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41. Re: Battery Question (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 21:16:56 -0000; 10.5 volts is the industry standard for minimum operating voltage. Except for ignitions, which are required to work down to 6 volts. Ignitions must provide spark during crank when the voltage can rea; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00029.html (9,919 bytes)
42. Re: TD Sidescreen stowage for Three-Bow top (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:21:21 -0000; If anyone still has this posting, could you forward it to me? Thanks Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336 /// unsubscrib; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00039.html (8,231 bytes)
43. Re: TF rear axle ratios/GPS/Cruising speed (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 22:28:01 -0000; If you can buy/borrow a portable GPS, you'll be able to measure your speed to an accuracy of 1/10th mph. You can also use it as an odometer, and of course it will show you where you are any where in; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00047.html (12,009 bytes)
44. Re: TF Battery (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 19:35:58 -0000; Also, be sure the cars don't touch while you're jumping "opposite polarity" Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336 positiv; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00057.html (7,768 bytes)
45. Re: TF rear axle ratios/GPS/Cruising speed (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:00:29 -0000; Uh, oh. I'm using four ring pistons. Is that why I'm getting such good oil milage (2000 mi/qt)? My rebuild was two years ago, I hope these are not the same pistons. Did your four ring pistons have sp; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00081.html (9,236 bytes)
46. Re: [MG-MGB] Tightness in 1st Gear - Warm Engine (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 23:11:12 -0000; I finally got around to trying some heavier oil in the tranny, Red Line 75W140NS. No problem shifting into first on a six hour drive in mid 80s temperature. I don't know why, but this heavier oil rea; /html/mg-t/2003-06/msg00022.html (10,107 bytes)
47. Thermostat Question (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 21:02:52 -0000; Does anyone happen to know what the temperature rating is of the Moss reproduction thermostat (434-200)? What ever it is, my engine doesn't seem to pay much attention to the thermostat. If it's cold,; /html/mg-t/2003-06/msg00030.html (7,197 bytes)
48. Re: [MG-MGB] Tightness in 1st Gear - Warm Engine (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:08:02 -0000; Wow! My TD has the exact same symptom, right down to the 30 minutes! I wonder if we have the same problem? I figure the time factor must be related to something heating up. Now the TD doesn't have sy; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00032.html (9,423 bytes)
49. Re: 53 TD - Oil Drip from "Flywheel Drain" (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 23:17:28 -0000; It's always been my understanding that oil is supposed to exit from the "cotter pin" hole. It's also my understanding that it leaks mostly when the engine stops, before all the oil has had time to ru; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00050.html (11,862 bytes)
50. GL5 Gear Oil and the TD Transmission (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 10:59:30 -0000; I've heard that GL5 gear oil has detrimental effects on "yellow metals". As far as I can tell, this means brass and copper. Does the TD transmission have any "yellow" metal parts? Should I be using G; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00055.html (6,865 bytes)
51. Quick Vendor Question (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 23:41:50 -0000; Is "Shadetree Motors Ltd." a good outfit to deal with? I just want to check before ordering. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGB; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00056.html (7,218 bytes)
52. Re: TD rear axle / Clutch Popping (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:03:17 -0000; My theory of TD axle breakage is that the rear end ratio is so high, that first gear can deliver a tremendous amount of torque to the axle. Before I replaced my motor mounts, the engine would shift a; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00030.html (9,807 bytes)
53. Re: Oil Filter Question--Success (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:24:47 -0000; Glad to hear you found the secret recess where the seal goes. I usually find the skinny seal is the one that fits best. It sure is a pain to get it seated properly! A little advice: When tightening; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00031.html (8,178 bytes)
54. Re: British Motorcar Trade Association Formed (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:40:44 -0000; I hope the BMTC can really remedy the quality problems of reproduction parts! Well, most are ok - but all it takes is one critical part that's s**t with only one supplier, and your car is dead in the; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00032.html (8,340 bytes)
55. Re: Pertronix into a TD (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 22:19:05 -0000; So, I'm not the only one to forget the crank. First time I did this, I thought something major had broken. It really sounds bad! I also installed a Pertronix in my '52. The Pertronix did wonders for; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00039.html (9,043 bytes)
56. Alternator for a TD? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:54:12 -0000; The generator on my TD is probably running on borrowed time (It's the original unit!). I just had to replace the water pump and the starter, so the writing's on the wall. I'd like to replace it with; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00040.html (7,793 bytes)
57. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:53:30 -0000; What ever you do, don't try to run with 10 year old gasoline! By now it's partly varnish, or even tar. And it might not have enough volatility left to start the engine. My fuel line was plugged with; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00013.html (9,452 bytes)
58. MG-TABC (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 00:29:21 -0000; I've been looking for some more MG lists to join. I found something called MG-TABC in Yahoo. It's description says it's for the TA, TB and TC. Anyone familiar with it? I can't believe they would excl; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00026.html (6,916 bytes)
59. TD fast idle mechanism (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 00:29:41 -0000; Does anyone have a picture with a good view of the TD fast idle mechanism? If so, could you email a copy to me? I believe my whole carburetor assembly was swapped from a TC. I can't tell from the Mos; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00035.html (6,861 bytes)
60. Re: White Powder on Fire Wall (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2003 15:51:42 -0000; Just a thought Stu, maybe the PO went crazy with baking soda and that's what you're seeing. As far as battery boiling, make sure the battery voltage isn't exceeding 14 volts. My regulator was putting; /html/mg-t/2003-01/msg00002.html (8,894 bytes)

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