- 221. Looking for MGA engine and transmission. (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 01:43:06 -0500
- Sorry all, but I checked some of the obvious places already. Does anyone have, or know of, a MGA engine and/or transmission for sale. Someone in town wants me to help find both if I can. The car is a
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00008.html (6,968 bytes)
- 222. Re: Looking for MGA engine and transmission. (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 23:56:51 -0500
- Good evening: Thanks to all who responded to my plea for the MGA engine and transmission. I now have about 30 leads ranging from newly rebuilt to unknown, and complete to parts. I wish I was the one
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00011.html (7,512 bytes)
- 223. Re: Oil Pressure questions (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:53:04 -0500
- <<<snip>>> Do you happen to remember where you got the float gauge? Thanks, Gregg Baker <<<snip>>> I designed and installed it myself. It functions similar to the fuel level gauge on a TD which is j
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00017.html (8,023 bytes)
- 224. Re: TD Gas Cap Seal, easy repair? (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 22:01:56 -0500
- I found that I had to use two gaskets. One wasn't thick enough as they compress overtime. Replacing it is a fiddly job. You need a scratch awl or other sharp tool to scape out all of the old seal. P
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00024.html (7,422 bytes)
- 225. Tappet clearances and identifying the cam (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:46:16 -0500
- I have TD 25559 with its original engine XPAG/TD2/25939. The vin plate says the engine is 25939, the brass engine plate reads 25939 and the number stamped UNDER the brass engine plate says 25939. Ac
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00031.html (7,702 bytes)
- 226. (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 00:47:52 -0500
- While searching for voltage regulator settings for modern batteries, I found this: http://www.logsa.army.mil/psmag/psonline.htm -- Blake MG TD MGA twin cam Home page: http://members.nvc.net/yd3/ NAMG
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00034.html (6,796 bytes)
- 227. Re: TD Voltage Regulator Setting (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 15:27:43 -0500
- The link was just a cartoon about preventive maintainence, and contained a drawing of a MG/Morgan/Gazelle styled car with a sophisticted couple discussing car problems. <<<snip>>> The voltage regula
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00036.html (7,494 bytes)
- 228. Re: Manual timing advance (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 23:49:40 -0600
- In the 7-58 Service Parts List I have, The Manual Ignition Control parts are listed as starting at Chassis 0251. The is no indication that the control was omitted on later cars. There is a Distribut
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00021.html (7,402 bytes)
- 229. Re: Manual timing advance (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 00:14:09 -0600
- My question would be if these are optional extras, why are they just in the MKII section. The Andrex shocks are in the optional section as well as the Competition tyres. According the the parts book
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00032.html (7,440 bytes)
- 230. Re: Grease Nipple Identification / lube points the DPO did (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 00:18:10 -0600
- The reason it's not the manual is only LHD drive TD's and TF's have the nipple. As the manual is written for RHD, its not in it. Blake /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00033.html (7,429 bytes)
- 231. Re: Cleaning Leather (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 00:19:55 -0600
- <<<snip>>> good old saddle soap <<<snip>>> Following it up with a little Conally Hide Food won't hurt. Blake /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00034.html (6,752 bytes)
- 232. Re: Grease Nipple Identification / lube points the DPO did (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 23:57:12 -0600
- <<<snip>>> The shaft is the same part number, it just goes in the other side of the chassis. <<<snip>>> They are not the same. The RHD pedal shaft doesn't have the lever on it. It's a plain shaft an
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00056.html (8,228 bytes)
- 233. Re: Torque for pressure plate bolts (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:10:41 -0600
- <<<snip>>> torquing down the bolts that fasten the pressure plate (8") to flywheel? <<<snip>>> W.K.F. Woods book says 32 lbs./ft. The MGA Workshop manual says 25 lbs./ft. A MGA clutch cover will fit
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00068.html (7,035 bytes)
- 234. Re: TD Lubrication - nipples / Which Oil? (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 20:14:29 -0600
- <<<snip>>> I've been using smelly SAE 85W140 GL-5 gear oil. This is also what I've been putting in the rear end. <<<snip>>> Based on the applications that is what you should use. A hypoid gear oil i
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00073.html (7,397 bytes)
- 235. Re: Does anyone still have a ball in the steering rack grease (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 23:40:17 -0600
- My TD's rack has an oiling zerk with the ball and spring. Perhaps the reason why they're gone is the pressure from forcing THICK grease through them has pushed them out. Blake /// unsubscribe/change
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00077.html (7,308 bytes)
- 236. Re: Does anyone still have a ball in the steering rack (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 00:50:03 -0600
- If I remember correctly (no guarantee of that) the original oil fitting didn't have a ball in it. <<<snip>>> I checked two original ones, and they have a ball but it doesn't show at the end. You hav
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00078.html (7,114 bytes)
- 237. Re: Steering Rack Lubrication (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 01:55:37 -0600
- <<<snip>>> I have long been on the oil side of the argument due to the metal to metal ball joints inside the rack. Having taken these ball joints apart, I could not see how grease can work it's way
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00080.html (7,724 bytes)
- 238. Re: steering rack nipple (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 10:46:12 -0600
- At the hardware store they sell little caps of various sizes. <<<Snip>>> AT one time before the "Greaseless age" you could buy rubber caps designed for that purpose. They had an inner ring allowing
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00086.html (6,780 bytes)
- 239. Re: Steering Rack Lubrication (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 10:54:49 -0600
- <<<snip>>> The MGB manual, written ~15 years after the TD manual, suggested oil also. <<<snip>>> The copy of the MGB manual I have which goes up to 1972 "specifies" oil not "suggests" oil for the ra
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00087.html (7,635 bytes)
- 240. Re: Half Axle Extraction Tool (score: 1)
- Author: yd3@nvc.net
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:05:01 -0600
- <<<snip>>> Being adventurous <<<snip>>> Why not live a little and have a story to tell all. It will be a great adventure. I've driven three NEMGTR marathons and have had the TD to both coasts at one
- /html/mg-t/2002-06/msg00088.html (7,649 bytes)
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