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21. Re: Off season battery maint. (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Fri, 4 Mar 94 18:12:10 EST; I tried to fire up my girlfriend's car once, and BANG!!! (nasty smelling cloud emerges from under the hood!) I popped the hood, not knowing what to expect, and couldn't beleive what I saw! The batte; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00119.html (7,283 bytes)
22. Re: Moss' winged knock-off wrench? (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Mon, 7 Mar 94 18:11:21 EST; ...known as a "Dead Blow Hammer", or a "Shot Hammer". Later, Kevin; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00169.html (7,115 bytes)
23. Re: Minilite Mags (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Mon, 7 Mar 94 19:01:08 EST; I know about magnesium's flamabilities. Any machine shop will tell you they have to use non-water-soluable lubricants (when machining) because the water-soluable ones will ignite (actually help igni; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00172.html (6,940 bytes)
24. TVR/Rover question... (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 8 Mar 94 09:22:20 EST; I was just told the Rover 3500 (SD1) taillights are the same as the TVR (280i?) taillights, and that they go for $400 - $500 ????? Is there a shred of truth to any of this?? Thanks! Kevin P.S. I'm pi; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00180.html (6,922 bytes)
25. Rover V8 identification (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 8 Mar 94 09:37:24 EST; Does anyone know how to identify a Rover V8 by it's stamps? (numbers/letters) I have one, and am getting another, and I would like to know their origin. The first, I think is a "80-"81 California (FI; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00181.html (7,260 bytes)
26. Re: Winged Knock-Off Availability? (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 8 Mar 94 15:07:26 EST; OK I'll bite... Why?? Have they seen too many 007 movies? Do they think the wings are actually tire shredding blades ready to be extended from the axle? (boy! that was an old one! anyone know which; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00194.html (8,041 bytes)
27. Re: Winged Knock-Off Availability? (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 8 Mar 94 15:51:19 EST; ^ ^ ^ I think you're right. The famous one. :) Hot chick! (driving) (terminology taken from time period :) Huh? I think if you were to get "run over by a LBC" the little wings on the knock-offs woul; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00198.html (8,930 bytes)
28. Re: Rover V8 Identification (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Wed, 9 Mar 94 08:41:48 EST; Someone (sorry, lost the post) asked what the engine block number was... CR8.13:1 (the colon is actually a period located high) @13A00232@ ("@" is BL symbol) These were both on the ID pad. Anyone kno; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00215.html (7,564 bytes)
29. Re: Rover V8 Identification (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Wed, 9 Mar 94 12:56:27 EST; Boy do I feel dumb! It couldn't be more obvious! CR stands for Compression Ratio! The raised period is supposed to be a colon! I should have realised it when I typed it. (OK, where's the pointy hat; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00230.html (7,101 bytes)
30. Re: Austin-Healey 3000 Distributor (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Thu, 10 Mar 94 18:10:35 EST; I have seen many distributors like this. (stock) I can't say for sure for your particular car, but when this is done, it's either due to no in-between wire size being available to get the advance cu; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00268.html (7,378 bytes)
31. To the guy doing the V8 MGB conversion... (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Thu, 10 Mar 94 18:30:56 EST; To the guy doing the V8 MGB conversion... Sorry to bomb the whole list with this, but I didn't think I could help him(/you), but I can. (sorta) Please contact me. Later, Kevin; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00269.html (6,504 bytes)
32. Re: Squeeky bushes ! (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Fri, 11 Mar 94 18:47:56 EST; Try some CV-joint grease, it's formulated to not attack rubber, and is VERY slick. Good Luck, Kevin; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00313.html (6,758 bytes)
33. Input shaft to pilot bushing alignment (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Mon, 14 Mar 94 10:33:36 EST; I am trying to put my transmision back into my TR7, and having a heck of a time with it. I used a clutch alignment tool, and double checked that it slides in easily. I don't even feel the pilot bush; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00333.html (8,429 bytes)
34. Re: New to list (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Mon, 14 Mar 94 19:04:52 EST; Cool car! OUCH! That's a lot! Basically, if it puffs blue smoke upon startup, it's the valves, if it blows blue when driving, it's usually the rings. In very extreme cases, it could be the valves (b; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00349.html (7,142 bytes)
35. TR7 vs TR8 release bearing carrier (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 15 Mar 94 09:39:36 EST; I am hoping someone out there has both a TR7 and TR8. I need to know if there really is a difference between the two throwout bearing carriers. Some places carry two different part numbers, and two _; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00357.html (6,742 bytes)
36. Re: Oil Consumption (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 15 Mar 94 14:20:42 EST; I agree, sounds like a _bad_ leak. One way to find out how your rings are is to do a compression check. It will let you know a lot about the engine's condition. Kevin; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00367.html (7,188 bytes)
37. Re: Input shaft to pilot bushing alignment (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 15 Mar 94 15:05:56 EST; I have a jack-stand under the oilpan-to-gearbox reenforcement plate. (under the rear of the engine) I put it there to prevent the engine from stressing out the rubber mounts. (and to keep the engine; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00370.html (7,685 bytes)
38. Re: Cutting up big Healey's (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Tue, 15 Mar 94 18:08:02 EST; I agree completely. (and I love kit-cars!) The kit car you are referring to is the Sebring 3000, and is really quite a car. You wouldn't believe the results of a test between one with a Mustang 5.0; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00373.html (7,552 bytes)
39. Re: misfiring (continued) (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Wed, 23 Mar 94 17:43:53 EST; Hope I'm not too late with this... (they like me to actually _work_ here ;) The easiest way to test if it's your distributor, pull the cap, and grab the shaft, wiggling from side to side. If it move; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00540.html (8,014 bytes)
40. Re: British Triumph to return to America (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch X8534 Ppppp); Date: Thu, 24 Mar 94 09:20:28 EST; Couldn't it be Large/Little/Low British Convertibles/Coupes/Cars/Cycles? :) ^^^^^^ Huh? I thought the Triumph Motorcycle manufacturer and the Triumph Sports Car manufacturer were one and the same. W; /html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00561.html (7,227 bytes)

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