From johnsfolly at gmail.com Mon May 2 13:13:37 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:13:37 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Cross-country TD progress Message-ID: Still getting ready for the Rallye to Reno. The MG TD has brakes now, a bunch of fuses and relays, boiled out radiator, halogen headlights, a trailer hitch (thanks to the UK lister for the drawing), a transistorized SU fuel pump (thanks Dave Dubois), a transistorized voltage regulator (thanks, Wilton Electric), rebuilt wiper motor (thanks Lawrie Rhoads),and dynamo, and directional signals. Yesterday, the new motor went in with its Brown & Gammons flywheel and rear seal, Cortina clutch, and Manley Ford roller throw out bearing. Hope to finish motor assembly this Friday and fire it up to be sure the pushrods are rotating as they are supposed to. Got 2 weeks until test day and about a month before launch day. HooHa! John Deikis Chelsea, MI -- *Running the Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* **MG Drive for CURE From sumton at sbcglobal.net Tue May 3 12:55:30 2011 From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:55:30 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] MGT blinkers In-Reply-To: References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com><1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local> Message-ID: <4E7046F41AD1460D8EC96B5954F2EF04@ranteer.local> Hi, all. I have a friend (www.litezupp.com) who would like to create a positive ground digital flasher to go with the LED turn signal lights. (My car has their brake lights, also positive ground, and they are fantastic!) He's had several requests and would like to build one that looks like an original. LED's don't generate enough heat to make an analog flasher work, so you have to have a digital flasher. Negative ground is no problem; there are lots already for sale. but, no surprise, no one's made a positive ground one. my car is pre-turn signal so I can't help; him there. is there a kind person out there who could send me a snapshot (off list) of it, and an additional one if it isn't obvious where it sits on the car? thanks so much! From BudKrueger at comcast.net Tue May 3 19:01:47 2011 From: BudKrueger at comcast.net (Bud Krueger) Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 21:01:47 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] MGT blinkers In-Reply-To: <4E7046F41AD1460D8EC96B5954F2EF04@ranteer.local> References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com><1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local> <4E7046F41AD1460D8EC96B5954F2EF04@ranteer.local> Message-ID: <4DC0A57B.7010403@comcast.net> Oliver, Thermal flashers don't care about the system polarity. The flashers look just like modern ones. See http://www.ttalk.info/53images/FlasherLocation.jpg for a look at the original flasher in a '53 TD. Bud Krueger http://www.ttalk.info/ oliver wrote: > Hi, all. > > I have a friend (www.litezupp.com) who would like to create a > positive ground digital flasher to go with the LED turn signal > lights. (My car has their brake lights, also positive ground, and > they are fantastic!) > > He's had several requests and would like to build one that looks like > an original. LED's don't generate enough heat to make an analog > flasher work, so you have to have a digital flasher. Negative ground > is no problem; there are lots already for sale. but, no surprise, no > one's made a positive ground one. > > my car is pre-turn signal so I can't help; him there. > > is there a kind person out there who could send me a snapshot (off > list) of it, and an additional one if it isn't obvious where it sits > on the car? > > thanks so much! ______________________________________________ > > 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/budkrueger at comcast.net From sumton at sbcglobal.net Wed May 4 08:43:32 2011 From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver) Date: Wed, 4 May 2011 09:43:32 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] off topic - Tuscaloosa In-Reply-To: <4DC0A57B.7010403@comcast.net> References: <20110411.092909.15346.1@webmail12.vgs.untd.com><1E4B74282BCF4AB1A425178DD542EB15@ranteer.local> <4E7046F41AD1460D8EC96B5954F2EF04@ranteer.local> <4DC0A57B.7010403@comcast.net> Message-ID: <94A60877815F4587BFD5F41784D25E29@ranteer.local> My son is a student at the university of alabama in tuscaloosa. the city was truly devastated. he took shelter with many other students in the basement of the library last wednesday evening. with the power still out thursday morning, he drove home to dallas. we were obviously glad to see him. he is selling T Shirts to raise money for the restoration effort, and has put together this website: www.PrayforTTown.com thanks! MG topic - he worked all summer a few years ago helping me get the TD up and running From johnsfolly at gmail.com Tue May 10 22:19:59 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 00:19:59 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Coolant Message-ID: The last 3 coolant changes I used Dex-Cool type of 5-year antifreeze coolant. Sort of remember that product has gone out of favor. Is there a currently recommended coolant for winter/summer use for our T-types? Thanks! John Deikis -- *Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * *the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* **Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE From tmcnam4510 at aol.com Wed May 11 06:31:04 2011 From: tmcnam4510 at aol.com (tmcnam4510 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 08:31:04 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Coolant In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CDDDEE6DD49F1F-1310-DE0F@Webmail-m122.sysops.aol.com> I'm usung Evans Coolant in the TC. It's waterless and non-conductive, limeting corrosian. So far, so good for 3 years, It's rated at 100,000 miles. Tom, TC 2850 -----Original Message----- From: JohnD To: MG T List Sent: Wed, May 11, 2011 12:19 am Subject: [Mg-t] Coolant The last 3 coolant changes I used Dex-Cool type of 5-year antifreeze oolant. Sort of remember that product has gone out of favor. Is there a urrently recommended coolant for winter/summer use for our T-types? hanks! ohn Deikis - Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* *Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE _____________________________________________ Mg-t at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $11.47 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/tmcnam4510 at aol.com From gunnellj at tds.net Sun May 15 19:45:59 2011 From: gunnellj at tds.net (gunnellj tds.net) Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 20:45:59 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] sending