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381. Re: carb needles (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:18:37 -0400
An un-centered jet can be worn oval by the movement of the needle, and the needle can be worn too. If you did not replace both jet and needle together, then center the new jet on the new needle, I s
/html/mg-t/2006-04/msg00082.html (7,870 bytes)

382. Re: Water Pump Problems (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 12:42:20 -0400
Phil Marino modifies your pulley by drilling it to accept the tapered shaft. The same wide belt is used. He removes the grease nipple and inserts a plug as the new bearings are "lubed for life". Eve
/html/mg-t/2006-05/msg00051.html (7,745 bytes)

383. Re: One more time, sans photos (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 11:05:56 -0400
It's OK to replace only the parts that are broken, though that leaves unanswered the question of which others are equally weakened. You can probably find a single piston and a rod. Abingdon Spares a
/html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00013.html (10,414 bytes)

384. Re: Water pump problems (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:39:41 -0400
Hi Bill, I am pleased that my faint memory of the break-in procedure was helpful. My suggestion at this time would be to telephone Phil Marino, describe what has happened, and to ask his opinion. Whi
/html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00028.html (9,933 bytes)

385. Re: t reverse (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:43:42 -0400
This judder when reversing is an all-too-common nuisance with TDs. Things that are easy to check and to remedy are: Loose rear axle shackle bolts Tighten often Loose or deteriorated rubbers on engin
/html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00034.html (8,073 bytes)

386. Re: XPEG dwell spec? (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:45:21 -0400
The late TDs and all TFs (as far as I know) have in the distributor the high-lift cam, which is set to 60 degrees dwell. You don't set by dwell ......? Once I learned how to do it, I've only set by
/html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00047.html (7,227 bytes)

387. Re: Wiper motor (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 11:16:07 -0400
Lubriplate makes a light, white grease that is good for the wiper motor. Hardware stores and fishing gear stores carry it. Put a little on the wearing surfaces. I know that we often see the case fil
/html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00008.html (8,080 bytes)

388. Re: TD Side Curtain Mounting-3-bow (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:10:13 -0400
Hi Bill, the These were holes for rivets, round-headed, over washers on the outside. to I don't know about the 3 snaps that wrap around the rear mounting post. My sidecurtains do not have those. The
/html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00010.html (8,216 bytes)

389. Re: TD Wiper disassembly (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:14:26 -0400
Hi Stu, That switch lever is, to my memory, a slip-on fit. I just checked my motor to be sure, and it does not have a retaining screw. You might try penetrating oil of some sort. If you removed wiper
/html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00019.html (8,888 bytes)

390. Re: TD Windscreen (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:11:22 -0400
Hi Doug, I measured my windscreen on chassis 21934. At the center, the bottom of chrome frame to top of chrome frame is 10 1/4; the exposed glass is 8 5/8". The three-bow canvas tops fit both the sid
/html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00029.html (9,553 bytes)

391. Re: Different Heater Hookup (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:12:03 -0400
If you have the Moss bypass fitting, using it is lots easier than modifying the plate on the head. Some say that the modified-plate arrangement works better, but I have been satisfied with the bypas
/html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00046.html (7,829 bytes)

392. Re: TD Radiator Support Bushings (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:52:13 -0400
When I removed the radiator first time there was one set above and one set below the cross member. That's how I replaced them and the radiator shell remained in same position relative to the splash
/html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00056.html (8,581 bytes)

393. Re: repost of more side screen problems (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:32:39 -0400
Might you have received the trim for a three-bow top, #252-408, instead of #252-208 that you wanted? Bob strips /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://
/html/mg-t/2006-08/msg00021.html (7,895 bytes)

394. Re: TD Front Brakes (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:15:58 -0400
Brake hoses and master cylinder have been suggested as culprits. You mentioned silicone fluid. Others have suggested from time to time that silicone fluid can have the effect of swelling one cup in
/html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00009.html (9,043 bytes)

395. Re: TD Front Brake Problems (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 08:57:58 -0400
Needle-nose pliers, straight and the bent ones, could be the tools that work best. There might have been a strong string involved too (often useful when installing springs). Long ago I replaced the
/html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00014.html (7,321 bytes)

396. Re: TD Front Brake Problems (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:30:37 -0400
How did you know I was in the Navy? Bob /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archiv
/html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00016.html (6,984 bytes)

397. Re: TD Front Brake Problems (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:15:14 -0400
Good on you for mentioning this grease fitting. It's not shown in the driver's handbook. If the grease in the pedal shaft has solidified over the years, there is something one can do that .....may .
/html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00026.html (8,872 bytes)

398. Re: Brake Light Switch (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:35:15 -0400
The switch on the car should have had infinite resistance if it's working right -- no movement of the needle. Needle moves when the circuit is complete. I'm thinking that you are getting the right m
/html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00031.html (10,370 bytes)

399. Re: TD Brake Update (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:47:46 -0400
Hi Bill, If confession is good for the soul, there will be several of us in MG land who will be improved by this MC exercise. Yesterday I suggested that the cup wasn't clearing "the" hole, looking at
/html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00034.html (9,671 bytes)

400. Re: Tach reduction drive (score: 1)
Author: Bob Howard <mgbob@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:13:03 -0400
There is a little piece with a moulded-in key that fits the reduction gear shaft and inserts into the into the dynamo's hollow shaft with keyway. I do not see this listed separately in current Moss
/html/mg-t/2006-10/msg00009.html (8,198 bytes)


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