From mg-t-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Oct 3 18:05:01 2008 From: Matt Endicott To: land-speed@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:04:50 -0500 Subject: Re: [Mg-t] '53 TD for sale They don't verify anything through email so you can create an account online with nonsense info. My "fake" username and password below should get you in. I tried bogus@aol.com first, but somebody beat me to it. username: bogus199@aol.com password: abc123 Matt On Tue, 2008-09-30 at 03:26 +0000, David Lodge wrote: > Yeah, Charles. Me too! > > Regards, Lodge > > > --- On Wed, 24/9/08, Charles Hill wrote: > > > From: Charles Hill > > Subject: Re: [Mg-t] '53 TD for sale > > To: "'T series list'" > > Date: Wednesday, 24 September, 2008, 10:38 PM > > I may be passing up on a lot of interesting things, but when > > I encounter > > a web site that wants me to register I immediately leave. > > > > Charles Hill > > > > Gene Fodor wrote: > > > Charlie, I think the problem may be that in order to > > view you pix you have > > > to register, hence they have you email address for > > advertising ... > > > Many are reluctant to do that. > > > gene > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Mg-t@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t > > > > Archives at http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Mg-t@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t > > Archives at http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t Archives at http://www.team.net/archive From mg-t-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Oct 4 14:34:54 2008 From: "Stuart C. Keen, Jr." To: MG Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:34:42 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] No Vacuum I'm at a loss! Drove from the house yesterday and the TD quit after a half mile. It had been running just fine, then acted like it was starving for gas. No abnormal bangs or noises. Just would not run. Got towed home. This is a Mark II. BOTH fuel pumps are running. I disconnected the hoses and checked the fuel flow to the bowls. Perfect. The carburetor bowls are full of fuel. Checked the spark. Have Pertronix and a Sport Coil. Spark reads excess of 20 KV. Removed the spark plugs and noticed they were NOT wet with fuel after I attempted to start. I have a fitting on the crossover member of the intake manifold. It's normally connected to a cruise control system (shame but need the assistance). From this port I usually read a steady 20 inches of vacuum. Today it fluctuated wildly from 0 to 20. Basically no vacuum. Next I did a compression test. All four cylinders are around 150 psi. Assume valves are good. Apparently there is no fuel vapor being sucked into the cylinders (dry plugs) due to a vacuum problem. What could be causing this lack of vacuum? Where should I look next? I'm at a loss. Could the intake manifold gasket be blown? Why? Would appreciate suggestions what the problem might be and how to test. This is my daily driver (74,000 miles in 9 years) so really want to get this bugger back on the road soon. Thanks for all the help. Stu Keen 1951 MG TD Mark II _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t Archives at http://www.team.net/archive From mg-t-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Oct 4 14:48:47 2008 From: Dave and Liz DuBois To: "Stuart C. Keen, Jr." Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:48:31 -0700 Subject: Re: [Mg-t] No Vacuum Stu, Check the welsh plugs at either end of the intake manifold. these have been know to loosen up and drop out. Also check the manifold gasket. Cheers, Dave _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t Archives at http://www.team.net/archive From mg-t-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Oct 4 14:49:19 2008 From: "mark saperstein" To: "Stuart C. Keen, Jr." , Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:48:56 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] Fw: No Vacuum hello stu. must be an opening on the intake side. not sure what you rigged up for the cruise control but that would be the first place to look.. and not just at the junction of the vacuum line to the intake manifold but especially the line itself as it runs to the cruise control device and for that matter in the cruise control device itself. can you blank ( shut )the cruise control vacuum as it leaves the intake manifold as a test? if that solves the problem then you will know it's somewhere up that end. the gasket for the intake/exhaust manifold is one-piece.a backfire could possibly break it but not likely... and loose nuts on the fixing studs could allow plenty of air to enter thereby killing the vacuum too. ( also cracks in the manifold etc. ) but I think best to check the possible fault in the cruise control department first all the best, mickey in phoenix, 53 TD II 32 F3 Magna OTS 67 MGBGT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stuart C. Keen, Jr." To: "MG" Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 1:34 PM Subject: [Mg-t] No Vacuum > I'm at a loss! Drove from the house yesterday and the TD quit after a half > mile. It had been running just fine, then acted like it was starving for > gas. No abnormal bangs or noises. Just would not run. Got towed home. > > This is a Mark II. BOTH fuel pumps are running. I disconnected the hoses and > checked the fuel flow to the bowls. Perfect. The carburetor bowls are full > of