From taterry at aol.com  Sat Apr  2 15:12:12 2011
From: taterry at aol.com (taterry at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:12:12 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] (no subject)
Message-ID: <8CDBF9A269F7C8A-15A4-9455@Webmail-m113.sysops.aol.com>

http://clinicavr.com/vci.html

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Tue Apr  5 06:48:29 2011
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:48:29 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Transmission forks
Message-ID: <4D9B0F9D.50006@comcast.net>

A friend is rebuilding her '52 TD transmission and needs shift forks.  I 
haven't seen them or know which ones she needs.  Does anyone have any 
good used ones or have a source for good used or new ones?  Abingdon 
Spares shows them in their online catalog, which are quite expensive.  I 
passed that along to her.  I also thought of O'connor Classics who seem 
to have closed.  I think that they bought Skip Kelsey's inventory, but 
maybe I'm wrong on that.
TIA
Charlie

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From lawrie at britcars.com  Tue Apr  5 07:29:46 2011
From: lawrie at britcars.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?lawrie?=)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:29:46 -0800
Subject: [Mg-t] =?iso-8859-1?q?XPAG_pistons?=
Message-ID: <20110405132946.32569.qmail@s417.sureserver.com>

Just wondering if any of you know of a piston manufacturer which has the pattern for the "Hi-top" high compression XPAG/XPEG pistons which were available many years ago? The pistons had a raised portion on the crown, roughly the shape of the combustion chamber.

TIA

Lawrie Alexander

From kingseim at earthlink.net  Tue Apr  5 07:36:30 2011
From: kingseim at earthlink.net (John Seim)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 06:36:30 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Transmission forks
In-Reply-To: <4D9B0F9D.50006@comcast.net>
References: <4D9B0F9D.50006@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <97AFF652-85AC-445F-BDFA-71462B683EE7@earthlink.net>

O'Connor Classic Automobiles might have them. While the
business is closed, all parts have been moved to a storage site,
and parts can be purchased. Contact O'Connor Classic Autos
by email at:  mg at oconnorclassics.com

Verna Kelsey is still selling off inventory from Shadetree Motors.
You can contact her, with an inquiry about parts in inventory,
at this email address:  vernamg at aol.com

John Seim
Irvine, CA

On Apr 5, 2011, at 5:48 AM, Charlie Baldwin wrote:

> A friend is rebuilding her '52 TD transmission and needs shift  
> forks.  I
> haven't seen them or know which ones she needs.  Does anyone have any
> good used ones or have a source for good used or new ones?  Abingdon
> Spares shows them in their online catalog, which are quite  
> expensive.  I
> passed that along to her.  I also thought of O'Connor Classics who  
> seem
> to have closed.  I think that they bought Skip Kelsey's inventory, but
> maybe I'm wrong on that.
> TIA
> Charlie
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Apr  5 09:40:50 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:40:50 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Transmission forks
In-Reply-To: <97AFF652-85AC-445F-BDFA-71462B683EE7@earthlink.net>
References: <4D9B0F9D.50006@comcast.net>
	<97AFF652-85AC-445F-BDFA-71462B683EE7@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4D9B3802.6070007@justbrits.com>

<< Verna Kelsey is still selling off inventory from Shadetree Motors. >>

DONE <F> about 2 years ago, John.

Ed

PS:  Past good pal of The Master Chief, Ret. !

From taterry at aol.com  Tue Apr  5 10:15:24 2011
From: taterry at aol.com (taterry at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:15:24 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Transmission forks
In-Reply-To: <4D9B3802.6070007@justbrits.com>
References: <4D9B0F9D.50006@comcast.net><97AFF652-85AC-445F-BDFA-71462B683EE7@earthlink.net>
	<4D9B3802.6070007@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <8CDC1C3CD76965C-C48-2DFA4@Webmail-d117.sysops.aol.com>

No, Verna still has lots of mostly MGB parts to sell and now runs an Ebay
store just like Brian O'Connor.
Terry in Oakland






-----Original Message-----
From: Shop at " Just Brits " <shop at justbrits.com>
To: T series list <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Apr 5, 2011 8:40 am
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Transmission forks


<< Verna Kelsey is still selling off inventory from Shadetree Motors. >>

DONE <F> about 2 years ago, John.

Ed

PS: Past good pal of The Master Chief, Ret. !
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From ddubois at net-nw.com  Tue Apr  5 11:01:24 2011
From: ddubois at net-nw.com (Dave & Liz DuBois)
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:01:24 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Transmission forks
Message-ID: <20110405100124.176BE7B5@resin05.mta.everyone.net>

Charlie,

Check with John Esposito at Quantum Mechanics http://www.quantumechanics.com/

Cheers,
Dave

--- mgcharlie at comcast.net wrote:

From: Charlie Baldwin <mgcharlie at comcast.net>
To: T series list <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Mg-t] Transmission forks
Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:48:29 -0400

A friend is rebuilding her '52 TD transmission and needs shift forks.  I 
haven't seen them or know which ones she needs.  Does anyone have any 
good used ones or have a source for good used or new ones?  Abingdon 
Spares shows them in their online catalog, which are quite expensive.  I 
passed that along to her.  I also thought of O'connor Classics who seem 
to have closed.  I think that they bought Skip Kelsey's inventory, but 
maybe I'm wrong on that.
TIA
Charlie

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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Wed Apr  6 21:16:27 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:16:27 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Message-ID: <BANLkTikk964+R4Gb_aco30U4pcgB2UKLVg@mail.gmail.com>

What bulb are you folks using for dual-filament directional/parking lights
on a T?
The 1157 bulb is too tall and touches the lens. Can't find anything at my
local auto parts emporium.
Thanks
John Deikis
-- 
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>

From ddubois at net-nw.com  Thu Apr  7 00:52:23 2011
From: ddubois at net-nw.com (Dave & Liz DuBois)
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:52:23 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Message-ID: <20110406235223.2C513DD7@resin12.mta.everyone.net>

John,

Does your socket have staggered pins?  The socket in the side lights on our TD has the pins in line with one another and the bulb sits back far enough to clear the lens.  The second question is, are the lenses in your side lights the original type?  The original lenses have a deep dished glass lens that stands out from the end of the side light shell a good 1/4" or more.

