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I am not close to my bike . You could remove the starter and give it a look. If you own a Scura and it has the original clutch assy. it (as with all MG parts MAYBE it is ) is aluminum.

Let me guess.....less than 500 mi. on the tire ?

It is for low current ( non sparking ) connections . I have used it for about 15 yrs. It is very pricey . A 15 ml bottle is from $60-90 . It is one of those things that must be good because you have not had troubles w/these connections.

The portion you are looking at is the flywheel ring gear . It is not aluminum . The flywheel itself is what you need to be checking.

Anyone else used Stabilant 22a ? It is a connector conductivity enhancer . I use it on very low amperage connectors .

I use Motorcraft electrical grease or tuner cleaner ( aerosol ) for these purposes. Changing gears.... What is your opinion of Stabilant 22a on electrical connectors ?

Grant co Fairgrounds . John Day , Oregon ( I think )

My MGNOC rally took place at Olmsted Dam working. HAVE FUN !

f you are going to do good / thorough troubleshooting , get a good test light and a good analog multi-meter. The test light needs no instructions but the analog meter requires knowing which terminal to plug your leads into and which scale to read.

oh yeah , mine started as a black sunrise at about the 5:00 o'clock position in my left eye. I was stubborn about it and (scared) waited before doing anything . I am grateful I can see & the only drawback is , it looks like I am looking through a dirty lens in my left eye. Again , I do hope everything goes well.

I had a detatched retina in my left eye a couple of years ago . Your vision is very important so I hope you get a good doc & have good results. If I can ask , what has to be done ?

I despise oil filters that use o-ring seal on the filter base instead or the quad ( square ) ring . I have never seen one that did not relax and allow the filter to loosen. p.s. I know you will not remove the manhole cover again but do not use any solvents on rubber when cleaning them. A good clean rag and cover them until you use them. After years of experience in making things grow to the point they will no longer fit , no solvents ! 0

The idle speed is arbritrary any way. It is strictly for foreplay while doing your walk around before taking off....

I am terribly sorry to hear this. Your insurance ( I guess ) will not cover this procedure ?

Working with good tools , ones with history or character give the user a sense of empowerment , character , humility and a host of other feelings that new tools cannot.

Leave it alone.....looks better .

Did you get tired of looking at your elbows ?

Looks good. What was this set designed / sold for ?

It can be straightened but I would have the carrier's insurance eat it .

I like the shipbuilder story.... Offer it on eBay with the colorful history.

Are you using new fasteners on the rods ?

Scud , the rawhide mallet looks pretty old. How did you come upon this ?

If you think you will have problems installing anything threaded . e.g. the manhole cover . Put it up to the oilpan bore and turn it as if you were unscrewing it. You will feel it click as it passes the first thread . Stop and start screwing it in as in the direction you are tightening it . This method works on good threads only. If you have messed them up , you will need a thread file & patience. You will never crossthread anything again.

I think the Brake-kleen is what happened . Wait for it to return to it's original state or order another one. Go to a bolt store or hardware store and purchase a nut with a 1'' or head . See if it fits the recess in the cover. The hole is 26.5 mm hex. If it does (should) then you have the tool to remove the cover. All brands of filters have a different o.d. and different # of flutes on the end cap of the filter. Find a filter you like and stick with it. My 2cents is to purchase a Roper plate and install on your next service . I use the hose clamp to hold the filter IN PLACE. Yes it adds lots of time to the oil change but I know Mr. Filter is in the same place I left it. BTW , the Roper Plate is the most beautiful thing you will install and never see again on your bike.

You can get one at any good automotive parts supplier .