- 1. Re: TD transmission (gearbox) (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 17:34:57 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Steve... Drop the drive shaft at the rear flange of the transmission. See if the nut on the end of the main shaft is tight. This nut must be very tight. I do not have the torque raiting. I use a 2
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00186.html (7,541 bytes)
- 2. Re: GOF Mk 31? (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 15:58:54 -0400 (EDT)
- GOF 31 = Gathering of the Faithful x 31. It is a get-together of MG folks from all over the south east. I was chairman of #1 and we had 21 cars. Now there will be 150+ cars. The Gathering will be at
- /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00381.html (7,089 bytes)
- 3. Old Moss Catalogs (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 09:55:20 -0500 (EST)
- Hi all... Does anyone out there have any old Moss T type catalogs they don't want? I would like to find some very old ones to add to my collection. My oldest one is #9 and I am missing 11, 13 thru 16
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00027.html (6,309 bytes)
- 4. Re: TD headlights (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 20:53:32 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Steve.. Yes both hi and low should work. Disconnect bulb and check that wire is hot in the low mode. If yes, then jump a wire from the high terminal on the harness to the low terminal on the bulb
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00052.html (7,275 bytes)
- 5. Re: Electric Fuelpumps (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 09:53:19 -0500 (EST)
- Hi all... I have a warning for you guys who carry a spare fuel pump, "Just in case." The points on fuel pumps that are not used tend to rust. Iron oxide is a good insulator and the pumps will not wor
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00687.html (7,780 bytes)
- 6. Re: Electric Fuelpumps (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 10:57:16 -0500 (EST)
- The points on fuel pumps that are not used tend to rust. Iron oxide is a good insulator and the pumps will not work. I have had new pumps on the shelf for about a year, and found I had to clean the
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00738.html (7,793 bytes)
- 7. Re: dimbulbs/pious airs (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 1997 10:29:04 -0500 (EST)
- Here, here. (English-ism) meaning me too, I agree!!! Press on regardless, Blair Engle The Classic MG Shop
- /html/mgs/1997-03/msg00877.html (8,318 bytes)
- 8. Re: Inside the Octagon (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 5 Feb 1997 08:05:04 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Mike.... I picked up Inside The Octagon when it came out several years ago. I have watched it several times and YES it is GREAT!!!! Keep the T type thread going. Press on regardless, Blair Engle #
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00186.html (7,643 bytes)
- 9. Re: GoF South (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 5 Feb 1997 08:34:46 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Dick... The GOF will held at the Holiday Inn in Titusville, FL. I don't think entry forms are printed yet. Contact John Floyd, 3872 Grand Line Rd., Mims, FL 32754. (407)267-5698. Tell him I said h
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00190.html (7,265 bytes)
- 10. Re: TD gas cap cork seal (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 09:52:16 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Steve... Mine leaks too. I just leave the fuel level down about 2". Press on regardless, Blair 50 TD 53 TD
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00306.html (7,519 bytes)
- 11. Re: towing rig (score: 1)
- Author: Blair Engle <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 09:46:53 -0500 (EST)
- To all the want to tow. If you are going to tow a car more than 50 miles, always disconnect the drive shaft. Some years ago I received a call from a lady who said she needed a rebuilt gearbox for her
- /html/mgs/1997-02/msg00876.html (9,022 bytes)
- 12. Re: Suppliers ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 10:37:18 -0500 (EST)
- Nope not me. Different guy, different spelling. I'm The Classic MG Shop. Press on regardless, Blair ______________________________________________________________ Blair Engle engle@phy.fsu.edu
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00428.html (7,302 bytes)
- 13. RE: TD grease fitting on brake/clutch shaft (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jan 1997 09:54:10 -0500 (EST)
- Don't grease the water pump often or much. Excess grease will come out on the pulley and sling all over the inside of you hood. But I found I do not have the fitting on my pedal shaft assembly. The
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00507.html (9,281 bytes)
- 14. Egan? (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 10:02:39 -0500 (EST)
- I missed the thread. What is the title of buying and restoring 'hoplessly calpped-out British sports cars'? Also what is authors full name? Thanks, Blair _____________________________________________
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00697.html (6,429 bytes)
- 15. RE: Whitworth tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 16:08:17 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Carol... Ah yes Whitworth tools. You missed needing them by one series. From the MG TF back, you need them for everything. Whitworth refers to the wrench size, not style or manufacturer. Press on
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00796.html (7,373 bytes)
- 16. RE: Refurbishing TD Steering Wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 09:48:50 -0500 (EST)
- Hi Bob... The spokes are chrome plated. Anyway they are shiny. The chrome ring The hub and cender piece of the steering wheel are painted the same bronze color as the center instrument panel of the d
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00843.html (7,751 bytes)
- 17. SUs (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 11:17:08 -0500 (EST)
- Hi everyone... By mistake I deleted the article quoted from the Atlanta MG-T Reg. writtten by Dick Martin. On the subject of buying a NEW set of SUs. All I can say is why? I completely restore a set
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg01125.html (7,162 bytes)
- 18. RE: OH NO!! Not a towbar!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 6 Dec 1996 17:10:46 -0500 (EST)
- Well lets see if the net is back in proper order. I built a tow-bar for my TD many years ago. I used it to tow from NY to Orlando, FL with no problems. It has come in handy when I twisted off an axle
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg00843.html (7,318 bytes)
- 19. RE: TD windscreen frame (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 1996 10:41:31 -0500 (EST)
- Steve.. If the folks that assembled the w/s, used the proper w/s packing and did not use any adhesive, you MAY be able to remove the bottom portion. If you fold the w/s amd remove the two screws in e
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01183.html (7,486 bytes)
- 20. RE: Do ALL TD's leak oil? (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair Engle" <engle@mailer.martech.fsu.edu>
- Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 10:48:43 -0500 (EST)
- Roger.... First let me say, congratulations for getting a T type thread going in this group. Second and most importantly I must agree with Mike, Geoff and Jarl that you do have a great deal to compl
- /html/mgs/1996-12/msg01227.html (9,873 bytes)
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