From scvc70 at epix.net  Thu Feb  3 11:49:02 2011
From: scvc70 at epix.net (Carr&Edwards)
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:49:02 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] junkyard TC   (Fw: [Healeys] FW: 48 Tucker auto.)
Message-ID: <D791FCA99048409EBA5BE32C41E65152@computer624080>

A junkyard TC???!!!  (see paragraph 5).  Somebody in the San Diego area 
ought to check this one out....

Sarah Carr
TD3942EXLU in (snowy) PA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl>
To: "John Sims" <ahbn6 at verizon.net>
Cc: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: 48 Tucker auto.


>I just returned from my San Diego holiday/wife4s congress. In the car
> museum there was only one very interesting car, the Tucker, what an
> interesting project! I liked the simple design of the originally
> intended engine with its hydraulically operated valves and minimal
> amount of parts, however I wonder if the bronze cylinder linings would
> have worked. Apart from a nice collection of motorcycles there was not
> very much of interest.
>
> What a beautifull area San Diego is. An extremely well off area. Very
> clean and well maintained, perfect sidewalks, no grafiti or dirt, also
> the lesser area4s in the South. In stark contrast is the very neglected
> state of the road surface in many places.
> I especially like Little Italy, La Jolla and the Harbor boulevard with
> its museum ships. I spend nearly a full day on the Aircraft carrier.
> Great public transport with local buses, trolleys and trains going
> everywhere, and very cheap at 5 US dollars a day go anywhere! Bus and
> trolley drivers are very friendly and helpful. In fact that goes for
> most Yanks bar Immigration/Customs, but that is a Universal problem.
> I loved driving around Southern California in my hired Nissan Sentra. It
> always surprises me how relaxed and easy going American traffic is
> compared to the European situation.
>
> Saw a lot of 1960/19804s Americana, a surprising amount of old
> Mercedes4, many of them the Pagoda sports, a few Volvo4s, a lot of VW
> Type1 and 2, BMWs. I even came across a Fiat 500 ca. 1965.
> Some mid-late 19504s Chevrolet Bel Air, Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, a
> unknown to me19204s American car , Delauny?, and some late 1940/early
> 1950 cars and trucks. A fair few new(ish)  Lamborginis, Maseratis, Aston
> Martins, Range Rovers and Jaguars. I also saw some strikingly good
> looking sportscars-roadsters of US manufacture I presume. Small and
> compact but no idea about the make. Much better looking than the large
> flashy Corvettes.
>
> Why are there so many of the gas guzzling trucks around? Is this a tax
> thing?
> No small cars apart from the odd Smart and Toyota Yaris. An amazing
> amount of medium and large Japanese and Korean machines.
>
> Very few old LBC4s, a possibly salvageable MG TC on a scrap yard on 3rd
> Ave between Main Street and Orange Street near Iris Ave for the ones
> interested, Land Rover SIII, AH 3000, white with a dark red top (up with
> lovely sunny weather and 74F, shame!!), Sunday 23rd of January on Harbor
> Drive near the Town Hall, anyone from the list?)
>
> I will definitely go back next year.
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name 
> of coudesluijs.vcf]
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Tue Feb  8 15:35:17 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:35:17 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] MG-T and Cancer???
Message-ID: <AANLkTik0q7tE03EMxzjmvcUeZxRGmcnVP6rjA-ZNEBca@mail.gmail.com>

I've posted a few times as I work on the TD this winter. I've decided to run
the Rallye to Reno to the 2011 Lake Tahoe MG International next June. Since
the car has been neglected for 30 years and seems to need so much attention,
friends began to question my sanity. So, I figured if it is really so "out
there," I could use it as a way to increase awareness of the issues related
to pediatric cancer and also raise some donations to CURE Childhood Cancer,
a 4-star-rated charity dedicated to cutting edge research, training and
support of young patients and their families.

As some friends on the list may know, I was diagnosed with cancer of the
larynx in 1997 (and went into surgery the day after I rolled my vintage-race
Midget at GingerMan Raceway). Over the years of going to the University of
Michigan Cancer Center, it's the sight of the youngsters coming in for
treatments that has stayed with me. I had 50 years of fun. Some of them were
never going to get off of the grid.

Work is underway and I've posted the occassional blog entry as the date gets
closer. Ride along at MGDrive for CURE:
http://www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://www.kidscure.blogspot.com/>

See you in Reno...and Tahoe...and San Francisco...and Portland...wherever
else I have to go to get back to Michigan!  But hopefully not with a broken
halfshaft or smoke getting out of the little colored wires. :-)

-John Deikis
________________________
JOHNSFOLLY MOTORSPORTS
www.johnsfolly.webs.com
*Racing in the Past Lane!*

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  9 09:49:39 2011
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 11:49:39 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
Message-ID: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>

Dear listers,

I've heard about cans of genuine Lucas smoke, with which one can refill their
Lucas electrical system if they have allowed too much of the vital vapor to
escape.
But I haven't heard of any supplier of NOS Lucas spark.  I've had so much
spark escape from my wiring, under the dash especially, that I'm becoming
quite concerned that I may run out. In fact, the last time spark escaped from
under the dash in my TF, the headlights dimmed.  That would seem to indicate
that I'm running low on sparks.  I've replaced my headlight switch with a more
"spark-tight" unit, but I would like to top off my wiring harness with some
good Lucas spark.

Does anyone know of a source for genuine Lucas spark?

