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  • Re: MG TD in Australia

    Here's some info from the New England MG ''T'' Register in their bible for all things ''T''-series ''The T-Series MG Handbook'' pages 42-47. EXR - A right-hand drive car built for ''General Export'' to locations other than the US and Canada.&nbsp; EXL - A left-hand drive export car for destinations other than the US and Canada EXU - original ...
    Posted to General (Forum) by Dick Mason on July 18, 2012
  • Re: Fuel tank sensor/sender unit repair - 53TD

    Try the plumbing department at your local hardware store.&nbsp; There are brass compression fittings used to connect small copper tubing together.&nbsp; I have no idea if the metal fuel line in my TD was original, but a 5/16'' compression coupling set worked to connect two sections of line.
    Posted to General (Forum) by Dick Mason on July 16, 2012
  • Re: Stiff throttle linkage

    Good to hear!&nbsp; Just got done solving my own SU demon.&nbsp; Last week, the TD suddenly refused to idle correctly, with the engine speed dropping well below the normal setting and eventually stalling.&nbsp; Ran fine with throttle added.&nbsp; Turns out there's a twin-eared brass fitting that holds the idle speed adjustment screw, with the ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by Dick Mason on June 21, 2012
  • Re: Stiff throttle linkage

    Hi Steve - Welcome to the fun world of these classic little cars.&nbsp; Instant car show wherever you go ... No, there should be no throttle issues like you describe.&nbsp; The throttle linkage&nbsp;should have easy and free movement thruout its range, limited only by resistance from the return spring on the carb linkage. I seriously suspect ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by Dick Mason on June 3, 2012
  • Re: Midget starter

    Might also be your ignition switch&nbsp; has worn/corroded contacts ...
    Posted to General (Forum) by Dick Mason on May 26, 2012
  • Re: oil filter draining down?

    We'll need some more info before the forum engine guys can hazard an educated guess on solutions ... Oil viscosity?&nbsp; Just about everyone recommends 20W50 mineral oil (not synth) with the ZDDP additive. Engine temp at that 2500 rpm - 30 psi reading. Idle pressure with the engine just after a ''cold'' start and when at normal operating ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by Dick Mason on May 15, 2012
  • Re: Electronic Ignition?

    I have the Pertronix ignitor kit in my TD.&nbsp; Worth every penny in improved engine performance and no problems since installation 7 years ago.&nbsp; There were some overheating issues with the very first units, but that was fixed long ago.&nbsp; Caution, don't leave the ignition system ''ON'' (primary ignition circuit powered) for an extended ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by Dick Mason on May 15, 2012
  • Re: oil filter draining down?

    Yep - that's what my '51 TD engine does, albeit with an aftermarket modern filter conversion kit installed. I believe the 5-10 second delay on oil pressure buildup during cranking is due to the oil pressure tap point between the filter and the cylinder head inlet.&nbsp; The&nbsp;oil pump has to push oil thru the filter (which is full) then up the ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by Dick Mason on May 15, 2012
  • Re: Rebuilt engine smoking

    Dang - wish I had that kind of compression in my tired '51 TD!&nbsp; Just a thought - check that the oil drain holes in the head are completely open thru the cylinder head gasket and block back to the sump.&nbsp; I haven't pulled the head off mine, so I don't know if the gasket is ''sided'' or not.&nbsp; Let us know what it was when you find the ...
    Posted to Mechanical (Forum) by Dick Mason on May 4, 2012
  • Re: Vapor lock on TD

    I added the TF carb spacers between the carbs and intake manifold, plus fabricated sheet metal heat shields from a design published by Bill Bollendonk from the Rocky Mtn MGT Club.&nbsp; It helped a bunch, but did not totally cure the hot day vapor lock issue.&nbsp; The only 100% effective method that worked on my '51 TD was to prop open the ...
    Posted to General (Forum) by Dick Mason on April 24, 2012
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