- 301. Re: Wipers leak Now Header rail leak (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:48:00 -0600
- I put a strip of closed cell foam rubber across the header. The type I used had a glue backing. As that has somewhat deteriated, I am now going to take the plunge and remove the top and bow cover fro
- /html/mg-t/2001-10/msg00015.html (6,704 bytes)
- 302. Re: Speedometer (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 14:32:40 -0600
- There is a very small screw which holds the knob onto the shaft. It is only visible when the reset knob is pulled down. Blake /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-10/msg00028.html (6,344 bytes)
- 303. Re: Tappets, again (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 14:35:42 -0600
- When a cam is properly ground, there is a slight taper or curvature put onto the lobes to cause the tappets to rotate. If however the cam is worn or improperly ground this doesn't happen. The correc
- /html/mg-t/2001-10/msg00029.html (6,898 bytes)
- 304. Re: Spark problem (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2001 17:43:51 -0600
- I'm aat my wits end and unable to fiqure this out. I am unable to get spark at my plugs. I have plenty of spark going into the cap from the coil but nothing goes out. I've replaced the cap; rotor; po
- /html/mg-t/2001-09/msg00006.html (7,318 bytes)
- 305. Re: Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 23:59:56 -0600
- I really wanted to go to this. But, other work has interfered. Please don't tell me how good a time you've had. Blake /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-09/msg00021.html (6,360 bytes)
- 306. Re: V8 Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 13:35:13 -0600
- Unsafe at any speed! It appears that the car is equipped with genuine wire wheels and not imitiation hubcaps. With all that power, and a few hard starts, you could be sitting on the brake drums! Blak
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00004.html (6,491 bytes)
- 307. Re: Dizzy O ring (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 22:08:43 -0600
- Nothing in the factory parts list for the TD or TF. I also checked the Lucas book and they show nothing either. Blake /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00013.html (6,324 bytes)
- 308. Re: TD Spark Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:46:53 -0600
- Early heads used 1/2 inch reach plugs. Later heads used 3/4 inch. For Ron, attached is a page showing plug numbers. It's a little messy as I had to convert the existing TIFF image to text and didn't
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00017.html (10,150 bytes)
- 309. Re: Changing polarity (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 21:09:45 -0600
- <<<snip>>> I have a Pertronix electronic ignition inside the dizzy . . . is it polarity sensitive? <<<snip>>> YES! <<<snip>>> I suppose I could isolate my tachometer and keep it postitive ground to
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00025.html (9,146 bytes)
- 310. Re: Changing polarity (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:03:49 -0600
- P.S. The early MGA used the same basic type of C39PV2 generator as the TD. They show that the cars were shipped to the USA with 50/40 watt headlamps. AND they describe the installation of TWO fog la
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00026.html (7,177 bytes)
- 311. Re: Changing polarity (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 14:56:42 -0600
- That's because you're using a modern battery which has alot less internal resistance than the old tar top batteries. However, Andy is trying to add more lights for DAYTIME use. That means they will
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00028.html (8,186 bytes)
- 312. The only one in the world (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 10:13:34 -0600
- This is also on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=593968165 <<<snip>>> 1952 M.G. T.D. Body Type: 22381. Body No Vin: 10860 78534. Car No. TD 11489. Matching Fram
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00030.html (7,107 bytes)
- 313. Re: Changing polarity (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 18:50:11 -0600
- When we were doing NEMGTR marathon runs back in the early 70s the light was rewired to a float in the engine sump. The light comes on when the oil level drops 1 1/2 quarts. It proved beneficial rece
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00032.html (7,246 bytes)
- 314. Re: The only one in the world (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 18:53:47 -0600
- No, but it does have ALL matching numbers including the engine, transmission, and differential! /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00033.html (6,981 bytes)
- 315. Re: Real Newbies (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 01:59:23 -0600
- I own both an MGA and a TD. I would say the tinker factor is about the same. The main difference between the two cars is the drive trains are different. The MGA makes a better highway car as origina
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00035.html (6,558 bytes)
- 316. Re: Stripped front shock bolt (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 21:17:40 -0600
- Oh, boy! That thread is either metric or British Standard fine. A larger thread size also means you'll have to bore out the hole on the shock for the larger bolt diameter. Do you really want to do t
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00045.html (8,061 bytes)
- 317. TD on ebay (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:32:23 -0600
- This TD has power steering and power brakes! AT least that's the blurb, but I can't see it in the engine photos http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=594328451&r=0&t=0 <<<
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00047.html (6,987 bytes)
- 318. Re: Do You Supply Repair Kits for BSF threads (interior)? (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 13:43:17 -0600
- Road Runner: The 8 by 1.00 mm Helicoil is available from Helicoil in the US. I had my local car parts supplier order it for me. I had to wait a while as it was back ordered direct to the factory. It
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00058.html (7,250 bytes)
- 319. Re: Stripped front shock bolt (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 13:47:24 -0600
- I know the lug nuts on my late TD are SAE fine. However, I don't remember if the half shaft nuts, or crown wheel bolts were? Blake /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00059.html (7,241 bytes)
- 320. Helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 16:52:11 -0600
- British Tool http://www.britishtool.com stocs Recoil thread repair kits in BSF from 3/16 to 1/2, BSW 1/4 to 1/2, and BA2. Blake /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00062.html (6,285 bytes)
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