Thanks in advance,
Mike Eldred
1954 MG TF
1973 Midget

From lawrie at britcars.com  Wed Feb  9 10:35:58 2011
From: lawrie at britcars.com (Lawrie Alexander)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:35:58 -0800
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
References: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B1E2451792B64219A39846C40D5F0E4E@shop>

Mike,

Fortunately for you, purchasing spark is not necessary. As demonstrated by 
that well-known French electrical genius, M. Agneto, spark will re-generate 
by itself when given the necessary impetus. In your case, this impetus would 
be to get yourself under the dashboard (and wherever else on the car 
decaying wiring is present) to look for bare wires, scorched or melted 
insulation, loose wiring and anything else that doesn't present a neat and 
tidy appearance. Then address those problems forthwith.

One of the downsides of M. Agneto's principle is that, in the presence of 
any of the things mentioned above, spark will regenerate itself. This 
sometimes leads to a phenomenon first recorded by a bored Boy Scout 
whittling a woggle - Fire! And, as the owner of the TC I've just had to 
spend a lot of time and money repairing will confirm, Fire and T-series MGs 
should never go together .....

Lawrie Alexander

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
To: <mgs at autox.team.net>; <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:49 AM
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark


> Dear listers,
>
> I've heard about cans of genuine Lucas smoke, with which one can refill 
> their
> Lucas electrical system if they have allowed too much of the vital vapor 
> to
> escape.
> But I haven't heard of any supplier of NOS Lucas spark.  I've had so much
> spark escape from my wiring, under the dash especially, that I'm becoming
> quite concerned that I may run out. In fact, the last time spark escaped 
> from
> under the dash in my TF, the headlights dimmed.  That would seem to 
> indicate
> that I'm running low on sparks.  I've replaced my headlight switch with a 
> more
> "spark-tight" unit, but I would like to top off my wiring harness with 
> some
> good Lucas spark.
>
> Does anyone know of a source for genuine Lucas spark?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike Eldred
> 1954 MG TF
> 1973 Midget
> ______________________________________________
>
> Mg-t at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  9 10:49:04 2011
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:49:04 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
In-Reply-To: <B1E2451792B64219A39846C40D5F0E4E@shop>
References: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>,
	<B1E2451792B64219A39846C40D5F0E4E@shop>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W64F4450784374131E03986B7ED0@phx.gbl>

Lawrie,

Thanks for your reply, however, it leaves me at somewhat of a loss... do I
understand that it's your claim that the wiring harness wasn't originally
supplied by Lucas with bare, scorched, and melted wiring?  Next thing you'll
be telling me is that the factory didn't use the "rat's nest" pattern of dash
wiring!

-Mike


> From: lawrie at britcars.com
> To: redscirocco at hotmail.com; mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
> Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:35:58 -0800
>
> Mike,
>
> Fortunately for you, purchasing spark is not necessary. As demonstrated by
> that well-known French electrical genius, M. Agneto, spark will re-generate
> by itself when given the necessary impetus. In your case, this impetus would
> be to get yourself under the dashboard (and wherever else on the car
> decaying wiring is present) to look for bare wires, scorched or melted
> insulation, loose wiring and anything else that doesn't present a neat and
> tidy appearance. Then address those problems forthwith.
>
> One of the downsides of M. Agneto's principle is that, in the presence of
> any of the things mentioned above, spark will regenerate itself. This
> sometimes leads to a phenomenon first recorded by a bored Boy Scout
> whittling a woggle - Fire! And, as the owner of the TC I've just had to
> spend a lot of time and money repairing will confirm, Fire and T-series MGs
> should never go together .....
>
> Lawrie Alexander
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
> To: <mgs at autox.team.net>; <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:49 AM
> Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
>
>
> > Dear listers,
> >
> > I've heard about cans of genuine Lucas smoke, with which one can refill
> > their
> > Lucas electrical system if they have allowed too much of the vital vapor
> > to
> > escape.
> > But I haven't heard of any supplier of NOS Lucas spark. I've had so much
> > spark escape from my wiring, under the dash especially, that I'm becoming
> > quite concerned that I may run out. In fact, the last time spark escaped
> > from
> > under the dash in my TF, the headlights dimmed. That would seem to
> > indicate
> > that I'm running low on sparks. I've replaced my headlight switch with a
> > more
> > "spark-tight" unit, but I would like to top off my wiring harness with
> > some
> > good Lucas spark.
> >
> > Does anyone know of a source for genuine Lucas spark?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Mike Eldred
> > 1954 MG TF
> > 1973 Midget
> > ______________________________________________
> >
> > 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/lawrie at britcars.com

From lawrie at britcars.com  Wed Feb  9 10:59:53 2011
From: lawrie at britcars.com (Lawrie Alexander)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:59:53 -0800
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
References: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>,
	<B1E2451792B64219A39846C40D5F0E4E@shop>
	<SNT124-W64F4450784374131E03986B7ED0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E5A8F4407F2C4AAB8BD08F0E987C2171@shop>

Mike,

A common misconception is that the "rat's nest" condition so often found was
an early manifestation of "built-in obsolescence", designed to keep mechanics
(and firefighters) in business. However, nowadays, we in the trade realize
that it's a natural evolution of war-surplus electrical equipment intended to
eliminate cars that have outlived their useful life-span. Since we, as
T-series enthusiasts, do not subscribe to the idea that old MGs are patently
unsuited to modern-day driving, it behooves us to take all possible steps to
eliminate these conditions with the utmost celerity!

Lawrie
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Mike Eldred
  To: lawrie at britcars.com ; mgs at autox.team.net ; mg-t at autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:49 AM
  Subject: RE: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark


  Lawrie,

  Thanks for your reply, however, it leaves me at somewhat of a loss... do I
understand that it's your claim that the wiring harness wasn't originally
supplied by Lucas with bare, scorched, and melted wiring?  Next thing you'll
be telling me is that the factory didn't use the "rat's nest" pattern of dash
wiring!

