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Newsletter of the Kansas City MG Car ClubNewsletter of the Kansas City MG Car ClubNewsletter of the Kansas City MG Car ClubNewsletter of the Kansas City MG Car Club

IN THIS ISSUE:

LED BULBS 1

BEHIND THE WHEEL 2

SPRING TUNE UP 3

A ENGINE RUN 3

EVENTS LIST 4

MITCHELL MUSEAM 10

DRIVE MGA DAY 11

GOBMC SHOW 12

CLASSIC-FIEDS 14

MIDGET MUMBLINGS 5

MY LIFE WITH CAR 6

CARS FOR CAMP 17

AND SO MUCH MORE

Kansas City MG Post

Kansas City MG Post Vol: 36 Issue: 3 Mar 2017

President: Rick Mills [email protected] Vice President/Events: Denny Hale [email protected] Treasurer: Charles Hill [email protected] Membership Chairperson: Tommie Camblin [email protected] Regalia: Chis Coulter and Peyton Peck [email protected] [email protected] Newsletter Editor/Historian: Rob Camblin [email protected] Members at Large: Bob Wales [email protected] Dean Wheeler [email protected]

CLUB OFFICERS

LED BulbsLED BulbsLED BulbsLED Bulbs By Bob Bentzinger, MG Club of St LouisBy Bob Bentzinger, MG Club of St LouisBy Bob Bentzinger, MG Club of St LouisBy Bob Bentzinger, MG Club of St Louis Reprinted with permission from MG Driver

I have been in the process of upgrading the turn signal and brake lights on my 1974 MGB Roadster.

Photo 1: This photo shows the bulbs

which I have used in the rear (amber) turn signal on my MGB. The bulb on

the far left is a standard 1156 single

filament incandescent bulb. It consumes the most electrical power at

about 23 watts. The middle bulb is the first LED upgrade I made and it

consumes the least power of all three

at about 2.4 watts. The bulb on the right is the latest LED upgrade. It is

the brightest of the three and still

consumes much less power than the incandescent bulb at about 6 watts.

The LED’s are much more efficient at producing light because there is very little heat created.

Photo 2: This photo shows some of the other bulbs

which I have used in my MGB. The bulb on the

far left is a standard 1157 dual filament incandescent bulb. It is used in the rear (red)

Brake/run signal and the front (amber)Turn/run signals on my MGB. It consumes a

maximum of about 23 watts with the brakes

applied. The middle bulb is the first LED upgrade I made to replace the standard 1157

bulb. It consumes a maximum of about 4.8 watts with brakes applied. The bulb on the

right is the latest LED upgrade to the brake/

run bulb. It is the brightest of the three and consumes a maximum of 6 watts with the brakes applied. I got this bulb from a

motorcycle shop.

Photo 3:

This photo shows the turn signal bulbs illuminated for comparison. The standard 1156

bulb and the first generation LED next to it put

out about the same amount of light. The LED on the far right is about 60% brighter than the LED

in the center.

(Continued on page 16)

Kansas City MG Post Volume 36 Issue 3

ABOUT THE MG POST The Kansas City MG Post is published monthly by the Kansas City MG Car Club. The KCMGCC is a member of the North American MGB Register and the American MGB Association, and is affiliated with the MG Owners Club, Cambridge, England. The MG Post is provided free to members. Opin-ions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Club, the Club Officers, or the staff of the newsletter. Technical information is believed to be accurate; however, any

repairs on mechanical advice is attempted at the reader’s risk. The Club, Officers or news-letter staff will not be responsible for any misinterpreted or incorrect technical infor-mation. If in doubt, consult a certified techni-cian.

The Kansas City MG Car Club is a chapter of the North American MGB Register. The North American MGB Register was formed in 1990 to serve the needs of MG owners throughout the world. The Register’s execu-tive committee is elected by the Affiliated Chapters. Officers can only serve two con-secutive terms which ensures that new peo-ple and fresh ideas are always available. Finances are open to inspection at any time and the Treasurer provides financial state-ments that show how the membership’s money is spent. Officers and Registrars receive no financial remuneration for their duties, but volunteer out of the spirit of the marque. The award-winning magazine MGB Driver is published six times a year. Cost of membership in the NAMGBR is $30.00 per year and includes a dash plaque with your membership number, the MGB Driver magazine and other benefits.

