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21. Acrylic Lacquer (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 17:14:46 -0400; Does anyone know where to purchase acrylic lacquer automotive paint? My '51 TD was painted in 1978 with RM (Rinshed-Mason) A-3120R Fleet Red which should be very close to the specified Autumn Red (RM; /html/mg-t/2004-05/msg00019.html (7,533 bytes)
22. Painting (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 16:17:17 -0400; The present coats of acrylic lacquer on my '51 TD are in pretty good condition except for a bunch of nicks, chips, craze and a few orange peels. After I repair the damages, I am considering giving it; /html/mg-t/2004-05/msg00031.html (6,665 bytes)
23. Paint craze (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 15:14:17 -0400; The lacquer paint on my '51 TD is 25 years. Maybe because I drive this little red car so much or maybe just because of age, but there are now gossamer like cracks (craze) on all painted surfaces. On; /html/mg-t/2004-04/msg00047.html (7,386 bytes)
24. ANDREX DAMPERS (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:43:49 -0500; I am seeking advice, suggestions, recommendations etc on how to set the Andrex dampers found on my 51 MG TD Mark II. The manual says the front should be set to 24 lbs load and the rear to 22 lbs. I c; /html/mg-t/2004-03/msg00020.html (8,117 bytes)
25. Mark II (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 18:55:13 -0500; For want of something to do (I guess), I have decided to look into the usability of the Andrex friction dampers on my '51 MG TD Mark II. According to Blower's Workshop Manual, "The casing is filled w; /html/mg-t/2004-02/msg00040.html (7,321 bytes)
26. Tire Pressure (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 07:47:01 -0500; I have decided to put wide stripe (2.25 inch) whitewalls on my TD. I like the fiftiesh look and apparently Road & Track editor in their March 1950 issue thought also with the comment, "The new TD tak; /html/mg-t/2003-12/msg00000.html (7,769 bytes)
27. Radial Tire Pressure (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 17:21:24 -0500; Thanks one and all for their input about tire pressure. My question was based on incorrect information coming from Coker. Even after I gave them the type of car (MG TD), the weight of the car and the; /html/mg-t/2003-12/msg00005.html (7,952 bytes)
28. Spark Plug Non-Fouler (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:03:02 -0400; Last night a car enthusiast was telling me about Spark Plug Non-Fouler (or anti-fouler) Adapters. He explained that old engine designs (like XPAG) sprayed oil on the plugs and thus cause for fouling.; /html/mg-t/2003-09/msg00040.html (7,929 bytes)
29. Spark Plug Non Fouler Responses (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:01:19 -0400; Thanks one and all for their replies to my query about spark plug non-fouler adapters. I did not know the history of these gimmicks and just thought it might be a nice modification. Now I know it wou; /html/mg-t/2003-09/msg00044.html (7,924 bytes)
30. Persistent Brake Switch Problem (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 14:42:33 -0400; What's going on? I lost my brake lights and (as reported earlier) determined that the original Lucas brake switch had failed. But the problem continues after a new switch was installed. Dave DuBois s; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00002.html (9,114 bytes)
31. Brake Switch Problem revisited (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 13:31:20 -0400; I wish to thank one and all for diagnosing my brake switch problem correctly, that the brand new switch from NAPA was defective. They gave me a replacement this morning and now the slighted pressure; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00007.html (6,834 bytes)
32. Battery Question (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:24:20 -0400; On researching about car batteries, I found that the Battery Council International and the battery manufacturers publish application guides that contain the CCA (cold cranking amperage) and the RC (R; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00017.html (8,702 bytes)
33. shocks, alias dampers (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 16:52:01 -0400; A year ago I discovered my front RIGHT Girling damper on my 51 TD was leaking badly. I STRUGGLED to remove it and have it repaired. Now I find the Front LEFT damper is also leaking. I have increased; /html/mg-t/2003-08/msg00077.html (7,760 bytes)
34. Brake/Stop Light Switch (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 19:07:26 -0400; Brake Switch Problem - Is there a way to clean the brake/stop light switch on a TD? Mine is installed on a four way brake line junction just aft of the master cylinder. If I remove it to inspect, wil; /html/mg-t/2003-07/msg00021.html (9,263 bytes)
35. ID Plates (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2003 12:04:41 -0400; Need some help, please. What is the original color/configuration of the ID, Body and patent plates on a TD? Mine are all brass. 1) The patent plate was blackened with the lettering (engraving) showin; /html/mg-t/2003-06/msg00000.html (6,638 bytes)
36. Transmissions (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 08:49:57 -0400; Got a question for those with years of experience with garage mechanic, mechanist etc., I definitely do not have any such background. Several years ago I replaced the worn out TD transmission with a; /html/mg-t/2003-06/msg00031.html (8,245 bytes)
37. IgnitionWarning Light (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 18:43:36 -0400; Coming home this afternoon from GoF South (Palm Coast, FL), the filament of the Ignition Warning Light came on dim, but steady. The ammeter was negative a few amps (fuel pump, etc. operating). I stop; /html/mg-t/2003-04/msg00017.html (7,163 bytes)
38. Heater Installation (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 11:16:49 -0500; In preparation for next winter (yes, winter nights in Florida ARE cold!), I am contemplating installing a heater in my TD. I understand the JC Whitney heater (page 205) is basically the same as the e; /html/mg-t/2003-03/msg00000.html (7,063 bytes)
39. Mk II (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:49:55 -0500; I would appreciate knowing the correct location for mounting the "MARK-II" I.D. plate forward on the bonnet side panels (i.e. how many inches from the front and top edge?). Thanks Stu Keen MGTD MkII; /html/mg-t/2003-01/msg00028.html (6,527 bytes)
40. White Powder on Fire Wall (score: 1): Author: Stu Keen <simbafish@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 12:13:33 -0500; About two months ago, after returning from my horrendous trip across country, I thought my battery had boiled acid as I had white powder all over the firewall of my MGTD. I cleaned up the mess with b; /html/mg-t/2002-12/msg00031.html (7,650 bytes)

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