[Zmagnette] Workshop Manual

Steve Hanegan steve at betterwitnesses.com
Fri May 16 22:15:24 MDT 2014


Unfortunately, they do not work if you use Apple computers... But they do work a treat if you use Windows based PCs

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> On May 16, 2014, at 3:34 PM, "Paul Barrow" <paul.barrow at centurytel.net> wrote:
> 
> John et al, if it is Magnette ZA or ZB manuals you are after these are
> already available (with much more) from YZ Publications on
> http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/imgytr/stores/yzpublications.shtml at a mere $25
> each plus shipping for MG ZA and MG ZB/ZBV.
> 
> Paul
> 
> Paul Barrow
> 153 Clemons Road
> Montesano, WA 98563 USA
> +1 360 249 5123 Landline
> +1 360 500 9389 Cell phone
> +1 360 249 3776 Fax
> Paul.Barrow at centurytel.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: zmagnette-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:zmagnette-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jon Marino
> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 3:23 PM
> To: zmagnette at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Zmagnette] Workshop Manual
> 
> Thank you kindly, folks. I will try Cecilia, but if Mike wants to copy the
> BMC manual for me, right on. Email me and I will send you my information.
> I'm not sure what the protocol is for such a thing on this mailing list, but
> hopefully I'm going about it correctly.
> Best and peace out,
> 
> Jon M.
> 
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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Re: Oil pipe (steve grundt)
>   2. Re: List Problems (webuck1 at cox.net)
>   3. Re: Workshop Manuel (michael mitchell)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 22:07:03 -0400
> From: steve grundt <slgrundt at gmail.com>
> To: List for the Z Magnette Group - North America
>    <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Oil pipe
> Message-ID:
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> i went to auto zone and bought a copper line and one extra adapter fitting i
> had laying around ran that from engine to gauge works fine
> 
> 
>> On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 7:42 AM, <wraylemke at compuserve.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I may be wrong about the steel pipe from the gauge to the flex hose; I 
>> might have used an old MGB steel pipe, sweated the ends off, then 
>> built one from copper that was the right length.
>> 
>> I can't remember for sure, but that is probably what I did. I think I 
>> found that the fittings from the MGB pipe fit the Magnette gauge. I
> think...
>> 
>> Wray
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: wraylemke <wraylemke at compuserve.com>
>> To: zmagnette <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Mon, May 12, 2014 7:37 am
>> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Oil pipe
>> 
>> Arch, my oil line was cobbled together from various bits by the PO. I 
>> looked at it one day just before taking the car out and thought, "I 
>> really need to fix that". Sure enough, it blew off going down the 
>> interstate, spewing oil all over the hot exhaust resulting in clouds 
>> of smoke that brought visibility to near zero behind me.
>> 
>> I ended up replacing the whole thing. If I recall, the line from the 
>> gauge to the OE  rubber flex hose was steel, I unsoldered the ends and 
>> replaced it using 1/8" copper. I mounted a spare oil pressure switch 
>> from an MGB, the one used for the anti-run-on valve, on the firewall, 
>> then landed the cooper pipe on it. I used two MGB flex oil lines 
>> coupled together to make one line long enough to go from the block to the
> switch.
>> 
>> It's worked fine for years. Plus, if I ever get around to it, I have 
>> the oil pressure switch available to wire up a buzzer to let me know 
>> if I lose oil pressure.
>> 
>> I can take a pic of the firewall rig if you like.
>> 
>> Wray
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: webuck1 <webuck1 at cox.net>
>> To: zmagnette <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sun, May 11, 2014 10:59 pm
>> Subject: [Zmagnette] Oil pipe
>> 
>> I am almost done with my engine rebuild. My Z has that plastic pipe 
>> (brittle and
>> broken) for the oil line to gauge. I want to put the copper or metal pipe
> in.
>> One from an MGA was given to me. What do I need to do to connect this 
>> all up. I believe I need the flex hose and connector as in the MGA but 
>> I am not sure of the fittings on each end. Will I need any adapters on 
>> either or both ends? Any and all help is always appreciated. Thank you in
> advance.
>> Buckey in AZ
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 21:07:33 -0700
> From: <webuck1 at cox.net>
> To: List for the Z Magnette Group - North America
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> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] List Problems