NAMGBR

The Kansas City MG Car Club is a chapter of the North American MGA Register (NAMGAR). The Register was established in 1975, with the sole objective of promoting the restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of the MGA, Magnette, and their Variants. While NAMGAR started as a register of MGA’s in North America, it soon became an organization to join, as evidenced from a membership roster of folks from all over the world! It immediately became the catalyst for very special social gatherings. NAMGAR is managed by unpaid volunteer Board and Staff members. They give their expertise and time freely in an effort to make NAMGAR the best MG club in the world.: Cost of membership in the NAMGAR is $37.50 North America/$52.50 International per year and unique dash plaque indicating your car’s Register number, NAMGAR’s award winning magazine, MGA!, six times a year and other benefits.

NAMGAR

New Member

No new members to report this month.

We have 138 members.

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Behind the WheelBehind the WheelBehind the WheelBehind the Wheel

By Rick Mills

It's February 2017 and the weather has been like May for most of the month. I even saw an MG out of its cocoon a couple weekends ago. That MG never gets out until March 15th. You just can't keep them garaged in this weather. I heard one of our club members drove from south of Olathe all the way to Atchison, KS just to eat lunch. You just can't keep them

garaged in this weather.

We had several LBCs at the monthly social in February and we drove along with others to Lawrence to look at a race shop which was the Ultimate Man Cave for a vintage race car driver. Can you imagine 136 hp from a 1275 Spridget engine??? This shop was more organized than most kitchens of our club members' wives. Anyway, getting behind the wheel this time of year is rare. I even saw a Morgan on Facebook out getting

Moss Motor Challenge points.

I love February 2017. March might be a b@#*h!!!

President Rick Mills

presents the 2016

Member of the Year

Award to Mr. Phil

Nickelson. Phil and

Martha Nickelson are long

time members and have

supported the Club in

various capacities

through the years.

Congratulations.

Member of the Year 2016


Kansas City All AKansas City All AKansas City All AKansas City All A----Series Engined Car Series Engined Car Series Engined Car Series Engined Car

RunRunRunRun

Welcome to the First Annual ALL BMC “A” Series Engined Car Run. This will be a fun driving experience through the countryside celebrating these great engines in these

fabulous little British cars.

The “A” series motor is a beautifully simple motor that was used in a variety of cars from 1951 up until 1990. The cars included classic Mini’s, Austin Healey Sprites, MG Midgets, Morris Minors, early Lotus 7’s, and a number of other cars. This event is ONLY for cars that

were born with an A-series engine.

The drive will begin and end at Victoria British in Lenexa, Kansas. The route will take us up to and back from Atchison along some of the nicest driving roads in the local area. The first leg will cover around 60 miles and should take us about an hour. On the return leg we will cover approximately 65 miles and should take

about an hour and a half.

Participating cars need to be capable of travelling at 55-60 MPH as there will be some

freeway travelling.

If you are interested in participating please email [email protected] and include your name, telephone number, and the A-Series car

you plan on driving.

Please like our page!

Event Date: April 29th 2017 Arrival Time: 9:30 a.m. Departure from Vicky B’s: 10:30 a.m. Estimated Arrival in Atchison: 11:45 a.m.

Departure from Atchison: 1:00 p.m.

Estimated Arrival at Vicky B’s: 2:30 p.m.

Tea and Scones will be served – Maybe!"

SPRING TUNESPRING TUNESPRING TUNESPRING TUNE----UPUPUPUP

APRIL 1, 2017 (No Foolin'!!)APRIL 1, 2017 (No Foolin'!!)APRIL 1, 2017 (No Foolin'!!)APRIL 1, 2017 (No Foolin'!!)

WhereWhereWhereWhere Christian Bros Automotive

19600 E. 40 Hwy. Independence,

MO 64055

WhenWhenWhenWhen April 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m

WhyWhyWhyWhy This is a tune-up day — change your oil day, grease your car day. NO U-joints, NO bushings replaced, NO

tops installed.

WhatWhatWhatWhat You need to bring your own oil, oil filter, spark plugs, cap, rotor,

wires.

KCMGCCKCMGCCKCMGCCKCMGCC Club will provide a lift to put your car on so we can walk un-der it and help you decide if you need any work done like U-joints, control arm bushings, ex-haust work, tires, etc. However, that work will have to be sched-

uled elsewhere.

Rick MillsRick MillsRick MillsRick Mills I will bring tools that I think we will need to use. If your car re-quires any special tools, please

bring your own.

Donuts and coffee supplied.


