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21. Re: New to List (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 00:35:01 -0000; I also have a 54 TF which I am restoring ( what are your car and body nos. ) and one of the best books on restoration that I have read is Horst Schach book on the MGTD, which is essentially the same; /html/mg-t/2000-11/msg00079.html (8,901 bytes)
22. Fw: TD Color Hints (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:01:28 -0000; red but uncovers green kind assembly on; /html/mg-t/2000-11/msg00080.html (9,288 bytes)
23. Re: When should the carbon seal seal? (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:54:52 +0100; Hi Scott, Stick with it. You may find it will leak for a little while but the seals should bed in. I remember the water pump on my Etype leaking badly after it had been standing for quite a while, an; /html/mg-t/2000-10/msg00008.html (9,409 bytes)
24. Re: Thermostat Redux (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:58:33 +0100; Hi, You probably know that the correct heater take off was from an adaptor at the rear of the head. Regards David Tinker -- Original Message -- From: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net> To: mgt <mg-t@autox.team; /html/mg-t/2000-10/msg00009.html (8,047 bytes)
25. Re: Discovering The Wheel-Again (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:16:25 +0100; Hi Bill Some 3 years ago I fitted a Kenlowe Electric fan to my 51 TD. I found it worked OK on short to medium distance journeys, but distance ( more than 60 miles ) the engine got too hot, especially; /html/mg-t/2000-09/msg00052.html (8,298 bytes)
26. Re: Shiny Side Down & Mystery Solved? (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:25:26 +0100; Studs & nuts are the original set up. Check the threads someone might have tapped them out a larger size and then put bolts in, Regards David Tinker -- Original Message -- From: Scott Allen <s4usea@h; /html/mg-t/2000-09/msg00081.html (7,869 bytes)
27. Re: front coil spring (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:56:07 +0100; Hi Francis, When I dismantled my 54 TF I also found a broken coil spring. They are not an expensive item and I recommend replacing them as a pair otherwise you may find one side of the car lower than; /html/mg-t/2000-09/msg00124.html (8,477 bytes)
28. Re: 'frozen' brake cylinders (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:45:06 +0100; I have had a good success rate by pumping grease from a grease gun directly into the cylinder. You will have to modify an old bleed nipple by sawing the cone end off it. It is also safer to do as com; /html/mg-t/2000-09/msg00135.html (8,219 bytes)
29. Re: Blocking the Bypass (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:50:19 +0100; Hi Scott, I have put in a restrictor in my 51 TD bypass hose. It is just a piece of 1" diameter bar about 1" long with a 3/8" dia hole thro the centre, secured in place with a hose clip. I think it w; /html/mg-t/2000-09/msg00148.html (8,255 bytes)
30. Re: steering pinion shaft seal (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 23:45:17 +0100; Hi Francis, Try soaking the felt seal for a few days in engine oil also make sure that the area where the seal fits and the passage ways leading to where the seal fits are clean, polished and lubrica; /html/mg-t/2000-09/msg00152.html (8,960 bytes)
31. Re: Leaking shock absorbers (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:12:49 +0100; Hi Andy The problem of leaking shocks at this point is generally caused by shaft corrosion where the shaft enters the body, leaving a rough and reduced diameter shaft for the oilseal to do its job. M; /html/mg-t/2000-08/msg00011.html (8,496 bytes)
32. Re: MGTD Engine Number (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 13:58:15 +0100; Hi Bill, The engine number is located on the raised square pad cast into the block on the r/h side of the car and to the rear of the drain tap. The octagonal plate is fixed by just one screw in its c; /html/mg-t/2000-08/msg00048.html (8,498 bytes)
33. Re: MGTD Engine Number (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 19:11:04 +0100; Hi Bill, Yes the number should be the same on the firewall plate. ( we call it the bulkhead here in the UK ). My TD was returned to the UK from the SanFrancisco area and the plate reads much like you; /html/mg-t/2000-08/msg00050.html (11,722 bytes)
34. Re: MGTD Engine Number (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 19:11:23 +0100; The blank engine tags and the rivets are available from Moss Europe part no 408-770, the rivet 325-230. Do not know where you are located but if in the states you have a Moss there. Any difficulty le; /html/mg-t/2000-08/msg00051.html (8,938 bytes)
35. Re: TD Choke Cable (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 23:02:41 +0100; Do you mean that they can now be obtained with Delrin liners?. Thanks David Tinker -- Original Message -- From: Scott Allen <s4usea@hotmail.com> To: <ddubois@sinclair.net>; <loubiere@earthlink.net> C; /html/mg-t/2000-08/msg00132.html (8,962 bytes)
36. Re: Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 20:43:12 +0100; Hi Andy, I am about to put a remote servo on my TD, it is not a kit though just various items I have bought. Is there any hard and fast rule about where the manifold is tapped for the vac take off?.; /html/mg-t/2000-08/msg00156.html (8,762 bytes)
37. Re: SU balacing (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 23:26:02 +0100; Hi Lani, If I was in your position my first job would be to remove the carbs from the head ( I know its a chore ) and check if the throttle plates are closing. The best way to do this is to look thro; /html/mg-t/2000-07/msg00034.html (10,778 bytes)
38. Fw: SU balacing (score: 1): Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 23:28:03 +0100; carbs secure sure made. to When getting centering) speed. Is noted; /html/mg-t/2000-07/msg00035.html (11,768 bytes)
39. Re: MGTD Paint (score: 1): Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 00:18:33 +0100; The TD which I purchased at an auction here in the UK in 1989 was an import from California. The colour was chocolate brown with black wings and the interior was red !!. When I rebuilt the car a very; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00015.html (9,233 bytes)
40. Re: Help - No Spark - What is going on?? (score: 1): Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 21:07:06 +0100; I had a similar problem but not so terminal, bad misfiring on hard accelleration, poor performance. Touch the coil accidentally with my hand one day, it was so hot that I had a burn. Turned out to be; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00046.html (7,384 bytes)

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