Cheers,
Dave 

--- johnsfolly at gmail.com wrote:

From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
To: MG T List <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:16:27 -0400

What bulb are you folks using for dual-filament directional/parking lights
on a T?
The 1157 bulb is too tall and touches the lens. Can't find anything at my
local auto parts emporium.
Thanks
John Deikis
-- 
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Fri Apr  8 21:27:34 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 23:27:34 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
In-Reply-To: <20110406235223.2C513DD7@resin12.mta.everyone.net>
References: <20110406235223.2C513DD7@resin12.mta.everyone.net>
Message-ID: <BANLkTimdXNX7LYUMH5bgpz8qFmTwhHXPLA@mail.gmail.com>

When I bought the lenses (years ago) from either Moss or Abingdon, they
appeared to be the only kind available: plastic with a noticeable "dish" to
them so they curve out a bit from the rim of the parking light housing. The
socket was similarly purchased from one of these suppliers and appears to
match the other dual-filament socket that was already on the car. Pins are
NOT staggered. A 1004 bulb fits fine but is not dual filament. An 1157 bulb
is tight in the socket (the 1157 is a shade bigger in base diameter than the
1004) and the bulb touches the plastic lens. I  believe over time it would
melt the lens. What number dual filament bulb are you using and who is
selling glass lenses?
Thanks.
John Deikis
-- 
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>


<http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 2:52 AM, Dave &
Liz DuBois <ddubois at net-nw.com> wrote:

> John,
>
> Does your socket have staggered pins?  The socket in the side lights on our
> TD has the pins in line with one another and the bulb sits back far enough
> to clear the lens.  The second question is, are the lenses in your side
> lights the original type?  The original lenses have a deep dished glass lens
> that stands out from the end of the side light shell a good 1/4" or more.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> --- johnsfolly at gmail.com wrote:
>
> From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
> To: MG T List <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:16:27 -0400
>
> What bulb are you folks using for dual-filament directional/parking lights
> on a T?
> The 1157 bulb is too tall and touches the lens. Can't find anything at my
> local auto parts emporium.
> Thanks
> John Deikis
> --
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
> **MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
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From lawrie at britcars.com  Fri Apr  8 22:02:17 2011
From: lawrie at britcars.com (Lawrie Alexander)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 21:02:17 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
References: <20110406235223.2C513DD7@resin12.mta.everyone.net>
	<BANLkTimdXNX7LYUMH5bgpz8qFmTwhHXPLA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5757A5C839C34E12AA3D3D0708B94198@shop>

John,

The real problem is that the 1157 bulb has offset pins, whereas the MGT 
parking lamp socket requires a bulb with straight pins. Moss No. 170-900 
(sorry, at this time of night I have no access to a bulb to look at its 
generic number.)

Lawrie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JohnD" <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
To: <ddubois at sinclair.net>
Cc: <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs


> When I bought the lenses (years ago) from either Moss or Abingdon, they
> appeared to be the only kind available: plastic with a noticeable "dish" 
> to
> them so they curve out a bit from the rim of the parking light housing. 
> The
> socket was similarly purchased from one of these suppliers and appears to
> match the other dual-filament socket that was already on the car. Pins are
> NOT staggered. A 1004 bulb fits fine but is not dual filament. An 1157 
> bulb
> is tight in the socket (the 1157 is a shade bigger in base diameter than 
> the
> 1004) and the bulb touches the plastic lens. I  believe over time it would
> melt the lens. What number dual filament bulb are you using and who is
> selling glass lenses?
> Thanks.
> John Deikis
> -- 
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
> MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
>
>
> <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 2:52 AM, Dave &
> Liz DuBois <ddubois at net-nw.com> wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Does your socket have staggered pins?  The socket in the side lights on 
>> our
>> TD has the pins in line with one another and the bulb sits back far 
>> enough
>> to clear the lens.  The second question is, are the lenses in your side
>> lights the original type?  The original lenses have a deep dished glass 
>> lens
>> that stands out from the end of the side light shell a good 1/4" or more.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Dave
>>
>> --- johnsfolly at gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
>> To: MG T List <mg-t at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
>> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:16:27 -0400
>>
>> What bulb are you folks using for dual-filament directional/parking 
>> lights
>> on a T?
>> The 1157 bulb is too tall and touches the lens. Can't find anything at my
>> local auto parts emporium.
>> Thanks
>> John Deikis
>> --
>> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
>> **MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
>> ______________________________________________
>>
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From ddubois at net-nw.com  Sat Apr  9 00:42:55 2011
From: ddubois at net-nw.com (Dave & Liz DuBois)
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 23:42:55 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Message-ID: <20110408234255.377BB6BA@resin11.mta.everyone.net>


From lawrie at britcars.com  Sat Apr  9 09:12:07 2011
From: lawrie at britcars.com (Lawrie Alexander)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 08:12:07 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
References: <20110406235223.2C513DD7@resin12.mta.everyone.net>
	<BANLkTimdXNX7LYUMH5bgpz8qFmTwhHXPLA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E343E137A9F84D51B8C2D36CB45DE00A@shop>

John,

Further to last night's e-mail .... the correct bulb for the T-series 
parking lamp is an 1176. Turn on the parking lights before you begin to 
install it. The bulb, obviously, has a bright and a less-bright filament. 
Since it has straight pins it can go in the socket either way. Push it in so 
that the less-bright filament lights up. Once you have determined the 
correct orientation, then you can complete the "push in and twist" to lock 
it in place. BTW, a piece of rubber hose or a big grommet is the best way to 
grip the bulb so you can twist and turn it without endangering your fingers.