2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

More Information about any of these events can be found at www.KCMGCC.com

March, 2017 March, 2017 March, 2017 March, 2017 2nd, Register Exploratory Meeting, Camlin's 11th, Mitchell Museum Tour, Boonville MO, Geoff & Christine R. 14th, Social 19th, Chicagoland Swap Meet April, 2017April, 2017April, 2017April, 2017 1st, Spring Tune-up, Rick & Monica M. 4th, Officers’ Meeting 8th, Olpe Chicken Run, Dean & Kim W. 11th, Social 29th, BMC ‘A’ Series Engined Car Run, email [email protected] May, 2017May, 2017May, 2017May, 2017 6th-7th, SLIM Run, Denny & Ruth H. 9th, Social 19th, Speedway Auto Museum, Lincoln NE, Steve & Carol O. 27th, Wine Tour, Rob & Tommie C. 27th-4th, Drive Your British Car Week June, 2017June, 2017June, 2017June, 2017 10th-11th, GOBMC All British Car Show, Car-thage MO 13th, Social 19th-23rd, NAMGAMGAMGAMGAR GT42, Solvang CA 25th-28th, NAMGBMGBMGBMGBR MG2017, San Diego CA July, 2017July, 2017July, 2017July, 2017 6th, Officers’ Meeting 11th, Social 15th, Atchison Fly-In, Atchison KS, Steve & Carol O. 22nd, Drive-In Movie Night, Geoff & Christine R. 30th, Arrow Rock & Lyceum Theatre Tour, Ma-ma Mia, Charles & Anita H.

August, 2017August, 2017August, 2017August, 2017 8th, Social 12th, Watkins Mill Tour, Charles & Anita H. 20th, City Market Display September, 2017September, 2017September, 2017September, 2017 3rd, Heartland All British Meet 9th, Picnic & Tour of Chris’ Shop, Chris & Peyton C. 12th, Social 16th, Brits in the Ozarks, Fayetteville AR 23rd, Photo Scavenger Hunt, Bruce & Laura M. 30th, Wine Tour, Rob & Tommie C. October, 2017October, 2017October, 2017October, 2017 3rd, Officers’ Meeting 8th, Lawrence Car Show, Douglas Co Fair-grounds 10th, Social 14th, Lake Garnett GP Revival 15th, Lake Garnett GP Revival, KCMGCC BBQ, Rob & Tommie C. 21st-22nd, FAT Run, Cecil & Mia W. 28th, Guy Fawkes, Geoff & Christine R. November, 2017November, 2017November, 2017November, 2017 14th, Social December, 2017December, 2017December, 2017December, 2017 2nd, Christmas Party & Election of Officers, Jim T. & Betsy C. 12th, No Social (see you at the Christmas Par-ty) January, 2018January, 2018January, 2018January, 2018 9th, No Social (see you at MOWOG) 13th, 2018 MOWOG, Jim T. & Betsy C.

Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month

At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,

323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116 323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116 323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116 323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116

(816) 421(816) 421(816) 421(816) 421----0002000200020002


MIDGET MUMBLINGSMIDGET MUMBLINGSMIDGET MUMBLINGSMIDGET MUMBLINGS By Steve Olson

As we were driving home after the annual MOWOG club event planning meeting (MOWOG is a name you will see cast into various metal parts of your MG standing for MOrris, WOlsley and mG) I was noticing how sweetly the old Midget was running. Even on smooth roads I did note that at least one tire is slightly out of balance or perhaps out of round. No big deal as the tires are old enough that I will probably replace them this Spring even though they have a lot of tread remaining. I also noted that there was just a hint of a handling problem as the car passed over bumps. It must be time to finally place an order to World Wide Auto Parts (www.nosimport.com) for rebuilt rear shocks as the right rear isn't doing much if anything. I guess well over 200,000 miles of service is about all we can expect of those things. The fronts were replaced a few years back and that sure helped the handling. The heater was blowing hot air that toasted my shins and life was good. As traffic thinned I switched on the high beams and noticed they were bright and showing a nice pattern on the road ahead though perhaps the left one could use a bit more pointing to the left. I will adjust that next time I am in the garage. I switched back to the low beams and thought yes a bit more left on the left lamp would be good. But next time I switched on the high beams the world went dark. So I clicked back to the low beams and luckily they worked fine but the highs wouldn't light up. So I tried the high flash and that brought both the high and low beams into action just as it is supposed to. Very curious. Next morning I dug out my manual and located the wiring diagram for my year and noted the high beam wires looked to be blue with a red tracer. Of course my wiring is different a bit because I have added relays for the headlamps to guarantee full voltage to the bulbs and also to reduce the load on the

headlamp switch which I have had to replace a few times. I prayed that the problem was not in the combination turn signal/headlight dimmer switch. I replaced that a short while back when one of the turn signal canceling arms broke off. Cheap plastic only lasted a bit over 40 years. That switch isn't all that expensive but replacing it means dropping the steering column from the dash and that is a fiddly job that requires a solid hour at least and a good deal of words only sailors are supposed to know. I went to the garage and tried the lights and luckily they failed just as the night before. I hate hunting for an intermittent problem. I located the relays mounted on the inner wing and sure enough the one for the highs didn't click when the dip switch asked it to. But wiggling the relays around to feel them click I must have disturbed the wiring because suddenly all worked just like new. Turns out the wiring connectors to the relays are not sealed against water or dirt invasion and it looks like they needed to be. So I sprayed on some contact cleaner and then applied some dielectric grease and closed the bonnet. Another problem solved. Now I just need to watch for those rear shocks that I ordered online to be delivered.