  -Mike


  > From: lawrie at britcars.com
  > To: redscirocco at hotmail.com; mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
  > Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
  > Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:35:58 -0800
  >
  > Mike,
  >
  > Fortunately for you, purchasing spark is not necessary. As demonstrated by
  > that well-known French electrical genius, M. Agneto, spark will
re-generate
  > by itself when given the necessary impetus. In your case, this impetus
would
  > be to get yourself under the dashboard (and wherever else on the car
  > decaying wiring is present) to look for bare wires, scorched or melted
  > insulation, loose wiring and anything else that doesn't present a neat and
  > tidy appearance. Then address those problems forthwith.
  >
  > One of the downsides of M. Agneto's principle is that, in the presence of
  > any of the things mentioned above, spark will regenerate itself. This
  > sometimes leads to a phenomenon first recorded by a bored Boy Scout
  > whittling a woggle - Fire! And, as the owner of the TC I've just had to
  > spend a lot of time and money repairing will confirm, Fire and T-series
MGs
  > should never go together .....
  >
  > Lawrie Alexander
  >
  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
  > To: <mgs at autox.team.net>; <mg-t at autox.team.net>
  > Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:49 AM
  > Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
  >
  >
  > > Dear listers,
  > >
  > > I've heard about cans of genuine Lucas smoke, with which one can refill
  > > their
  > > Lucas electrical system if they have allowed too much of the vital vapor
  > > to
  > > escape.
  > > But I haven't heard of any supplier of NOS Lucas spark. I've had so
much
  > > spark escape from my wiring, under the dash especially, that I'm
becoming
  > > quite concerned that I may run out. In fact, the last time spark escaped
  > > from
  > > under the dash in my TF, the headlights dimmed. That would seem to
  > > indicate
  > > that I'm running low on sparks. I've replaced my headlight switch with a
  > > more
  > > "spark-tight" unit, but I would like to top off my wiring harness with
  > > some
  > > good Lucas spark.
  > >
  > > Does anyone know of a source for genuine Lucas spark?
  > >
  > > Thanks in advance,
  > > Mike Eldred
  > > 1954 MG TF
  > > 1973 Midget
  > > ______________________________________________
  > >
  > > 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/lawrie at britcars.com

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Wed Feb  9 14:17:45 2011
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:17:45 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
In-Reply-To: <E5A8F4407F2C4AAB8BD08F0E987C2171@shop>
References: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>,
	<B1E2451792B64219A39846C40D5F0E4E@shop>
	<SNT124-W64F4450784374131E03986B7ED0@phx.gbl>,
	<E5A8F4407F2C4AAB8BD08F0E987C2171@shop>
Message-ID: <SNT124-w29D8ABFA7C3E22A4707D8DB7ED0@phx.gbl>

Interesting... I always thought the "rat's nest" pattern was invented by
British labour union officials.

You may be able to answer this, then: Do sparks in a Lucas wiring loom travel
at the speed of darkness?



From: lawrie at britcars.com
To: redscirocco at hotmail.com; mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:59:53 -0800





Mike,

A common misconception is that the "rat's nest" condition so often found was
an early manifestation of "built-in obsolescence", designed to keep mechanics
(and firefighters) in business. However, nowadays, we in the trade realize
that it's a natural evolution of war-surplus electrical equipment intended to
eliminate cars that have outlived their useful life-span. Since we, as
T-series enthusiasts, do not subscribe to the idea that old MGs are patently
unsuited to modern-day driving, it behooves us to take all possible steps to
eliminate these conditions with the utmost celerity!

Lawrie

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Eldred
To: lawrie at britcars.com ; mgs at autox.team.net ; mg-t at autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark

Lawrie,

Thanks for your reply, however, it leaves me at somewhat of a loss... do I
understand that it's your claim that the wiring harness wasn't originally
supplied by Lucas with bare, scorched, and melted wiring?  Next thing you'll
be telling me is that the factory didn't use the "rat's nest" pattern of dash
wiring!

-Mike


> From: lawrie at britcars.com
> To: redscirocco at hotmail.com; mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
> Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:35:58 -0800
>
> Mike,
>
> Fortunately for you, purchasing spark is not necessary. As demonstrated by
> that well-known French electrical genius, M. Agneto, spark will re-generate
> by itself when given the necessary impetus. In your case, this impetus would
> be to get yourself under the dashboard (and wherever else on the car
> decaying wiring is present) to look for bare wires, scorched or melted
> insulation, loose wiring and anything else that doesn't present a neat and
> tidy appearance. Then address those problems forthwith.
>
> One of the downsides of M. Agneto's principle is that, in the presence of
> any of the things mentioned above, spark will regenerate itself. This
> sometimes leads to a phenomenon first recorded by a bored Boy Scout
> whittling a woggle - Fire! And, as the owner of the TC I've just had to
> spend a lot of time and money repairing will confirm, Fire and T-series MGs
> should never go together .....
>
> Lawrie Alexander
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
> To: <mgs at autox.team.net>; <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:49 AM
> Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
>
>
> > Dear listers,
> >
> > I've heard about cans of genuine Lucas smoke, with which one can refill
> > their
> > Lucas electrical system if they have allowed too much of the vital vapor
> > to
> > escape.
> > But I haven't heard of any supplier of NOS Lucas spark. I've had so much
> > spark escape from my wiring, under the dash especially, that I'm becoming
> > quite concerned that I may run out. In fact, the last time spark escaped
> > from
> > under the dash in my TF, the headlights dimmed. That would seem to
> > indicate
> > that I'm running low on sparks. I've replaced my headlight switch with a
> > more
> > "spark-tight" unit, but I would like to top off my wiring harness with
> > some
> > good Lucas spark.
> >
> > Does anyone know of a source for genuine Lucas spark?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Mike Eldred
> > 1954 MG TF
> > 1973 Midget
> > ______________________________________________
> >
> > 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/lawrie at britcars.com

From clive.sherriff at ntlworld.com  Wed Feb  9 15:03:19 2011
From: clive.sherriff at ntlworld.com (Clive Sherriff)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 22:03:19 -0000
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark
References: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A1AB2F3161194B038D6B688C4C52CEBF@cypress>

Mike

Original Pattern reproduction sparks, I seem to recall, were available from 
a man in Flintshire, UK.

