Rocky,
Bob Howard offered some good suggestions so I won't add much to what he
said, other than to observe that the hesitation is almost certainly because
the mixture is set too lean. However nicely, John Twist rebuilt the carbs,
they still need to be adjusted to suit the needs of your engine. Turning the
jet nuts down makes the mixture richer.
As for the oil leak at the front seal area, I have found a lot of T-types
with oil dripping from the front of the pan - but not as a result of the
seal leaking. One of the two bolts which holds the oil pan to the base of
the timing cover goes into the timing chamber. Oil can run down the threads
of this bolt and find its way out around the lock washer, giving the
appearance of a leaky seal. It's always a good idea to cover the inside end
of the threaded hole with silicone sealer when the cover is off. In your
case, now the engine is together, putting silicone sealer on the threads of
the bolt and around where it and the washer sit against the pan will help
stop the leak - if that's what is causing your problem.
Lawrie
----- Original Message -----
From: "KRISLYN COMPANY" <KRISLYNCO.LLC@roadrunner.com>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 12:53 PM
Subject: [Mg-t] MGTD Mark II
> hello to everyone
>
> well the long awaited day has come..the TD is finally up and running and I
> am
> very excited about driving it as it has sat for almost two years with an
> ailing motor.. her are my questions and I am grateful for any help as
> always.
> 1. cant seem to stop the oil leak at the fornt seal..all new again
> (fourth
> time) and still drips.
> 2. she runs well but seems to hesitate upon first acceleration you have to
> almost "feather" the throttle. This is when cold or warmed up...John Twist
> rebuilt the carbs and they are in tip top shape.... probably need
> adjusting
> to my new motor but I am not certain (accept I used the vaccuum thingy
> over
> the fornts and they're set perfect) on how to adjust the hesitation out.
> 3. the coil is an original black Lucas coil sort of smaller in diameter
> could
> the coil be the problem or points...they are all set gapped properly and
> the
> plugs are new.... she idles and starts right up.........just hesitates.
> She has two fuel pumps also.
>
> Thanks again................
>
> Rocky
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