tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.comments2023-12-21T11:56:02.820-05:00The Great MG ExperimentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-82834298079803742422013-02-02T21:44:56.004-05:002013-02-02T21:44:56.004-05:00Very important to get your vacuum advance working ...Very important to get your vacuum advance working properly. You will be amazed at the difference in the way your car sounds and behaves as you ramp up from idle to feeway speeds. If you haven't yet, also consider calling British Vacuum Unit and replacing the old, hardened vacuum advance unit on the dizzy. When this is working, you won't believe that you thought the engine was fine without it.Jim in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673837554632599899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-52224596837108890642012-12-13T12:36:08.049-05:002012-12-13T12:36:08.049-05:00You clearly know how to handle cars by the way you...You clearly know how to handle cars by the way you changed the oil. It is great that you maintain your own car, as this can certainly save you money compared to hiring someone to do the job. But, like what you said, some engines are not that easy to handle. So, it would still be better if the task will be carried out by professionals from a reputable dealership. Otherwise, you may risk damaging your car, which will certainly be costly.<br /><br /><br />@<a href="http://www.orrmotors.com/dealership/used-audi-a4-ottawa.htm" rel="nofollow">Timmy Radloff</a><br />Timmy Radloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14633811891553800528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-4369880776208172832012-10-04T13:35:32.403-04:002012-10-04T13:35:32.403-04:00You need to take into consideration the type of oi...You need to take into consideration the type of oil, since oil heats up and changes its viscosity through running engines.10W40 oil is recommended when having problems with engine leaks because it provides more protection and escape slowly through wears. For first timers, these are the tools that you must have when changing oil: a ratchet, oil filter wrench, recycle container, funnel, new oil filter, new oil and a clean rags.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://jbctire.com/oil-change-springfield-mo-and-other-coupon-specials" rel="nofollow">Patrick Montgomery</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845621989006913870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-56900080756578897192012-10-01T14:15:09.552-04:002012-10-01T14:15:09.552-04:00You sound like a professional! I guess you have be...You sound like a professional! I guess you have been dealing with these kinds of problems on a regular basis. Well, I commend you for taking the time to know about car repairs and replacement. It surely helps you to do your own repairs and replacement. I’m certain that this vehicle is already running smoothly on the road. Thanks to your DIY job!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.minit-tune.com/en/surrey.html" rel="nofollow">Michelina Douglass</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893318635615771403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-84464420248525467192012-08-01T11:37:48.959-04:002012-08-01T11:37:48.959-04:00I'm thinking you should also change out your p...I'm thinking you should also change out your pants for "a pair that has rubber seals along the top and front."keohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504385481060936766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-74996286180267565022012-07-31T14:56:19.758-04:002012-07-31T14:56:19.758-04:00Perhaps you could wear protective foul weather clo...Perhaps you could wear protective foul weather clothing like scuba gear complete with face mask, a downeast sailor's gear with hip-waders or a motorcyclist's suit!Russ & Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979934048442827642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-18162734371556129332012-07-31T12:51:23.092-04:002012-07-31T12:51:23.092-04:00Well, I'm a little more optimistic now. I defi...Well, I'm a little more optimistic now. I definitely won't resort to Duck tape, so I'll have to re-assess after taking care of these two items.<br /><br />Haven't tried Aldie General store yet, but definitely will on that recommendation. I've been past it quite a few times and wondered how they are. There's a few other old general stores around the western part of the county that we've been to and none have let us down yet.MGA Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862014819167854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-79426279785392894542012-07-31T11:45:56.717-04:002012-07-31T11:45:56.717-04:00For most rain, I just figure on getting wet. If y...For most rain, I just figure on getting wet. If you really want to seal an MGA, Duct Tape is the way to go. One strip across the top of the windshield to seal the top to the windshield. You can even use it around the side curtains, if you really want to go to the trouble.<br /><br />I saw in your previous posts that your carpet is glued down. You really need to be able to remove the carpet if you're going to drive in heavy rain. Water will come up through the floor and soak the carpet from underneath.<br /><br />The one thing I don't do anymore is drive with the top down at night when it's raining. The lack of visibility is too significant.<br /><br />Another thing I wanted to ask about from a previous post is if you've eaten barbecue from the Aldie General Store? We stopped there on a R2R test run, and then ate there again during the rallye itself. Excellent ribs! Very recommended.FamousDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131892672682156437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-28348632193073350652012-06-12T10:23:49.244-04:002012-06-12T10:23:49.244-04:00I saw a green one yesterday with the license plate...I saw a green one yesterday with the license plate: 1969MGRuss & Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979934048442827642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-17825066612875238932012-05-15T15:11:22.404-04:002012-05-15T15:11:22.404-04:00My grammar mistake about throes / throws. I just r...My grammar mistake about throes / throws. I just re-read your original sentence. I should not question your use of physics-related English :)keohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504385481060936766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-21627783481867225532012-05-15T15:04:50.477-04:002012-05-15T15:04:50.477-04:00Your Attack Hat? The original?! I lost mine betwee...Your Attack Hat? The original?! I lost mine between Ithaca and home. Something to do with stopping on the shoulder so a child could be noisily car sick. <br /><br />You want throes, not throws in your sentence. Like the band from VA rather than what my child was doing in the weeds.keohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504385481060936766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-33846845588599735472012-05-14T22:45:53.298-04:002012-05-14T22:45:53.298-04:00Great - how'd you like it? Different, huh?