They had the correct original MG part number on them but you had to be quick 
to read it!

Clive
Oxford UK.
======================================
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
To: <mgs at autox.team.net>; <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 4:49 PM
Subject: [Mg-t] Source for Lucas Spark


> Dear listers,
>
> I've heard about cans of genuine Lucas smoke, with which one can refill 
> their
> Lucas electrical system if they have allowed too much of the vital vapor 
> to
> escape.
> But I haven't heard of any supplier of NOS Lucas spark.  I've had so much
> spark escape from my wiring, under the dash especially, that I'm becoming
> quite concerned that I may run out. In fact, the last time spark escaped 
> from
> under the dash in my TF, the headlights dimmed.  That would seem to 
> indicate
> that I'm running low on sparks.  I've replaced my headlight switch with a 
> more
> "spark-tight" unit, but I would like to top off my wiring harness with 
> some
> good Lucas spark.
>
> Does anyone know of a source for genuine Lucas spark?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike Eldred
> 1954 MG TF
> 1973 Midget
> ______________________________________________
>
> 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/clive.sherriff at ntlworld.com

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  9 18:41:11 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:41:11 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] [Mgs]  Source for Lucas Spark
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-w29D8ABFA7C3E22A4707D8DB7ED0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W52CE3CA6DFA2A5CEC77E2AB7ED0@phx.gbl>,
	<B1E2451792B64219A39846C40D5F0E4E@shop>
	<SNT124-W64F4450784374131E03986B7ED0@phx.gbl>,
	<E5A8F4407F2C4AAB8BD08F0E987C2171@shop>
	<SNT124-w29D8ABFA7C3E22A4707D8DB7ED0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D534237.2050701@justbrits.com>

<< Do sparks in a Lucas wiring loom travel at the speed of darkness? >>

FASTER, Mike !!  Everyone should 'know' dat !!  That's the "why" of
Lucas Smoke !!!!

Geesh !!!!

From spook01 at comcast.net  Wed Feb  9 20:46:01 2011
From: spook01 at comcast.net (=?utf-8?B?c3Bvb2swMUBjb21jYXN0Lm5ldA==?=)
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:46:01 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] =?utf-8?q?Fitting_wanted?=
Message-ID: <20110210034542.5F016187659@autox.team.net>

Hello all!
Does anyone have a spare threaded fitting for the TD?  This is the one that threads INTO THE PUMP BODY that the flex line screws onto.  If anyone has a spare, please email and let me know.
Thanks,
Ray 

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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 10 11:22:27 2011
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:22:27 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] TF replica FS on ebay
Message-ID: <SNT124-W410A3C56E135EA8AE2A01AB7EC0@phx.gbl>

I'm not a big fan of replicas generally, but these MGB-based TFs were
generally well-done.  Not so sure about a Chevy 350 in one of these, though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320652402246&vi
ewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

NFI, and all that.

-Mike Eldred

From rolds at plausa.com  Fri Feb 11 07:53:27 2011
From: rolds at plausa.com (Ron Olds)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:53:27 +0000
Subject: [Mg-t] Drafting Program
Message-ID: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E505E3D1@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>

Hello Everyone,

Back in my previous versions of Windows I used the Auto Sketch drafting
program which worked great for me.  Now that I have had to update to Windows 7
I can no longer use this program.  I am looking for something new that doesn't
cost an arm and a leg.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Ronald Olds

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From cgmoog at attglobal.net  Fri Feb 11 09:11:07 2011
From: cgmoog at attglobal.net (cgmoog at attglobal.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:11:07 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Drafting Program
In-Reply-To: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E505E3D1@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>
References: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E505E3D1@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>
Message-ID: <4D555F9B.6010503@attglobal.net>

I use

http://www.cadstd.com/

Does all I want and more.  I have the pro version.

On 2/11/2011 9:53 AM, Ron Olds wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Back in my previous versions of Windows I used the Auto Sketch drafting
> program which worked great for me.  Now that I have had to update to Windows 7
> I can no longer use this program.  I am looking for something new that doesn't
> cost an arm and a leg.  Anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Ronald Olds
>
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From rolds at plausa.com  Mon Feb 14 08:46:34 2011
From: rolds at plausa.com (Ron Olds)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:46:34 +0000
Subject: [Mg-t] [Shop-talk] Drafting Program
In-Reply-To: <4D588AA4.7030103@earthlink.net>
References: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E505E3D1@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>
	<4D588AA4.7030103@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E506EBDE@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>

Brian,

Yes I tried to run the program and it does not work.  I have contacted
Autodesk and they have told me the program will not run with Windows 7 and
they only way to save my old files is to find someone who has the program and
can convert the files to DWG format.

Thanks for your suggestions.

