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21. Re: reversing positive ground (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 23:02:12 -0500; Yes it's that simple. And you don't "have" to reverse the ammeter, if you don't mind it reading backwards. (Some claim you should reverse the ignition coil wires, but I believe that's an old wives' t; /html/mg-t/2005-01/msg00010.html (9,278 bytes)
22. Re: reversing positive ground (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:26:30 -0500; Wow, my "old wives tale" comment started quite a thread. I'm an EE working for a major automotive parts supplier, but not directly involved with ignition systems. I'll ask around work and see if I ca; /html/mg-t/2005-01/msg00051.html (9,447 bytes)
23. Why do spark plugs last so long on new cars? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:32:35 -0500; The owner's manual on my '97 Oldsmobile says to change the spark plugs at 100,000 miles. Does anyone know why the modern plugs last so long? Can we get 100,000 mile plugs for our MGs? Bob Donahue (St; /html/mg-t/2005-01/msg00052.html (7,360 bytes)
24. Re: radiator cover (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:53:20 -0500; How do modern cars regulate their temperature so well? They still have mechanical thermostats. Are the new thermostats that much better? The cars with digital readouts show they're holding the temper; /html/mg-t/2004-12/msg00057.html (9,762 bytes)
25. Re: TF dip stick / TD dip stick (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:04:16 -0500; On the subject of dip sticks: I find it impossible to read the oil level when the engine is warm on my TD. I can tell the stick is oily, but I can't see a line. No problem when the engine is cold. Is; /html/mg-t/2004-12/msg00060.html (7,625 bytes)
26. Re: mods (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:55:53 -0500; It may not be original, but I think the chrome grill looks better and SHOULD have been original. The causual observer would probably think "painted" was un-original ;-) BTW: What's with all these pai; /html/mg-t/2004-12/msg00063.html (10,244 bytes)
27. Re: My TD Mods (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 19:50:35 -0500; Thanks Bud, it's been driving my crazy trying to figure out what's been messing up my louvers! Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com Cars: 52 MGTD - #17639 71 MGB - #GHN; /html/mg-t/2004-12/msg00069.html (7,835 bytes)
28. Re: The Sacred Octagon CD ROM (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 23:32:35 -0500; I'm anxiously awaiting my copy. I'm wondering - If the minimum order can't be met, can't someone knock these out on a CD-R burner? Bob Donahue 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336 Hoosier; /html/mg-t/2004-11/msg00002.html (7,802 bytes)
29. Anybody there? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 22:18:49 -0500; I haven't seen a single post in over a week. Is the list still here? Bob Donahue /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo //; /html/mg-t/2004-11/msg00019.html (6,968 bytes)
30. Re: Upholstery kits (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:03:00 -0500; It's been a few years ago, but my Moss upholstery kit fit perfectly, and looks great. The quality of the leather is first class. (I wish I could say the same about everything I've bought from Moss.); /html/mg-t/2004-10/msg00013.html (7,499 bytes)
31. Brake Drum Puller for TD (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 16:25:50 -0000; Can anyone recommend a puller to get the front brake drums off a TD? I vowed I would never wrestle those drums again without a puller! I see JC Whitney has a model "12ZX8895A Hub Puller" that looks p; /html/mg-t/2004-05/msg00002.html (7,098 bytes)
32. Re: sick engine (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 09:33:50 -0000; When I rebuilt my XPAG I found the rods backwards also. All the wrist pins were badly galled. I had to cut two of the pistons off the wrist pins with a hacksaw, in order to remove the rods. I didn't; /html/mg-t/2004-05/msg00033.html (7,971 bytes)
33. Need TD Speaker Solution / GPS (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 10:05:50 -0000; Does anyone have recommendations for a good clean unobtrusive stereo speaker I'm not installing a radio, just a small amplifier for my GPS/PDA. Nothing hand held has enough volume to be heard in an M; /html/mg-t/2004-05/msg00034.html (8,130 bytes)
34. Re: TF Doors (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 23:57:46 -0000; A TD door won't fit a TD, not even the car it came off of. ;-) Sorry, I couldn't resist. But, I had that feeling restoring my car. Even if you find a TF door, prepare your self for a good deal of fid; /html/mg-t/2004-02/msg00017.html (7,116 bytes)
35. Oil pressure delay after storage, is it normal? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 21:57:27 -0000; We just had our first 60 degree day of the year, so naturally I took the TD out for a spin. It's running great after four months of storage. I held my breath, as I do every year, waiting for the oil; /html/mg-t/2004-02/msg00063.html (7,449 bytes)
36. Re: TF Problems of the Week (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:26:11 -0000; Re-polarizing the dynamo will do nothing to the ammeter. The ammeter will read backwards, if you change the car's electrical polarity. Reversing the ammeter leads will fix that. Bob Donahue (Still st; /html/mg-t/2003-10/msg00033.html (8,527 bytes)
37. Re: Stuck in the '50s Again (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2003 09:24:03 -0000; You can make the ammeter read correctly again by simply reversing the wires that go to it. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGBR; /html/mg-t/2003-09/msg00006.html (8,038 bytes)
38. Brake lining thickness (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 15:25:11 -0000; I just did a brake job on my MGB, and found that it has something in common with my TD. The old brake shoes have linings twice as thick as new ones. Are these special linings used to squeeze more lif; /html/mg-t/2003-09/msg00013.html (6,766 bytes)
39. Re: Watz Wrong With Wipers? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 16:20:37 -0000; Ditto on the slow wipers, I just watched an old MG promotional film on the TD. One scene was in the rain. (Same film showed them cruising at 80 mph!) Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bob; /html/mg-t/2003-09/msg00038.html (9,783 bytes)
40. Re: Spark Plug Non Fouler Responses (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 22:36:46 -0000; I'm getting 2000 miles per quart since my XPAG engine rebuild several years ago. It's all hard driving, if running 4500 rpm on the highway is considered hard driving. I use Marvel religiously, even o; /html/mg-t/2003-09/msg00045.html (8,719 bytes)

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