J...Great - how'd you like it? Different, huh?<br /><br />JIMJim in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673837554632599899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-16000368021924957632012-05-11T20:26:40.068-04:002012-05-11T20:26:40.068-04:00Ahh - and the number on the car in the photo expla...Ahh - and the number on the car in the photo explains it all - "the meaning of life"...!Jim B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05040500152459632029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-50958547371906076032012-05-10T21:39:57.495-04:002012-05-10T21:39:57.495-04:00Yes, I took a long lunch to see the other cars at ...Yes, I took a long lunch to see the other cars at the show - sorry I missed you. We definitely need to meet - I'll send you an email.MGA Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862014819167854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-73265590282551873022012-05-10T11:40:25.905-04:002012-05-10T11:40:25.905-04:00Geoff,
I saw your car in Alexandria a couple of w...Geoff,<br /><br />I saw your car in Alexandria a couple of weeks ago but you were not around! Look forward to meeting you sometime soon. We probably live less than 10 miles from each other and this car carrier ordeal (which is not too unfamiliar) got me thinking that maybe we could share one at some point in the future. I too bought an Orient Red 58 looking to do the minor stuff and having others "help" me with the not so minor stuff. It has been an exercise in patience, blood, sweat, tears and laughter. I would like to do more of the latter but realize I might be several months before that happens.<br /><br />Keep writing!<br /><br />Juan - in2mgas@gmail.comin2MGAshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800286516233966490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-24839189389315309312012-05-02T08:15:01.850-04:002012-05-02T08:15:01.850-04:00If you promise not to tell, that along with replac...If you promise not to tell, that along with replacing the vacuum unit (from your guy up there at British Vacuum Units) are also "post pending"...MGA Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862014819167854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-50083869731517053642012-05-02T07:20:07.690-04:002012-05-02T07:20:07.690-04:00Have you ever considered stamp collecting??!!Have you ever considered stamp collecting??!!Russ & Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979934048442827642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-57980086511059282032012-04-29T23:55:21.669-04:002012-04-29T23:55:21.669-04:00Geoff,
If you are still driving the car with no ...Geoff, <br /><br />If you are still driving the car with no vacuum advance, you will be very disappointed in your self when you finally fit one! It changes the car completely to have this working - much less laboring at road speeds and a lot more fun on the highway. Do this one soon.Jim in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673837554632599899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-33727061737751688002012-04-19T07:49:44.712-04:002012-04-19T07:49:44.712-04:00Thanks, Owen. While this way has had its frustrati...Thanks, Owen. While this way has had its frustrations, I do see a day in sight when there is more drive than fix. And you're right - the fixing is nearly as much fun as the driving. I love your MGTA.MGA Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862014819167854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-2515970154396723152012-04-19T05:45:03.703-04:002012-04-19T05:45:03.703-04:00I like your style, doing things the British way. F...I like your style, doing things the British way. Fix it, drive it. Repeat until it becomes more drive it than fix it. Great fun whichever way you do it.oily handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288241850332983787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-72586072948801784072012-04-17T06:41:19.918-04:002012-04-17T06:41:19.918-04:00It's the little things that will kill you! JI...It's the little things that will kill you! JIMJim in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673837554632599899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-77928173135017686132012-03-28T22:10:32.401-04:002012-03-28T22:10:32.401-04:00I know, I know - sorry. I've been up to my elb...I know, I know - sorry. I've been up to my elbows in rust and grease during every spare moment the last month working on the suspension (which I am just now marking "done"!) I am on vacation next week and I'll get a lot written then - promise!MGA Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862014819167854954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-88493064067004317672012-03-28T22:04:03.563-04:002012-03-28T22:04:03.563-04:00You are behind on giving us the details for the &q...You are behind on giving us the details for the "Done" items above! You need to spend some quality keyboard time doing the updates! C'mon, it's been a month or more already!Jim in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673837554632599899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-18820466396383511352012-02-22T14:17:25.698-05:002012-02-22T14:17:25.698-05:00I can supply you with the canister and filter part...I can supply you with the canister and filter parts off of my car if that helps - I switched over and the parts are just gathering dust on my shelf (mine is an early type - '57 1500). Let me know! <br /><br />JIM in NHJim in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673837554632599899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055369463790121367.post-45881969108091406932012-02-21T11:25:51.852-05:002012-02-21T11:25:51.852-05:00Looks like your filter made it onto the underside ...Looks like your filter made it onto the underside of this contraption: http://wondermark.com/799/keohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504385481060936766noreply@blogger.com