Ronald Olds
Sales Manager
Plasser American Corporation
PO Box 5464
2001 Myers Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324-0464
 
Phone  (757) 543-3526
Cell      (630) 240-0818
Fax      (757) 494-7186 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Kemp [mailto:bk13 at earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:52 PM
To: Ron Olds
Cc: shop-talk at autox.team.net; Triumphs (triumphs at autox.team.net);
mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Drafting Program

Ronald - Did you try the program on the new computer? I use several programs
from XP that are not listed as Windows 7 compatible on my new Win 7 Home
Premium 64 computer. One has no issues at all. Fireworks MX
2004 switches the screen display to eliminate all the fancy screen stuff, but
everything goes back once I close the program. Dreamweaver MX
2004 works fine for everything I do at home. At work, I can't use it because
it has to be run as an administrator and looses network drives.

My recommendation it to give the current program a test and see if it still
works.

Brian

On 2/11/2011 6:53 AM, Ron Olds wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Back in my previous versions of Windows I used the Auto Sketch
> drafting program which worked great for me.  Now that I have had to
> update to Windows 7 I can no longer use this program.  I am looking
> for something new that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.  Anyone have any
suggestions?
>
> Ronald Olds
>
> The information contained in this e-mail including any attachments may
> be proprietary, privileged or confidential and is intended solely for
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> please notify the sender and destroy all copies of the original
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Mon Feb 14 11:02:17 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:02:17 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
Message-ID: <AANLkTimak0u4KwJTOQopSPWtN2eUrWscAm83QDyc28pU@mail.gmail.com>

After 30 years, I'd like to afix my spare halfshaft, bearing and carrier
"package" under the boot in my TD (up in that space above the differential).
How about a clever way of doing this so it does the least damage to the
"floorboards" of the boot.
I know I'm surrounded by friends far more clever than I.

Follow my Rallye to Reno preparations at
http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://kidscure.blogspot.com/>

Cheers!
John Deikis
-- 
www.johnsfolly.webs.com
*Racing in the Past Lane!*

From jquilter at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb 14 16:31:15 2011
From: jquilter at peoplepc.com (John F. Quilter)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:31:15 -0800
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
References: <AANLkTimak0u4KwJTOQopSPWtN2eUrWscAm83QDyc28pU@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>

I can understand laying in a spare half shaft and parts but unless you do 
long range touring is seems a bit strange to carry this with you all the 
time.   Most half shafts break a short piece off at the differential end and 
to get this broken piece out often requires disassembly of the diff.  Not 
exactly a roadside repair operation.

John Quilter
Eugene, Oregon
1951 MGTD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JohnD" <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
To: "MG T List" <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 10:02 AM
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft


> After 30 years, I'd like to afix my spare halfshaft, bearing and carrier
> "package" under the boot in my TD (up in that space above the 
> differential).
> How about a clever way of doing this so it does the least damage to the
> "floorboards" of the boot.
> I know I'm surrounded by friends far more clever than I.
>
> Follow my Rallye to Reno preparations at
> http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://kidscure.blogspot.com/>
>
> Cheers!
> John Deikis
> -- 
> www.johnsfolly.webs.com
> *Racing in the Past Lane!*
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From BudKrueger at comcast.net  Mon Feb 14 16:59:54 2011
From: BudKrueger at comcast.net (Bud Krueger)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:59:54 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
In-Reply-To: <BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
References: <AANLkTimak0u4KwJTOQopSPWtN2eUrWscAm83QDyc28pU@mail.gmail.com>
	<BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
Message-ID: <4D59C1FA.6060000@comcast.net>

You might want to have a look at 
http://www.ttalk.info/HalfShaftReplacement.htm
Bud Krueger

John F. Quilter wrote:
> I can understand laying in a spare half shaft and parts but unless you 
> do long range touring is seems a bit strange to carry this with you 
> all the time.   Most half shafts break a short piece off at the 
> differential end and to get this broken piece out often requires 
> disassembly of the diff.  Not exactly a roadside repair operation.
>
> John Quilter
> Eugene, Oregon
> 1951 MGTD
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "JohnD" <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
> To: "MG T List" <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 10:02 AM
> Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
>
>
>> After 30 years, I'd like to afix my spare halfshaft, bearing and carrier
>> "package" under the boot in my TD (up in that space above the 
>> differential).
>> How about a clever way of doing this so it does the least damage to the
>> "floorboards" of the boot.
>> I know I'm surrounded by friends far more clever than I.
>>
>> Follow my Rallye to Reno preparations at
>> http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://kidscure.blogspot.com/>
>>
>> Cheers!
>> John Deikis
>> -- 
>> www.johnsfolly.webs.com
>> *Racing in the Past Lane!*
>> ______________________________________________
>>
>> Mg-t at autox.team.net
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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 14 18:42:00 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:42:00 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
In-Reply-To: <BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
References: <AANLkTimak0u4KwJTOQopSPWtN2eUrWscAm83QDyc28pU@mail.gmail.com>
	<BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
Message-ID: <4D59D9E8.1090901@justbrits.com>

HeeHee, BOTH of you [John Q. & Bud K,] should go back and
READ John's question !!

And John, from West MI to Reno, NV does qualify [at least in my mind]
as a LONG trip <G> !!

And both of you read about what he is doing DURING this trip !!

<quote>
Follow my Rallye to Reno preparations at
http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://kidscure.blogspot.com/>
</quote>

Read the "CURE" and "Rally to Reno"  Links.

Ed
Please visit MY site at:
www.justbrits.com

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 14 18:54:56 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:54:56 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
In-Reply-To: <BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
References: <AANLkTimak0u4KwJTOQopSPWtN2eUrWscAm83QDyc28pU@mail.gmail.com>
	<BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
Message-ID: <4D59DCF0.3090006@justbrits.com>

John Quilter, your fancy 'don't-spend-money' <G> "protection"
does NOT work:

<quote>
*Sorry, an internal error has occured. Please click
on the Web Mail link on the header and return to
Web Mail.*
</quote>

is what I have gotten in 4 or 5 tries <F> !!  And there has NOT
been anything to "click on" <F> ?!?

