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61. Re: [Mg-t] Brake Lub (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:35:12 -0500; I've never lubed that area. Regarding rust, clean and paint the exposed areas of the drum, but not the braking surface. That area is best kept rust free by regular use of the car. Cheers, Lew Palmer; /html/mg-t/2009-09/msg00023.html (7,609 bytes)
62. Re: [Mg-t] Gas line replacement (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:38:12 -0500; Silver solder. DO NOT soft solder them. Lew Palmer Next we need some discussion about how to attach the copper-nickel tubing to the brass solder fittings at the tank and fuel pump. (I do believe a LO; /html/mg-t/2010-06/msg00014.html (9,198 bytes)
63. Re: [Mg-t] Gas line replacement (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:23:28 -0500; Lew _____ Lew I have been using copper fuel lines, as original, for 20 years with no problems. There is very little, if any movement or vibration of the copper lines and therefore little harding. Je; /html/mg-t/2010-06/msg00016.html (9,824 bytes)
64. Re: [Mg-t] MG TD Tires (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 08:40:39 -0500; The best current deal I found is the 165s from Nexen. The additional benefit is they are inexpensive ($50 - $60) and are an 80 profile. Cheers, Lew Palmer Tire Rack no longer catties the Kumho PowerS; /html/mg-t/2010-07/msg00029.html (8,955 bytes)
65. Re: [Mg-t] Generator revisited (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:33:24 -0500; Try cleaning the points in the regulator (with the battery disconnected). A lot of good regulators are thrown away for lack of a good cleaning of the points. Cheers, Lew Palmer A few weeks ago I post; /html/mg-t/2010-07/msg00036.html (9,028 bytes)
66. Re: [Mg-t] Recommendations For Sale of TC on eBay and Craig's List (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:03:09 -0500; Check with your bank. They can set up a special account only for the transaction and can act as the financial agent. I don't have all the details, but I'm told this is the safest way to protect yours; /html/mg-t/2010-07/msg00043.html (8,976 bytes)
67. Re: [Mg-t] MG TD Tires (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:37:05 -0500; I recently had 5 new Nexen 650/15s mounted on the TD. I argued that they needed tubes but the guy at TireProz was so adamant that I agreed to go without. One day later 3 of the 5 were flat and they h; /html/mg-t/2010-08/msg00010.html (10,399 bytes)
68. Re: [Mg-t] TD top radiator hose replacement (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:01:29 -0500; Next time, try this hose: http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=4661 Cheers, Lew Palmer Thanks for the tip. I managed to get the hose on with the help of a small nail prying tool; /html/mg-t/2010-08/msg00023.html (11,402 bytes)
69. Re: [Mg-t] Australian TC (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:55:36 -0500; Phillip is, indeed, Harry and Deidre' son. Reach Harry at Harry probably did the work anyway, or at least had a hand in it. Cheers, Lew Palmer Hi, folks, I'm working on a 1949 TC that was purchased i; /html/mg-t/2010-09/msg00009.html (9,018 bytes)
70. Re: [Mg-t] Ignition, headlamp switch (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:38:48 -0600; Twist the chrome face against the switch body. DO NOT pry up the tabs. This should free the operating mechanism. Then, remove the small nut at the center of the rear. That will free the lock barrel.; /html/mg-t/2010-11/msg00001.html (8,585 bytes)
71. Re: [Mg-t] upholstery mystery (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:43:04 -0500; I have done the interiors of two TDs in the last 1.5 years and can say with certainty that I don't recognize those parts as being part of TD seats. Cheers, Lew Palmer --Original Message-- From: mg-t-; /html/mg-t/2011-03/msg00025.html (8,968 bytes)
72. Re: [Mg-t] Ignition lamp (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:59:24 -0500; Originally, a screw base 2.2 volt bulb, but a 12 volt one will work - especially if you don't have the resistance winding on the lamp socket. Cheers, Lew Palmer What sort of bulb fits the socket insi; /html/mg-t/2011-03/msg00036.html (7,436 bytes)
73. Re: [Mg-t] Ignition lamp (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:46:54 -0500; Use a piece of very sticky tape. Stick it to the glass of the bulb and gently twist it out while hanging on to the tape. Cheers, Lew Palmer Is there a trick to removing old bulb? Mark Sherman TD? htt; /html/mg-t/2011-03/msg00037.html (9,498 bytes)
74. Re: [Mg-t] Ignition coil (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:57:36 -0500; No. The coil should measure close to 3 ohms. 1.7 ohms will cause the current through the primary winding to be higher than it should be and result in overheating and premature failure. Cheers, Lew Pa; /html/mg-t/2011-04/msg00031.html (8,499 bytes)
75. Re: [Mg-t] Tires. (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:58:41 -0500; Also check out Nexen tires. They carry a 165X15 in a radial. VERY reasonable Cheers, Lew Palmer I know this has probably been asked before, but does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonablly pri; /html/mg-t/2011-04/msg00032.html (7,798 bytes)
76. Re: [Mg-t] Making a gasket (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 20:46:07 -0500; Or a leaky seal in the water pump itself? Lew Palmer And are you sure it is the joint that is leaking, and you are not having a porousity issue with the housing? mjb. ________________________________; /html/mg-t/2011-05/msg00029.html (7,475 bytes)
77. Re: [Mg-t] cars2 the movie (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:44:55 -0500; What "indignity of Whitworth"?, indeed. There are precious few British cars that ever used Whitworth threads (or BSW), as that is a coarse thread pitch but is commonly confused with British Standard; /html/mg-t/2011-06/msg00013.html (8,743 bytes)
78. Re: [Mg-t] TD shifter rattle (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:09:01 -0500; I know it sounds strange but check the timing on the engine. I've seen numerous cases where the timing is too far advanced and the shifter starts rattling, particularly on hard acceleration. Cheers,; /html/mg-t/2011-06/msg00017.html (7,716 bytes)
79. Re: [Mg-t] TF "Generator" Light (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:56:22 -0500; Before you attempt to adjust the regulator, first clean the points inside the regulator. I work on a lot of regulators and find that the vast majority of problems are dirty or oxidized points. Cheers; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00021.html (8,722 bytes)
80. Re: [Mg-t] SU Low Pressure Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:59:24 -0600; Originally, the SU pump used 11 brass rollers to center the diaphragm. Later pumps used a variety Of methods including the 5 double nylon spacers and 4 interconnected nylon spaces. The use of these; /html/mg-t/2011-11/msg00007.html (9,448 bytes)

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