My Life with a Little Car with No My Life with a Little Car with No My Life with a Little Car with No My Life with a Little Car with No

NameNameNameName

By Al Moore

Watching the little green car roll across the

parking lot of the grocery store where I

worked, I remember thinking how elegant it

looked. With its bulging headlights shining in

the semidarkness of a late fall afternoon, its

tiny wipers trying to keep up against the

driving rain, and the fogged up side-curtains

that the driver was trying to keep clear with a

towel that he kept inside for such occasions,

gave the car a mystique that left a lasting

appeal on a 15 year-old bag boy, who vowed

that one day he would own a car like that. It

was an MGTD, and it belonged to a Mr. Flores,

the father of one of the neighborhood girls

who would come into the store with her

mother to shop. When Debbie Flores and her

mother were ready to approach the checkout

line, we would all compete for the chance to

bag up their groceries, and carry them to the

car (sometimes even if there was only a small

bag). One time Mr. Flores came in the MG to

pick up a few things, and I got to see the car

up close with the top down. "What year is

it?", I asked him. "It's a '53...", he said

somewhat smugly, as if I should have known.

"A TD...", he added as he squeezed into the

driver's seat, and drove off. The low rumble

of the engine, and the smell of the exhaust it

left imbedded themselves into my memory,

and convinced me even more that someday,

somehow, I was going to have a TD.

It was the early 60's, and our country was

about to go through some things that would

change our lives forever. Vietnam was a far-

away place we had only begun to hear about,

and President Kennedy was dealing with the

Cuban Missile Crisis. In Houston, we felt that



we would be an early target should the

confrontation with the Russians result in a

shooting war, and everyone was nervous.

Many of the shelves at the grocery store were

empty. A lot of people were stocking up and

heading north, trying to put some distance

between them and possible annihilation. By

the time I made it through college, we had

seen our President murdered in Dallas and

Doctor King murdered in Memphis. In my

senior year of college, I had seen a bit of

bathroom graffiti that said, "They told me that

if I voted for Goldwater the war in Vietnam

would escalate. I did, and it did." And many

of our friends and relatives shipped out to

fight a war in a place we didn't know, for

reasons few of us really understood, and many

thousands lost their lives to. I arrived in

Waupun, Wisconsin on June 5th, 1968 to

begin my first job out of college. It was one

day after Bobby Kennedy was murdered in Los

Angeles.

They say life is what happens while you're

making plans. Well, that childhood dream of

owning an MG would have to wait for a lot of

other things to happen - like earning a living

and raising a family - and would not be

realized for 30-years. One day in '93, while

living in a Chicago suburb, I happened upon

an ad for a '51 MGTD. It was located in

Cicero, IL, not too far from Midway Airport. I

drove over to "take a look", as I explained to

my wife - never expecting to actually buy it -

just to begin the process of finding a car.

Long story short, it was a beautiful car, but

was in need of an engine rebuild, and I had no

idea what that would entail, or the cost. But it

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was beautiful. I ended up buying the car, and

I know now that I paid too much for it. I just

couldn't get the memory of how that engine

sounded out of my brain, nor the smell of that

exhaust out of my nose. Some of you will

understand.

I was able to get that car running sufficiently

well for little weekend drives, but made sure

to stay within a safe distance of home - just in

case it broke down. It never really did, except

for one time when I broke an axle and had to

have my wife tow me home with a rope tied to

our Toyota. It stayed with me through moves

to Virginia, Texas and Missouri - always

looking good, but running bad. It would sure

attract looks from people as I drove it around

town - especially from young kids, who

probably were reminded of little matchbox

cars they played with. As I drove by, I always

got a thumbs-up and a yell of "nice car!"

I believe Cameron County, Texas is the

poorest county in the United States, and for

the two years I lived in Harlingen I never saw

another MG - or for that matter a classic car of

any brand. People would still stare when I

drove it, but I missed having a connection to

other people who shared the love and

appreciation of British cars. So, it was a great

discovery when Connie and I moved to Kansas

City and found the Kansas City MG Car Club.