Ed
Please visit MY site at:
www.justbrits.com

From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Mon Feb 14 20:43:28 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (John Deikis)
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:43:28 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
In-Reply-To: <BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
References: <AANLkTimak0u4KwJTOQopSPWtN2eUrWscAm83QDyc28pU@mail.gmail.com>
	<BD94D0D337C6446DA8475318132DCBBA@JQLT070909>
Message-ID: <5926E1CE-2FFA-4F51-A2E6-8E5EF5BF5E05@gmail.com>

3200 miles out and then at least that much back seems like a trip that would
warrant an extra half shaft. Sometimes you can't be too picky where you have
to make a repair.



On Feb 14, 2011, at 6:31 PM, "John F. Quilter" <jquilter at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> I can understand laying in a spare half shaft and parts but unless you do
long range touring is seems a bit strange to carry this with you all the time.
Most half shafts break a short piece off at the differential end and to get
this broken piece out often requires disassembly of the diff.  Not exactly a
roadside repair operation.
>
> John Quilter
> Eugene, Oregon
> 1951 MGTD
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "JohnD" <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
> To: "MG T List" <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 10:02 AM
> Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
>
>
>> After 30 years, I'd like to afix my spare halfshaft, bearing and carrier
>> "package" under the boot in my TD (up in that space above the
differential).
>> How about a clever way of doing this so it does the least damage to the
>> "floorboards" of the boot.
>> I know I'm surrounded by friends far more clever than I.
>>
>> Follow my Rallye to Reno preparations at
>> http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://kidscure.blogspot.com/>
>>
>> Cheers!
>> John Deikis
>> --
>> www.johnsfolly.webs.com
>> *Racing in the Past Lane!*
>> ______________________________________________
>>
>> Mg-t at autox.team.net
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 15 20:20:26 2011
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:20:26 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] 1937 TA FS
Message-ID: <SNT124-W34D4D26DC962D4535981F1B7D20@phx.gbl>

FYI & NFI

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/ctd/2215782620.html

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb 15 21:06:16 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:06:16 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] 1937 TA FS
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W34D4D26DC962D4535981F1B7D20@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W34D4D26DC962D4535981F1B7D20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4D5B4D38.9050206@justbrits.com>

Tnx, Mike.

And I "learnt" something NEW [er, at least to me <G>] !!!

TAs came with FACTORY Video & Audio !!!!!
Disappointed tho, can't see it in the pics <F> !!!

Ed

PS:  Typical "Gullwing" crud <VBG> !!!!!!

From rolds at plausa.com  Wed Feb 16 17:45:25 2011
From: rolds at plausa.com (Ron Olds)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:45:25 +0000
Subject: [Mg-t] [Shop-talk] Drafting Program
In-Reply-To: <4D588AA4.7030103@earthlink.net>
References: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E505E3D1@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>
	<4D588AA4.7030103@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <D41EE0DF20A47D48BF555A3204A3B9E507499B@MSERVER.PLASSERUSA.com>

I would like to thank everyone for their input on my problem.  I ended up
installing Virtual XP which will solve my problem.  I can now run the program
and open my old drawings.  I also installed CadStd which looks like a good
program, basic but gives me what I want.  Some of the other programs
recommended to me were either not Windows 7 compatible or not free as
suggested.  If anyone has any old programs which will not run on the newer
Windows I would recommend the Virtual XP.  It is a free way to use old
software instead of buying upgrades or in my case where there was no
alternative.

Ronald Olds
Sales Manager
Plasser American Corporation
PO Box 5464
2001 Myers Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324-0464
 
Phone  (757) 543-3526
Cell      (630) 240-0818
Fax      (757) 494-7186 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Kemp [mailto:bk13 at earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:52 PM
To: Ron Olds
Cc: shop-talk at autox.team.net; Triumphs (triumphs at autox.team.net);
mgs at autox.team.net; mg-t at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Drafting Program

Ronald - Did you try the program on the new computer? I use several programs
from XP that are not listed as Windows 7 compatible on my new Win 7 Home
Premium 64 computer. One has no issues at all. Fireworks MX
2004 switches the screen display to eliminate all the fancy screen stuff, but
everything goes back once I close the program. Dreamweaver MX
2004 works fine for everything I do at home. At work, I can't use it because
it has to be run as an administrator and looses network drives.

My recommendation it to give the current program a test and see if it still
works.

Brian

On 2/11/2011 6:53 AM, Ron Olds wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Back in my previous versions of Windows I used the Auto Sketch
> drafting program which worked great for me.  Now that I have had to
> update to Windows 7 I can no longer use this program.  I am looking
> for something new that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.  Anyone have any
suggestions?
>
> Ronald Olds
>
> The information contained in this e-mail including any attachments may
> be proprietary, privileged or confidential and is intended solely for
> the use of the addressee. Any unauthorized distribution, disclosure or
> any other such use is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any reviews,
> semination or copying by anyone other than the intended recipient is
> expressly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error,
> please notify the sender and destroy all copies of the original
transmittal.
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Tue Feb 22 13:40:44 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:40:44 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
Message-ID: <AANLkTinJMDmVT+xVuXn90KY6B-kkqW0Ae5T4_HB-59b-@mail.gmail.com>

Good afternoon.
Just got off the phone with the machine shop doing the work on my XPAG to
increase the likelihood I make it across the country next June. I need
advice on static CR for a street-going TD with Mark 2 valves, some
porting, 1 1/2 carbs, and 4.3 rear end. I'd like to run pump gas...regular
unleaded would be nice. Probably E+something pretty soonas we are already at
E 85 in Michigan.

