- 1. RE: Nonresponsive NEMGTR (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 20:24:08 -0400
- Hi Guys and Gals, Further to the email below, I received the following email from Tony Thomas, Registrar, NEMGT Register. Hopefully this will help clarify some of the communications problem. Bottom l
- /html/mg-t/2004-06/msg00049.html (10,194 bytes)
- 2. RE: Oil pressure delay after storage, is it normal? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 09:02:21 -0500
- I think Bud is right. THe oil drains down after a long sleep and takes a few seconds to come up. 5 to 10 seconds is normal I think. Might be a bit less in a TC or early TD with separate vertically p
- /html/mg-t/2004-02/msg00067.html (9,016 bytes)
- 3. RE: [mg-tabc] Oil Filter Clean Out? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 18:21:12 -0400
- And listers in North America are reminded that I have for several years supplied the filter adapter to accept a modern spin-on oil filter for both TB/TC/early TD oil pumps and also late TD/TF oil pum
- /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00044.html (7,633 bytes)
- 4. RE: TD rear axle (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 21:02:52 -0400
- You busted a half shaft. You need to split the diff and remove the pieces and clean out the debris. Don't just replace the shaft. Certainly there will be pieces of sheared shaft in the diff which co
- /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00022.html (7,899 bytes)
- 5. RE: Oil Filter Question--Success (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:15:06 -0400
- "Skinny seal" means nothing . The slot in the oil pump is 0.090" wide. Rubber seals come in at least three different widths, use the 0.088" wide seal. And if you want to have an adapter for the late
- /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00033.html (8,321 bytes)
- 6. RE: Wheel balancing (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 09:28:32 -0400
- Neil et all, I have a static bubble balance machine and balance all my 19" TC/MMM and 15" MGA/Elva wheels on it. Never a problem. I agree with Neil, the wheel should be statically balanced when the j
- /html/mg-t/2002-11/msg00005.html (10,842 bytes)
- 7. RE: Why Two? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 07:32:48 -0300
- Hi Guys, Several gaskets are supplied with the filter because the filter fits many different applications. We need a gasket for the MGs that will sit snuggly in the oil pump groove. So you need to be
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00017.html (11,614 bytes)
- 8. RE: 45mm Core Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 09:32:06 -0300
- I have 45 mm core plugs to suit the cam bearing. Also have correct size 35 mm small and 48 mm large core plugs for the water core plugs in the block. American inch 1 3/8" core plugs work OK for the 3
- /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00023.html (7,525 bytes)
- 9. RE: gear/tranny changes (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 10:14:45 -0400
- A much less expensive, easier and more original idea is to install a higher diff ratio, 4.3, 4.1 or 3.9 in the TD housing. Makes first gear more useful as well. Gives approximately the same final dri
- /html/mg-t/2002-03/msg00030.html (9,374 bytes)
- 10. RE: gear/tranny changes (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 08:25:25 -0400
- I have had a 4.3 gear set ( from an MGA ) in my TD for over 20 years. I also have an XPEG 1500 block in the car. With this 1500 engine setup, the 4.3 ratio is too low and I would install a 4.1 or eve
- /html/mg-t/2002-03/msg00037.html (9,573 bytes)
- 11. RE:carb float bowl repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 09:22:17 -0400
- Last Sunday I sent out a message asking for sourcing of a Helicoil type repair kit to repair a stripped 7/16 " -18 tpi BSF float bowl mounting thread on a TC carb. I received several informative repl
- /html/mg-t/2002-03/msg00039.html (7,484 bytes)
- 12. RE: TF restoration (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 08:37:05 -0400
- Hi Andy, Before you panic about 1500 engine "bored to maximum" consider buying special pistons slightly over current size. That way you get more life out of the engine, more power and less expenditur
- /html/mg-t/2002-01/msg00059.html (8,456 bytes)
- 13. RE: TF-1500 restoration {please continue sharing with the rest (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:53:28 -0400
- Email me of list if you want to discuss your XPEG block. ... Bob Grunau Canada ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hark! Some of us hold your every whisper in such high regard that we beg yo
- /html/mg-t/2002-01/msg00066.html (7,969 bytes)
- 14. RE: TF-1500 restoration {please continue sharing with the rest (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:53:23 -0400
- Email me of list if you want to discuss your XPEG block. Bob Grunau Canada ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hark! Some of us hold your every whisper in such high regard that we beg you to
- /html/mg-t/2002-01/msg00067.html (7,552 bytes)
- 15. RE: TF-1500 restoration {please continue sharing with the rest (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 08:57:01 -0400
- No, I do not have a TF-1500 of my own, but I'd dearly love to find one, whole and complete, to fix and to tend with loving care. RR Hi Rod, OK, can't help you with a TF as I sold a 1250 TF basket cas
- /html/mg-t/2002-01/msg00072.html (7,443 bytes)
- 16. RE: Tappets, again (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 17:27:22 -0400
- I always thought the cam lobe was slightly forward of center on the follower so the wiping action as the cam contacted the follower would spin the follower. Usually most of the followers will show ma
- /html/mg-t/2001-10/msg00032.html (7,769 bytes)
- 17. RE: Oil Filter Adapter (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:23:01 -0300
- Hi List and Bill, Yes the filter allows the bypass valve to function and is not blocked off. Most spin-on filters will have an internal bypass in the filter as well. I manufacture and sell the adapte
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00010.html (6,874 bytes)
- 18. RE: Moss Oil Cartridge (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:57:46 -0300
- Hi Dave and Bill, The question of which rubber oil filter gasket to use in the late TD/TF oil pump filter requires a bit more detail. I have no idea which gasket Moss supplies or how thick/thin they
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00102.html (8,835 bytes)
- 19. RE: Rainy Car Shows / Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 07:43:31 -0300
- I have used the Jim Pesta/Autographics cover for tears. Yes it will keep the rain out without curtains installed. Bob NEMGTR #204 I've ordered the TD cover from Autographics. I hope to get it before
- /html/mg-t/2001-07/msg00023.html (6,905 bytes)
- 20. RE: Engine Block Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Grunau" <cgrunau@pathcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:27:25 -0300
- Hi Bill, I have a late TD/TF block for sale. It is bare but does have the main caps. If interested I will check the current bore size. I would install the proper block for your engine, it will cost y
- /html/mg-t/2001-06/msg00012.html (7,631 bytes)
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