Lawrie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JohnD" <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
To: <ddubois at sinclair.net>
Cc: <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs


> When I bought the lenses (years ago) from either Moss or Abingdon, they
> appeared to be the only kind available: plastic with a noticeable "dish" 
> to
> them so they curve out a bit from the rim of the parking light housing. 
> The
> socket was similarly purchased from one of these suppliers and appears to
> match the other dual-filament socket that was already on the car. Pins are
> NOT staggered. A 1004 bulb fits fine but is not dual filament. An 1157 
> bulb
> is tight in the socket (the 1157 is a shade bigger in base diameter than 
> the
> 1004) and the bulb touches the plastic lens. I  believe over time it would
> melt the lens. What number dual filament bulb are you using and who is
> selling glass lenses?
> Thanks.
> John Deikis
> -- 
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
> MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
>
>
> <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 2:52 AM, Dave &
> Liz DuBois <ddubois at net-nw.com> wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Does your socket have staggered pins?  The socket in the side lights on 
>> our
>> TD has the pins in line with one another and the bulb sits back far 
>> enough
>> to clear the lens.  The second question is, are the lenses in your side
>> lights the original type?  The original lenses have a deep dished glass 
>> lens
>> that stands out from the end of the side light shell a good 1/4" or more.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Dave
>>
>> --- johnsfolly at gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
>> To: MG T List <mg-t at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
>> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:16:27 -0400
>>
>> What bulb are you folks using for dual-filament directional/parking 
>> lights
>> on a T?
>> The 1157 bulb is too tall and touches the lens. Can't find anything at my
>> local auto parts emporium.
>> Thanks
>> John Deikis
>> --
>> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
>> **MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
>> ______________________________________________
>>
>> Mg-t at autox.team.net
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From laf48 at aol.com  Sat Apr  9 11:37:47 2011
From: laf48 at aol.com (laf48 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 13:37:47 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] Shorrock parts suppliers
Message-ID: <8CDC4F3F9692526-1134-23007@Webmail-d123.sysops.aol.com>

Has any one done business with either of these 2 gents?
They both claim to have the parts my customer wants.Can any one vouch for
their honesty, integrity?
Thanks.
Regards, Len Fanelli


Dan Blessington, (UK)

Ian Carlson
Blackpool United Kingdom.


Dan Blessington, (UK)

Ian Carlson
Blackpool United Kingdom.

From mgbob at juno.com  Mon Apr 11 07:29:09 2011
From: mgbob at juno.com (mgbob at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:29:09 GMT
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Message-ID: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com>

Hi John,   If you can't find the glass lenses that clear the 1157 bulb, you
might check www.superbrightleds.com (it may be spelled "brite").  There are
drawings with dimensions for all their bulbs.  They have an 1157 equivalent
that is perfect for the round-lens TD tail lights. It has two sets of LEDs
that provide tail lights and brake/turn. I installed them in my non-turn
signal TD and have been very pleased with brilliance and low electrical draw.
They note that a certain amount of current is needed to operate a turn-signal
flasher.  I recall reading somewhere that two ordinary incandescents will
provide the needed draw of current, but read their text on the subject as a
different flasher may be needed.Bob
---------- Original Message ----------
From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
To: ddubois at sinclair.net
Cc: mg-t at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 23:27:34 -0400

When I bought the lenses (years ago) from either Moss or Abingdon, they
appeared to be the only kind available: plastic with a noticeable "dish" to
them so they curve out a bit from the rim of the parking light housing. The
socket was similarly purchased from one of these suppliers and appears to
match the other dual-filament socket that was already on the car. Pins are
NOT staggered. A 1004 bulb fits fine but is not dual filament. An 1157 bulb
is tight in the socket (the 1157 is a shade bigger in base diameter than the
1004) and the bulb touches the plastic lens. I  believe over time it would
melt the lens. What number dual filament bulb are you using and who is
selling glass lenses?
Thanks.
John Deikis
--
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>

From sumton at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 11 09:10:53 2011
From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:10:53 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
In-Reply-To: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local>

o;?there is also a company at  www.litezupp.com that can provide led lights
for your TD.  they make positive ground ones (standard ledbs will not work
in a positive ground car).  I have them in my TD and am very pleased with
them.

LED blinkers require a digital flasher unit because the led does not generate
enough draw to make the analog one work.

