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1. RE: TD SU Carb Overflow Pipes (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Feb 96 08:50:00 PST; The overflow pipes are silver soldered to little banjo fittings which are held between the float bowl cover and the hold down nuts. Be careful to get the components in the right order. Working up fr; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00116.html (8,314 bytes)
2. FW: Gas tank pressure on MG TD (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 08:55:00 PST; A negative pressure I can understand. This would undoubtedly be a clogged vent in the cap. Maybe caused by a cork gasket in the cap which is too thick. But a *positive* pressure? This too could be a; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00156.html (8,872 bytes)
3. RE: Lucas? Oil Leak! (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 08:57:00 PST; I can't recall ever seeing a Lucas part leak oil. Leak smoke yes, but never oil. Lew Palmer Hi All, on the same thread as Lucas-Prince-Of-Darkness etc,[almost] I saw this in "Computer Humor" while su; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00157.html (6,947 bytes)
4. RE: SAE or Whitworth? (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 08:36:00 PST; Rarely were Whitworth fasteners used on automotive products. However, BSF fasteners (fine thread) were used on many MGs up to about 1954. After that, UNF fasteners were used. These are very close in; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00180.html (7,713 bytes)
5. RE: Gas tank pressure on MG TD (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 08:40:00 PST; Good lord, all I said was that his cap was plugged. Now I get chemistry lessons <g>. Lew Palmer day in Correct on both counts - and there's a third factor - vapor pressure. As the temperature increas; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00181.html (9,570 bytes)
6. FW: various topics (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Jan 96 09:57:00 PST; About a week or so ago, my mother and I went to some local antique dealers in town (I collect radios and she collects glassware). At one shop I found a beautiful model of a MG TD. It is a cast metal; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00052.html (7,460 bytes)
7. FW: Tappets etc (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Jan 96 11:02:00 PST; You neglect to mention what model car has the "clackey tappets". However, be aware that the earlier cars (TC, TD, TF, etc) are somewhat prone to more tappet noise that the more modern cars. However,; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00093.html (8,423 bytes)
8. RE: Wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Jan 96 12:50:00 PST; This was a fairly common conversion, both in the 50s and now. Luckily, the only change necessary is to use the correct hubs (and wheels, of course). IMS, the TF hub is usable on the TD. Regards, Lew; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00099.html (7,250 bytes)
9. RE: Front License PLates (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Jan 96 10:00:00 PST; If, by this question, you mean are two plates required for cars brought in on and driven on their native foreign plates, the answer is "no". All states will honor the foreign plate(s) provided you h; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00206.html (7,940 bytes)
10. RE: removal of locking gas cap (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 96 11:00:00 PST; If there is a key number on the lock, most large locksmiths can cut a new key by that number. If not, they can cut a new key by fitting and filing. $5 - $10 for the first option, $10-$25 for the seco; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00256.html (7,546 bytes)
11. FW: clutch death - short story/ all lbc (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 13:49:00 PST; Now that I am at home, I am pondering my next steps. Why would the slave piston pop out? I rebuilt the slave cylinder last year and replaced the hose. The clutch master cylinder was replaced with a n; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00290.html (7,838 bytes)
12. RE: Fuel Pump Failure (again!) (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 13:49:00 PST; This is starting to look chronic! Any ideas? Thanks! John M. Trindle | jtrindle@tsquare.com | Tidewater Sports Car Club John - Throw away the replacement. Buy a set of points for the SU (under $10) a; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00291.html (8,200 bytes)
13. RE: Clutch thowout bearings... (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 13:54:00 PST; If you are wearing these out at that rate, then your clutch bearing is out of alignment (hits on one side first - not squarely). Also, make sure you have reinstalled the spring clips the right way ar; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00292.html (8,152 bytes)
14. Re: Clutch thowout bearings... (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 14:34:00 PST; Heck, the one in my TD has over 60,000 miles with no sign of wear. Lew -- From: mgs-owner To: Palmer, Lew (UCI) Cc: MGS Subject: Re: Clutch thowout bearings... Date: Thursday, January 11, 1996 4:12PM; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00298.html (8,071 bytes)
15. RE: London to Brighton (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 96 14:33:00 PST; It's been a while since I've been in England to view the event. However, if you mean the pre-1905 (not MG) event. I think it's usually in November (1st or second weekend). There are some very nice pu; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00299.html (7,006 bytes)
16. RE: Why Is My Engine Cutting Out? (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 08:31:00 PST; It's amazing to me that so many times a part is replaced on an MG citing reliability as the motivation, only to find out a while later that although the replacement may not need as much maintenance; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00369.html (8,115 bytes)
17. RE: MGA Engine Rebuild Questions (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 08:49:00 PST; The engine's out and somewhat disassembled. Please go easy on me. Although I've "assisted" on several American V8 rebuilds this is my first solo and my first MG. the shaft turns. The only thing I can; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00372.html (9,240 bytes)
18. RE: temperature sending bulb (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 12:53:00 PST; If I'm not mistaken, the bulb and probably nut are made of brass. Since rust does not attack brass, a better approach might be to soak in a mild solution of Draino in water. This should remove the b; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00386.html (7,195 bytes)
19. RE: Removing studs (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 15:22:00 PST; There is a device available at most auto parts and tools sources which is a stud extractor. It fits onto a socket wrench handle and it grips the stud as you turn. Mine was about $12.00. Better than e; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00391.html (8,036 bytes)
20. Re: TD replica kit (score: 1): Author: "Palmer, Lew (UCI)" <LEW@p01.uci.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 96 16:48:00 PST; On Mon, 15 Jan 1996, "Robert L. Abernathy" <rabernat@freedom.NMSU.Edu> wrote: proportions, and only confuse those who don't know a cigar from a submarine. Don't waste your time or money on one. Mike; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00396.html (8,189 bytes)

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