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Re: More on dizzy bushings

To: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Subject: Re: More on dizzy bushings
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 18:39:52 -0700
Cc: Glen Byrns <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <200004272029.QAA23956@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Wow Larry, that's great service.  I even got the message twice!
Thanks,
Mike

Larry Macy wrote:

> Lawrie@britcars.com
>
> British Sportscar Center
> Cameron Park, CA
> www.britcars.com
> e-mail to parts@britcars.com
> 530-676-7226
>
> How's that for service??
>
> Larry
>
> At this exact moment in time 4/27/00 4:13 PM, macleans@earthlink.net made
> the profound statement:
>
> >Larry,
> >     What is Mr. Alexander's e-mail address?
> >Mike MacLean-60 sprite
> >
> >Larry Macy wrote:
> >
> >> According to the info I have gleaned in the last week. Yes. Getting the
> >> bushes out is not the problem. The problem is the bushes are fragile.
> >> Putting them back in takes a press. On top of which you need to pull the
> >> thing apart to determine if the shaft is worn as well. If yes then you
> >> need a new shaft as well. Was advised that to rebuild - send to a pro.
> >>
> >> There is a fellow, Lawrie Alexander, on the MG list that comes highly
> >> recommended. However, I just, this morning, got an email back from him
> >> that says they are back logged about 4 weeks. If you want his email - ask
> >> me.
> >>
> >> Larry
> >> Still trying to determine what to do about the 68 MGB points style dizzy
> >> in the Midget, get a new one, send for a rebuild, shoot the damn thing.
> >>
> >> At this exact moment in time 4/27/00 10:24 AM, grbyrns@ucdavis.edu made
> >> the profound statement:
> >>
> >> >I should have added in the first post that I have Crane Cams elec ign.,
> with
> >> >a slotted plastic disc passing through an IR sensor instead of points.
> >> >Checking dwell is moot in this case.  I plan to check the timing
> >> >fluctuations with a light tonight.  There is definitely slop in the shaft.
> >> >Idle is good, high speed is great (that's the turbo talking) but the rpms
> >> >fluctuate noticeably when the throttle is held at about 3500 rpm.  Its
> about
> >> >a 500 rpm swing as it bounces up and down from ~3200 to 3700.
> >> >
> >> >How hard is it to rebuild a dizzy shaft/bushing?
> >> >
> >> >Regards,
> >> >Glen Byrns
> >> >'59 Bugeye
> >>
> >> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> >> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
> >> System Administrator/Manager
> >> Neuropsychiatry Section
> >> Department of Psychiatry
> >> University of Pennsylvania
> >> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> >> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> >>
> >>  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
> >> question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
> System Administrator/Manager
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
>  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
> question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.


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