fuel. Checked the spark. Have Pertronix and a Sport Coil. Spark reads > excess of 20 KV. Removed the spark plugs and noticed they were NOT wet with > fuel after I attempted to start. > > I have a fitting on the crossover member of the intake manifold. It's > normally connected to a cruise control system (shame but need the > assistance). From this port I usually read a steady 20 inches of vacuum. > Today it fluctuated wildly from 0 to 20. Basically no vacuum. Next I did a > compression test. All four cylinders are around 150 psi. Assume valves are > good. > > Apparently there is no fuel vapor being sucked into the cylinders (dry > plugs) due to a vacuum problem. What could be causing this lack of vacuum? > Where should I look next? I'm at a loss. Could the intake manifold gasket be > blown? Why? Would appreciate suggestions what the problem might be and how > to test. > > This is my daily driver (74,000 miles in 9 years) so really want to get this > bugger back on the road soon. Thanks for all the help. > > Stu Keen > > 1951 MG TD Mark II > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t Archives at http://www.team.net/archive From mg-t-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Oct 8 12:29:30 2008 From: "Richard Feibusch" To: "Richard Feibusch" Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:32:41 -0700 Subject: [Mg-t] The 29th Annual San Diego British Car Day and Picnic - The 29th Annual San Diego British Car Day and Picnic - 10-8-08 Admiral Baker Field, San Diego, California Sunday, October 5, 2008 San Diego British Car Day Website at: www.sandiegobritishcarday.org Twenty-nine years ago, a hearty band of British car enthusiasts got together over picnics at a park to view each other's cars and enjoy each other's friendship. This year, we return to that heritage. Over the past 29 years this event has grown considerably and now attracts participants from all over California and beyond. We are proud that this event has evolved into one of the premier British car shows in California. Over the last few years, the event has incurred considerable additional expense including forming a legal corporation and increased insurance coverage. Thus, we have made some changes in keeping with the original spirit of the event. For instance, there will be no vendors, program or raffle at this year's show. It should be noted that this has returned to a picnic event. REMEMBER, bring a picnic lunch and beverage of choice as there will be NO FOOD vendors and there is NO RESTAURANT close by. We will continue to provide a wonderful experience, the very popular Cameron Highlander Bagpipers and over 400 diverse English cars for your viewing pleasure. Have a Great Day!! This is an "owners' car show." You will see everyday drivers, concours quality cars, and "beaters!" Please plan to drive your British car! o Registration Day of Show $25.00 per vehicle o Registration: Starting at 7:30 a.m. o Show & Picnic: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. o Featured Marque ~ Austin Healey Sprite ~ Celebrating 50 Years! o Food: You must BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC. There will be no food vendors or outside food sources at this location. This event started as a picnic 29 years ago, and we're going back to our tradition  Bring Your Own Everything! You may bring beer or wine, but NO HARD ALCOHOL - NO GLASSWARE OR GLASS BOTTLES are permitted at this location. Beer must be in cans or plastic bottles. Wine must be in a box or plastic container. Use only paper or plasticware for your picnic. o Vendors: There will be no vendors and NO SELLING OF ANY KIND at this location. That means NO "FOR SALE" SIGNS on cars, either. o pets: ABSOLUTELY NO PETS (dogs, cats, etc.) at this location  Federal regulation. o Trophies and Recognition: (To be considered, please have your car in place by 10AM) Cars: Best of Show - Popular vote  please use ballot in your show packet Best of Marque - Popular vote  please use ballot in your show packet Best "Beater" - The car most in need of restorationmust be running Founder's Trophy - Presented by one of our founders Also: Best Club Display and Best Classic Picnic (Judging occurs between 11:30 and Noon) Questions? Please call our information line: 760  746  1458 o DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 15  (near Qualcomm Stadium) Exit Friars Road East. Follow Friars Road to Santo Road. At Santo Road turn left. Take an immediate right onto Admiral Baker Road and follow it down the hill. At the bottom on the hill turn right into the parking lot. (Thomas Guide Page 1249, Grid H-6) o On Line DIRECTIONS: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/9-ecoFe9KwfmcxaDeS QUESTIONS? Please call San Diego British Car Day Information Line: 760 - 746 - 1458 www.sandiegobritishcarday.org Thank you! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t Archives at http://www.team.net/archive From mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net Tue Oct 28 17:02:17 2008 From: lordshill@aol.com To: mg-t@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:01:45 -0400 Subject: [Mg-t] TD Engine 1953 To all.. My engine is in need of several items to get it back to runing.? I;m looking for an oil pump, camshaft and tappets.? Thanks for any help you can give. Roy _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Mg-t@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg-t Archives at http://www.team.net/archive