Although we haven't been as active as I would

like in the last couple of years, we value the

association with so many of our fellow MG

owners and friends.

There is a hill on Brighton Street that I would

have to downshift all the way to 2nd-gear to

get over - and then barely. So, I decided to

rebuild the engine. I had no idea what this

project was going to cost, but with Bill

Davidson's help, I started ordering the parts,

and on a borrowed engine stand we began to

disassemble, clean, and prepare the engine.

With a couple of machine shops and all the

new engine parts, I intentionally forgot to

keep track of how much this project was

costing, so that I wouldn't have to lie to

Connie when she asked me how much I was

spending. At all the crucial steps, Bill would

come over and assure that everything was

done correctly. Everything on this engine was

safety-wired. One day, after installing the

pistons on the crankshaft and screwing in

most of the bolts that hold the pan in place,

Bill looked up and said, "did we wire those

nuts on the connecting rods?" You know how

that is; you're pretty sure until someone asks.

Now, neither of us is sure, so we take it apart

again. Finally, everything is back together, the

engine is in the car, everything is back on the

engine, and it's time to tackle that hill on

Brighton. That little car attacked that hill with

its new-found strength, gaining the top

without even having to shift out of 4th-gear.

The smile on my face must have stretched

from one ear to the other. That was the first

time since I owned the car that it ran like it's

supposed to.

But now, I had a decision to make. On one

hand, I know I still loved the car, and wanted

to keep it. On the other hand, I felt that it

would never again be in this good of a

condition, and that this might be the time to

sell it and buy an MGB, which I thought would

open up new adventures in driving that I could

not experience in the TD.

So, I put the car on EBay, and a guy from

Syracuse, NY purchased it. I not only had

enough money to buy the MGB, but was able

to bank a lot of the money. I remember the




day the car was picked up as a bitter-sweet

moment. Because it was being picked up on a

flat-bed, I put up the top and installed the side

-curtains. It looked so beautiful, it reminded

me of the first time I saw one. Watching it

being loaded on the truck, then seeing it

disappear down the street, I was left with a

slight emptiness inside of me that went along

with my empty garage space. I thought about

all the years I had spent with that car, and felt

bad that I had never given her a name. As I

cleaned up my workbench and swept my

garage floor, my thoughts went back to that

Houston parking lot on a rainy fall afternoon,

and for a moment I thought I heard that

sound again.

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2017 Olpe Chicken Run2017 Olpe Chicken Run2017 Olpe Chicken Run2017 Olpe Chicken Run

Host: Witchita British Car Club

Phone: 816-210-7250

When: Saturday, April 8 at 8:00 AM The

McDonalds address in Gardner, KS, I-35 &

Hwy 56 (26204 W 174th St, Gardner, KS

66030

Where: Chicken House, 8 Kansas 99, Olpe, KS

66865 on 04/08/2017

Hopefully everyone has had a good

winter! If you haven’t already, it is time to

get the cars out, get them lubed and tuned,

and head down to Olpe for a good meal with

good friends.

Hope you can make this year’s Olpe

Chicken Run, hosted by the Wichita All British

Car Club. If you haven’t been to one before,

it’s a nice drive from the KC area, a good

chance to meet up with old friends, and a

great opportunity to eat some good fried

chicken. It’ll be a big crowd at a small

restaurant, so you don’t want to be late.

Besides, we’re there to socialize and look at

cars, why not be there early. This year we will

meet at the McDonalds in Gardner about 8:15

am, have a short driver’s meeting and leave

no later than 8:30. Seating is limited at the

Chicken House, so we don’t want to be late.

The route will take us west, south, and

west again to Olpe. A rest stop is planned at

the halfway point, and we plan to arrive in

Olpe at about 11:00 am. That should give us

time to look at cars and socialize a bit before

we before we head in to eat.

As usual, the Wichita club is organizing

the event, and we expect participation from

the Triumph and Jaguar clubs as well.

Hopefully Gary Lezak (or your other favorite

weather guesser) will arrange some nice

spring weather for us, and we will have a nice

drive with minimal roadside tech sessions!

IMPORTANT! Please respond to the

evite from the KCMGCC by March 20th. The

restaurant appreciates an accurate count of

the number of participants. If you happen to

get this evite from KCMGCC, and one from the

Wichita club, or any other club, please only

respond to one. Replies to multiple evites will

generate an inaccurate body count.



