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1. RE: Question for the T-List (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 14:20:32 -0800; Having spoken to a gentleman who actually worked on the paint line during the time that both AHs and MGs were built at Abingdon, he told of many times when the painter ran out of a particular color.; /html/mg-t/1999-11/msg00004.html (11,277 bytes)
2. RE: Radiator shrowd (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:19:47 -0700; The original was laced through the holes in the perimeter of the shell. It started at the lower edge on one side and was laced through the holes all the way to the lower edge on the other side. Obvio; /html/mg-t/1999-10/msg00029.html (7,843 bytes)
3. RE: Question for the T-List (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:22:56 -0700; Yup. we have at least one on the Minnesota club - cream crackers colors - tan body with brown fenders. I don't personally care for two-tones, but I see no problem with it. It's your car to enjoy. Enj; /html/mg-t/1999-10/msg00030.html (8,900 bytes)
4. RE: Question for the T-List (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 12:42:35 -0600; Just remember... The factory was never concerned about "originality". Regards, Lew Palmer << When you ask what the original red was you must accept that there is no original any color from Abington.; /html/mg-t/1999-10/msg00047.html (8,519 bytes)
5. RE: brake problem (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 19:55:21 -0700; Often, the rebuild kits for the master cylinder contains a seal which is slightly thicker than the original. If, when this returns to its relaxed position, it covers the return vent. This will preven; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00034.html (8,024 bytes)
6. RE: How hot is too hot? (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 20:00:05 -0700; Water Wetter is one alternative. NAPA sells an alternative product called "NAPA Kool". I love the stuff. I've seen it reduce my high end running temp from near 100 to near 85. NAPA Kool is half the p; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00035.html (8,956 bytes)
7. RE: Sticky Valve? (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Sep 1999 18:50:01 -0700; Bummer! Did, perhaps, you replace the valve guides with silicon bronze guides? I had this happen over the period of a couple of years after I had the head rebuilt with stellite valves and silicon br; /html/mg-t/1999-09/msg00065.html (8,319 bytes)
8. RE: Where can I get a Brake Drum puller? (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 20:07:24 -0700; The front drums on the TD ARE difficult to remove. That's because of the bearings which are a tight fit on the stub axle. A drum puller is nice, and certainly worth it if you can find one. Short of; /html/mg-t/1999-08/msg00003.html (8,091 bytes)
9. RE: Changing Rear End Ratio in a TD (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:37:21 -0700; See my answers below: I've always shied away from highway driving in my TD. The engine just doesn't sound too happy at 4000rpm. I've finely decided to take the plunge and change the rear end ratio.; /html/mg-t/1999-08/msg00012.html (9,863 bytes)
10. RE: [Fwd: Old Speckled Hen, No LBC content (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 09:43:06 -0700; The "Old Speckled Hen" was a factory demonstrator and hack often refered to by the factory workers as the "old speckled 'un". It was a 1927 facbric bodied saloon painted in a stippled or mottled pain; /html/mg-t/1999-07/msg00007.html (8,272 bytes)
11. RE: Shaking TD (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 11:03:37 -0700; I've been through a number of these issues on a number of member's TDs. Everything I've ever tried helped so some extent: shocks, u-joints, tie rods and ends, king pins, wheel balance (balance on the; /html/mg-t/1999-07/msg00038.html (7,998 bytes)
12. RE: No Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 18:34:13 -0700; It sounds like you did all the right things. The fact that you primed the pump, and that you are getting SOME oil pressure leads me to one conclusion: Often when the gauge has also been rebuilt, or t; /html/mg-t/1999-07/msg00044.html (8,255 bytes)
13. RE: Exhaust Manifold (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 20:26:31 -0700; Just make sure both the surface on the manifold and that on the engine block are flat. Be sure there is no old gasket residue on either surface. Perhaps consider lightly dressing the manifold face wi; /html/mg-t/1999-07/msg00050.html (7,051 bytes)
14. RE: tires (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 20:46:13 -0700; I've had SP4's (similar to the SP20) on the TD for several years. These are the first radials I've had on the car, so I can't compare them to anything else, but I'd never go back. I have over 20,000; /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00008.html (7,608 bytes)
15. RE: Chrome Sctatch fix? (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 19:07:06 -0700; I'd check with your plater. They may have a localized plating process where they could replate the scratched area. I know I do this with the tin/zinc plater I have. It comes with a small brush with a; /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00023.html (7,254 bytes)
16. RE: Hub puller for TD (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 16:06:26 -0700; Originally the factory had a special puller for the hubs which clamped around the hub and pressed on the axle shaft to remove the hub. I find that in most circumstances one can make do with a slide h; /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00031.html (7,259 bytes)
17. RE: TF Dash (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 14:38:54 -0700; The rounded section of the rubber overlaps the scuttle (cowl) with the flat section fastened to the support timbers. In other words when the bonnet is in place, the flat sction is covered by the rear; /html/mg-t/1999-06/msg00043.html (7,149 bytes)
18. RE: TD Gear Box (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 20:06:36 -0700; The similar nut on the input shaft of the differential is torqued to 140 ft/lbs. I don't expect that that amount is necessary, but if you're not using a lockwasher, then it should be close to that am; /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00007.html (7,205 bytes)
19. RE: Right size tires for TD and TF (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 15:13:05 -0700; I agree with the 165SR15 recommendation. I have them on the TD, but must admit that as of this past winter have converted to the 4.55 rear end. I also agree with the Dunlop SP20 recommendation. I hav; /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00019.html (9,052 bytes)
20. RE: Stripped bolt holes (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 16:21:35 -0700; Sad times. I have my TF somewhat apart to put in a new master cylinder and I saw that the lower bolts securing the bell housing to the engine/sump were missing. I acquired a few from Abingdon and whe; /html/mg-t/1999-05/msg00037.html (7,919 bytes)

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