throughout the movie, Ms. Bujold drives a BRG MGB. This is a very good movie. I'd seen it back i; /html/mgs/2003-04/msg00887.html (6,651 bytes)
13. Re: Window Winder handlesNew (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2003 22:22:59 -0800; NAPA carries some generic handles that seem to be identical to the OEM handles. I think they also fit the original VW bugs. /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www; /html/mgs/2003-01/msg00052.html (6,906 bytes)
14. Re: winter in Oz (was "garage heater advice") (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 22:35:17 -0800; Wait a minute - We do that here in San Diego, California. Water's not nearly as warm though, we need a wetsuit. Cheers, Dave /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://ww; /html/mgs/2002-12/msg00014.html (7,705 bytes)
15. Re: Ethanol in the Gas (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:49:08 -0700; That's very true. It makes them hard and brittle. We had that problem with boats in the early 80's. Later fuel lines are formulated to withstand the ethanol. Cheers, Dave -- -- Sure, "Scrum" is a wei; /html/mgs/2006-04/msg00259.html (7,505 bytes)
16. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:31:51 -0700; After many problems with duct tape, British Wire Wheel in Santa Cruz told me to use 10 mil PVC plumber's tape. It's lasted at least as long as the tires. I just hand a roll to the guys mounting the t; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00246.html (8,744 bytes)
17. Re: [Mgs] Rebuilding a brake caliper (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:12:30 -0700; I've done these rebuilds several times. They can be tricky, but I don't think it's beyond the reach of a good home mechanic. Remove one piston at a time with air pressure. A C-clamp will hold the opp; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00199.html (8,928 bytes)
18. Re: [Mgs] anemic running B (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:23:41 -0800; I would also make sure the linkages are tight so both throttle butterflies are opening. It's an easy thing to forget. (please don't ask :-) Cheers, Dave Ambrose ______________________________________; /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00068.html (7,900 bytes)
19. Re: [Mgs] MGC GT interiors (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:46:01 -0800; We bought the interior kit for our '69 BGT from Brittek(sp?) and it's very good quality. Cheers, Dave Ambrose _______________________________________________ Edit your replies Mgs@autox.team.net http; /html/mgs/2007-11/msg00098.html (6,682 bytes)
20. Re: [Mgs] Brake failure warning switch (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:03:14 -0800; Moss supplies an inexpensive rebuild kit that contains the piston seals and, IIRC, a couple of springs. Probably worth doing if you have everything else apart, but I wouldn't muck around with it unl; /html/mgs/2007-12/msg00232.html (7,744 bytes)

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