KCMGCC Trip to the

Mitchell Antique Motorcar Museum This museum is the largest and most impressive and extensive

collection of Antique Mitchell Motorcars and Wagons in the

World. You will be instantly transported back through time to a more romantic time period, between the memorabilia and an-

tiques that adorn the museum and tell of the cars incredible history. With wagons from the late 19th century, cars

that range from 1904 to the 1920’s and the only Mitchell bicy-cle know in existence, these rare beauties are true one of a

kind experience.

Come one; come all to the Mitchell Museum tour!Come one; come all to the Mitchell Museum tour!Come one; come all to the Mitchell Museum tour!Come one; come all to the Mitchell Museum tour!

Host: Geoff and Christine Rollert, 816-686-5739

When: Saturday, March 11 at 8:45 AM

Where: Mitchell Museum 210 east spring Street Boonville, MO 65233

Date: March 11th, 2017

The place to meet is the Pilot Truck Stop in Higginsville, MO. It is at Exit 49 on I70 about one hour east of Kansas City. We will be leaving there about 8:45 am so show up a little early. We need a headcount ahead of time, so please respond to this evite by March 1, 2017. The headcount is needed so they can get volunteers to help with the tour. Thanks, and we'll see you there! Drive your car if it's not up on blocks Geoff, the Junkyard Dog

New NAMGAR Membership Rewards New NAMGAR Membership Rewards New NAMGAR Membership Rewards New NAMGAR Membership Rewards At the 2017 Board meeting, two new

membership incentives were approved to encourage new members to join

NAMGAR. (a) The Board agreed to extend the promotion that provides a free six month

membership to a current member who introduces a new member to NAMGAR. This does not apply to lapsed renewing members. This is a one-time only offer.

(b) In addition, if a current NAMGAR member sells a car, and the buyer becomes a member of NAMGAR, both the seller and the buyer will receive a six month membership for free.

Both these rewards run until December 31st, 2017.


NAMGAR National Info June 19June 19June 19June 19----23, 201723, 201723, 201723, 2017: GTGTGTGT----42424242, organized by the MG Owners Club-Northern California and the Par-

adise British Car Club, in Solvang, CA. Make your hotel reservations at the Hotel Corque.

Quote NAMGAR GT42 when making your reservation.

Convoys to the event are being organized from the east coast along Route 66 (contact is Bill Marshall), from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska down the 1-oh-1 (contact is Peter TilburyPeter TilburyPeter TilburyPeter Tilbury),

and also we expect, from Texas and Florida. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - visit the GTGTGTGT----42 website42 website42 website42 website.

NAMBGR National InfoNAMBGR National InfoNAMBGR National InfoNAMBGR National Info

June 25June 25June 25June 25----28, 201728, 201728, 201728, 2017 MG2017 organized by NAMGBR and the San Diego MG Club, in San Diego,

CA. This event is only 250 miles south of Solvang - making it possible to take in both events.

2017 MG Coast-to-Coast Adventure

This is not a NAMGBR organized event. Our members Dick Lunney and PJ Lenihan are organ-

izing a drive from the east coast to San Diego. Put a tire in the Atlantic and a tire in Pacific at

the beginning and end of a historic MG road trip of 8 days taking us across the southern Unit-

ed States to NAMGBR’s MG2017. Our tentative plans include using a southern route of sec-

ondary roads and some high speed interstates. Of course MG fans across the nation can join

in anywhere. This plan has a couple short days for touring local sights. These short days also

allow for catch up if anyone was delayed for unscheduled repairs. Our model is the Rally to

Reno in 2011 but with a more southern/southwestern flair.

More information can be found on the dedicated MG Coast-to-Coast Adventure page under

the Events main menu – or click this link


NAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA Day

NAMGAR Chairman, Carol Shamonsky, has proclaimed

Saturday, May 6th, 2017, as Drive Your MGA Day.

Please send your photos (with captions) and an article on

your Club event to Editor, MGA! magazine and the Internet

Coordinators for the NAMGAR website..

Basic MG: Oil Filter IssueBasic MG: Oil Filter IssueBasic MG: Oil Filter IssueBasic MG: Oil Filter Issue By John Mangles, All British Car Repair Reprinted from MG Driver with Permission

I came across an interesting problem

that just might affect the oil pressure, or lack of oil pressure in our MGBs. In the past, I’ve ALWAYS used a screw on oil filter that fit a 1998 Volvo V70 with a 2.4l 5 cylinder engine. My reasoning was that it has an Anti-Drain Back Valve that helps to keep the oil in the inverted filter there by helping the oil pressure build faster since it has not drained back into the engine. These filters were a WIX 51311 or equivalent and readily available at the auto parts stores.