my email per instructions Message-ID: sending my email per renewed member instructions Gunnellj at TDS.net -- "Gunner" John Gunnell PO Box 87 Iola, WI 54945 Ph: 715 445 4262 Cell: 715 281 5925 Please visit Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI Shop: 920-596-2273 www.gunnersgreatgarage.com Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com From gunnellj at tds.net Sun May 15 19:52:19 2011 From: gunnellj at tds.net (gunnellj tds.net) Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 20:52:19 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Glad To Be Back Message-ID: I am glad to be back on the list after several years. In the interim I have opened a restoration shop. We are currently working on four T-Series (and a Daimler SP250). I have also started manufacturing an aluminum gas stick that stays in the tank all the time. I sell it on eBay. -- "Gunner" John Gunnell PO Box 87 Iola, WI 54945 Ph: 715 445 4262 Cell: 715 281 5925 Please visit Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI Shop: 920-596-2273 www.gunnersgreatgarage.com Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com From taterry at aol.com Sun May 15 20:09:21 2011 From: taterry at aol.com (taterry at aol.com) Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 22:09:21 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Glad To Be Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CDE18567727913-2188-4EF4A@webmail-m072.sysops.aol.com> Welcome back John! Terry in Oakland, CA -----Original Message----- From: gunnellj tds.net To: mg-t at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 6:52 pm Subject: [Mg-t] Glad To Be Back I am glad to be back on the list after several years. In the interim I have pened a restoration shop. We are currently working on four T-Series (and a aimler SP250). I have also started manufacturing an aluminum gas stick that tays in the tank all the time. I sell it on eBay. -- Gunner" John Gunnell O Box 87 ola, WI 54945 h: 715 445 4262 ell: 715 281 5925 Please visit Gunner's Great Garage estoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery t the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI hop: 920-596-2273 ww.gunnersgreatgarage.com Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com _____________________________________________ Mg-t at autox.team.net onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html uggested annual donation $11.47 rchive: http://www.team.net/archive orums: http://www.team.net/forums nsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/taterry at aol.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon May 16 07:36:09 2011 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 08:36:09 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] [Fwd: [Spridgets] formula racing at Oregon State University; no lbc content] Message-ID: <4DD12849.60907@justbrits.com> One of the Members of "The Spridgets List" [ @ autoX dot team dot net ] posted below and it IS KEWL !! Especially in these days of hardly any "Made in America !! NEAT !! -------- Original Message -------- Oregon State University has repeated as Formula SAE National Champions. http://tinyurl.com/65prukl ...bill in corvallis _______________________________________________ From gunnellj at tds.net Mon May 16 08:13:38 2011 From: gunnellj at tds.net (gunnellj tds.net) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 09:13:38 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] error message Message-ID: Got this message this morning Bug in Mailman version 2.1.11 We're sorry, we hit a bug! Please inform the webmaster for this site of this problem. Printing of traceback and other system information has been explicitly inhibited, but the webmaster can find this information in the Mailman error logs. -- "Gunner" John Gunnell PO Box 87 Iola, WI 54945 Ph: 715 445 4262 Cell: 715 281 5925 From johnsfolly at gmail.com Mon May 16 20:38:21 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:38:21 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Glad To Be Back In-Reply-To: <8CDE18567727913-2188-4EF4A@webmail-m072.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CDE18567727913-2188-4EF4A@webmail-m072.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Trading printers' ink for chassis grease, eh? If you're in the same general end of the state as Elkhart Lake, perhaps I'll drag over a few visitors from the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the MG Midget this July. John Deikis * * *Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * *the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* **Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 10:09 PM, wrote: > Welcome back John! > Terry in Oakland, CA > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: gunnellj tds.net > To: mg-t at autox.team.net > Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 6:52 pm > Subject: [Mg-t] Glad To Be Back > > > I am glad to be back on the list after several years. In the interim I have > pened a restoration shop. We are currently working on four T-Series (and a > aimler SP250). I have also started manufacturing an aluminum gas stick that > tays in the tank all the time. I sell it on eBay. > -- > Gunner" > John Gunnell > O Box 87 > ola, WI 54945 > h: 715 445 4262 > ell: 715 281 5925 > Please visit Gunner's Great Garage > estoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery > t the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI > hop: 920-596-2273 > ww.gunnersgreatgarage.com > > Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com > _____________________________________________ > Mg-t at autox.team.net > onate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > uggested annual donation $11.47 > rchive: http://www.team.net/archive > orums: http://www.team.net/forums > nsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/taterry at aol.com > ______________________________________________ > > Mg-t at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/johnsfolly at gmail.com > > -- * * From lawrie at britcars.com Tue May 17 12:42:06 2011 From: lawrie at britcars.com (Lawrie Alexander) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:42:06 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] TC Tires Message-ID: Fellow listers, I'm considering fitting new tires to my TC and am looking at the 450-19 Excelsior Comp V sold by Coker tires. Just wondering if anyone has tried these and has any comments, good or bad? Lawrie Alexander From lawrie at britcars.com Wed May 18 08:23:34 2011 From: lawrie at britcars.com (Lawrie Alexander) Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 07:23:34 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] TC Tires Message-ID: <01BEBE8B90DB41C19A3B49C2C0CDC346@shop> Many thanks to all who responded. Apparently, few people have tried the Excelsior Comp V, one person who has saying they are not good in the wet. I never liked being a guinea pig! My experience with Firestones is that they offer very little grip when cornered hard and wear out quickly, while Dunlops are very expensive. I'm therefore going to try a set of Blockleys - the make most often recommended by those who replied. Thanks again, Lawrie From clive.sherriff at ntlworld.com Wed May 18 11:13:32 2011 From: clive.sherriff at ntlworld.com (Clive Sherriff) Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 18:13:32 +0100 Subject: [Mg-t] TC Tires References: <01BEBE8B90DB41C19A3B49C2C0CDC346@shop> Message-ID: No one has done scientific comparisons of the various tyres so its all down to known experience on one hand and a combination of publicity and snake oil advertising on the other. Tyres do not work well when oiled. Blockleys are the current wizz bang "latest iPhone" in the market, based entirely on publicity and hype though it seems to me. They do look nice on 1920s and 1930s cars with their old fashioned chunky tread, but sadly such treads were obsolete by the time of the TA and TB, and even more so when TC production started after the War. The tread is not appropriate to the TC era but ok for more vintage stuff - Js Ps and K3s etc look good with them. I have seen a number of Blockley tyres that have thrown treads or pieces of treads though. In my experience the original, easily available old Dunlop B5 is the best solution for handling in both dry and wet, and for steering accuracy and manoeuvring. I have never worn one out before it was too old to be safe on the car. Blockleys being designed as a road/race tyre may need more heat in them to work well than would be normal for our road tyres. I've no axe to grind for any make, just personal experience. Clive Oxford, UK ========================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrie Alexander" To: "MMM Group" ; Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:23 PM Subject: [Mg-t] TC Tires > Many thanks to all who responded. Apparently, few people have tried the > Excelsior Comp V, one person who has saying they are not good in the wet. > I never liked being a guinea pig! > > My experience with Firestones is that they offer very little grip when > cornered hard and wear out quickly, while Dunlops are very expensive. I'm > therefore going to try a set of Blockleys - the make most often > recommended by those who replied. > > Thanks again, > > Lawrie > ______________________________________________ > > 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 gunnellj at tds.net Thu May 19 07:29:42 2011 From: gunnellj at tds.net (gunnellj tds.net) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 08:29:42 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? Message-ID: To All Having just finished new paint on an MG TD MKII and struggling with the install of top and side curtains without damaging the new paint (as well as hood opening, etc) I was wondering what kind of reception T owners might give to a kit of clear plastic paint protection film made specifically for T Series? I have seen this stuff demonstrated and most of you have seen it on your newer cars. While it can be seen if looked for, it detracts little from appearance and it protects paint from chips and scratches. Being an automotive writer, I know some folks at 3M and muquiar's (where they make the best quality paint protection films) and I was going to put this on my list of things to talk to them about. But to talk intelligently, I need to have a handle on how many people might compromise 100% originality to keep a $5000 to $10,000 paint job looking good for years and years. Any feedback will be appreciated. -- "Gunner" John Gunnell PO Box 87 Iola, WI 54945 Ph: 715 445 4262 Cell: 715 281 5925 Please visit Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI Shop: 920-596-2273 www.gunnersgreatgarage.com Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com From crownwheel at comcast.net Thu May 19 09:03:38 2011 From: crownwheel at comcast.net (Gene) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 11:03:38 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <010d01cc1635$f02adb40$d08091c0$@net> John ... comparison picture would be worth a 1000 words... -----Original Message----- From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gunnellj tds.net Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:30 AM To: mg-t at autox.team.net Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? To All Having just finished new paint on an MG TD MKII and struggling with the install of top and side curtains without damaging the new paint (as well as hood opening, etc) I was wondering what kind of reception T owners might give to a kit of clear plastic paint protection film made specifically for T Series? I have seen this stuff demonstrated and most of you have seen it on your newer cars. While it can be seen if looked for, it detracts little from appearance and it protects paint from chips and scratches. Being an automotive writer, I know some folks at 3M and muquiar's (where they make the best quality paint protection films) and I was going to put this on my list of things to talk to them about. But to talk intelligently, I need to have a handle on how many people might compromise 100% originality to keep a $5000 to $10,000 paint job looking good for years and years. Any feedback will be appreciated. -- "Gunner" John Gunnell PO Box 87 Iola, WI 54945 Ph: 715 445 4262 Cell: 715 281 5925 Please visit Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI Shop: 920-596-2273 www.gunnersgreatgarage.com Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com ______________________________________________ Mg-t at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/crownwheel at comcast.net From shop at justbrits.com Thu May 19 09:17:26 2011 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 10:17:26 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? In-Reply-To: <010d01cc1635$f02adb40$d08091c0$@net> References: <010d01cc1635$f02adb40$d08091c0$@net> Message-ID: <4DD53486.1030006@justbrits.com> << John ... comparison picture would be worth a 1000 words... >> And I would be more than happy to host it, Gene & John !! My "T" Section NEEDS some "content" !!!! Ed 1] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com 2] Please visit Frank C.'s site at: www.spritenut.com Article(s) and/or pictures REQUESTED ! From redscirocco at hotmail.com Thu May 19 09:28:15 2011 From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 11:28:15 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Personally, I