From: mgbob at juno.com
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:29 AM
To: johnsfolly at gmail.com
Cc: mg-t at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs

Hi John,   If you can't find the glass lenses that clear the 1157 bulb, you
might check www.superbrightleds.com (it may be spelled "brite").  There are
drawings with dimensions for all their bulbs.  They have an 1157 equivalent
that is perfect for the round-lens TD tail lights. It has two sets of LEDs
that provide tail lights and brake/turn. I installed them in my non-turn
signal TD and have been very pleased with brilliance and low electrical draw.
They note that a certain amount of current is needed to operate a turn-signal
flasher.  I recall reading somewhere that two ordinary incandescents will
provide the needed draw of current, but read their text on the subject as a
different flasher may be needed.Bob

From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Mon Apr 11 14:21:33 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:21:33 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
In-Reply-To: <1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local>
References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com>
	<1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local>
Message-ID: <BANLkTikruh5Z7yBZQTnWhfWnj-R6xPZD-A@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, everybody for the help. I will continue my search for the correct
bulbs with this information. Also glass lenses.
Regards.
John
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
 **MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>

On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM, oliver <sumton at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> o;?there is also a company at  www.litezupp.com that can provide led
> lights
> for your TD.  they make positive ground ones (standard ledb s will not work
> in a positive ground car).  I have them in my TD and am very pleased with
> them.
>
> LED blinkers require a digital flasher unit because the led does not
> generate
> enough draw to make the analog one work.
>
> From: mgbob at juno.com
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:29 AM
> To: johnsfolly at gmail.com
> Cc: mg-t at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
>
> Hi John,   If you can't find the glass lenses that clear the 1157 bulb, you
> might check www.superbrightleds.com (it may be spelled "brite").  There
> are
> drawings with dimensions for all their bulbs.  They have an 1157 equivalent
> that is perfect for the round-lens TD tail lights. It has two sets of LEDs
> that provide tail lights and brake/turn. I installed them in my non-turn
> signal TD and have been very pleased with brilliance and low electrical
> draw.
> They note that a certain amount of current is needed to operate a
> turn-signal
> flasher.  I recall reading somewhere that two ordinary incandescents will
> provide the needed draw of current, but read their text on the subject as a
> different flasher may be needed.Bob
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Mon Apr 11 19:22:17 2011
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:22:17 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs now Rallye to Reno
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTikruh5Z7yBZQTnWhfWnj-R6xPZD-A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com>
	<1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local>
	<BANLkTikruh5Z7yBZQTnWhfWnj-R6xPZD-A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4DA3A949.5050600@comcast.net>

John,
You mentioned the Rallye to Reno below.  I'm wondering how many are 
running it starting in Ocean City.
Stu Keen has told us previously that he's driving his TD up to MD from 
Florida to run it.  I thought I would drive down there from PA to see 
everyone off.  MY TD is sans engine right now, so I'll probably take my 
Healey 3000.  Anyone else starting at the beginning?
Charlie

On 4/11/2011 4:21 PM, JohnD wrote:
> Thanks, everybody for the help. I will continue my search for the correct
> bulbs with this information. Also glass lenses.
> Regards.
> John
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
>   **MG Drive for CURE<http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>

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From laf48 at aol.com  Wed Apr 13 13:21:23 2011
From: laf48 at aol.com (laf48 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:21:23 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] shorrock supercharger parts needed
Message-ID: <8CDC8271C6DB999-1138-128DC@webmail-m007.sysops.aol.com>

Hello group, Shorrock supercharger parts needed. I have a customer who is in
need of an intake manifold, & Idler pulley for a Shorrock supercharger, for an
XPAG. Thanks, Len Abingdon Performance XPAG Roller camshaft kits 914 420 8699
laf48 at aol.com

From laf48 at aol.com  Thu Apr 14 10:55:00 2011
From: laf48 at aol.com (laf48 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:55:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] Fwd: MG on NPR
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTim_rGKdhj2fQuPGuGuHs2ECE-HmBw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTim_rGKdhj2fQuPGuGuHs2ECE-HmBw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CDC8DBD084B029-2014-9D6F@webmail-d031.sysops.aol.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: TK MacKay <tkmackay at gmail.com>
To: laf48 <laf48 at aol.com>; acf49 <acf49 at aol.com>; Joscelyn MacKay
<joscelynmackay at gmail.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 14, 2011 12:39 pm
Subject: MG on NPR




I heard this story in the car this morning about the new MG's launch and
wanted to pass along.  (It's a sound file, so just open it up on your computer
and you can hear the story).  It's an interesting perspective on the marketing
strategy behind the acquisition and launch.

Len

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type audio/mpeg which had a name of 20110414_me_09.mp3]

From simbafish at comcast.net  Thu Apr 14 11:20:04 2011
From: simbafish at comcast.net (Stuart Keen)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:20:04 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
Message-ID: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>

I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. Would
appreciate advice on two issues:

1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube every
3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there club
workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really don't
relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d rather
do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.

2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local British
garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But periodically
the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car Club
Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars. It
was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to add
4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this morning
suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.

Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?

Stu Keen

1951 MGTD MKII

From anngene at bellsouth.net  Thu Apr 14 11:50:39 2011
From: anngene at bellsouth.net (anngene at bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:50:39 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
In-Reply-To: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>
References: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <72D8779C11CB4B7AA15D944EEB7848E8@Home>

Stu,

No answers for you but all of my best wishes for your journey.  Nice seeing 
you again at the GOF...and you've got a beautiful TD!

