- 21. Re: TD TUB (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 09:16:09 -0600
- Sounds like you need to buy Horst Schach's TD restoration manual. Look for it on the NEMGTR website. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '88 Jaguar XJ-S http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tag
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00063.html (7,441 bytes)
- 22. Re: Front Hub Grease Cap (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:42:45 -0600
- On Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:46:44 -0500 Stuart Keen <simbafish@home.com> Filling the grease cap with grease will only increase the weight of the car and impede performance. Since the grease will not be lu
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00077.html (8,767 bytes)
- 23. Re: Castrol red rubber grease (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:16:17 -0500
- I ordered a tub of Castrol Red Rubber grease through Holden in the UK. With shipping it is expensive, but I bought a Barbour jacket from them and saved over $100 over Orvis' price so it was worth it.
- /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00043.html (7,585 bytes)
- 24. XPAG heads (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:57:42 -0500
- I spent the weekend with a buddy porting the intakes on our TD heads. Not a difficult task with the right equipment, although I'm not sure how much performance difference we'll see. It was a good exc
- /html/mg-t/1999-08/msg00020.html (7,275 bytes)
- 25. Re: TD Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 11:53:54 -0500
- I'm not sure this is the way you want to go, but the following tip appeared in the June edition of the Octagon Car Club's "Bulletin:" Botcher's Corner 5 minute TD gearbox overhaul: Well, not overhau
- /html/mg-t/1999-07/msg00016.html (8,432 bytes)
- 26. Re: What's a "worm drive clip" ? Re: rubber bushing rigged to stop TD gearbox lever rattle (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 08:53:35 -0500
- On Sun, 11 Jul 1999 13:48:16 -0700 Lone Wolf <Seawolf@Surfree.com> A little clip powered by an earthworm? No, actually that's "British" for a standard hose clamp. Worm drive distinguishes it from wha
- /html/mg-t/1999-07/msg00018.html (7,401 bytes)
- 27. Re: MityVac for less (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 08:24:00 -0500
- While we are on the subject-- Autozone will actually lend you a MityVac and other tools for free. You just have to give them a credit card that they will charge and then credit on the return of the i
- /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00018.html (6,909 bytes)
- 28. Re: Right size tires for TD and TF (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 16:04:10 -0500
- On Mon, 10 May 1999 23:12:38 -0700 John Seim <kingseim@earthlink.net> I believe you mean 165R15, which is what most people use. One (only) drawback to using the radial vs. the bias ply, is that the b
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00018.html (8,400 bytes)
- 29. Re: Right size tires for TD and TF (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 09:03:01 -0500
- On Tue, 11 May 1999 20:52:47 -0700 John Seim <kingseim@earthlink.net> Alas, the Pirelli P3 is no longer available. I think Michelin makes an XZX that I have heard good things about. The Dunlop SP20 g
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00023.html (7,592 bytes)
- 30. Bubba's Tech Tips (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 08:16:47 -0500
- I particularly enjoyed the Impact Wrench as a Torque Wrench tip. http://www.lindertech.com/bubba.htm David Littlefield Houston, TX
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00028.html (6,334 bytes)
- 31. Re: TD Radiator Support (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 14:36:09 -0500
- started to the oil the wide V You can add the Parts Book to that list. I have an original parts book with the large fold-out illustrations, and it is very obvious that the wide V is shown forward. Di
- /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00056.html (9,458 bytes)
- 32. Re: Manifold Coating (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:09:00 -0500
- I don't think powder coating is a good choice, I don't believe it will hold up to the heat. I hear good things about Jet Hot. They are on the web someplace. BTW, is it correct that TD (or XPAG) manif
- /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00010.html (7,483 bytes)
- 33. Re: Funny Smell at Speed (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 08:52:33 -0500
- Gee, Bob, do you live in Arkansas? If so, you need to pass that truckload of chickens! ;-) Seriously, it is hard to tell what your problem might be from your description. Does it smell like burning o
- /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00015.html (7,356 bytes)
- 34. Re: Manifold Coating (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:36:43 -0500
- I, for one, would be interested in the company in Los Angeles. As a matter of interest, a fellow Texan emailed me about a fellow in Dallas that used to do this, although he is now retired. That fell
- /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00018.html (10,043 bytes)
- 35. Re: TD "shakes" when "backing up". (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:03:52 -0500
- I had a similar problem with my MGA. I had done the clutch install myself. I forgot to replace the pilot bushing, which when worn can cause a "judder" (as the Haynes manual describes it) when releasi
- /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00081.html (7,958 bytes)
- 36. Re: Suspension bushes (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:18:00 -0600
- The MGBV8 bushings will fit fine and are a good choice. Just be sure you clean up the pivots really well (wire wheel is good for this) to get off any corrosion or old bushing material. Then use Anti
- /html/mg-t/1999-03/msg00027.html (7,424 bytes)
- 37. Re: TC/TD Top Radiator Tank (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 11:59:46 -0600
- I dunno about just the top tank, but Moss sells the whole radiator for $419 list price. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 MGA MkII '51 MGTD '88 Jaguar XJ-S On Fri, 26 Mar 1999 09:43:18 -0800 John Sei
- /html/mg-t/1999-03/msg00036.html (6,608 bytes)
- 38. Re: Good Book (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 09:31:43 -0600
- When I saw your original post I ran down to my local Borders. Alas, the only copy they had was still on the "regular" shelves for $29.95. Sounds like you got lucky and your local store manager put it
- /html/mg-t/1999-02/msg00007.html (7,533 bytes)
- 39. Re: MG-TF just arrived (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 09:44:00 -0600
- I second the recommendation on the Horst Schach book. I'm using it to restore a MGTD and it is invaluable. I find that most so-called "restoration manuals" are long on selecting the right color combi
- /html/mg-t/1999-02/msg00017.html (7,509 bytes)
- 40. Re: MG TD Restoration Cost (score: 1)
- Author: David C Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 16:17:32 -0600
- Having done some of this recently, I can give you partial answers on some On Mon, 8 Feb 1999 15:02:51 -0600 Terry Banicki <Banicki@webmart.net> writes: Are you sure? Check wood around the sills in pa
- /html/mg-t/1999-02/msg00021.html (10,292 bytes)
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