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21. Stuck Valve on TD (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 00:43:49 EDT; I just did a partial rebuild on my XPAG engine. I had the cylinder head done by a professional British car mechanic, new everything on the head plus hardened valve seats. I ran the engine in the gara; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00417.html (6,882 bytes)
22. MG TD Voltage Regulator Cooking Battery? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 01:19:00 EDT; The ammeter in my TD has always read around plus 15 amps at crusing speed. This amount of constant charging didn't seem right to me, so I hooked up a voltmeter and discovered the generator was pumpin; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg01546.html (7,418 bytes)
23. TD Clutch Cable VS Clutch Levers (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 23:49:37 EDT; The clutch lever linkage on my TD is loose as a goose. The bush and clevis pin holes are worn out. I could get a new bush and have the holes welded and re-drilled. But it looks like it would be easie; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00034.html (6,862 bytes)
24. Looking for a Maintenance Free Battery (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 21:51:04 EDT; Is there a maintenance free battery that will fit a '71 MGB? I saw the Champion Vortex at the local auto parts store. Unfortunately it is a little too big for the B (also a bit pricey, but nothing's; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00090.html (7,137 bytes)
25. Distributor Wobble Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 15:35:14 EDT; In the process of installing new points on my '71 B, I noticed there's quit a bit of wobble in the plate that the points mount to. I see this plate is suppose to rotate and there's a spring that pull; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00199.html (8,095 bytes)
26. Funny Noise when Braking Hard (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 16:16:43 EDT; When I brake real hard (like just one click short of locking up the wheels) I hear a momentary sound like something is rubbing against something that's rotating. It makes a hollow tubular sound like; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00471.html (7,362 bytes)
27. J-B Weld, is it really that good? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 09:06:42 EDT; The clutch linkage lever and rods on my TD have worn out holes (oversized and oval shaped). The restoration manual suggest having holes filled up with weld and then redrilled. I'm wondering if J-B We; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00569.html (7,284 bytes)
28. #%$@&* SAE Bolts Forced into a TD Block (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 10:52:07 EDT; The DPO used SAE bolts in a few of the oil pan holes on my XPAG engine. They look like they where just forced in without any tapping. Should I reuse these SAE bolts? I'm afraid going back to the orig; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00660.html (6,955 bytes)
29. Re: Trouble Installing TD Oil Pan (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 21:33:22 EDT; No, I didn't. But I did smear some assembly lube on it before my second attempt to get the sump on. How long should it be soaked? Does this apply to all cork seals? How about cork seals used on the c; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00695.html (6,907 bytes)
30. Re: Octain booster and compression ratios (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 21:59:05 EDT; The owners manual for my '71 specifies "Premium 98 or above". This is a far cry from 92. (Or is this apples and oranges, old/new octane numbers?) I personally run octane booster. I can run 15 deg BTD; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00794.html (8,227 bytes)
31. TD Manifold Gasket Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 14:34:10 EDT; Hello fellow MG enthusiasts: I'm getting ready to put the manifolds back on my TD. Does the gasket go on dry, or should some sort of sealant be used? Also what torque value should be used on the mani; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01349.html (6,540 bytes)
32. Sealed Batteries (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 15:11:11 EDT; Just an FYI. I wanted to get one of those fancy Optima/Vortex/Exide-Select batteries (the ones that look like a six pack of beer) for my '71 MGB. But there doesn't appear to be a size that fits the o; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01351.html (6,683 bytes)
33. Should I use Sealant on a Freeze Plug? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 15:10:15 EDT; I have to replace a leaky freeze plug on my TD. Should I put a little sealant around the edge of the new one? If so, what kind of sealant? I've got Blue Permatex and Permatex No.2 on hand. Thanks in; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01406.html (6,808 bytes)
34. Can't get freeze plug fitted (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 17:24:47 EDT; I'm trying to install the big freeze plug on the side of the XPAG engine on my TD (the one just below the manifolds). I thought they were installed by smacking the plug dome with a hammer causing it; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg01412.html (6,772 bytes)
35. Re: coolent recovery (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 00:35:35 EDT; What does the coolant recovery container do that a fill line in the radiator couldn't accomplish? One can avoid leaking coolant on an old car by just not filling the radiator to the brim! Now if you; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00098.html (8,124 bytes)
36. Re: coolent recovery MORE RANTING (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 00:26:08 EDT; little the What I'm trying to suggest is that the "recovery container" is just a federally mandated device to put a fill line in your "face" so you don't overfill your cooling system and leak coolant; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00183.html (8,176 bytes)
37. What's in the Canister in the Oil Pan? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 16:26:52 EDT; I have the oil pan off of the engine in my TD. I see there is some sort of canister that has a pipe that goes to a fitting on the side of the pan. Is there some sort of filter in that canister? Does; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00884.html (6,971 bytes)
38. More Oil Pan Canister (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:25:10 EDT; Thanks to the list reponse, I now know there's a filter screen inside. I poured some gasoline down the canister pipe and shook it up. All kinds of crud came out, some of it shiny (probably pieces of; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00915.html (6,667 bytes)
39. Re: Dynamo / Generator Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 11:47:02 EDT; The company I work for manufactures car radios and we have always designed them to work over a range of 10.5 to 16 volts. If your car is starting and running, there must be enough voltage at the batt; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg00916.html (8,319 bytes)
40. $#%^&@ Front Tonneau Snaps (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 22:43:44 EDT; The front corner snaps (on the windshield posts) of my B's full tonneau keep coming loose, drives me crazy! I've been told there are better fasteners for this purpose. Has anyone got the scoop on thi; /html/mgs/2000-04/msg01113.html (7,726 bytes)

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