- 1. Cam Follower Grooves (score: 1)
- Author: "Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:37:06 -0800
- A recent issue of the Octagon Car Club Bulletin, a British publication, includes a letter on sticking tappets. It mentions that tight tappets cause fast wear. A sticking cam follower may also rattle.
- /html/mg-t/2001-11/msg00000.html (6,266 bytes)
- 2. Nimda Worm Virus (score: 1)
- Author: "Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 18:36:51 -0700
- List Participants, I recently was burned with the Nima worm virus. I believe I was infected from a message on the list. We have all been cautioned on numerous occasions to not open any executable att
- /html/mg-t/2001-10/msg00004.html (9,093 bytes)
- 3. Shut-off (score: 1)
- Author: "Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 21:27:22 -0700
- I plan to install a fuel shut-off valve on my TF. It will be located where the fuel line comes out of the gas tank. I would like to know what types others have tried and where they obtained them. Tha
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00079.html (6,602 bytes)
- 4. Condenser (score: 1)
- Author: "Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 20:39:02 -0700
- List Participants, I just purchased a couple of condensers from a Moss affiliate. They were after-market products -- not made by Lucas. I like to carry emergency electrical items like plugs, points,
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00098.html (7,014 bytes)
- 5. Float Lever (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:03:43 -0700
- On page 32 of the Hayes SU Carb manual, a rod measuring .44 in/11 mm is specified to set the height of the float lever. This equates to 7/16". Also, page 119 of the T type Restoration Handbook specif
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00007.html (7,078 bytes)
- 6. Washer (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 19:54:30 -0700
- My transmission drain plug tends to leak, even when the plug is in tight. The washer on the plug is a thin copper compression type that I bought from Moss. (Yes, I replace the washer whenever the oil
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00012.html (6,744 bytes)
- 7. Re: Battery (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 13:21:56 -0700
- Although not directly answering your question regarding lifetime warranties, I highly recommend Optima batteries. They are less likely to corrode, last a long time, and take up less space without co
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00021.html (7,317 bytes)
- 8. Drain Plug Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:25:58 -0700
- List Participants, There were a number of excellent responses to my earlier inquiry regarding the best way to seal the gearbox drain plug. I would like to thank all those who took the time to make su
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00033.html (9,131 bytes)
- 9. Drain Plug Seals (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 14:45:50 -0700
- List Participants, 98126A748 for .062" thick 98126A703 for .047" thick Ben 54 TF 1500 /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00034.html (6,523 bytes)
- 10. Re: cylinder liners (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 10:39:13 -0700
- Just to echo Skip, I have used Red Line MT-90 transmission fluid and have had amazing success. It has a special additive that causes the synchros to better engage. Before using MT-90, my freshly over
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00044.html (9,878 bytes)
- 11. Colortune (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:04:52 -0700
- Does anyone have experience with a Colortune device for adjusting mixture for the carbs? I am told that these gadgets worked great during the days of leaded fuel. When unleaded gas emerged, however,
- /html/mg-t/2001-06/msg00028.html (6,940 bytes)
- 12. Re: Seat Belts (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 07:26:23 -0700
- I would urge you to install lap belts. Back in the fifties, there was significant debate in the race car community regarding the effectiveness of belts. As I recall, after the lap belts were mandate
- /html/mg-t/2001-05/msg00010.html (7,790 bytes)
- 13. Re: Ford Sierra Tranny for a TD (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 14:23:36 -0700
- This is a follow up to my message yesterday regarding the Ford Sierra transmission for TD/TFs. The name of the outfit that sells the kit is: Peter Gamble Hi-Gear Engineering Ltd. 82 Chestnut Ave Mic
- /html/mg-t/2001-05/msg00030.html (7,147 bytes)
- 14. Clock Polarity (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 19:15:02 -0700
- I am told that some of the clocks on our T-cars are polarity sensitive and some are not. If the insulation surrounding the lead wire coming out of the clock is green, then the clock is supposedly not
- /html/mg-t/2001-05/msg00073.html (7,379 bytes)
- 15. Re: Dieseling/ Timing (score: 1)
- Author: "Laura & Ben Prince" <blprince2@home.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:58:15 -0700
- If you don't have a crank, a 1-1/8" socket and a 24" extension work great for adjusting valves. On the other hand, DON'T use this combination for starting the engine. The wrench handle will spin like
- /html/mg-t/2001-04/msg00042.html (7,641 bytes)
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