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201. suckin' gas (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 94 13:57:25 CST
Oh yes, I almost forgot....for some reason the mech. at the garage disconnected the crankcase breather tube from the carbs and replaced it with a small tube connecting the two brass piped on the carb
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00095.html (6,637 bytes)

202. Re: Color choices for LBC's (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 94 14:13:43 CST
It's probably been done/thought of before, but since I've come to the states I;ve been facinated with "generic" brands (cigarettes, brownie mix etc etc). To any non-US people out there, this stuff co
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00096.html (8,216 bytes)

203. uh oh....clutch (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 94 08:53:47 CST
Just when everything is almost hunky-dory (aprt from the floor pan, carpet, dash, tach, lights, carbs, roof, aposts) the clutch starts getting icky. This morning I was having a devil of a time getti
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00123.html (7,669 bytes)

204. clutch (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 94 12:42:40 CST
Hmm, filled the clutch fluid up, and checked out the gear change....not that great...it needs to be bled. Its wierd... There seems to be no fluid on the ground, or around the slave and nipple. I did
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00136.html (6,606 bytes)

205. first succesful tune up + other stuff (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 94 17:46:27 CST
WOW, I can't belive that I managed to do it...thanks Scott Fisher, and thanks to Roger G. for an excellent SU tuning guide. Let me recap...I got the rebuilt motor all connected up but couldn't face t
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00173.html (10,215 bytes)

206. whats the problem now??? (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 94 15:36:56 CST
Well, the euphoria of this weekends succesful tune-up has subsided a little, and a seemingly new one has crept up on me. I been letting the Midget warm up for at least 5 minutes on half choke (it sta
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00216.html (7,554 bytes)

207. size of cars (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 94 13:02:19 CST
Does somebody have these stats off the top of tyhere head???? length/width/height of 74 Midget and 75 Spit. Thanks....just doing some shipping calculations! Marcus
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00253.html (6,274 bytes)

208. RE: PCV valves and MGB's (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 94 08:37:35 CST
Hey, whats going on....now I'm completely confused!!! Let me describe the current system I have installed right now.... Crankcase breather tube from block to PCV valve....PCV valve installed to allow
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00276.html (7,590 bytes)

209. RE: PCV valves and MGB's (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 94 14:06:55 CST
Aaaah, this is where it gets more interesting. I have the tubes connected from the carbs to the cannister, and there a a tube from the cannister to the valve cover, and then theres the breather tube
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00293.html (8,161 bytes)

210. RE: PCV valves....curiouser and curiouser (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 94 18:34:22 CST
Gotcha OK, I need to put a new length of tube on this..at the mo its cut of at the canister. snip...snip Ha ha....no gulp valve...its is missing the air injection rail.. but the holes are all plugge
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00300.html (8,362 bytes)

211. Re: Snowbound (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 94 13:58:52 CST
Oblbc I will be welding in a new floor pan this weekend. How should I attach the pan to the rocker panel for welding?? Marcus
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00312.html (7,219 bytes)

212. installing the new top (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 94 16:20:39 CST
Pheweee, got the new roof on the Midget at last. Well, let me say it didn't take an hour to install, not 2, nor 3. I started at 8am and finished, oh, about 3.30 pm. You could say it was a tight littl
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00382.html (8,569 bytes)

213. fuel filter on 74 Midget (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 94 17:11:45 CST
Where is it located?? It isn't discussed in the Haynes and I couldn't find it just by looking around the car! Marcus
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00384.html (6,285 bytes)

214. Gas (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 94 12:53:45 CST
and not the sometimes comical variety either.... Hmmmmph, I'm nearing the end of my test tank of gas. I've completed just over 100 miles on one tank (12-15mpg). Not Good. Admittadly(sp?) its been col
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00452.html (7,295 bytes)

215. Midget has a saggy ass! (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 94 09:06:58 CST
Its's never ending is it? The left rear side of the Midget is starting to sag a little. The leaf looks a little worn out. How difficult is it to replace the springs on these little buggers? Marcus
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00466.html (6,643 bytes)

216. accomplishments this weekend.... (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 94 08:28:06 CST
Hey all, Only one to report....spent a few hours fitting the passenger floor pan for welding. Rather than weld it myself, I found a local guy with a rig who did a nice job for me last night. Took 1 h
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00552.html (7,583 bytes)

217. Re: folding soft-tops (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 94 11:23:28 CST
Thanks to ben for explaining how to fold my conv. top properly...by the way I keep forgetting to mention..this is for the 74 Midget...but its all relavent. Anyway, now I know....but unfortunately I d
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00558.html (6,644 bytes)

218. "Prestige conv. tops" (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 94 12:05:10 CST
Looking through Hemmings for conv top covers and carpet sets. Found a company called "Prestige conv. tops and carpets". Couldn't find them in the suppliers list. Offer a top boot at $75 and carpet at
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00562.html (7,352 bytes)

219. Re: Convertible Top Installation Question (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 94 12:52:24 CST
re: riveter The rivet gun is fine from VB BUT: 1) The nose is NOT slim enough to fit between the ally header rail. I had to resort to carefully bending the rail out then in again 2) The rivets suppli
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00567.html (7,141 bytes)

220. Re: "Prestige conv. tops" (score: 1)
Author: tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil (Marcus Tooze)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 94 10:39:32 CST
Yes all that info is correct. I called the 1-800-659-2649 and it takes you straight through to the UK for free (odd set up?). I talked to a woman who confirmed the prices. I may order in a few days t
/html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00604.html (7,332 bytes)


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