Gene Gillam
Saucier, MS

From laf48 at aol.com  Thu Apr 14 12:33:21 2011
From: laf48 at aol.com (laf48 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:33:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] Fwd: MG on NPR
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTim_rGKdhj2fQuPGuGuHs2ECE-HmBw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTim_rGKdhj2fQuPGuGuHs2ECE-HmBw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CDC8E9904E0952-13F8-C914@webmail-d005.sysops.aol.com>

20110414_me_09.mp3
Use the above link to hear about the new MG





-----Original Message-----
From: TK MacKay <tkmackay at gmail.com>
To: laf48 <laf48 at aol.com>; acf49 <acf49 at aol.com>; Joscelyn MacKay
<joscelynmackay at gmail.com>
Sent: Thu, Apr 14, 2011 12:39 pm
Subject: MG on NPR:

I heard this story in the car this morning about the new MG's launch and
wanted to pass along.  (It's a sound file, so just open it up on your computer
and you can hear the story).  It's an interesting perspective on the marketing
strategy behind the acquisition and launch.

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type audio/mpeg which had a name of 20110414_me_09.mp3]

From mark at bradakis.com  Thu Apr 14 21:03:15 2011
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:03:15 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
In-Reply-To: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>
References: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4DA7B573.8090506@bradakis.com>

What is your starting point?  A few of the T people here in the Salt 
Lake area
will be heading that way.

mjb.

From mgbob at juno.com  Fri Apr 15 07:58:01 2011
From: mgbob at juno.com (mgbob at juno.com)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:58:01 GMT
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
Message-ID: <20110415.095801.10417.7@webmail10.vgs.untd.com>

Hi Stu,  Today's Hegarty Insurance newsletter has several tabs of interest,
one of which is about fuel.  Check    www.pre-gas.org    for a list of
ethanol-free stations.   I needed to try it several times before it loaded.
Click on the state, then stations are listed.   Alas, CT is not one of
them.Bob

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Stuart Keen <simbafish at comcast.net>
To: MG <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:20:04 -0400

I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. Would
appreciate advice on two issues:

1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube every
3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there club
workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really don't
relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d rather
do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.

2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local British
garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But periodically
the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car Club
Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars. It
was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to add
4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this morning
suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.

Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?

Stu Keen

1951 MGTD MKII
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Fri Apr 15 09:11:31 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:11:31 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
In-Reply-To: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>
References: <C9CCA504.3724%simbafish@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BANLkTikc3P38BrV_yHZ7cSao3GccMhCkjA@mail.gmail.com>

Stu:

Glad we'll be able to run this together! Looking forward to it.

I've been adding 4 oz of Marvel to every tank of gas for the last 25 years
on the advice of the late Dave Raymond. My understanding was it provided an
upper cylinder lubricant to the mixture. Don't see what impact it would have
an ethanol-laced gas, though.

I plan to carry my own oil and filters (I use the K&N's with the big nut
pressed into the bottom of the canister). Jiffy Lube type places, or any
garage that still fixes cars, can drain oil over their pit and swap out the
filter with me carefully watching. I then pour in my own fluid and I'm off.
The charge is nominal-- real garages may do it just to be of service.

-John Deikis
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>

<http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com> On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Stuart
Keen <simbafish at comcast.net> wrote:

> I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. Would
> appreciate advice on two issues:
>
> 1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
> the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube
> every
> 3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there
> club
> workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really don't
> relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d
> rather
> do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.
>
> 2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local
> British
> garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
> slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But
> periodically
> the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car
> Club
> Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars.
> It
> was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
> drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to
> add
> 4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this
> morning
> suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
> the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
> reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.
>
> Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
> not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?
>
> Stu Keen
>
> 1951 MGTD MKII
> ______________________________________________
>
> Mg-t at autox.team.net
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From lawrie at britcars.com  Fri Apr 15 09:40:51 2011
From: lawrie at britcars.com (=?iso-8859-1?Q?lawrie?=)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:40:51 -0800
Subject: [Mg-t] =?iso-8859-1?q?Changing_Oil_-_Rallye_to_Reno?=
In-Reply-To: <20110415.095801.10417.7@webmail10.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20110415.095801.10417.7@webmail10.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <20110415154051.15358.qmail@s417.sureserver.com>

Try www.pure-gas.org instead of www.pre-gas.org ......


>  -------Original Message-------
>  From: mgbob at juno.com <mgbob at juno.com>
>  To: simbafish at comcast.net
>  Cc: mg-t at autox.team.net
>  Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
>  Sent: 15 Apr '11 05:58
>  
>  Hi Stu,  Today's Hegarty Insurance newsletter has several tabs of interest,
>  one of which is about fuel.  Check    www.pre-gas.org    for a list of
>  ethanol-free stations.   I needed to try it several times before it loaded.
>  Click on the state, then stations are listed.   Alas, CT is not one of
>  them.Bob
>  
>  ---------- Original Message ----------
>  From: Stuart Keen <simbafish at comcast.net>
>  To: MG <mg-t at autox.team.net>
>  Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
>  Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:20:04 -0400
>  
>  I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. Would
>  appreciate advice on two issues:
>  
>  1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
>  the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube every
>  3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there club
>  workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really don't
>  relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d rather
>  do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.
>  
>  2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local British
>  garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
>  slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But periodically
>  the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car Club
>  Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars. It
>  was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
>  drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to add
>  4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this morning
>  suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
>  the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
>  reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.
>  
>  Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
>  not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?
>  
>  Stu Keen
>  
>  1951 MGTD MKII
>  ______________________________________________
>  
>  Mg-t at autox.team.net
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From taterry at pacbell.net  Fri Apr 15 09:45:25 2011
From: taterry at pacbell.net (Terry Sanders)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:45:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
In-Reply-To: <20110415.095801.10417.7@webmail10.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <462704.24679.qm@web83407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

That sould be www.pure-gas.org

--- On Fri, 4/15/11, mgbob at juno.com <mgbob at juno.com> wrote:


From: mgbob at juno.com <mgbob at juno.com>
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
To: simbafish at comcast.net
Cc: mg-t at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 6:58 AM


Hi Stu,  Today's Hegarty Insurance newsletter has several tabs of interest,
one of which is about fuel.  Check    www.pre-gas.org    for a list of
ethanol-free stations.   I needed to try it several times before it loaded.
Click on the state, then stations are listed.   Alas, CT is not one of
them.Bob

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Stuart Keen <simbafish at comcast.net>
To: MG <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:20:04 -0400

I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. Would
appreciate advice on two issues:

1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube every
3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there club
workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really don't
relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d rather
do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.