Suggestions?  Thanks.

John Deikis
Rallye for CURE <http://www.tinyurl.com/kidsCURE>
-- 
www.johnsfolly.webs.com
*Racing in the Past Lane!*

From mgbob at juno.com  Tue Feb 22 14:40:54 2011
From: mgbob at juno.com (mgbob at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:40:54 GMT
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
Message-ID: <20110222.164054.2782.4@webmail13.vgs.untd.com>

Hi John,  I believe that the CR of my MkII engine is 8.7, which runs OK on 87
octane when timing is max at 30 degrees. It will knock audibly at 2500 rpm
under full throttle though.  Distributor is #40384 which, though shown in the
Lucas listings, does not have any advance curves listed. It's not shown in the
MG literature, but was delivered with the car.  I use 30 degrees because that
is what the later TDs used.  8.7 is assumed, not measured, because head was
dressed .010 when engine was rebuilt, and original CR was said to have been
8.5.  I did not do volume measurements at time of rebuild.  Is Regular
Unleaded the same brew across the country? Are there altitude
considerations?BobTDC 21934

  ---------- Original Message ----------
From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
To: MG T List <mg-t at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:40:44 -0500

Good afternoon.
Just got off the phone with the machine shop doing the work on my XPAG to
increase the likelihood I make it across the country next June. I need
advice on static CR for a street-going TD with Mark 2 valves, some
porting, 1 1/2 carbs, and 4.3 rear end. I'd like to run pump gas...regular
unleaded would be nice. Probably E+something pretty soonas we are already at
E 85 in Michigan.

Suggestions?  Thanks.

John Deikis
Rallye for CURE <http://www.tinyurl.com/kidsCURE>
--
www.johnsfolly.webs.com
*Racing in the Past Lane!*
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From BudKrueger at comcast.net  Tue Feb 22 16:26:02 2011
From: BudKrueger at comcast.net (Bud Krueger)
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:26:02 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTinJMDmVT+xVuXn90KY6B-kkqW0Ae5T4_HB-59b-@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTinJMDmVT+xVuXn90KY6B-kkqW0Ae5T4_HB-59b-@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D64460A.4090008@comcast.net>

Hi John,

My late TD engine has TF valves, been bored out .060" and I've had .100" 
taken off of the head.  The result is a displacement of about 1308cc and 
a compression ratio of just over 9:1.  I also have a 4.3 rear end.   I'm 
also using a Pertronix ignition with maximum advance at 30 degrees.  My 
distributor is a 40368, see 
http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/Advance_curves.html for the advance curve. 
Car runs fine on pump 87 octane.  Head work was done by Lawrie Alexander.
  Hal Kramer did an excellent article in TSO a few years ago showing the 
effects of boring and head shaving on XPAG/XPEG engines. I highly 
recommend reading it.

Bud Krueger
http://www.ttalk.info/

JohnD wrote:
> Good afternoon.
> Just got off the phone with the machine shop doing the work on my XPAG to
> increase the likelihood I make it across the country next June. I need
> advice on static CR for a street-going TD with Mark 2 valves, some
> porting, 1 1/2 carbs, and 4.3 rear end. I'd like to run pump gas...regular
> unleaded would be nice. Probably E+something pretty soonas we are already at
> E 85 in Michigan.
>
> Suggestions?  Thanks.
>
> John Deikis
> Rallye for CURE<http://www.tinyurl.com/kidsCURE>

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb 22 21:52:14 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:52:14 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
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<< The result is a displacement of about 1308cc and a compression
ratio of just over 9:1. >>

What pistons, Bud ???

Me

From BudKrueger at comcast.net  Wed Feb 23 04:17:23 2011
From: BudKrueger at comcast.net (Bud Krueger)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:17:23 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
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References: <AANLkTinJMDmVT+xVuXn90KY6B-kkqW0Ae5T4_HB-59b-@mail.gmail.com>
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60 over Australian ones from Skip.

Shop at " Just Brits " wrote:
> << The result is a displacement of about 1308cc and a compression
> ratio of just over 9:1. >>
>
> What pistons, Bud ???
>
> Me
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 23 08:09:57 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:09:57 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
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<< 60 over Australian ones from Skip.  >>

<sigh> R.I.P. !!

No Bud, I read sat [+.60] <G>.

I meant domed, flat topped or dished ??  If dome or dished,
how much of a dome or dish <G> <G> !!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 23 09:12:40 2011
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:12:40 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
In-Reply-To: <4D652345.3030101@justbrits.com>
References: <AANLkTinJMDmVT+xVuXn90KY6B-kkqW0Ae5T4_HB-59b-@mail.gmail.com>
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	<4D64ECC3.6020402@comcast.net> <4D652345.3030101@justbrits.com>
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Ooops, SpelChek was "sorta" right, BUT <G> .........

<< No Bud, I read sat [+.60] <G>. >>

'sat' SHOULD have been 'dat' !!

Sorry for the "cornfusion !!!

