Re: Windshield leak,oilcooler install , AC problem, boot pops open and vapor .

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In a message dated 24/08/1998 01:41:58 GMT,  rvrana@domain.elided writes:

<< Subj:	 Windshield leak,oilcooler install , AC problem, boot pops open and
vapor lock
 Date:	24/08/1998 01:41:58 GMT
 From:	rvrana@domain.elided (Ralph Vrana)
 Sender:	owner-stag@domain.elided
 To:	stag@domain.elided (Stag Mailing List)
 
 Well my stag is on the road after over six years of being idle.  It is
 wonderful to drive a car with power.  It beats my MG hands down.  I have a
 couple of problems that I am hoping someone can shed some light on.
 
 1)  I have a leak on the drivers side of the car down by my feet when I
 drive in a hard rain.  The water also comes out between the seal and glass
 in the corner.  Anybody have this problem.

It comes in the top outside around the corner. Just below corner of hood.
Notice small splitting away of rubber seal to body. Needs sealing but some
sticky fluid from Comma for sealing screens will do it, but not a permanent
repair.Very important to stop as it runs along under door and over time rots
seam between floor and inner cill with result seat stability very dodgy 
 
 2)  I ordered the oil cooler adapter from Rimmer and ended up with the
 adapter that goes on the oil pressure sending switch plate.  I am looking
 for some information or diagrams to show me the lines and the oil cooler
 where they go and dimensions.  When I do this; should I install a thermatic
 oil switch and if so what is the temperature setting.

I don't know about this but Rimmer should be able to help. 

 3)  I'm trying to get the air conditioner working I have two problems.  The
 compressor is bad according to local repair shop. Its a York model; does any
 body have any specs. on the compressor and where I can get a replacement.

Try Holiday or Eightparts both in Tuscon
 
 4)  My boot will pop open when I am driving around, there seems to be no
 reason why this happens.  Has anybody else experienced this problem and if
 so how do you fix it.

I guess its worn catch that opens when you go over bump. I have same on
tonneau catches.
 
 5)  I experience major vapor lock after a long drive on a hot day and the
 car is parked for about half an hour in the sun.  The only way to start it
 is to crank it like crazy while you pump the gas madly.  Is there a better
 way.
Its a real problem this. Open throttle full and keep starter engaged. 1 long
pull better than three bursts.
If you have early non vented carbs, (no v in carb code), you could change for
later vented type.

 I let my wife drive the Stag this weekend.  She liked it so much that she
 told me to start driving the 74 MGBGT because she was going to drive the
 Stag.  Since she is taking the Stag I have decided to put a V8 into the
 MGBGT.  I want to do it like the English factory original installs so do any
 of you across the pond know where I can get a complete setup to do the
 conversion and literature on the factory V8s such as a parts and repair
 manual.  I'm looking for a motor, trans, rear end and all the other parts
 for a factory install.  I guess you could say I'm looking for a parts car
 with a bad body.  Any ideas and locations will be appreciated.

Best to contact Moss motors in goleta california, or Moss International in UK.
Both have Web sites and will help you on your quest.
 
 Thanks
 Ralph Vrana (Cleveland, Ohio)
 73 Magenta 4 speed
 rvrana@domain.elided
 FAX & Telephone  1-440-238-0158
 
 
 
 
 
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