wouldn't own anything that was strictly a "show car," so the point for paint originality wouldn't be an issue for me. Since any car I own will be a driver, I'd be more interested in the protection and longevity of my paint. (I have nothing against cars that are for show, I just don't have the self-control needed to avoid driving the hell out of something as fun as an MG T.) That said, a new paint job isn't at the top of my priorities at the moment, either. -Mike Eldred 1954 MG TF 1250 > Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 08:29:42 -0500 > From: gunnellj at tds.net > To: mg-t at autox.team.net > Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? > > To All > > Having just finished new paint on an MG TD MKII and struggling with the > install of top and side curtains without damaging the new paint (as well as > hood opening, etc) I was wondering what kind of reception T owners might > give to a kit of clear plastic paint protection film made specifically for T > Series? > > I have seen this stuff demonstrated and most of you have seen it on your > newer cars. While it can be seen if looked for, it detracts little from > appearance and it protects paint from chips and scratches. > > Being an automotive writer, I know some folks at 3M and muquiar's (where > they make the best quality paint protection films) and I was going to put > this on my list of things to talk to them about. But to talk intelligently, > I need to have a handle on how many people might compromise 100% originality > to keep a $5000 to $10,000 paint job looking good for years and years. > > Any feedback will be appreciated. > > > > > -- > "Gunner" > > John Gunnell > PO Box 87 > Iola, WI 54945 > Ph: 715 445 4262 > Cell: 715 281 5925 > > Please visit Gunner's Great Garage > Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery > at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI > Shop: 920-596-2273 > www.gunnersgreatgarage.com > > > > Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com > ______________________________________________ > > 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/redscirocco at hotmail.com From spook01 at comcast.net Thu May 19 11:20:40 2011 From: spook01 at comcast.net (=?utf-8?B?c3Bvb2swMUBjb21jYXN0Lm5ldA==?=) Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 12:20:40 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] =?utf-8?q?Paint_Protection_Film_for_T_Series=3F?= Message-ID: <20110519172031.5A17A18786E@autox.team.net> The new films are invisible once installed. Having said that, you need die cut kits for the cars so perhaps a discussion of what parts need protection? R Ps: and have it installed professionally. Cheaper for most of us. ;-) Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message ----- From: "Gene" To: "'gunnellj tds.net'" , Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? Date: Thu, May 19, 2011 10:03 am John ... comparison picture would be worth a 1000 words... -----Original Message----- From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of gunnellj tds.net Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:30 AM To: mg-t at autox.team.net Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? To All Having just finished new paint on an MG TD MKII and struggling with the install of top and side curtains without damaging the new paint (as well as hood opening, etc) I was wondering what kind of reception T owners might give to a kit of clear plastic paint protection film made specifically for T Series? I have seen this stuff demonstrated and most of you have seen it on your newer cars. While it can be seen if looked for, it detracts little from appearance and it protects paint from chips and scratches. Being an automotive writer, I know some folks at 3M and muquiar's (where they make the best quality paint protection films) and I was going to put this on my list of things to talk to them about. But to talk intelligently, I need to have a handle on how many people might compromise 100% originality to keep a $5000 to $10,000 paint job looking good for years and years. Any feedback will be appreciated. -- "Gunner" John Gunnell PO Box 87 Iola, WI 54945 Ph: 715 445 4262 Cell: 715 281 5925 Please visit Gunner's Great Garage Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI Shop: 920-596-2273 www.gunnersgreatgarage.com Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com ______________________________________________ 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/crownwheel at comcast.net ______________________________________________ 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/spook01 at comcast.net From johnsfolly at gmail.com Thu May 19 22:49:38 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (John Deikis) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 00:49:38 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? In-Reply-To: <20110519172031.5A17A18786E@autox.team.net> References: <20110519172031.5A17A18786E@autox.team.net> Message-ID: I could see value in having something that protects the leading of contours of the front and rear wings. Thirty years of driving with what was once a show paint job... John Deikis www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com On May 19, 2011, at 1:20 PM, "spook01 at comcast.net" wrote: > The new films are invisible once installed. Having said that, you need die cut kits for the cars so perhaps a discussion of what parts need protection? > R > Ps: and have it installed professionally. Cheaper for most of us. > ;-) > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "Gene" > To: "'gunnellj tds.net'" , > Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? > Date: Thu, May 19, 2011 10:03 am > > > John ... comparison picture would be worth a 1000 words... > > -----Original Message----- > From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of gunnellj tds.net > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:30 AM > To: mg-t at autox.team.net > Subject: [Mg-t] Paint Protection Film for T Series? > > To All > > Having just finished new paint on an MG TD MKII and struggling with the > install of top and side curtains without damaging the new paint (as well as > hood opening, etc) I was wondering what kind of reception T owners might > give to a kit of clear plastic paint protection film made specifically for T > Series? > > I have seen this stuff demonstrated and most of you have seen it on your > newer cars. While it can be seen if looked for, it detracts little from > appearance and it protects paint from chips and scratches. > > Being an automotive writer, I know some folks at 3M and muquiar's (where > they make the best quality paint protection films) and I was going to put > this on my list of things to talk to