2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local British
garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But periodically
the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car Club
Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars. It
was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to add
4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this morning
suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.

Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?

Stu Keen

1951 MGTD MKII
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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Fri Apr 15 11:40:32 2011
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:40:32 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Tires.
Message-ID: <SNT124-W408AECBB6C9DFC62EF696DB7AC0@phx.gbl>

I know this has probably been asked before, but does anyone have a
recommendation for a reasonablly priced tire for my daily driver TF with
original steel wheels?

From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Fri Apr 15 14:05:53 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:05:53 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Tires.
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W408AECBB6C9DFC62EF696DB7AC0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W408AECBB6C9DFC62EF696DB7AC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=BYZiDEF+G6u5WzudjdjedSgAaJQ@mail.gmail.com>

I bought a set of Dunlop radials from TireRack,com and tubes to run with the
original steel wheels.
I bought them because I liked that they said "Dunlop" on the sides but they
have been perfectly adequate for my use.
I plan to run them across the country and, hopefully, back again.
John Deikis
-
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>


On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>wrote:

> I know this has probably been asked before, but does anyone have a
> recommendation for a reasonablly priced tire for my daily driver TF with
> original steel wheels?
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Fri Apr 15 14:12:00 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:12:00 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
Message-ID: <BANLkTimCrwRgkVHP6mPL3h6oeTS4D3zOSA@mail.gmail.com>

Digging around through a box of stuff in my garage for a spare copil to
carry on the Rallye to Reno.
I tested one that I think came out of a bugeye Sprite a few years back. Says
"Made in Mexico" on it, so it's as American as a Ford or VW Jetta.
When I tested it with a VOM, I got 1.7 as a reading across the primaries and
8,200 from the primary to the center terminal.
I may have my decimals in the wrong place, but given those numbers, does
this sound like reasonable spare coil to carry
John Deikis
-- 
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>

From lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com  Fri Apr 15 16:57:36 2011
From: lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com (Lew Palmer)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:57:36 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTimCrwRgkVHP6mPL3h6oeTS4D3zOSA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <AAC3C434C79448AF931CB9220B6322A8@Roundabout.local>

No. The coil should measure close to 3 ohms. 1.7 ohms will cause the current
through the primary winding to be higher than it should be and result in
overheating and premature failure.

Cheers,
Lew Palmer

-----Original Message-----
From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of JohnD
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 3:12 PM
To: MG T List
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil

Digging around through a box of stuff in my garage for a spare copil to
carry on the Rallye to Reno.
I tested one that I think came out of a bugeye Sprite a few years back. Says
"Made in Mexico" on it, so it's as American as a Ford or VW Jetta.
When I tested it with a VOM, I got 1.7 as a reading across the primaries and
8,200 from the primary to the center terminal.
I may have my decimals in the wrong place, but given those numbers, does
this sound like reasonable spare coil to carry
John Deikis
-- 
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
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From lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com  Fri Apr 15 16:58:41 2011
From: lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com (Lew Palmer)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:58:41 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Tires.
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W408AECBB6C9DFC62EF696DB7AC0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W408AECBB6C9DFC62EF696DB7AC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2B15D3DE0DEC461D81E39110E434BF62@Roundabout.local>

Also check out Nexen tires. They carry a 165X15 in a radial. VERY reasonable
price.

Cheers,
Lew Palmer

-----Original Message-----
From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Mike Eldred
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 12:41 PM
To: mg-t at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mg-t] Tires.

I know this has probably been asked before, but does anyone have a
recommendation for a reasonablly priced tire for my daily driver TF with
original steel wheels?
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From chillmog at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 15 17:00:17 2011
From: chillmog at sbcglobal.net (Charles Hill)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:00:17 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTimCrwRgkVHP6mPL3h6oeTS4D3zOSA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BANLkTimCrwRgkVHP6mPL3h6oeTS4D3zOSA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4DA8CE01.9070905@sbcglobal.net>

If it is for a TD, no.  That is an unballasted coil.  It should be used 
with a ballast resistor.   I think some late-model MGBs used ballast 
resistors but I definitely am not an MGB expert.  The coil you would 
want will have a resistance of around 3 ohms across the primaries.  If 
you don't know about ballast resistors, ask any old MOPAR enthusiast and 
they will tell you more than you want to know.

