The other possibility is the outlet of the elbow was plumbed to an
pressurized expansion tank. Check the radiator to see if the overflow has
been plugged, soldered, etc. If it has, and there is no other plumbing
modifications, for a supply or return, that would be my bet.
Blair
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lawrie Alexander" <lawrie@britcars.com>
To: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>; "MG T List"
<mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: Cover plate fitting, Rear of TD Engine
>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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