them about. But to talk intelligently, > I need to have a handle on how many people might compromise 100% originality > to keep a $5000 to $10,000 paint job looking good for years and years. > > Any feedback will be appreciated. > > > > > -- > "Gunner" > > John Gunnell > PO Box 87 > Iola, WI 54945 > Ph: 715 445 4262 > Cell: 715 281 5925 > > Please visit Gunner's Great Garage > Restoration Shop - Automotive Book Shop - and Art Gallery > at the corner of Highway 110 and E6110 Fuhs Road in Manawa, WI > Shop: 920-596-2273 > www.gunnersgreatgarage.com > > > > Check my blog Gunner's Garage at www.oldcarsweekly.com > ______________________________________________ > > 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/crownwheel at comcast.net > ______________________________________________ > > 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/spook01 at comcast.net > ______________________________________________ > > Mg-t at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/johnsfolly at gmail.com From sumton at sbcglobal.net Sat May 21 15:19:41 2011 From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver) Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 16:19:41 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] please vote for my company - totally off topic Message-ID: please scroll down to businesses and pick sumton network services! http://addisonmagazine.com/sections/readers_choice/voting_form.shtml there isn't any big prize here, but I thought I'd give it a shot. mostly, I think, they are trying to get nominees to spend money on advertising! From crownwheel at comcast.net Mon May 23 05:40:27 2011 From: crownwheel at comcast.net (Gene) Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 07:40:27 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Cars for sale Message-ID: <003101cc193e$36fa45a0$a4eed0e0$@net> Received this from a friend - I have no person interest in these cars . Gene, I have a 1980 yellow MGB, leather interior, chrome spoke wheels, new deluxe cloth top. New stuff too numerous to mention. I have 13 thousand in parts. I'll take 7 thousand for the car. My 1954 MGTF is also for sale. All original around 30,000 total miles. No rust...Never was. Original cloth top. I'll take 25,000 for this car. Contact . Buzz Racine buzzracine at yahoo.com From johnsfolly at gmail.com Wed May 25 21:59:05 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 23:59:05 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Cooling system question Message-ID: So, if I am planning to drive my TD up and down various mountain passes and across a couple of different deserts, what's my best option among the following which are now sitting on my bench? 1. OEM thermostat that seems to open all the way but not close all the way when cold...so requires cardboard on the radiator when it's cool out. 2. Stock housing minus the thermostat but with a restricter in the bypass hose off the "Y"--- at least there's nothing in the way impeding water flow...and I still get to use my cardboard. 3. Modified housing with a modern 180 degree thermostat, a small relief hole in it for cold circulation and a restricter as above. 4. The same set up but with a 160 degree thermostat. Hot climate opinions appreciated! Thank you in advance. John Deikis Chelsea, MI -- *Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * *the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* **Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE From kingseim at earthlink.net Thu May 26 06:57:08 2011 From: kingseim at earthlink.net (John Seim) Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 05:57:08 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] Cooling system question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thermostat temperature options are if you have a heater in the car, and want more warm air. Select the higher temperature thermostat for winter driving, and the cooler temperature thermostat for summer driving. Living in So Cal, where temperatures are higher than Michigan, I run the OEM thermostat. A three pass radiator, one that provides maximum cooling. Install a 7 blade MGB fan, or find one that draws more air, than the stock metal fan blades. Useful more for when stopped, than when moving. Also, make sure that the radiator slats are allowing air flow through them. Install a secondary fuel pump. Recommend Airtex E-8016S. Comes with mounting bracket. You can mount, using one of the two rear damper bolts, on the right side of the car. A second fuel pump, mounted in the rear, helps to lessen the chance of vapor-lock. John Seim Irvine, CA On May 25, 2011, at 8:59 PM, JohnD wrote: > So, if I am planning to drive my TD up and down various mountain > passes and > across a couple of different deserts, what's my best option among the > following which are now sitting on my bench? > > 1. OEM thermostat that seems to open all the way but not close all > the way > when cold...so requires cardboard on the radiator when it's cool out. > 2. Stock housing minus the thermostat but with a restricter in the > bypass > hose off the "Y"--- at least there's nothing in the way impeding water > flow...and I still get to use my cardboard. > 3. Modified housing with a modern 180 degree thermostat, a small > relief hole > in it for cold circulation and a restricter as above. > 4. The same set up but with a 160 degree thermostat. > > Hot climate opinions appreciated! > Thank you in advance. > John Deikis > Chelsea, MI > -- > *Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * > *the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* > **Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE www.kidsCURE.blogspot.com> > ______________________________________________ > > 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/ > kingseim at earthlink.net From lists at autox.team.net Fri May 27 20:25:30 2011 From: lists at autox.team.net (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 20:25:30 -0600 Subject: [Mg-t] Fwd: Non MG help needed Message-ID: <4DE05D1A.6080402@autox.team.net> To send mail to mg-t at autox.team.net you send mail to mg-t at autox.team.net -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Non MG help needed Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 20:37:45 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: rddell at mindspring.com Reply-To: To: I'm trying to put together my triple carb set for a Jag E-type and I am missing a few bits (one fuel bowl has the screw broken off, missing a few screws, etc. I know that this carb (SU HD8)was also used on some MG's. If anyone has a used one for sale in any condition please let me know off-list. Dick Dell rddell at avrc.com 54 MGTF 64 E-type From shop at justbrits.com Sat May 28 12:01:01 2011 