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I picked up this item while on my way back from the East Coast, anyone know how it works? My understanding is that it's a very useful item and somewhat hard to find.
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Here's my real answer which will explain why I am very jealous.
On Saturday I installed a set of Mike Satur lowering pins in my MGF which meant draining the fluid out of the Hydragas system.
I got one side half pumped up when my grease gun Hydragas pump crapped out. Seems the O-rings in the pump had hardened, probably from
years of exposure to the fluid. (At this point Ralph will say, "I told you to buy a better pump!)
Realising what my odds were of finding the proper size O-rings on a Sunday I ripped apart my grease gun and converted it to a pump.
Ever tried to remove the grease from a grease gun and make it clinically clean? One word...Aaaargh!
In the end I got it sorted out and got the suspension pumped up. Woo-Hoo!
Sure wish I had a Dalek!
BTW: Just took the car out for a test drive to get the suspension settled and did the final hydragas adjustment. It's now sitting at 345mm and has lost that
AWD look. I did fill up with gas while I was out and it cost $80.01 (49.417L) to fill the tank.
I remember the good ol days when you could fill an MGB, which had about the same size tank for $5.00 Gawd I'm Old!
Modern MGs aren't just Transportation, They're a Hobby!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-09-01 01:37 PM by Rich in Vancouver.
On Saturday I installed a set of Mike Satur lowering pins in my MGF which meant draining the fluid out of the Hydragas system.
I got one side half pumped up when my grease gun Hydragas pump crapped out. Seems the O-rings in the pump had hardened, probably from
years of exposure to the fluid. (At this point Ralph will say, "I told you to buy a better pump!)
Realising what my odds were of finding the proper size O-rings on a Sunday I ripped apart my grease gun and converted it to a pump.
Ever tried to remove the grease from a grease gun and make it clinically clean? One word...Aaaargh!
In the end I got it sorted out and got the suspension pumped up. Woo-Hoo!
Sure wish I had a Dalek!
BTW: Just took the car out for a test drive to get the suspension settled and did the final hydragas adjustment. It's now sitting at 345mm and has lost that
AWD look. I did fill up with gas while I was out and it cost $80.01 (49.417L) to fill the tank.
I remember the good ol days when you could fill an MGB, which had about the same size tank for $5.00 Gawd I'm Old!Modern MGs aren't just Transportation, They're a Hobby!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-09-01 01:37 PM by Rich in Vancouver.
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In reply to # 2785154 by Mark Jones
I picked up this item while on my way back from the East Coast, anyone know how it works? My understanding is that it's a very useful item and somewhat hard to find.
I think the problem you are having is you should connect it to the car not the bicycle tire!
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The connector is different that what I was expecting, it doesn't have a piece to tighten onto the schrader valve. I'm not sure how to connect it to the F's schrader valve.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
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Sep 1, 2014 10:44 PM
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Ralph...That's very cool! Hope the race goes well for you both. 
Sure wish you had kept that Hydromagic Pump!
Modern MGs aren't just Transportation, They're a Hobby!
Sure wish you had kept that Hydromagic Pump!
Modern MGs aren't just Transportation, They're a Hobby!
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I wish I could make it down to the Glen to see the races but unfortunately I have to work that weekend. Fortunately shutdowns don't happen every year.
I figured out how the attachment works: push the rusty-looking circular bit upwards, push it on to the schrader valve and then push the rusty-looking but down to clamp onto the valve.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
I figured out how the attachment works: push the rusty-looking circular bit upwards, push it on to the schrader valve and then push the rusty-looking but down to clamp onto the valve.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
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In reply to # 2786149 by Mark Jones
I wish I could make it down to the Glen to see the races but unfortunately I have to work that weekend. Fortunately shutdowns don't happen every year.
I figured out how the attachment works: push the rusty-looking circular bit upwards, push it on to the schrader valve and then push the rusty-looking but down to clamp onto the valve.
I figured out how the attachment works: push the rusty-looking circular bit upwards, push it on to the schrader valve and then push the rusty-looking but down to clamp onto the valve.
Is "rusty--looking circular bit" engineering terminology????? I think your ring may be on too tight!!
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I try not to use engineering terminology with the common folk; I try to keep words below three syllables when certain people are part of the target audience, for instance left coasters.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-09-02 01:55 PM by Mark Jones.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-09-02 01:55 PM by Mark Jones.
I'm not an Engineer but I do know how to drive a train.
Modern MGs aren't just Transportation, They're a Hobby!
Modern MGs aren't just Transportation, They're a Hobby!
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Sep 2, 2014 05:22 PM
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This pump is FANTASTIC! Six pumps and the suspension went up a full 1-1/2". Definitely worth locating one.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
Canadian Modern MG Rover Car Club - www.cmmgrcc.com
MOWOG Garage serving the needs of all Post Abingdon MG owners in Lambton Co. since 2011.
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