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RE: Wood, horse hair parts

To: <william.eastman@medtronic.com>
Subject: RE: Wood, horse hair parts
From: <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 17:39:30 -0400
> Now for some true MG content!  The MGA has a piece of wood
> screw into the front part of the bonnet between the frame and
> the skin behind the latch "spear."  The wood is well worn and fits
> perfectly- it might even be slightly curved to fit- so it almost looks
> original.

Yep ...

> What purpose does this piece of wood fulfil?   I haven't seen it in
> any of the parts books.

... used to attach the horse hair pad ... ;^)

> Also, MGA's are, I believe, supposed to have a horse hair pad
> that seals the area over the radiator. Mine does not have this
> device and, again, I have not seen it offered by the major
> suppliers.  Any comment on the necessity and availability of 
> this component?  

Clark Spares & Restorations stocks them ...forces the air through
the radiator ... IMHO, good bit to install.

Note: I still don't understand why an SU can't compensate
for engine load ... ;^)

Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII

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