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 13:01:01 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Fwd: Non MG help needed In-Reply-To: <4DE05D1A.6080402@autox.team.net> References: <4DE05D1A.6080402@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4DE1385D.1080404@justbrits.com> 1st, thanks to List Owner Mark J, Bradakis we can say "Welcome to the MG-T List !!! In that vein, I would strongly suggest that you RE-read the Conformation/Instruction eMail that you rec'd when your List Subscription was approved !!!! Onwards ............................. << I know that this carb (SU HD8)was also used on some MG's >> I am UN-aware of that, Dick ?!?!? However, they WERE used on Austin-Healey 3000 III, BJ-8s - Production Years of late '63 thru '68. I don't have one but do have a couple questions !! Have you Googled for a Jag and/or XKE Mailing List or Board ?? I know there are a few !! Next, have you tried the Healeys List here at autox.team.net ?? The is are links at the bottom of this [ and all other List Posts ] that will take you to your Personal Page and others that will give you "direction" to sub to it. Good Luck [and write me direct if I can help any further]. Ed 1] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com 2] Please visit Frank C.'s site at: www.spritenut.com Article(s) and/or pictures REQUESTED ! 3] Don't miss the big Midget 50th Birthday Party at: "Road America" in beautiful Elkhart, WI !! http://sprite-midgetclub.org/ From jrgrinney at mac.com Sun May 29 06:33:05 2011 From: jrgrinney at mac.com (James Grinney) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 08:33:05 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Restoration work Message-ID: <01D41090-84C8-43E7-B06B-F4A25C9838EC@mac.com> If you are interested, I just got my '53 MG TD Mark II back from the restorers, John "Gunner" Gunnell (Gunner's Great Garage) and Shane Hanke (Shane's British Classics) , in Manawa, WI. They were recommended by this groups' members who responded to my email after I bought the car last September. I could not be any more pleased with the work they have done and how professional the whole process has been. I was not looking for a concourse restoration, just new paint and a mechanically sound driver. I got that and more! It is beautiful! The drive back to Hartland was challenged - OK it was me who was challenged - with many detours and missed turns. The trip was a three hour, 150 mile drive and the car performed flawlessly. I highly recommend them for any work you need on your car! If you are interested in pictures of the project, I am sending a separate email link should that should get you to my "me.com" gallery. Jim James Grinney jrgrinney at mac.com From jrgrinney at mac.com Sun May 29 08:09:56 2011 From: jrgrinney at mac.com (James Grinney) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 10:09:56 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Fwd: View my album on MobileMe Gallery. References: <95859105147673463114883651534507868870-Comments@me.com> Message-ID: Begin forwarded message: > From: MobileMe Gallery > Date: May 29, 2011 10:08:52 AM EDT > Subject: View my album on MobileMe Gallery. > Reply-To: jrgrinney at mac.com > > > > 1953 MG TD Mark II > Sent to you by jrgrinney at mac.com > > > > jrgrinney at mac.com has shared a MobileMe Gallery album with you. To check it out, click View Album. > > > > > > If you have trouble accessing this page, please copy and paste the URL below into your browser. > http://gallery.me.com/jrgrinney/100298 James Grinney jrgrinney at mac.com From johnsfolly at gmail.com Sun May 29 17:15:47 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 19:15:47 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket Message-ID: I can't get the joint at the bottom of the thermostat housing to not leak. First I used a paper gasket. Then paper and a light schmear of RTV on either side. Then I cut a gasket from what looks like neoprene embedded cork gasket material. Put a bead of RTV on both surfaces, finger tightened and let set up over night. Then wrenched it down the next day. Still leaks. I have cleaned up both mating surfaces and I realize that the engine side is not entirely flat. So, what to do if I need to rest drive tomorrow? How about if I cut a gasket out of a piece of rubber, perhaps a bit thicker than an inner tube? Or maybe another neoprene-cork gasket but not tighten the two nuts so much? All suggestions welcome. Thanks! John Deikis Chelsea, MI -- *Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * *the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* **Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE From mark at bradakis.com Sun May 29 17:20:35 2011 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 17:20:35 -0600 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4DE2D4C3.7070105@bradakis.com> Permatex makes this spray goop called The Right Stuff. They are correct. It isn't the cheapest gasket maker out there, but it works. mjb. From mark at bradakis.com Sun May 29 17:28:45 2011 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 17:28:45 -0600 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> And are you sure it is the joint that is leaking, and you are not having a porousity issue with the housing? mjb. From lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com Sun May 29 19:46:07 2011 From: lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com (Lew Palmer) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 20:46:07 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> References: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local> Or a leaky seal in the water pump itself? Lew Palmer -----Original Message----- From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 6:29 PM To: MG T List Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Making a gasket And are you sure it is the joint that is leaking, and you are not having a porousity issue with the housing? mjb. ______________________________________________ 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/lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com From johnsfolly at gmail.com Sun May 29 21:39:48 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Sun, 29 May 2011 23:39:48 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local> References: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local> Message-ID: No. It's definitely the joint between the "gooseneck" and the thermostat housing. I just took it apart again, cut a new neoprene-cork gasket, put a bead of RTV on both surfaces, and tried to NOT over tighten it. I'll pour in some water in the morning and see what happens. John On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM, Lew Palmer wrote: > Or a leaky seal in the water pump itself? > > Lew Palmer > > -----Original Message----- > From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis > Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 6:29 PM > To: MG T List > Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Making a gasket > > And are you sure it is the joint that is leaking, and you are not > having a porousity issue with the housing? > > mjb. > ______________________________________________ > > 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/lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com > ______________________________________________ > > Mg-t at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/johnsfolly at gmail.com > > -- *Raising money for children's cancer research by driving * *the cross-country Rallye to Reno in a '53 MG TD* **Read about it at: MG Drive for CURE From johnsfolly at gmail.com Mon May 30 20:41:47 2011 From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 22:41:47 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: References: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local> Message-ID: Although a straight edge seems to show the surfaces to be flat, after the 7th attempt using various techniques and sealants and gaskets, I gave up and put in my 60-year old thermostat and housing and --voila!-- no leak. Unfortunately, the thermostat does not close, so it only serves to impede the flow of water through the system. But that's better than water flowing through the system and back into the watershed. Unfortunately, all that banging around up there with that big fat hose...I managed to screw up the capillary tube somehow and my temp gauge quit. I remember there was someone out there rebuilding these old dual gauges. Anyone have a name or contact? Also, is there any quick source for a temporary replacement gauge that has a BSP capillary tube fitting for the water tank? I know Stewart Warner used to sell one, but I think the Chinese have abandoned British pipe thread. I've emailed my local club a few minutes ago hoping someone has something extra awaiting for other stages of the restoration to be completed. John Deikis Chelsea, MI Ed said: >Are you SURE the 'housing' is *DEAD* *FLAT*, John ?? >YOU check or Machine Shop ?? >Take a half dozen of yer [ straight ] hairs. Cut in 1/3rds and layout on block surface. *Sans* gasket, put housing in-place and *tighten* *nuts* to say 5 - 10 inch/pounds [ makes sure housing is drawn down *EVENLY* !! >Now try to extract hairs around housing but 1/3 way around from 1st tried/pulled. Keep going' around 1/3rd a circle at a time. EASIEST one out is bad spot !! On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Lew Palmer wrote: > Also be sure the mating surfaces are flat. A straight edge across the > mating surfaces should show you if there is any warpage. > > > > Lew Palmer > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* JohnD [mailto:johnsfolly at gmail.com] > *Sent:* Sunday, May 29, 2011 10:40 PM > *To:* Lew Palmer > *Cc:* Mark J Bradakis; MG T List > > *Subject:* Re: [Mg-t] Making a gasket > > > > No. It's definitely the joint between the "gooseneck" and the thermostat > housing. I just took it apart again, cut a new neoprene-cork gasket, put a > bead of RTV on both surfaces, and tried to NOT over tighten it. I'll pour in > some water in the morning and see what happens. > > John > > On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM, Lew Palmer > wrote: > > Or a leaky seal in the water pump itself? > > Lew Palmer > > -----Original Message----- > From: mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces at autox.team.net] On > Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis > Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 6:29 PM > To: MG T List > Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Making a gasket > > > And are you sure it is the joint that is leaking, and you are not > having a porousity issue with the housing? > > mjb. > ______________________________________________ > > 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/lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com > > ______________________________________________ > > Mg-t at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/johnsfolly at gmail.com From felperg at earthlink.net Mon May 30 21:34:29 2011 From: felperg at earthlink.net (Jerry Felper) Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 20:34:29 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> References: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <7FD84535-6557-452F-B5D1-27B7C28D3D7F@earthlink.net> Mark It may be leaking from the bolt. It goes into the water jacked. Jerry On May 29, 2011, at 4:28 PM, Mark J Bradakis wrote: > And are you sure it is the joint that is leaking, and you are not > having a porousity issue with the housing? > > mjb. > ______________________________________________ > > 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/felperg at earthlink.net > British Auto electric jerry at britishautoelectric.com From kingseim at earthlink.net Tue May 31 06:18:27 2011 From: kingseim at earthlink.net (John Seim) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 05:18:27 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: References: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local> Message-ID: <28CA658E-7D02-4D1A-AFCA-D3DB17012DD7@earthlink.net> Two sources for having the combo gauge rebuilt. West Valley Instruments 19314 Van Owen Blvd. Reseda, CA 91335 818-758-9500 MO-MA 1321 2nd St. N.W. Albuquerque, N.M. 505-766-6661 I imagine that Nissonger also rebuilds the combo gauges; just never have asked them. 570 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck, N.Y. 914-381-1952 John Seim Irvine, CA On May 30, 2011, at 7:41 PM, JohnD wrote: > Although a straight edge seems to show the surfaces to be flat, > after the > 7th attempt using various techniques and sealants and gaskets, I > gave up and > put in my 60-year old thermostat and housing and --voila!