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Protect Your Engine Using MagDog as an Optimal Solution

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Protect Your Engine: Using MagDog as an Optimal SolutionPrepared by: Robert J Hammer, Ph.D., Adan Reinosa, P.E., and Valentin AmezquitaThe Nature of the Problem Studies by industry experts, educational institutions, professional associations, and others have consistently determined that very small ferrous debris (often less than 5 microns in size) traveling through a vehicle's lubrication syst

Troubleshooting Lucas Points

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Troubleshooting Lucas Points Ignition Systems Rev.02 Doug Lawson ( dklawson@mindspring.com ) July, 2006 What is Covered: The following document discusses the operation of the basic “points type” ignition system. Included are steps to troubleshoot the ignition system. This document presents a negative ground system only. Please read the Theory of Operation section before attemptin

How to Improve your Mini MPG

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the price of gas now fast approaching $4.00 per gallon here in the USA for the first time ever, it is to be expected that those of us with Classic Mini Coopers will be doing all we can to not only drive our cars daily but also squeeze the last little bit of miles out of every tank of that expensive fuel. A review of some of the options has now been posted on our Blog site. Read about th

How Colortune Works

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Understanding the principle by which COLORTUNE works helps in getting the best out of it. That principle is commonly seen in action or paraffin heaters, gas cookers, or anywhere where a fuel is burnt in air to produce heat or energy. Combustion at its most efficient produces a clear blue flame, various other colors result from inefficient mixtures. Inside an internal combustion en

Voltage Stabilizer

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Supplemental Information & Instructions forC34770A Voltage Stabilizer, Negative Ground13H3554 Voltage Stabilizer, Positive Ground A Little History Many British cars produced through the mid 1960s have moving-iron gauges that are fed directly from the battery through a wire that is live when the ignition is switched on. Fuel gauge

MINI Cooper Enews 3 31 08

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MINI Enews 3/31/08WE'RE BACK FROM AMVIV - GREAT EVENT!!!Mini Mania Current Specials - Skip Down to News MINI MANIA RACE CARS & DRIVERSIf motorsports is your thing, Mini Mania has the racetrack coverage you've been craving. SCCA, NMCAA, driving tips, high horse power Minis, top speeds, track stories and more... Stay in touch with several of the Mini Ma

CLASSIC Mini Enews 3 28 08

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Classic Enews 3/28/08Enews Feature: Ignition Application GuideNEWS, SPECIALS, TECH INFO & MORE VTEC Conversion for your MiniOwning and driving a classic Mini Cooper is special enough, but when you combine the fabulous handling and looks of a Mini with the modern horsepower and quality of a Vtec engine you really have something to be proud of! Our Vtec site covers e

CLASSIC Mini Enews 3 18 08

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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