A previous owner must have had a heater fitted to the car and this was
probably where the coolant returned to the engine. If you plan to run the
car without a heater, the elbow is superfluous. I'd fit a new plate (and
coat the inside surface with clear silicone sealer before installation, to
prevent rusting).
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
To: "MG T List" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 8:01 AM
Subject: Cover plate fitting, Rear of TD Engine
> On the rear of my '53 TD engine, there is a 90 degree brass elbow
> pipe/hose fitting protruding from the rear engine cover plate. It points
> left toward the driver's side.
>
> Can anyone enlighten me as to what connects to this fitting, where it
> travels to, and what is its purpose?
>
> Thanks again in advance.
>
> Bill Snyder
> Waynesville, NC
> '53 TD under construction
> '66 MGB
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