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21. RE: enough is not enough, or is it? (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 10:46:59 -0600; Pip, Ray, and Brian along with other Listers, The following was received from Bob Clare, the MGCC Triple-M Registrar, on the questions of Pas converted to PBs. Lew, Where to begin?????? Let's start w; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00074.html (16,817 bytes)
22. RE: To quench or not to quench (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 15:09:30 -0600; I've always left the pipes to cool in the open air - not quenched. But then I'm not a metallurgist. Regarding uncoiling the pipes: Cut the length you need (be somewhat generous), straighten by hand; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00079.html (9,796 bytes)
23. FW: To quench or not to quench (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 15:32:29 -0600; Barkeeper's Friend does not contain ammonia. Terry is right, the main active ingredient is oxalic acid mixed with a mild abrasive powder. Lew Terry: To SOFTEN brass (and maybe copper) you heat it to; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00080.html (9,257 bytes)
24. RE: MG Dealership? (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:29:04 -0600; I'll take a crack at part of your question. Distributors were just as the name implies. There were a couple of main distributors, such as University Motors, which took delivery of cars and forwarded; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00092.html (8,764 bytes)
25. RE: PA parts (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 10:22:16 -0600; There are a number of parts that may be sourced in the US. However, I doubt that anyone has put together a list. For bearings and seals, visit your local bearing store. Bring the old part with you.; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00105.html (10,129 bytes)
26. FW: P type Wiring diagram card (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 11:14:46 -0600; Dick, That card is found on the firewall directly beneath the cutout. See the picture of mine (for a CJR3) at http://www.roundaboutmanor.com/Airline/Points%20of%20Originality.htm Near the bottom of t; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00118.html (10,197 bytes)
27. RE: P type Wiring diagram card (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 15:49:33 -0600; I think you will find that the cutout has a metal screen over the bottom side which keeps the resistors away from the firewall. The fact that the diagram card is plastic may help as well. Although I; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00121.html (15,401 bytes)
28. RE: mystery part and term (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 17:35:22 -0600; Dear Sleepy, I wondered myself what an oscillith bush was. I found the same in the P-type parts list. However, it is listed as "Oscillith Bush for ditto", where "ditto" refers to the fixed portion of; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00123.html (9,963 bytes)
29. RE: mystery part and term (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 17:44:28 -0600; Oops, forgot about the door threshold plates. I believe the all of the pre-war MG-bodied cars had the lettered threshold plates. Post-war used plain ones. They, of course, can be later turned over an; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00125.html (9,667 bytes)
30. RE: P type Wiring diagram card (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 19:57:24 -0600; There were two pieces. The second is a brown heavy paper/card stock with square holes. This was slipped over the terminals on the underside of the fuses (junction box), under the wires. Both are pict; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00129.html (10,990 bytes)
31. RE: mystery part and term (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 20:13:21 -0600; Mine refers specifically to the door lock catch plate, and is part number S17/10. One for each side door lock catch plate. Perhaps there was more than one "Oscillith bush"? By the way, no dictionary; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00130.html (9,410 bytes)
32. RE: PA propeller shaft (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:13:15 -0600; The universals are most certainly metal on a P-type. There may have been two different styles used between the different years. Mine on the '36 PB were the standard X-shaft with needle bearings insi; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00138.html (9,522 bytes)
33. RE: Engine # 1528A135P (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 19:34:53 -0600; I have an article somewhere that talked fairly authoritatively about engine paint. I believe it might have been by Mike Allison. I think it was in a later MMM Yearbook. Let me see if I can find it a; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00141.html (9,438 bytes)
34. RE: FW: Engine # 1528A135P (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:39:55 -0600; OK, I found the reference. It's The NAMMMR Technical Topics #2.1.1 bound with the newsletter Spring 2001. Basically, it says MMM engines were red. Having said that, all I can say is that there were d; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00144.html (10,674 bytes)
35. RE: PA parts (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 09:48:18 -0600; I tried them, but they didn't want to talk. They sent me to K&S Lew Lew and group I purchased 5/32" brass tube from: Lewis Brass and Copper 69-61 78th Street PO Box 67 Middle Village, NY 11379 718-89; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00156.html (9,367 bytes)
36. RE: Bearings, bushings, and things that go bump in the night (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:06:25 -0600; 1. Why wouldn't you use sealed bearings where ever possible? You would. Just make sure that the bearing is rated for the application. Also make sure the source of lubrication can get to the bearing,; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00162.html (9,067 bytes)
37. RE: W.E.Blower (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:31:12 -0600; Unlikely it would be anyone else. I seem to remember seeing the same name somewhere in my files (other than on the book). Regards, Lew Listers, Yesterday, I received a copy of the factory files on PA; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00164.html (8,601 bytes)
38. RE: W.E.Blower (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 16:59:20 -0600; As a follow up, I just found the same typewritten signature of the chassis file for PB0560, in a letter dated 14 July 1949. Regards, Lew Listers, Yesterday, I received a copy of the factory files on; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00165.html (8,636 bytes)
39. FW: PA engine color (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 20:18:08 -0600; I'm convinced enough by Mike Allison's comments. I'm going red. Which shade of red is another question. My J2 (J2247) was red, although parts stolen from another engine were green. My PB (PB0560) was; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00168.html (12,891 bytes)
40. RE: PA engine color (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@mn.mediaone.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:02:28 -0600; OK, here it is. This has also been posted on the MG Enthusiasts BBS under Pre-War. We uninformed Triple-M'ers in the US seem to be having a raging debate over original MMM engine colors. We know what; /html/mg-mmm/2002-01/msg00170.html (10,435 bytes)

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