- 81. Re: Auto Transport Trailer (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:38:07 -0800
- IMHO, it would be worth your while to consider flat-towing the car, especially since the tow vehicle is a Suburban. I have probably put on close to thousand miles flat-towing my TD and 77B. It was v
- /html/mg-t/1999-11/msg00030.html (7,514 bytes)
- 82. Re: Auto Transport Trailer (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 08:09:00 -0800
- Aw shucks, anybody can do it that way, Charley.
- /html/mg-t/1999-11/msg00032.html (6,799 bytes)
- 83. Re: SF Bay Area repair shops (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 22:29:33 -0800
- I'm not certain of the geography, but if Pleasanton is anywhere nearby, you may want to look into Shadetree Motors. The owner, Skip Kelsey, is a well noted guru of things MG, especially the T-series
- /html/mg-t/1999-11/msg00046.html (7,652 bytes)
- 84. Re: TD Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 17:48:57 -0800
- As Terry suggested, first back off on the adjuster, then try to free the brake by attempting to move the car in reverse. You might also try to spray a whole bunch of brake cleaner through the adjust
- /html/mg-t/1999-11/msg00079.html (7,571 bytes)
- 85. Re: Changing a piston on a TD question (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 22:36:07 -0800
- I've got concur with Lee. I'm also no expert but I have had my 52TD totally apart and put it back together. I just did a ring and rod bearing replacement on my 77MGB without removing the engine. Tha
- /html/mg-t/1999-11/msg00092.html (9,250 bytes)
- 86. Re: Radiator shrowd (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 18:46:55 -0700
- The rubber, or possibly a strip of canvas (see Clausager, page 68) is laced through the holes in the shell so as to cushion the bonnet where it rests on, or against, the shell. It's definitely a rep
- /html/mg-t/1999-10/msg00035.html (7,944 bytes)
- 87. Re: How hot is too hot? (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 1999 19:52:47 -0700
- A couple of things that you may consider : 'Water Wetter' is just a trade name for the wetting agent that is present in (probably all) antifreeze products. Even in the unpressurized cooling system o
- /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00020.html (10,962 bytes)
- 88. Re: How hot is too hot? (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 22:47:05 -0700
- Hi Tab, I think that Plymouth, Mass. will qualify for New England. I'm old enough to have done the winter/summer thermostat bit. The idea behind it was to get more heat in the winter. That, along wit
- /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00033.html (12,135 bytes)
- 89. Re: How hot is too hot? (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 19:52:59 -0700
- Hi Tab, I drive my TD year 'round and use the stock thermostat. I do have an Arnolt heater that I sometimes remove during the summer (since you can't just shut 'em off due to the plumbing). Last 4th
- /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00044.html (8,981 bytes)
- 90. Re: Where can I get a Brake Drum puller? (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 17:40:25 -0700
- I'd be happy to loan you mine. It also works quite well on MGB rear drums. If you're in the neighborhood (Plymouth, Mass.) drop on by. Bud Krueger
- /html/mg-t/1999-08/msg00005.html (7,694 bytes)
- 91. Re: Brakes again (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 17:31:02 -0700
- I know from beans about TF's but in the TD the anti-rattle spring doesn't function with a cup washer, that I recall. It sounds as if you're describing a 'modern' brake positioning device. Look at Mo
- /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00002.html (6,887 bytes)
- 92. Re: tires (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 21:53:27 -0700
- A few weeks ago I threw a chunk of rubber from the tread of my twelve year old Semperits. An Internet search of tire manufacturers led me to Dunlop as a source of tires in 165R15. My TD now sports a
- /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00007.html (7,417 bytes)
- 93. Re: tires (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 12:33:36 -0700
- <big snip>They were on my TD when I got it back in 1988. You're right, they were made in Ireland (of recycled Blarney). Bud Krueger 52TD
- /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00014.html (6,873 bytes)
- 94. Kennebunkport trip (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Jun 1999 21:53:38 -0700
- Hi Listers, Had one of those fantastic New England motoring days today. Clear skies, temperature in the low 80's, no humidity to speak of, and a 52TD that was rarin' to go. Did about 280 miles today,
- /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00015.html (7,372 bytes)
- 95. MityVac for less (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 08:56:20 -0700
- Hi listers, FYI, I discovered by accident that AutoZone sells a 'generic' vacuum tool for $25.95 that, when you open up the package, is actually the MityVac system. Moss sells the MityVac (386-215) f
- /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00017.html (6,482 bytes)
- 96. Re: Stripped bolt holes (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 19:41:51 -0700
- It's not uncommon, sorry to say. Helicoils are the way to go. It's a metric thread, and i believe it's 8mm x 1mm. Might be worth investing in the helicoil kit if you're doing more than two, otherwis
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00038.html (7,590 bytes)
- 97. TD R/H Steering Arm (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 21:06:01 -0700
- Hi folks, Last year at the GOF Safety Fast inspection I lost some points because my right side steering arm is slightly bent. It's not really a safety issue, but I'd like to replace it before Kennebu
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00041.html (6,401 bytes)
- 98. Purchase from List Members (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 19:27:05 -0700
- My $.02 worth: I've purchased quite a bit of 'stuff' over the 'net in the past few years, much of it from fellow list members. Normal routine is 1) agree on a price; 2) I mail off a check; 3) the par
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00047.html (6,843 bytes)
- 99. Steering Arm Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 22:23:05 -0700
- Hi T-typers, I'm about to replace the (slightly bent) right steering arm on my '52TD. Can anyone give me any words of wisdom about this operation? I'm determined to go clean in the Safety Fast Inspec
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00048.html (6,340 bytes)
- 100. TD Radiator Support (score: 1)
- Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 16:54:08 -0700
- I'm befuddled, but that's not unusual. The support member that the radiator mounts to in a TD can be installed in either of two orientations. It is almost symmetric however, the radiator mounting ho
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00052.html (7,562 bytes)
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