[Zmagnette] Zmagnette Digest, Vol 1, Issue 21

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Tue Oct 22 19:12:37 MDT 2013


Hey John,
Find one or two of the oldest spring shops in your area and show them the problem on your car, visually. They should be able to help. I have used the San Diego Spring shop for years and were always helpful.
Buckey
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>    1. Re: New Member (Arch Boston)
>    2. Signing up (Mark J Bradakis)
>    3. Re: Window stuck (Edward Brorein)
>    4. Rear Springs (John Perkins)
>    5. Re: Window stuck (Steven Trovato)
>    6. Re: Window stuck (Steven Trovato)
>    7. Re: Rear Springs (Steven Trovato)
>    8. Re: Rear Springs (Allen Bachelder)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:32:01 -0400
> From: Arch Boston <arch.boston at twc.com>
> To: Chris Kotting <chris.kotting at gmail.com>
> Cc: "zmagnette at autox.team.net" <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] New Member
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> There is a very old saying...  If it ain't broke don't fix it!  Things have been working -- I would advocate leaving things exactly as they are. Arch
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> On Oct 22, 2013, at 4:44 PM, Chris Kotting <chris.kotting at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > AFAIK we can't set things up so that new members have to be "vetted," we can kick someone off the list for bad behaviour, or force their posts to go through "moderation" (they don't go out unless we approve them.)
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> > The fact is that I've been on one or another of the team.net lists for close to 20 years (Spridgets and MGs, mostly, but also Triumphs and a few others) I have yet to encounter a spam problem on any of them.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:49:52 -0600
> From: Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com>
> To: zmagnette at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Zmagnette] Signing up
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> Chris Kotting wrote:
> > AFAIK we can't set things up so that new members have to be "vetted," 
> > we _can_ kick someone off the list for bad behaviour, or force their 
> > posts to go through "moderation" (they don't go out unless we approve 
> > them.)
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> The list can be set to require approval of new subscribers.  The admins 
> could send the applicants an
> email asking some simple, inforative questions, and accept or decline.
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> > The fact is that I've been on one or another of the team.net lists for 
> > close to 20 years (Spridgets and MGs, mostly, but also Triumphs and a 
> > few others) I have yet to encounter a spam problem on _any_ of them.
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> The biggest problem at the moment is list members who have their 
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> mjb.
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> ps:  Yes, I changed the subject line.
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:41:42 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Edward Brorein <edbro03 at yahoo.com>
> To: Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>,
> 	"zmagnette at autox.team.net" <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Window stuck
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> Hi Steve,
> ?
> It might be you have worn mechanism and it has jumped half a tooth and jammed. Possibly pulling up or down on the window may get it unstuck?
> ?
> Good luck with it!
> ?
> Ed
> ?
> 
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> ________________________________
> From: Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>
> To: "zmagnette at autox.team.net" <zmagnette at autox.team.net> 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 4:08 PM
> Subject: [Zmagnette] Window stuck
> 
> 
> OK, time to get back to an actual Magnette issue.? I was out in my 
> Magnette yesterday, and everything was going so well, right until I 
> decided to close my window.? Nothing.? Stuck solid.? The handle moves 
> back and forth a few inches, but the window does not move at all.? In 
> a moment of impressive self control, I did not apply any more force 
> to the handle.? I guess the next step is to remove the inner panel 
> and see what is going on in there.? I have not figured out how to do 
> that, but I have not cracked a manual or investigated at all 
> yet.? That window had always operated smoothly and effortlessly.? It 
> operated easier than the one in my Miata.? I'll let you know what I 
> find in there. 
> 
> 
> -Steve T.
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:00:31 -0500
> From: John Perkins <wrench at attglobal.net>
> To: "zmagnette at autox.team.net" <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Zmagnette] Rear Springs
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> I am in need of a rebuildable pair of rear springs for my ZA.  The 
> springs on my car have notches where the edge of the lower leaf has 
> ground its way a quarter to half way through the leaf above on most of 
> the leaves.  Any suggestions?