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> I an having difficulty with HTML's being scrubbed, which means I am not
> receiving any pictures and such, so I am missing out. I will send Chris a
> screen shot of what I am receiving so he can see it. I may just end up
> deleting and starting over on the list. Maybe a virus? I'm not sure and I am
> not a computer tech guy. Very frustrating.
> Buckey
> 
> ---- Allen Bachelder <bachldrs at comcast.net> wrote: 
>> To those of us who have been automatically removed from the list due to
> "too many bounces"...
>> 
>> I just now went through the entire list  and found 28 of us (including
> myself) who were "kicked out of the club", and I've now reinstated all of
> us.  If my action had the appropriate effect, you should all be receiving
> this message.  (If you didn't, please let me know ;-) ... )   This happened
> on May 8th, so some of you might not have noticed yet that you were
> off-list.  While I don't understand why this happened, it is apparently due
> to some changes made at Yahoo and AOL.  However, those removed from the list
> were from ISPs all over the map.  Some were Yahoo and aol, many more were
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>> For the moment, I hope all is well.  If you hear that you have been
> removed from the list for any reason, remember, the email to remember is
> bachldrs at comcast.net.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Allen
>> ****************************************************************
>> Allen & Florrie Bachelder       =iii=<
>> Spring Creek Home for Wayward MGs
>> '57 ZB, '65 B, '69 C/GT, '73 B/GT
>> North Street, MI 48049, USA
>> http://www.mgexperience.net/member/bachldrs
>> NAMGAR GT39 - REGISTER TODAY!
>> http://www.namgar.com/events/article/gt-39_ottawa_ontario/gt-39_get_re
>> ady_for_a_whole_lot_of_fun
>> **********************************************************************
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 16 May 2014 07:30:47 -0700
> From: michael mitchell <mdmzoila at hotmail.com>
> To: List for the Z Magnette Group - North America
>    <zmagnette at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Workshop Manuel
> Message-ID: <BAY178-W2994EAC07B171B217EBAEDDA310 at phx.gbl>
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> 
> Hi Allen,  IF You Could PLEAZE Pazz this On,  Az Stated, Many E-Mail'z Back.
> I Have an Original BMC Counter/Part'z Manual from the Old BMC Dealership, on
> Van Ness Ave (S.F.) that waz Given to Me.    
> It Contain'z the BLOW-Up/Exploded View'z of EVERY Single Part on the ZB
> Magnette, Including ORIGINAL Part#'z.
> If a SPECIFIC Part/Part# or Page iz Required,  I'll Do My BEZT to Copy it &
> Pazz it On to Our "GANG".
> GraciaZ, Michael.
> "Ya Neva Kno".
> 
> From: bachldrs at comcas ft.net
> Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 00:47:36 -0400
> To: zmagnette at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] Workshop Manuel
> 
> I also believe Cecelia knows every single part number for every part on ANY
> MG.  If we all had minds like Cecelia, for lack of need, computers would
> never have been invented.  She knows Magnettes incredibly well and she
> remembers customers just as well as part numbers.  NOS Parts is also her
> enterprise.  Next to Lou, she is one of the most valuable human resources we
> have.  If you don't know her, just getting to know her is, in itself worth
> the cost of an entire NAMGAR GT.
> Cheers,Allen
> 
> ****************************************************************Allen &
> Florrie Bachelder       =iii=<
> Spring Creek Home for Wayward MGs'57 ZB, '65 B, '69 C/GT, '73 B/GTNorth
> Street, MI 48049, USAhttp://www.mgexperience.net/member/bachldrsNAMGAR GT39
> - REGISTER
> TODAY!http://www.namgar.com/events/article/gt-39_ottawa_ontario/gt-39_get_re
> ady_for_a_whole_lot_of_fun
> ****************************************************************************
> ******************************************
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On May 15, 2014, at 12:33 AM, Steve Hanegan wrote:Call Cecilia at
> Scarborough Faire ( http://www.scarboroughfaire.4mg.com/ ) -  (800)
> 556-6300. She has reproduction manuals. What is even more helpful, in my
> opinion, is the parts manual. Cecilia also has these. I have  a set of
> reproduction ones for the shop and a set of originals (AKD-688 for parts and
> AKD-573 for service). There are a number of superb used automobile book
> vendors - Vintagemotorbooks.com and books4cars.com are a couple of local
> folks to me, though both ship.
> Cecilia is a good resource for a surprising number of Magnette items - more
> than she actually lists in her catalogs.
> Steve H.
> On May 14, 2014, at 6:22 PM, "Jon Marino" <jonnyprecious at comcast.net>
> wrote:Hi folks, I just bought my first Magnette last week and I am new to
> this list. I am looking for a workshop manual for a 1958 Magnette ZB. Any
> leads? Best, Jon M._______________________________________________
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