-- no leak. > Unfortunately, the thermostat does not close, so it only serves to > impede > the flow of water through the system. But that's better than water > flowing > through the system and back into the watershed. Unfortunately, all > that > banging around up there with that big fat hose...I managed to screw > up the > capillary tube somehow and my temp gauge quit. > > I remember there was someone out there rebuilding these old dual > gauges. > Anyone have a name or contact? > > Also, is there any quick source for a temporary replacement gauge > that has a > BSP capillary tube fitting for the water tank? I know Stewart > Warner used to > sell one, but I think the Chinese have abandoned British pipe > thread. I've > emailed my local club a few minutes ago hoping someone has > something extra > awaiting for other stages of the restoration to be completed. > > John Deikis > Chelsea, MI >> ______________________________________ >> >> 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 > Manage>: >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/ >> lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com From redscirocco at hotmail.com Tue May 31 06:25:37 2011 From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 08:25:37 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: <28CA658E-7D02-4D1A-AFCA-D3DB17012DD7@earthlink.net> References: , <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com>, <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local>, , , , <28CA658E-7D02-4D1A-AFCA-D3DB17012DD7@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Yep, Nisonger rebuilt my TF gauge. It's not a combo gauge, but I imagine it's the same or similar bulb & tube. They did a nice job with reasonable turnaround. -Mike Eldred 1954 MG TF 1973 Midget > From: kingseim at earthlink.net > Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 05:18:27 -0700 > To: johnsfolly at gmail.com > CC: mg-t at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Making a gasket > > Two sources for having the combo gauge rebuilt. > > West Valley Instruments > 19314 Van Owen Blvd. > Reseda, CA 91335 > 818-758-9500 > > MO-MA > 1321 2nd St. N.W. > Albuquerque, N.M. > 505-766-6661 > > I imagine that Nissonger also rebuilds the combo gauges; just never > have asked them. > 570 Mamaroneck Ave. > Mamaroneck, N.Y. > 914-381-1952 > > John Seim > Irvine, CA > > On May 30, 2011, at 7:41 PM, JohnD wrote: > > > Although a straight edge seems to show the surfaces to be flat, > > after the > > 7th attempt using various techniques and sealants and gaskets, I > > gave up and > > put in my 60-year old thermostat and housing and --voila!-- no leak. > > Unfortunately, the thermostat does not close, so it only serves to > > impede > > the flow of water through the system. But that's better than water > > flowing > > through the system and back into the watershed. Unfortunately, all > > that > > banging around up there with that big fat hose...I managed to screw > > up the > > capillary tube somehow and my temp gauge quit. > > > > I remember there was someone out there rebuilding these old dual > > gauges. > > Anyone have a name or contact? > > > > Also, is there any quick source for a temporary replacement gauge > > that has a > > BSP capillary tube fitting for the water tank? I know Stewart > > Warner used to > > sell one, but I think the Chinese have abandoned British pipe > > thread. I've > > emailed my local club a few minutes ago hoping someone has > > something extra > > awaiting for other stages of the restoration to be completed. > > > > John Deikis > > Chelsea, MI > >> ______________________________________ > >> > >> 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 >> Manage>: > >> > >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mg-t/ > >> lpalmer at roundaboutmanor.com > ______________________________________________ > > 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/redscirocco at hotmail.com From crownwheel at comcast.net Tue May 31 07:04:20 2011 From: crownwheel at comcast.net (Gene) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 09:04:20 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] UK Trip Message-ID: <003801cc1f93$41faf0c0$c5f0d240$@net> Good day listers . We have an opportunity to visit the UK for about 2 weeks sometime in July/August. Any suggestions? Gene Vermont From shop at justbrits.com Tue May 31 08:01:42 2011 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 09:01:42 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] Making a gasket In-Reply-To: <28CA658E-7D02-4D1A-AFCA-D3DB17012DD7@earthlink.net> References: <4DE2D6AD.4070303@bradakis.com> <2BE08A4DC332470886A83A8139712CC9@Roundabout.local> <28CA658E-7D02-4D1A-AFCA-D3DB17012DD7@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <4DE4F4C6.2010807@justbrits.com> << MO-MA 1321 2nd St. N.W. Albuquerque, N.M. 505-766-6661 >> Margaret IS "The Best" !! ONLY place to go, IMHO ! Ed 1] Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com 2] Please visit Frank C.'s site at: www.spritenut.com Article(s) and/or pictures REQUESTED ! 3] Don't miss the big Midget 50th Birthday Party at: "Road America" in beautiful Elkhart, WI !! http://sprite-midgetclub.org/ From jquilter at peoplepc.com Tue May 31 10:47:44 2011 From: jquilter at peoplepc.com (John F. Quilter) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 09:47:44 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] UK Trip References: <003801cc1f93$41faf0c0$c5f0d240$@net> Message-ID: I would strongly suggest the British Motor Heritage Museum at Gaydon. Dozens of interesting cars and prototypes to see plus great archives if you are into research. John F. Quilter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:04 AM Subject: [Mg-t] UK Trip > Good day listers . > > We have an opportunity to visit the UK for about 2 weeks sometime in > July/August. > > Any suggestions? > > Gene > > Vermont > ______________________________________________ > > 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/jquilter at peoplepc.com From spook01 at comcast.net Tue May 31 11:23:43 2011 From: spook01 at comcast.net (=?utf-8?B?c3Bvb2swMUBjb21jYXN0Lm5ldA==?=) Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 12:23:43 -0500 Subject: [Mg-t] =?utf-8?q?UK_Trip?= Message-ID: <20110531172337.393181878BB@autox.team.net> And, you can step up and stroke the various famous cars. If you have a question of interest, the librarian will help you find the answer. Various car groups have shows there as well; we found ourselves in the midst of a morris gathering, complete with a large commercial hauler that carried MG's to the docks for shipment! Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ----- Reply message ----- From: "John F. Quilter" To: Subject: [Mg-t] UK Trip Date: Tue, May 31, 2011 11:47 I would strongly suggest the British Motor Heritage Museum at Gaydon. Dozens of interesting cars and prototypes to see plus great archives if you are into research. John F. Quilter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:04 AM Subject: [Mg-t] UK Trip > Good day listers . > > We have an opportunity to visit the UK for about 2 weeks sometime in > July/August. > > Any suggestions? > > Gene > > Vermont > ______________________________________________ > > 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/jquilter at peoplepc.com ______________________________________________ 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/spook01 at comcast.net