- 41. RE: Water pump problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:18:36 -0400
- Hi, Bob. Believe it or not, you are one of only 2 to respond to my query. Thanks. Actually, I had not done the breakin by running the new pump while dry first. I had thought that it was not necessary
- /html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00025.html (8,990 bytes)
- 42. Water Pump Troubles (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:13:37 -0400
- Taking several pieces of advice from list members, I called Phil Marino ths afternoon. He says that with the new seals he installs, that no dry-spin break-in is needed or indicated. He says that he h
- /html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00029.html (6,543 bytes)
- 43. TD Side Curtain Mounting-3-bow (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:38:44 -0400
- Hello list. First, I got my water pump back from Phil Marino for the second time. He put a note in with it apologizing and saying that he hadn't inserted the impellor far enough to make contact with
- /html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00009.html (8,768 bytes)
- 44. TD Front Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:07:48 -0400
- Hello list and happy Labor Day. Yesterday I took my newly restored '53 TD on a short maiden voyage, a 5-mile country road loop beginning and ending at my home. The first 3 miles or so were terrific..
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00000.html (8,604 bytes)
- 45. TD Front Brake Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:41:47 -0400
- Thanks, list, for all of your input on my '53 TD front brake problem. I believe that those of you suggesting a fluid return problem may have the solution. I don't believe that my brake pedal returns
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00010.html (7,882 bytes)
- 46. TD Front Brake Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 08:26:44 -0400
- Hello list. I think that I have found my problem. My brake pedal does not have a return spring. As one lister pointed out, getting a spirng placed is going to be a PITA, but that beats having to repl
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00013.html (7,250 bytes)
- 47. TD Rear Axle Grease Fitting, Testing Brake Light Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:29:21 -0400
- Hello List. On the bottom of rear TD Axles at the end nearest the wheels are Small bolts entering the axle at about a 45 degree angle. Are these made to install grease fittings or as a place to greas
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00027.html (8,601 bytes)
- 48. Brake Light Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:48:56 -0400
- Okay, here's the latest update on my TD braking problems. Last night I decided to test and replace the brake light switch with a spare that I have. The filler nut was removed from the master cylinder
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00030.html (8,536 bytes)
- 49. TD Brake Update (score: 1)
- Author: <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:00:05 -0400
- Okay, I feel like an idiot.................but that's nothing new. When a veterinarian tries to become an LBC mechanic, what do you expect? I removed the master cylinder this evening, took it apart f
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00032.html (7,973 bytes)
- 50. Rear Wheel Cylinders TD (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:44:36 -0400
- I reaasembled my TD's braking system over the weekend after opening the corroded fluid return hole in the master cylinder. Fluid now returns beautifully allowing the brakes to release like a charm. I
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00035.html (8,142 bytes)
- 51. Dash Lights and Turn Signals (score: 1)
- Author: <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:00:20 -0400
- Hello list and I hope you are all having the beautiful fall weather that we are enjoying in Western North Carolina. It is perfect for driving LBC's! I took my newly operational TD to the local cruise
- /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00042.html (8,096 bytes)
- 52. Arvin Heater (score: 1)
- Author: <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 16:59:58 -0500
- During my '53 TD resto, I acquired an Arvin Model 304C aftermarket heater in good condition and would like to mount it in my car to extend the driving season, or at least the comfort of it. Has anyon
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00000.html (6,826 bytes)
- 53. Arvin Heater (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:34:50 -0500
- Thanks to all for your input, advice and photos on aftermarket heaters. It appear that this Arvin heater is very similar to the Arnolt in shape and function, but different in how the outlet vents are
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00005.html (7,097 bytes)
- 54. [Mg-t] Touchy Clutchy (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:38:08 -0500
- Hello list. Many of you were very helpful last year in helping me with restoration of a 1953 TD that I brought home fully disassembled. She is now roadworthy and a beaut.....dark BRG with a tan leath
- /html/mg-t/2007-11/msg00008.html (8,211 bytes)
- 55. [Mg-t] Touchy Clutchy (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:00:02 -0500
- Thanks for all the input on the clutch! I will check out everything recommended and get back to you, hopefully with half shafts intact. The motor and tranny mounts were new at installation but I will
- /html/mg-t/2007-11/msg00014.html (7,578 bytes)
- 56. [Mg-t] Leaking Rear Axle Seals (score: 1)
- Author: <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:56:30 -0400
- Hello list. On my last outing with my '53 TD stopping the car became quite an adventure involving standing on the brakes as hard as I could and crossing my fingers that she would stop in time. My fir
- /html/mg-t/2008-07/msg00004.html (7,997 bytes)
- 57. [Mg-t] Car Transport (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Snyder" <wtsnyder@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:45:04 -0500
- Hello list. I have a gent interested in purchasing my MGTD in Western North Carolina and is looking for the best transport option to Kansas City. Can anybody recommend good reasonable haulers of both
- /html/mg-t/2009-12/msg00002.html (6,449 bytes)
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