I had a customer bring his car in to change the oil and filter. With the work completed, I always start the engine, wait till I see oil pressure then, check for leaks. The problem was, NO OIL PRESSURE! What was going on? I had no leaks and I know it had pressure when I brought it in to do the work!

When I started checking things out, I noticed that there was almost NO oil in the filter! I tried another filter with no luck. Now, I was thinking, what could I have done to this guy’s engine just by changing the oil and filter? I called my supplier, complaining that I had gotten some bad filters and could he get me some from another batch. He did, they didn’t make any difference. I happened to had just bought some NOS parts from a customer and came across an original filter. I noticed that it was a bit taller. I put that filter on and got pressure. Now, to get to the bottom of this!

I called my supplier again, explained what I had found and he started digging.

What he found was, to me, incredibly ridiculous! It seemed that not only WIX but, all of the suppliers had changed the physical dimensions of this particular filter, inside and out, AND had NOT CHANGED THE PART NUMBER!

It is now, just enough shorter that the fill tube of the engine oil filter adaptor fouls on the top of the filter and won’t allow oil to fill it.

I’ve since gone to using a Bosch Part# 72137WS oil filter as it has just about the same specifications as the original Wix filter. Exterior diameter, element type, mounting thread size, gasket diameter, Anti-Drain Back Valve, are all similar. The biggest difference is the height! Other differences were in the burst pressures (Wix 331 psi. vs Bosch 200 psi. -your engine should never build these kinds of pressures at all). And filter Micron Rating (Wix 21 microns vs Bosch 30 microns).

Since this change I’ve had no more problems with oil pressure after an oil / filter service.

Height

Bosch 72137WSBosch 72137WSBosch 72137WSBosch 72137WS 3.740157”3.740157”3.740157”3.740157”

Wix 51311Wix 51311Wix 51311Wix 51311

3.372”3.372”3.372”3.372”


Cost to place an ad in the Classic-fied with/without pictures is free to KCMGCC members and $5 for non-members. Ads will run for a period 4 months and can be

canceled at any time by the submitter. Ads should be submitted to

[email protected]

CLASSIC-FIEDS

For sale, a rare 1949 MGTC exu. This model was built for export and only 494 were manufactured. The odometer shows 14,179 miles on the original engine, transmission and differential. The car will come with what is believed to be an original user’s man-ual and parts book. Also included will be a tool roll with some original type tools, a spare set of original seats that will need reupholstering, original side curtains and replacement fabrics for new side curtains and some spare unused and used parts. The vinyl top, although not original, is in excellent condition. The black paint has a very good shine and the chrome is very good. This TC has a louvered racing style bonnet. The wooden portions of the tub are in excellent condition and the engine runs well. Though not a concours restoration, the car, which is not shown every year has won a second place in class award in the Heart-land Regional MG car show in 2007 and first place in class awards in 2008 and 2011. It was 1st in class in the Kansas City All British Regional Car Show in 2015. Both shows are long time regional shows in the Kansas City area. Overall I estimate the condition of the car as a good #2 car judged by the Hagerty definitions. For further information contact Stew Koesten at 913-269-5954 or [email protected] (7/16 INDEF)

For Sale 1978 MGB. It has

46,500 actual miles and has

been kept up mechanically.

Have an abundance of me-

chanical and service records

which I can forward to anyone

who is interested. We have

compiled a one-page single

space history of the cars

maintenance with dates, mile-

age and MG mechanics. It sets out straight forward information

that can be sent to you. The body is in good condition. The top

is good. There is a Tonneau cover, luggage rack, and Factory Air

Conditioning, jack and tools along the Original handbook. Carpet

was installed five years ago and is in pristine condition. Call

(816) 225-3229 (11/16 Indef)

For Sale: 1977 MG Midget. Local car to the KC area. (I have the

original window sticker) Approximately 31,500 original miles. I

have owned the car for 18 years. Always garaged. No rust. Need

to sell for room in my garage. Asking $3,000, but will negotiate.

Please contact Bill Gilbirds, cell number 816-986-9757 for more

information. (12/16)

Wanted: An engine backing plate for a high starter 1600 cc

MGA motor. Contact Tom Berry at (816) 835.8262. (12/16)


KCMGCC Register National Exploratory MeetingKCMGCC Register National Exploratory MeetingKCMGCC Register National Exploratory MeetingKCMGCC Register National Exploratory Meeting Host: Rob Camblin, 816-795-9628

When: Thursday, March 2 at 7:00 PM

Where: Camblin’s 17810 Hidden Valley Independence, MO 64057

As was mentioned/discussed at MOWOG, Rob Camblin would like to host a Club Member discussion about the Club hosting a National Register Show in the fu-ture, possibly 2018 or 2019. This get together is to determine if there would be enough interest by Club mem-bers to pursue further efforts. If you can’t make the meeting, please email Rob if you would be interested in this helping. Rob’s email is [email protected].