> Perkins
> 
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:12:54 -0400
> From: Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>
> To: "zmagnette at autox.team.net" <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Window stuck
> Message-ID: <0MV300K91F94PG00 at mta3.srv.hcvlny.cv.net>
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> That might be the case.  Unfortunately the window is all the way down 
> so I can't pull or push it until I remove the door panel.  When that 
> happens is the mechanism toast or is there a way to fix it?  Thanks.
> 
> -Steve T.
> 
> At 06:41 PM 10/22/2013, Edward Brorein wrote:
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >It might be you have worn mechanism and it has jumped half a tooth 
> >and jammed. Possibly pulling up or down on the window may get it unstuck?
> >
> >Good luck with it!
> >
> >Ed
> 
> 
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:16:42 -0400
> From: Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>
> To: charles durning <durningcharles at gmail.com>
> Cc: zmagnette at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Window stuck
> Message-ID: <0MV300C8GFFTIS50 at mta5.srv.hcvlny.cv.net>
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> Thank you.  I'll keep that in mind.  So, I'm wondering, the last two 
> things you sent went directly to me and not to the list.  Was that 
> intentional or are you a victim of the reply button only sending to 
> the individual?  We have been having a lengthy discussion on that, in 
> case you haven't been following along.
> 
> -Steve T.
> 
> At 06:00 PM 10/22/2013, charles durning wrote:
> >Steve,
> >
> >It's an easy job, less than 1 hour.  The window reg is a breeze in 
> >these cars.  I do have some spare window regs if you are in a 
> >bind.  They''re rusty but work.  The left rear looks almost new with no rust.
> >
> >
> >Charlie Durning
> 
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:28:26 -0400
> From: Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>
> To: John Perkins <wrench at attglobal.net>,	"zmagnette at autox.team.net"
> 	<zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Rear Springs
> Message-ID: <0MV300020FZF8721 at mta6.srv.hcvlny.cv.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed
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> There are spring shops that do all kinds of fabrication and 
> repair.  I don't know if they could help, but I would check in with 
> one of them and see what they say.  They might be able to replace 
> just that one leaf if the rest are ok.  Worth asking.
> 
> -Steve T.
> 
> At 07:00 PM 10/22/2013, John Perkins wrote:
> >I am in need of a rebuildable pair of rear springs for my ZA.  The 
> >springs on my car have notches where the edge of the lower leaf has 
> >ground its way a quarter to half way through the leaf above on most 
> >of the leaves.  Any suggestions?
> >Perkins
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:31:29 -0400
> From: Allen Bachelder <bachldrs at comcast.net>
> To: zmagnette <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Rear Springs
> Message-ID: <495F93FC-11B1-467E-9C30-905530435016 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> If it were me, I'd call John Twist.  John makes new/rebuilt MGB springs by re-arching the old leaves and adding one extra.  The B/GT had seven leaves; the ones John made for me have eight.  I've had 'em on the car for several years now and they're great.  In fact, he's now building me a set for my '65 tourer.
> 
> The question would be - can he do the same for a Magnette?  
> 
> ' Worth checking out. Tell John I sentcha...
> Allen
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> On Oct 22, 2013, at 7:28 PM, Steven Trovato wrote:
> 
> > There are spring shops that do all kinds of fabrication and repair.  I don't know if they could help, but I would check in with one of them and see what they say.  They might be able to replace just that one leaf if the rest are ok.  Worth asking.
> > 
> > -Steve T.
> > 
> > At 07:00 PM 10/22/2013, John Perkins wrote:
> >> I am in need of a rebuildable pair of rear springs for my ZA.  The springs on my car have notches where the edge of the lower leaf has ground its way a quarter to half way through the leaf above on most of the leaves.  Any suggestions?
> >> Perkins
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