From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Wed Feb 23 13:07:18 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:07:18 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Compression ration
In-Reply-To: <4D64460A.4090008@comcast.net>
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	<4D64460A.4090008@comcast.net>
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Thanks for the input. Bud, your website is a great assistance and I
appreciate it.
No, I don't figure to affect compression changes by increasing valve size,
just mentioning what else is in the stew. I'm ordering pistons. And telling
the machine shop what to do with the head.  CC-ing the head and taking some
bore measurements will tell me what I have now. At this point I can have the
pistons made any way I want, but if I shave the head, I can never put that
stuff back. I want to run on pump gas, preferably unleaded regular, and
don't want to have detonation under normal driving circumstances. I REALLY
don't want to discover that I have to pour 104 race fuel in this car while I
run the Rallye to Reno!
John



On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM, Bud Krueger <BudKrueger at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> My late TD engine has TF valves, been bored out .060" and I've had .100"
> taken off of the head.  The result is a displacement of about 1308cc and a
> compression ratio of just over 9:1.  I also have a 4.3 rear end.   I'm also
> using a Pertronix ignition with maximum advance at 30 degrees.  My
> distributor is a 40368, see http://www.ttalk.info/Tech/Advance_curves.htmlfor the advance curve. Car runs fine on pump 87 octane.  Head work was done
> by Lawrie Alexander.
>  Hal Kramer did an excellent article in TSO a few years ago showing the
> effects of boring and head shaving on XPAG/XPEG engines. I highly recommend
> reading it.
>
> Bud Krueger
> http://www.ttalk.info/
>
> JohnD wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon.
>> Just got off the phone with the machine shop doing the work on my XPAG to
>> increase the likelihood I make it across the country next June. I need
>> advice on static CR for a street-going TD with Mark 2 valves, some
>> porting, 1 1/2 carbs, and 4.3 rear end. I'd like to run pump gas...regular
>> unleaded would be nice. Probably E+something pretty soonas we are already
>> at
>> E 85 in Michigan.
>>
>> Suggestions?  Thanks.
>>
>> John Deikis
>> Rallye for CURE<http://www.tinyurl.com/kidsCURE>
>>
>>
>
>


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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Feb 24 10:44:06 2011
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:44:06 -0600
Subject: [Mg-t] [Mgs] 15th Annual all British Car Swap Meet & Auto Jumble
In-Reply-To: <1413.108.64.36.238.1298567239.squirrel@wm.mydb3.com>
References: <1413.108.64.36.238.1298567239.squirrel@wm.mydb3.com>
Message-ID: <201102240944142.SM04508@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Shockingly enough, I'll be there!   In the annex, I think. First year 
as a non-spectator.

         Peter C

------
At 11:07 AM 2/24/2011, jevans at mydb3.com wrote:
>A quick follow up to earlier messages...looks like we will open the doors
>Sunday morning February 27 to a sold out house with over 110 indoor
>vendor spaces taken...anyone planning to just show up & hope for a spot
>should call me for a rundown on the situation...doors open at 8 AM & it's
>best to come in the AM if you can...as usual, there will be a number of
>cars for sale in the parking lot...make sure you enter the correct
>building as the Toy & Model Car show will be running the same day on the
>premises in a separate building so look for the buildings with British
>flags out front...vendor selection is outstanding -
>parts,clubs,restoration shops & supplies, tools, regalia & more...hope all
>you listers in the midwest can join us...anyone posting to other lists is
>encouraged to forward
>this...Chicago has had a rough winter but at this time previous major
>snowfalls are all melted & gone...current forecast is fuzzy - there may be
>some light snow in this area before Sunday but it shouldn't be enough to
>restrict travel on local roads...forecast for Sunday is clear and
>mid-30's...Swap Meet location is at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in
>Wheaton IL...one day only from 8 AM to 3 PM.
>
>All those attending should ignore any signs regarding "road construction"
>and "detour" at Manchester Rd & County Farm Rd...these relate to a RR
>crossing about 1 mile east of the fairgrounds...way beyond the entry gates
>and of no consequence to the Swap Meet.
>
>Any questions - email me off list or call me at 630-858-8192 or see the
>website at http://www.britishcarswap.info
>
>Mapquest to 2015 West Manchester Road, Wheaton Illinois 60187
>
>Hope to see you there!
>
>FOR THE CHICAGOLAND MG CLUB
>Jim Evans

From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Sun Feb 27 13:11:27 2011
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:11:27 -0500
Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
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References: <20110214.135326.29244.11@webmail11.vgs.untd.com>
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Thought I'd share what I decided to do.
I put together the halfshaft-carrier combination with bearing and all,
sprayed it well with corrosion inhibitor, and wrapped it oily rags and then
in plastic.
I used two 5/16 U-bolts, one longer than the other to accommodate the extra
width of the bearing carrier. I used "connector nuts" to turn the ends of
the U-bolts into female threaded pieces. I drilled 4 5/16 holes through the
plywood deck behind the seat positioned so the halfshaft would sit as far
forward in the "kick-up" as possible. I then used oval head phillips machine
screws and ss fender washers to tighten the whole assembly. I tried to find
flat head screws and finish washers that I could flatten to look like the
screws Abingdon already used on the deck but could not find the washers in
5/16.

On to the next task on the list!

John Deikis
www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com

On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:53 PM, mgbob at juno.com <mgbob at juno.com> wrote:

> Hi John,
>   I have a spare half shaft, but it's in my garage.
>   Please share with the list any ideas you are sent, as the half shaft is
> really most useful if it's with the car at the moment of need.
>   I wonder if it could be fastened with pipe clamps, underneath the plywood
> deck? That would impede access to the oil fill of the axle, but as most of
> us use a hose on a plastic bottle these days, instead of a metal can with
> pouring spout, it would seem that the oil could still be filled from above.
> Bob
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: JohnD <johnsfolly at gmail.com>
> To: MG T List <mg-t at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Mg-t] Securing a spare halfshaft
> Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:02:17 -0500
>
> After 30 years, I'd like to afix my spare halfshaft, bearing and carrier
> "package" under the boot in my TD (up in that space above the
> differential).
> How about a clever way of doing this so it does the least damage to the
> "floorboards" of the boot.
> I know I'm surrounded by friends far more clever than I.
>
> Follow my Rallye to Reno preparations at
> http://kidsCURE.blogspot.com <http://kidscure.blogspot.com/>
>
> Cheers!
> John Deikis
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