Photo 4:The latest rear brake and turn signal LED’s in

situ…plenty of room.

Photo 5:

The latest LED installed

in the front turn signal.

Photo 6:

This is a close up view of the latest brake LED

(red). Note the lens in the center. It is 60% brighter than the original bulb and consumes only 1/4 of the power.

Photo 7:

This is a close up view

of the LED that

replaces the Type 1157

bulb in the

front turn signal. It has

the same light output (with

the brakes

applied) as the latest turn

signal LED

discussed earlier.

I have seen recommendations that the LED color

should match the color of the lens, i.e. the brake light LED

color should be red. Quite often, the light output for red or

amber LED’s is not as high as the white LED’s. I personally

prefer to use the white LED’s with the significantly higher

light output for most applications.

When the turn signals are upgraded to LED’s, it

will be necessary to replace the standard turn signal

flasher and emergency flasher units with readily available

electronic units due to the vastly reduced power

consumption.

The above upgrades are relatively easy but are

not cheap. I have also upgraded most other bulbs on my

MGB including the console light, instrument lights, backup

lights, side marker lights and license plate lights.



Saturday, May 20, 2017

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration 10:30 am – 12:00pm

Valley View United Methodist Church

8412 West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS

$15 Per Car Entry Fee

Spectators Free

Pinewood Derby Car Show – Free Entry for Cub Scouts

Pinewood Registration 12:00pm - 1:30 pm

Visit our Facebook Page at: Troop 256 Cars for Camp

100% of Profits go to Troop 256

Hosted By the Friends of Troop 256

NAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA Day

NAMGAR Chairman, Carol Shamonsky, has proclaimed Saturday, May

6th, 2017, as Drive Your MGA Day. Please send your photos (with

captions) and an article on your Club event to Editor, MGA! magazine

and the Internet Coordinators for the NAMGAR website..


Costs to Advertise

Ads run for one year (June-through following May). Cost is:

Ad Size Cost for KCMGCC Members Cost for Non KCMGCC Members

Business-card Size Ads Free $18

1/4 page Ads Free $20

1/2 page Ads $20 $50

Link to Business from Free $5

Ads must include artwork, and whether they want a link to their business with their web site ad-dress and be sent to [email protected]


REGALIA Still Dripping T-Shirts that are grey in color and have a pocket. Sizes Medium, large, and extra-large $9 each .

Windshield Sticker: The Club will provide all memberships with a nifty windshield sticker for one of their cars. The sticker is placed on the inside of the windshield and will let you proudly display your club affiliation where ever you go. If you desire to obtain additional Window Stickers, cost is $1.00 each.

Club Outerwear: The Club has arranged for a local merchant, Bulldogland-Gospirit Embrodiery , to embroidered outerwear for our members. They have had problems with their web site, so you can order via their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/BulldogLand/130003453706499?pnref=lhc Additionally, if desired they are capable of doing custom items for our members at very reasonable prices.

Name Badges with or without the picture of your car (picture must be provided) Free to all club members

Other regalia items available include:

Stickers, teddy bears, winter scarfs, and other small assorted items, all for less than cost.

To obtain any of the items listed here, please contact the Membership Officer via the KCMGCC.com contacts page or email [email protected].

IT IS A REAL BARGAIN AT $18 PER YEAR. YOU GET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Monthly Newsletters Car Shows New Friends Rallies & Driving Tours

Spare Parts Cars for Sale Advice Monthly Activities

Tech Sessions Free Ads Technical Tips Discounts on Parts

Name: ______________________________ Spouse/Significant Other: ____________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zip Code: __________________

Cars (Year, Make, Model): _________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

We must have an email address as we do an electronic newsletter and send out electronic invita-tions. Phone or

Email Address: ________________________________Cell Phone: ______________________

Phone or

2nd Email Address: _____________________________Cell Phone: ______________________

Please list any other British clubs or registries you are a member of: _______________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Are you a member of NAMGBR? ___________ Are you a member of NAMGAR? _____________

Do you want your telephone number and email address listed on the club roster? Yes ___ No ___

Mail completed application and dues to:

KCMGCC

17810 Hidden Valley Road

Independence, MO 64057

All dues are due in June. Dues for new members are pro-rated throughout the year as follows: June $18, July$16.50, August $15, September $13.50, October $12, November $10.50, December $9, January $7.50, February $6, March $4.50, April $3.

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