I will be driving my 1951 MG TD MkII on the Rallye to Reno this June. Would
appreciate advice on two issues:
1. The total trip will be between 8,000 and 9,000 miles - I intend DRIVING
the return if no problems. Cars like my TD require oil change and lube every
3,000 miles. Any suggestions on where I might do that myself? Are there club
workshop/garages for members and visitors on the West Coast? I really don't
relish the idea of turning the car over to Midas, Jiffy Lube etc. I9d rather
do the work myself, then I have no one else to blame.
2. After checking out my TD thoroughly, I turned it over to my local British
garage for a professional look. It passed with no improvements except a
slight adjustment of the rear carburetor (turned one flat). But periodically
the car feels like the combustion is rough. Last night at our local Car Club
Meeting, there was a talk about Ethanol and what it is doing to our cars. It
was suggested that if you cannot find an Ethanol free gas station (on a
drive coast to coast that would be near impossible), it was suggested to add
4 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil to a tank of gas. The British garage this morning
suggested adding Seafoam. Has anyone tried either as an additive and were
the results good? Some suggest that adding MMO might even eliminate or
reduce vapor lock. That would be a God-send.
Thanks one and all for any suggestions (other than staying home). And why
not join the rest of us lunatics for a scenic drive to Reno and beyond?
Stu Keen
1951 MGTD MKII
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