Charles Hill

On 4/15/2011 3:12 PM, JohnD wrote:
> Digging around through a box of stuff in my garage for a spare copil to
> carry on the Rallye to Reno.
> I tested one that I think came out of a bugeye Sprite a few years back. Says
> "Made in Mexico" on it, so it's as American as a Ford or VW Jetta.
> When I tested it with a VOM, I got 1.7 as a reading across the primaries and
> 8,200 from the primary to the center terminal.
> I may have my decimals in the wrong place, but given those numbers, does
> this sound like reasonable spare coil to carry
> John Deikis

From taterry at pacbell.net  Fri Apr 15 17:22:02 2011
From: taterry at pacbell.net (Terry Sanders)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:22:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTimCrwRgkVHP6mPL3h6oeTS4D3zOSA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <931288.64569.qm@web83407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Sounds like a coil that used a ballast resistor...primary resistance is too
low.Terry in Oakland.....see you in Reno

--- On Fri, 4/15/11, JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com> wrote:

From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
To: "MG T List" <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 1:12 PM

Digging around through a box of stuff in my garage for a spare copil to
carry on the Rallye to Reno.
I tested one that I think came out of a bugeye Sprite a few years back. Says
"Made in Mexico" on it, so it's as American as a Ford or VW Jetta.
When I tested it with a VOM, I got 1.7 as a reading across the primaries and
8,200 from the primary to the center terminal.
I may have my decimals in the wrong place, but given those numbers, does
this sound like reasonable spare coil to carry
John Deikis
--
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>
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From jquilter at peoplepc.com  Fri Apr 15 19:00:49 2011
From: jquilter at peoplepc.com (John F. Quilter)
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:00:49 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
References: <20110415.095801.10417.7@webmail10.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <061E7BA5A33E4B28BB7C3F355E5A00F8@JQLT070909>

I went by the station in my town listed on the website and found it is a CFN 
branded station which appears to be a semi private fuel dispensing operation 
open only to those who have an account with CFN.   I was not able to 
determine any more as the station appeared to be fully automated and 
unmanned.   Maybe some others know more about CFN fuel operations.

John Quilter
Eugene, Oregon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mgbob at juno.com>
To: <simbafish at comcast.net>
Cc: <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno


> Hi Stu,  Today's Hegarty Insurance newsletter has several tabs of 
> interest,
> one of which is about fuel.  Check    www.pre-gas.org    for a list of
> ethanol-free stations.   I needed to try it several times before it 
> loaded.
> Click on the state, then stations are listed.   Alas, CT is not one of
> them.Bob
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Stuart Keen <simbafish at comcast.net>
> To: MG <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Mg-t] Changing Oil - Rallye to Reno
> Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:20:04 -0400
>
> I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. 
> Would
> appreciate advice on two issues:
>
> 1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
> the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube 
> every
> 3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there 
> club
> workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really 
> don't
> relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d 
> rather
> do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.
>
> 2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local 
> British
> garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
> slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But 
> periodically
> the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car 
> Club
> Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars. 
> It
> was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
> drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to 
> add
> 4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this 
> morning
> suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
> the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
> reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.
>
> Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
> not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?
>
> Stu Keen
>
> 1951 MGTD MKII
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Sun Apr 17 20:57:49 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:57:49 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
In-Reply-To: <889901.40720.qm@web65402.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <BANLkTimCrwRgkVHP6mPL3h6oeTS4D3zOSA@mail.gmail.com>
	<889901.40720.qm@web65402.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTinwvTbxPyjx29u-4JjFAe-S3-qpLQ@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks for the replies. When I get the motor together, I will likely test
out the spare coil. Dumb that I can't remember why Im pulled it out of the
car it came from. Old age.... ;-)
John-
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com>



On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 6:03 PM, Walton Smith <waltonps at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello John,
> Based solely on the VOM ohms reading; yes the coil appears good. The
> concern would be, how does the coil perform under load? You would have to
> subject the coil to a load test to be sure. The test can be done on a bench,
> but that would require a method of measure. Easiest way of course is to test
> on the car for at least 15 minutes under driving conditions. This will
> assure the coil is not breaking down under stress demands or excessive heat.
> An easy item to get quickly out on the road in either case should the test
> be insufficient.
> Good travels;
> Walt
> 1951 TD
> Brentwood, CA
> *Walton Smith*
>
>
> --- On *Fri, 4/15/11, JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Mg-t] Ignition coil
> To: "MG T List" <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, April 15, 2011, 1:12 PM
>
> Digging around through a box of stuff in my garage for a spare copil to
> carry on the Rallye to Reno.
> I tested one that I think came out of a bugeye Sprite a few years back.
> Says
> "Made in Mexico" on it, so it's as American as a Ford or VW Jetta.
> When I tested it with a VOM, I got 1.7 as a reading across the primaries
> and
> 8,200 from the primary to the center terminal.
> I may have my decimals in the wrong place, but given those numbers, does
> this sound like reasonable spare coil to carry
> John Deikis
> --
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
> **MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com<http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>
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>


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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Mon Apr 18 09:36:23 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:36:23 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
In-Reply-To: <BANLkTikruh5Z7yBZQTnWhfWnj-R6xPZD-A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com>
	<1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local>
	<BANLkTikruh5Z7yBZQTnWhfWnj-R6xPZD-A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=1zz+KHAmO7dtc-_D=pn7QJG5X_w@mail.gmail.com>

I have been able to order the bulbs from Peter Caldwell at Worldwide Imports
in Madison, WI.
Just in case you run into the same trouble I had locating a source.
JohnD
-- 
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>



