Hi Kevin,
The petrol-system on your P should consist of the two
pipes, coming from the main and reserve outlet of the tank.
Both pipes enter into different branches of a 3-way
reserve-tap fitted to the firewall.
At your dashboard you have a octagonal handle with
"Main&Reserve" engravement.
This handle is connected with a long steel-rod to the
reserve-tap on the firewall.
Depending which way you turn the handle, you alter
the passage in the tap, and you let suck your
petrol-pump from the main or reserve pipe.
(By the way in neutral it is a nice anti-theft device)
Original taps are difficult to find, and the innards (cork),
are not easy to maintain.
So the replacement-taps sold by suppliers do the job,
but are not at all satisfying for those who want originality !
At Beaulieu or Silverstone there always is a chance to find
the right thing.
A original-looking casting of the handle at the dashboard
is offered sometimes by the well known MG-part suppliers.
By direct mail to you Kevin I will send photos of the dismantled
system, which I have taken out of my N-type, and put on the scanner.
If somebody else interested to see them, he is welcome, and
should give me a note.
Cheers, Gerhard
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From: owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of kevin allocca
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 5:47 PM
To: mg-mmm@autox.team.net
Subject: P Type question
I just noticed in several photos that most P types have what seems to be a
reserve fuel cock on the dash just below the steering wheel. I am assuming
that they were fitted at the factory. Can anyone tell me if it was optional or
a standard equipment? And is there a supplier for them if I decide to add it
to my car.
Thanks, Kevin
PA1388
Kevin M. Allocca
Towne & Country Real Estate
804-784-2050 ext 207
kevin@sellingrichmond.com
www.sellingrichmond.com
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