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1. RE: sheet metal fume excluder for J2 (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:11:37 -0600; Although I don't have my J2 at hand to check, I've had the fume sealing plate off enough that I can probably fill you in: The notches at the top of the cut out are not original to the best of my mem; /html/mg-mmm/2005-12/msg00001.html (10,182 bytes)
2. Technical Publications - Pre-War Models (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 19:50:42 -0600; I just received my copy of the "MG Pre-War Models 1928 - 1939" Technical Publication from the Heritage Motor Centre. This is Tuesday and I only ordered it last Friday. They told me it was on back ord; /html/mg-mmm/2005-11/msg00000.html (7,829 bytes)
3. RE: Mac users beware! (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:34:47 -0600; The CD I received pretty clearly says it is for a PC running Windows 98 or newer. However, the PDF files on it are Adobe Acrobat 6.0 compatible. I don't know whether Adobe changed the file formats,; /html/mg-mmm/2005-11/msg00003.html (9,217 bytes)
4. RE: Check out Telegraph | Picture Gallery (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 18:13:48 -0600; Sad! I walked through those very buildings not 3 years ago during the period of optimism when Peter Thornley and I tried to bring the cars to North America. But I guess the Phoenix boys were more int; /html/mg-mmm/2005-11/msg00011.html (9,590 bytes)
5. RE: exterior piping questions-PA (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:39:02 -0600; I've always remembered the color to be the dark red. As far as US suppliers, you could try Moss. They probably supply it for T-types. However, I always use one of the four below: Woolies: http://www; /html/mg-mmm/2005-11/msg00013.html (9,199 bytes)
6. RE: Prewar CD ROM (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:06:53 -0500; Note that these CDs (and a lot more) ARE available from the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon. See http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/giftshop/techpubs/default.htm Cheers, Lew Palmer --Original Mes; /html/mg-mmm/2005-10/msg00007.html (9,260 bytes)
7. RE: Prewar CD ROM (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:48:04 -0500; I've emailed them to see whether an email or fax order is OK. Cheers, Lew _____ From: taterry@aol.com [mailto:taterry@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 12:39 PM To: lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com; /html/mg-mmm/2005-10/msg00009.html (11,146 bytes)
8. Morris CWPs (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:50:30 -0500; Does anyone know which model of Morris crown wheel and pinion (differential gears) fit without modification into a P-type differential? Cheers, Lew Palmer /// unsubscribe/change address requests to m; /html/mg-mmm/2005-10/msg00010.html (7,411 bytes)
9. RE: Morris CWPs (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:26:27 -0500; Graham and Bob, Thanks for the info. Yes, I would be grateful for your sources. I'm mainly interested in a straight swap without the need to alter the housing or get a new one. I did find that the Mo; /html/mg-mmm/2005-10/msg00012.html (9,597 bytes)
10. RE: MMM Pinion bearings (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:17:39 -0500; I seem to remember a discussion a while back on converting to tapered bearings on front stub axles. The theory was that if you do so, it was apparent suicide to not use a spacer between the inner an; /html/mg-mmm/2005-09/msg00013.html (9,845 bytes)
11. RE: N type petrol tank vent... (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:48:42 -0500; I had more than my share of issues with the fuel switchover valves. I have a few recommendations: 1) Be sure the bore in the body of the valve is EXACTLY 1/2" in diameter and the Teflon/cork insert; /html/mg-mmm/2005-09/msg00017.html (9,478 bytes)
12. RE: Next problem......water pump hose (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 20:18:09 -0500; I can't speak from first hand experience on an NA (although I'd like to). But a similar problem exists on the P-type. There the trick is to reverse the position of the water jacket plates so the one; /html/mg-mmm/2005-08/msg00005.html (10,027 bytes)
13. RE: MG Dealers & Distributors (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 19:33:31 -0500; The distributors did exactly as the name implies. The acted as the distribution agents for the factory. They supplied cars to the dealers. Sometimes, in fact in most cases, the distributors were als; /html/mg-mmm/2005-08/msg00020.html (8,756 bytes)
14. RE: Flex fuel line pump to carb (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 19:45:03 -0500; I find that the easiest and cheapest source is by taking the original ends, if you have them, (otherwise you can steal them from a later car) and take them to someone who can crimp on a new braided; /html/mg-mmm/2005-08/msg00021.html (8,902 bytes)
15. RE: MG Dealers & Distributors (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 21:00:44 -0500; Well if not, scream something about "warranty service". <grin> Cheers, Lew Lew, Right on. I have a list of North American "Distributors and Dealers for the products of THE BRITISH MOTOR CORPORATION L; /html/mg-mmm/2005-08/msg00023.html (10,588 bytes)
16. RE: Double contact head light socket (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:31:41 -0500; If you don't find two locally, try this: http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/en/1347~headlamp+bulb+holder-details/ Cheers, Lew Folks, I need two of these for the NA head lights.....anyone got 2 to spar; /html/mg-mmm/2005-08/msg00031.html (8,403 bytes)
17. RE: PA Clutch (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:28:05 -0500; Should it happen again, next time drop a magnet tied on a string into the inspection cover to retrieve the screw. Sometimes you might have to spin the flywheel on the starter to get the screw to move; /html/mg-mmm/2005-08/msg00039.html (10,875 bytes)
18. RE: MMM wheel/brake drum balance (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 17:56:12 -0500; I've never had to balance a drum (never even thought about it) but couldn't you use stick-on weights on the drum itself? How bad is it? With the brakes backed off I would imagine you could let the d; /html/mg-mmm/2005-07/msg00001.html (8,749 bytes)
19. RE: Engine installation? (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:04:58 -0500; That's the way my J2 was. Alternately, mount the rear via gearbox or cross-shaft (I'm not sure of the configuration on the NA), then lift the engine and bolt the front mount to the engine. Does that; /html/mg-mmm/2005-07/msg00029.html (8,467 bytes)
20. RE: Oiling....... (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 15:37:29 -0500; On my J2, I have always used the in-built oiling systems with straight 160 weight oil. It's available at many lubricant distributors. You have to ask, however. The auto parts stores are clueless. Th; /html/mg-mmm/2005-06/msg00010.html (8,841 bytes)

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