On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 4:21 PM, JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, everybody for the help. I will continue my search for the correct
> bulbs with this information. Also glass lenses.
> Regards.
> John
>
> *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
>  **MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>
>
>   On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM, oliver <sumton at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> o;?there is also a company at  www.litezupp.com that can provide led
>> lights
>> for your TD.  they make positive ground ones (standard ledb s will not
>> work
>> in a positive ground car).  I have them in my TD and am very pleased with
>> them.
>>
>> LED blinkers require a digital flasher unit because the led does not
>> generate
>> enough draw to make the analog one work.
>>
>> From: mgbob at juno.com
>> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:29 AM
>> To: johnsfolly at gmail.com
>> Cc: mg-t at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Parking light bulbs
>>
>> Hi John,   If you can't find the glass lenses that clear the 1157 bulb,
>> you
>> might check www.superbrightleds.com (it may be spelled "brite").  There
>> are
>> drawings with dimensions for all their bulbs.  They have an 1157
>> equivalent
>> that is perfect for the round-lens TD tail lights. It has two sets of LEDs
>> that provide tail lights and brake/turn. I installed them in my non-turn
>> signal TD and have been very pleased with brilliance and low electrical
>> draw.
>> They note that a certain amount of current is needed to operate a
>> turn-signal
>> flasher.  I recall reading somewhere that two ordinary incandescents will
>> provide the needed draw of current, but read their text on the subject as
>> a
>> different flasher may be needed.Bob
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Mon Apr 18 09:42:18 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:42:18 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Brake drum spec
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=6A9Hz=73KwAdeUKFBBuDyvp4C2A@mail.gmail.com>

I had my drums miked yesterday and the counter guy said one was .030 "under"
and the other was .065 "under".
They seem to be 9" drums. Got to thinking..."under"?  Shouldn't they be
"over-size" as they wear and get turned?
What is the spec for the ID of the rear drums on a TD? Who has replacements?
Thanks.
John Deikis
*Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD*
**MG Drive for CURE <http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>

From s4usea at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 18 16:36:17 2011
From: s4usea at yahoo.com (S Allen)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:36:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Mg-t] Minifold Dogs Torque Setting
Message-ID: <378506.20640.qm@web37402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi,

The subject says it.  I seem to remember that the manifold dogs an the TD were
something like 11lbs.  Can some one please confirm or correct me?

Thank you,

Scott Allen
'52 TD
'74 1/2 BGT

From ddubois at sinclair.net  Mon Apr 18 20:37:11 2011
From: ddubois at sinclair.net (Dave and Liz DuBois)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:37:11 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Minifold Dogs Torque Setting
In-Reply-To: <378506.20640.qm@web37402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <378506.20640.qm@web37402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4DACF557.2070102@sinclair.net>

Scott,

The manifold studs are 8mm, same as the smaller rocker tower stud.  I 
have used 19 ftlbs on both without any problems

Cheers,
Dave

From kingseim at earthlink.net  Fri Apr 22 06:51:21 2011
From: kingseim at earthlink.net (John Seim)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:51:21 -0700
Subject: [Mg-t] Cutting keys for FA, FS, FP, and MRN keys
Message-ID: <EB98C378-9200-4D7A-BB9F-47104AB24F24@earthlink.net>

Can someone recommend to me a person that has a Curtis Industries key  
cutter.
I would like to converse with a person that has a copy of the Curtis  
Industries key
cutting manual, to compare some information.

Thank you,

John Seim
Irvine, CA
USA

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Apr 22 07:12:51 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:12:51 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Cutting keys for FA, FS, FP, and MRN keys
In-Reply-To: <EB98C378-9200-4D7A-BB9F-47104AB24F24@earthlink.net>
References: <EB98C378-9200-4D7A-BB9F-47104AB24F24@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4DB17ED3.4090601@justbrits.com>

Try Pete Groh, "The Key Guy", John.

BTW, also try "The Archives". 
It is AMAZING what & how MUCH they "contain" <G> !!

Ed

From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Apr 22 07:43:52 2011
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:43:52 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Cutting keys for FA, FS, FP, and MRN keys
In-Reply-To: <4DB17ED3.4090601@justbrits.com>
References: <EB98C378-9200-4D7A-BB9F-47104AB24F24@earthlink.net>
	<4DB17ED3.4090601@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4DB18617.4040409@comcast.net>

There is also http://www.triple-c.com, Philip Cooke.  I know he cuts all 
of those types, but not the make of his cutter.
Charlie

On 4/22/2011 9:12 AM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote:
> Try Pete Groh, "The Key Guy", John.
>
> BTW, also try "The Archives". It is AMAZING what & how MUCH they 
> "contain" <G> !!
>
> Ed
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From mgcharlie at comcast.net  Fri Apr 22 08:44:52 2011
From: mgcharlie at comcast.net (Charlie Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:44:52 -0400
Subject: [Mg-t] Cutting keys for FA, FS, FP, and MRN keys
In-Reply-To: <EB98C378-9200-4D7A-BB9F-47104AB24F24@earthlink.net>
References: <EB98C378-9200-4D7A-BB9F-47104AB24F24@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4DB19464.5020001@comcast.net>

John,
Did I see your picture in the latest issue of the Sacred Octagon?
I don't remember the exact name of your club.  Several years ago I was 
vacationing in Palm Springs, CA and when we got to the hotel, the front 
parking lot was closed off.  To my amazement the lot began to fill up 
with T series MGs.  Of course I was in hog heaven to go somewhere and 
then have a whole T Series club show up on their outing.  I talked to 
several of the members, and I'm pretty sure it was the same club that is 
written up in TSO in the current issue.
Charlie

On 4/22/2011 8:51 AM, John Seim wrote:
> Can someone recommend to me a person that has a Curtis Industries key 
> cutter.
> I would like to converse with a person that has a copy of the Curtis 
> Industries key
> cutting manual, to compare some information.
>
> Thank you,
>
> John Seim
> Irvine, CA
> USA
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