From scvc70 at epix.net Thu Dec 2 08:07:23 2010 From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards) Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 10:07:23 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Fw: [Healeys] Stolen car alert (White MGA) Message-ID: <87FD27CA6003495C89BB2FBE26E2B7AB@computer624080> Attention West Coast listers------ Sarah Carr TD3942EXLU in PA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy Drummond" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 9:47 AM Subject: [Healeys] Stolen car alert (White MGA) > Pass the this message on. (This is from my racing buddy Scott Brown) > > > > STOLEN 1961 MGA WHITE IN COLOR. THIS CAR WAS STOLEN OVER THE THANKGIVING > WEEKEND OUT OF OUR GARAGE IN THE TOWER DISTRICT OF FRESNO CA. IT HAD BEEN > SITTING THERE FOR MANY YEARS.THIS WAS MY MOMS CAR AND SHE IS HEAT BROKEN > OVER THIS SO ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT. IF YOU ARE A DEALER IN MG'S AND > SOMEONE CONTACTS YOU WITH A GREAT DEAL ON A COMPLETE 61 MG IT'S PROBABLY > OURS. THE LIC AND VIN HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE LOCAL POLICE SO IF YOU ARE > THE > PERSON WHO STOLE IT GOOD LUCK REGISTERING IT. WE ARE OFFERING A $500.00 > REWARD TO ANYONE HAS INFO THAT WILL LEAD TO THE RECOVERY OF THIS CAR. > PLEASE > CALL 559-246-7683 > > > > Warm Regards, > > > > Tracy Drummond > > > > PMP | ITIL Service Manager | CISSP | bighealey at charter.net | 408-394-3444 > cell | 408-776-0133 home | http://www.linkedin.com/in/tracydrummond > _______________________________________________ > Healeys at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/scvc70 at epix.net From simbafish at comcast.net Sun Dec 12 08:06:52 2010 From: simbafish at comcast.net (Stuart Keen) Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:06:52 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Noisy Start Message-ID: About 20% of the time, when starting up my TD from cold any time of the year, I get the sound of gears roughly meshing. Transmission is placed in neutral (clutch usually depressed fully just to be sure not engaged). Is this occasional sound normal for a TD? I am assuming it is the starter engaging the flywheel. If so, why does it not engage smoothly 100% of the time? This problem happened with my old starter and also with the new one installed a year ago. The engine and transmission have been removed several times in the past years and yet the sound has remained. Teeth of the flywheel appear to be in good shape and there is no adjustment for the placement of the starter. I do not think it is the helical spring not disengaging as the sound is there at the very beginning. The sound goes away a few seconds after the ignition key is turned ON and the engine turned over. It is possible that the sound is NOT the starter, just my own conclusion because it only happens upon ignition. When I park the TD, to eliminate the "dieseling" I sometime get in the hot Florida climate, I turn OFF the ignition and bring the engine to rest as I slowly release the clutch while in 1st gear. Could this be a problem? I'm anxious to find out if this noisy meshing of gears is normal, and if not, if it's a problem to be of concern. I am contemplating joining the Rallye to Reno next June and want to eliminate any foreseeable problems. Thanks for your insights and suggestions. Stu Keen 1951 MG TD Mk II From mgbob at juno.com Sun Dec 12 10:05:46 2010 From: mgbob at juno.com (mgbob at juno.com) Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:05:46 GMT Subject: [Mg-t] Noisy Start Message-ID: <20101212.120546.17374.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com> Hi Stu, Another puzzle to work on, just in time for Christmas. Our MGs are different from other cars---slip the gearbox into neutral and take your foot off the clutch for starting. There is less friction that way, and the engine will turn faster. Letting the clutch up with engine in gear to prevent running on is OK, and it is not related to occasional starter noise. That occasional sound is not normal, and it needs to be sorted soon. A test to see that it's not something other than starter would be to remove the sparkplugs and to turn the engine with starting handle, or better, have someone else turn it while you are in driver's seat. Ring gears wear normally in only two areas in our four-cylinder engines, as the engines come to rest with one piston on its compression stroke. It could be that there is wear now on the ring gear that was not apparent last time you had a look at it. It's possible that the "bendix" gear of the starter is not moving into complete engagement with the ring gear. That could be because of the bendix not being run full distance on the shaft because of dirt or rust or a mechanical cause. A little cleaning will fix that, then oil the shaft threads with a little very light oil. It might also be caused if the starter motor itself is weak and is not beginning to spin fast enough to drive the bendix into complete engagement before it begins to turn the ring gear. If it does not engage at all, you will hear fast whirring of the starter motor accompanied by an ugly sound of gear clash. In short order you will see evident wear on the bendix teeth and, if you are sufficiently agile, on the ring gear as someone turns the engine with the starting handle wile you peer into the starter mounting hole. You have checked to make certain that the starter is firmly bolted up to the engine and that electrical connections are all clean & snug? Let's get this solved quickly, as we know you don't want to miss distribution of presents from your sleigh-red TD to all the good little children in Venice this year.Bob ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Stuart Keen To: MG Subject: [Mg-t] Noisy Start Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:06:52 -0500 About 20% of the time, when starting up my TD from cold any time of the year, I get the sound of gears roughly meshing. Transmission is placed in neutral (clutch usually depressed fully just to be sure not engaged). Is this occasional sound normal for a TD? I am assuming it is the starter engaging the flywheel. If so, why does it not engage smoothly 100% of the time? This problem happened with my old starter and also with the new one installed a year ago. The engine and transmission have been removed several times in the past years and yet the sound has remained. Teeth of the flywheel appear to be in good shape and there is no adjustment for the placement of the starter. I do not think it is the helical spring not disengaging as the sound is there at the very beginning. The sound goes away a few seconds after the ignition key is turned ON and the engine turned over. It is possible that the sound is NOT the starter, just my own conclusion because it only happens upon ignition. When I park the TD, to eliminate the "dieseling" I sometime get in the hot Florida climate, I turn OFF the ignition and bring the engine to rest as I slowly release the clutch while in 1st gear. Could this be a problem? I'm anxious to find out if this noisy meshing of gears is normal, and if not, if it's a problem to be of concern. I am contemplating joining the Rallye to Reno next June and want to eliminate any foreseeable problems. Thanks for your insights and suggestions. Stu Keen 1951 MG TD Mk II From sumton at sbcglobal.net Sat Dec 18 21:54:18 2010 From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:54:18 -0600 Subject: [Mg-t] MGT for sale in Texas In-Reply-To: <6497A6FF21814C6AAA5C95D14A0B3201@S0026273562> References: <001301cb5be2$3e7bfa40$bb73eec0$@net> <6497A6FF21814C6AAA5C95D14A0B3201@S0026273562> Message-ID: <5973C3D3A28F4F799391A6884122CB35@ranteer.local> o;?http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/2092848034.html in dallas b this seems underpriced to me??? From johnsfolly at gmail.com Sun Dec 19 17:45:48 2010 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:45:48 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] MGT for sale in Texas In-Reply-To: <5973C3D3A28F4F799391A6884122CB35@ranteer.local> References: <001301cb5be2$3e7bfa40$bb73eec0$@net> <6497A6FF21814C6AAA5C95D14A0B3201@S0026273562> <5973C3D3A28F4F799391A6884122CB35@ranteer.local> Message-ID: Underpriced and sold! JohnD On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:54 PM, oliver wrote: > o;?http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/2092848034.html > > in dallas b this seems underpriced to me??? > ______________________________________________ > > Mg-t at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/johnsfolly at gmail.com > > -- Racing in the Past Lane!