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21. Trouble with TD Clutch Cable (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 23:20:06 EDT; I tried switching from the clutch rod to the clutch cable on my '52 TD. The car originally had a cable but somewhere along the line had the rod installed. I bought the Moss 331-070 cable and found th; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00052.html (6,760 bytes)
22. TD Clutch Cable Not At Fault (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 00:08:52 EDT; Whoops, I goofed again. The problem turned out to be a very stiff clutch pedal. Grease evidently wasn't getting to the outside pedal shaft bushing for some reason. A good soak in penetrating oil took; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00058.html (7,480 bytes)
23. Stuck Valve on TD (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 00:41:17 EDT; I just did a partial rebuild on my XPAG. 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 garage yest; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00059.html (6,942 bytes)
24. Follow up on Stuck Valve on TD (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:49:39 EDT; I called my mechanic today about the stuck valve. I asked him if the valve guides he installed were bronze. He said no, and he wouldn't touch a bronze guide with a ten foot pole! He thought I should; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00064.html (7,382 bytes)
25. MG TD Voltage Regulator Cooking Battery? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 01:16:55 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/mg-t/2000-06/msg00180.html (7,556 bytes)
26. Re: MG TD Voltage Regulator Cooking Battery? (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 01:37:18 EDT; After reading the informative replies, I adjusted the regulator for 14 volts at the battery. The ammeter now reads 1 to 2 amps on the plus side at cruising speed and the battery has stopped spewing a; /html/mg-t/2000-06/msg00191.html (8,220 bytes)
27. 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/mg-t/2000-05/msg00000.html (7,296 bytes)
28. Re: TD Clutch Cable VS Clutch Levers (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 22:14:39 EDT; Bob: I'm also at a loss, there is nothing on my TD that I would describe as a stop-clutch pedal. Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #1; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00004.html (7,864 bytes)
29. 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/mg-t/2000-05/msg00034.html (6,937 bytes)
30. #%$@&* SAE Bolts Forced into a TD Block (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 10:52:07 EDT; The DPO used SAE bolts in a few of the oil pan holes on my XPAG engine. They look like they where just forced in without any tapping. Should I reuse these SAE bolts? I'm afraid going back to the orig; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00052.html (7,948 bytes)
31. Trouble Installing TD Oil Pan (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 16:56:27 EDT; Aside from the damn SAE bolt problem, I can't seem to get the back of the pan seated all the way down. It must be the new seal between the bearing cap and the pan. The new seal looks like it has the; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00056.html (7,015 bytes)
32. Re: #%$@&* SAE Bolts Forced into a TD Block (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 19:53:01 EDT; Just an FYI here. I discovered that half of the sump bolt holes in the block go all the way through the lip. One could replace the short 5/16 SAE bolts that the DPO used with longer ones that go all; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00061.html (8,419 bytes)
33. Re: Trouble Installing TD Oil Pan (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 20:32:59 EDT; I dropped the sump again just to check the alignment of the seal. It was ok. (I'm working with the engine still in the car.) I put a scissor jack under the sump at the end where the seal is to exert; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00062.html (7,663 bytes)
34. 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/mg-t/2000-05/msg00063.html (7,081 bytes)
35. Re: Clutch Cable VS Clutch Rod (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 00:41:34 EDT; Bob: I ordered a cable assembly. This is correct for my early TD anyway. I like the idea that engine movement won't affect the clutch engagement with the cable. With the rod (before I put in new engi; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00085.html (7,056 bytes)
36. Cold Valve Clearance (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 22:19:50 EDT; I'm finishing an engine overhaul on my TD. I know the valve clearance should be .019 hot, but what should I set it for cold before it's started? The shop manual says nothing about a cold setting. Thi; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00126.html (6,605 bytes)
37. Oil Filler Cap on Valve Cover Question (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 22:19:52 EDT; The oil filler cap on my TD is awfully loose. Is there supposed to be some sort of sealing material (like cork or rubber) inside the top bass part? Also is the cap supposed to be painted? Bob Donahue; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00127.html (6,752 bytes)
38. TD Exhaust Manifold Paint (score: 1): Author: BobMGT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 22:19:51 EDT; What kind of paint and color should I use on my TD exhaust manifold? Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - AMGBA #96-1202; /html/mg-t/2000-05/msg00128.html (6,595 bytes)
39. 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/mg-t/2000-05/msg00154.html (6,656 bytes)
40. 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/mg-t/2000-05/msg00158.html (6,651 bytes)

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