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21. RE: Funny Smell at Speed (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:07:02 -0700; You aren't driving through Wisconsin are you? Does it smell like cows? Regards, Lew Palmer This may sound funny but my TD has a funny smell above 50 mph. My only thought is blow-by, but the compressi; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00014.html (7,329 bytes)
22. RE: TF axle ratio (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:56:53 -0700; Actually, the TF standard ratio rear end ratio is not that unreasonable. At 4.55 it is much more usable that the TD which used a 5.125 ratio. I just completed conducting a differential workshop for; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00037.html (9,842 bytes)
23. RE: TF axle ratio (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 08:00:07 -0700; By the way, the conversion to the MGA gearset I mentioned in my previous message cost each member $450 in parts. This included all new MGA gears, bearings, spacers, and sundries. Lew Palmer Hello Al; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00038.html (8,279 bytes)
24. RE: Correct Oil Gauge for TC? (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 18:47:47 -0700; Gauge #1 sounds like it may be from an early TD - the ones without the dual oil/temp gauge. My early TD has the same number - 45854, is marked LBS. PER SQ. INCH across the top, British Jaeger about i; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00050.html (7,751 bytes)
25. RE: fuses (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:58:32 -0700; As I recall, the factory felt that circuits which were critical to the operation of the car (fuel pump, headlights (at night), etc) should not be fused. The failure in the wiring harness was less lik; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00059.html (7,080 bytes)
26. RE: spin on oil filter conversion (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 19:01:10 -0700; Sure, Phil Marino (in California) makes and sells a very nice spin on adapter for the TC and early TD. It's machined out of a solid block of aluminum and should outlive the rest of the car. Around $6; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00060.html (7,873 bytes)
27. RE: Ignition warning light (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:45:47 -0700; The quickest thing to try is to repolarize the generator. Flash a wire across the two generator terminals. If that was it, the generator light should go off above about 1000 RPM. Also, WITH THE BATTE; /html/mg-t/1999-04/msg00086.html (7,310 bytes)
28. RE: XPAG Distributor (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 18:12:17 -0800; I can't help with telling you what your generator is from - but maybe this is a tip: The 53 does NOT indicate the date of manufacture - the 11 61 DOES. It indicates, as you might expect, that it was; /html/mg-t/1999-03/msg00010.html (8,802 bytes)
29. RE: XPAG Distributor (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 18:14:34 -0800; I guess if I'd read before I'd replied, I needn't have answered. Guess that confirms it, 11 61 id the date. Lew Most likely a Bugeye Sprite generator if it has a tack drive. May or may not have a rem; /html/mg-t/1999-03/msg00011.html (8,820 bytes)
30. RE: original TD radio (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 07:58:03 -0800; The factory certainly never offered a radio in the TD ("...a true gentleman listens to his motor..."). Therefore, there is no such thing as an "original TD radio". So you're free to use whatever com; /html/mg-t/1999-03/msg00039.html (7,522 bytes)
31. RE: Whitworth Tap set (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:14:23 -0800; Let me guess... Where is the only Whitworth bolt on the T cars? On the rear transmission hanger bolt (TD) and the only British Standard Cycle threads?? The tach drive connector on the rear of the ge; /html/mg-t/1999-02/msg00062.html (6,534 bytes)
32. RE: Tax Disc (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:25:21 -0800; When I was restoring my J2 in England (1983-1985), Barry Walker sold a very nice chromed tax disc holder which had a glued chrome ring which attached to the windscreen. The disc has inserted in this; /html/mg-t/1999-02/msg00063.html (8,102 bytes)
33. RE: TD vapor lock (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 19:20:41 -0800; A couple of tips that works for us here in Minnesnowta. (Yeah, I know it's not THAT HOT, but it works). 1) Use metal braided fuel lines. 2) Make some fiber blocks like on an MGA to insulate the carbs; /html/mg-t/1999-02/msg00077.html (10,163 bytes)
34. RE: 5 speed question (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 09:17:41 -0800; The original question was what constitutes an overdrive. Simply put, an overdrive is a gearing mechanism which allows a lower than 1:1 ratio on the driveshaft.In fact, the overall intent is to provid; /html/mg-t/1999-01/msg00008.html (11,383 bytes)
35. RE: 5 speed question (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 19:53:17 -0800; Pardon my "poetic license". I've been running a TD for 17 years on the 5.125 rear axle ratio, and have crossed the country several times. I have no problem doing it, but at 4400 RPM indicated, I'm do; /html/mg-t/1999-01/msg00012.html (10,166 bytes)
36. RE: 5 speed question (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 17:55:56 -0800; It sure would. I would guess there is probably as much as 10% to be gained by having a bigger tire diameter. But most of the larger tires are bias ply, and I think I'd stick to my Dunlop SP20 radials; /html/mg-t/1999-01/msg00018.html (8,590 bytes)
37. RE: Brown & Gammons (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 08:40:26 -0800; I see that you already have the address and phone, so I won't repeat that. Note that they have two very interesting items now available: 1) The do a new gear set for the TD/TF transmission with a bet; /html/mg-t/1998-12/msg00002.html (8,107 bytes)
38. RE: Brown & Gammons (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:31:30 -0800; 175 pounds sterling minus VAT plus about 40 pounds shipping cost per set. Also, figure on replacing bearings, gasket, spacer tube and drive flange. All totaled, I'm paying around $450 each for the co; /html/mg-t/1998-12/msg00004.html (9,280 bytes)
39. RE: Brown & Gammons (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:33:14 -0800; Sure. B&G regularly advertise in "MG Enthusiast" and that's where I take the following information. MG TD/TF Closer Ratio Gears Stronger (2X tooth width), better ratios, fits original gearbox case. S; /html/mg-t/1998-12/msg00005.html (8,681 bytes)
40. RE: Brown & Gammons (score: 1): Author: Lewis Palmer <lpalmer@vanstar.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:07:44 -0800; The backlash is not set with tooling. The tooling - which I have made myself - is nothing more than a sturdy plate that can be bolted on to the opened housing. It has a dial gauge mounted to it, whic; /html/mg-t/1998-12/msg00009.html (9,965 bytes)

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