- 81. mirror mirror on the fender (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 16:35:55 +1300
- I am about to fit a pair om Moss mirrors on the TD front guards - round type flat glass. The one picture I have seen has them placed directly behind the side lights. Before I start drilling holes; i
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00017.html (7,400 bytes)
- 82. More on Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:31:19 +1300
- Hi there As I am commissioning a newly rebuilt XPAG engine I have followed the oil and ZDDP story with interest. I tried (in New Zealand) to obtain some Castrol HD 30 but was told it is not available
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00029.html (6,746 bytes)
- 83. TD reborn (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:42:57 +1300
- G'day T people After 23 years in hibernation with the PO (who thankfully never touched it) and 8 years under restoration with me RHD 1951 TD # 11368 is now back on the road. So I would just like to t
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00032.html (7,521 bytes)
- 84. back already - petrol leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:40:49 +1300
- Didn't think it would take long! First time I filled up the TD petrol tank past a couple of gallons it sprang a leak - in spite of my having done the full POR15 thorough clean and seal thing. The gas
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00036.html (7,223 bytes)
- 85. tyre pressures (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:00:18 +1300
- Hi T people I am running Hankook radial tyres on my TD with standard steel wheels and inner tubes - what should the tyre pressures be for everday use - same as recomended for crossplys? Says 18PSI in
- /html/mg-t/2007-01/msg00045.html (6,248 bytes)
- 86. head tightening (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 19:15:30 +1200
- Giday T typers Done a few hundred miles in the TD now so thought I would torque up the head nuts (engine was fully reconditioned). I am not sure if this should be done with the engine hot or cold? Th
- /html/mg-t/2007-05/msg00032.html (6,211 bytes)
- 87. Re: [Mg-t] xpag block question (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:04:25 +1200
- Hi Rocky I have a couple of old pistons marked + 020. According to the US Moss catalog I have plus 020 and plus 120 pistons are both marked + 020 (perhaps there is a point in front of the 020 on the
- /html/mg-t/2007-10/msg00007.html (8,133 bytes)
- 88. [Mg-t] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:55:19 +1300
- Hi T people I am entering our national interclub concourse in the new year - always said I never would, but all they had to do as ask and my ego was sufficiently stroked to say yes immediately. So no
- /html/mg-t/2007-11/msg00030.html (7,496 bytes)
- 89. [Mg-t] PA & PB Manifolds (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:01:34 +1300
- Giday T people Been very quite on this list lately - guess every restored T type is running sweetly and every restoration proceeding smoothly. Anyway I thought I would pass on this piece of non T typ
- /html/mg-t/2007-12/msg00005.html (6,914 bytes)
- 90. [Mg-t] Hood prop kit (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:36:19 +1200
- Giday T people This relates to the vexed issue of propping your hood up so the public can marvel at the finish on your rocker cover and the drip free status of your engine. I have looked at the web s
- /html/mg-t/2008-04/msg00034.html (7,463 bytes)
- 91. Re: [Mg-t] 51 mg td mark II (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:46:23 +1200
- Looking at the Burlen site: http://www.burlen.co.uk/vehiclelist-searchengine.aspx only the TD "competition" (which I assume is the MKII) and the Triumph 1500 used the AUC 578 carbs - TFs used AUC 728
- /html/mg-t/2008-04/msg00037.html (7,937 bytes)
- 92. [Mg-t] Tune your SUs without leaving your desk (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 08:27:08 +1200
- While we are on the topic of tuning I came across this programme called http://www.winsu.co.uk/ XPAG and all other MG engines are supported I have not tried it - but could be a fun way to pass the wi
- /html/mg-t/2008-05/msg00046.html (6,600 bytes)
- 93. [Mg-t] Unusual TD side screens (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:40:04 +1200
- This pair of allegedly TD sidescreens with sliding windows has turned up on our local NZ auction site. Anyone come across these before - were they an aftermarket accessory or perhaps custom made? htt
- /html/mg-t/2008-06/msg00024.html (6,528 bytes)
- 94. Re: [Mg-t] Leaking Rear Axle Seals (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:06:14 +1200
- After my restoration I had the same problem - discovered I had put the backplate and other parts back together in the wrong order - worth a look. Cheers Douglas --Original Message-- From: mg-t-bounc
- /html/mg-t/2008-07/msg00005.html (8,533 bytes)
- 95. Re: [Mg-t] Side curtains (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:28:36 +1200
- Bit late with this response - been away. But you should also know that the sets metal trim fittings on the two types of side curtains are different - and the Moss ones are a bit mixed up - or at leas
- /html/mg-t/2008-08/msg00044.html (8,800 bytes)
- 96. Re: [Mg-t] Engine Parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:42:44 +1300
- I have used Bob Ford at Brit-Tek http://www.brittek.com/ for many years. He is in NH and I am in New Zealand so no vested interest. He is a Moss reseller, but also sources parts from other places - s
- /html/mg-t/2008-11/msg00011.html (8,392 bytes)
- 97. [Mg-t] Re sticking carbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:34:07 +1300
- This may be unlikely to be your carb problem - but you never know. After I had the TD carbs rebuilt one piston was not going all the way up. The tuning guy scratched his head for some time - and a lo
- /html/mg-t/2009-01/msg00024.html (6,876 bytes)
- 98. [Mg-t] Gearbox jumping out (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:39:31 +1200
- Hi T people Nice to see y'all are still alive out there. In New Zealand the nights are drawing in, the leaves are falling and I have decided it is time to do something about my 51 TD gearbox over the
- /html/mg-t/2009-04/msg00032.html (7,646 bytes)
- 99. Re: [Mg-t] TF Blinkers & Brake Lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:55:19 +1200
- I have resurrected a few of these mechanical switches - all you need is a little patience and some olive oil - see this web site for instructions: http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/electric/ts101.htm The
- /html/mg-t/2009-04/msg00045.html (11,352 bytes)
- 100. Re: [Mg-t] Accessory "trouble light" (score: 1)
- Author: "Douglas Ormrod" <Douglas.Ormrod@neurological.org.nz>
- Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 11:27:04 +1200
- Made by Lucas one here on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-CLASSIC-CAR-LUCAS-INSPECTION-LIGHT-LAMP-TOOL KIT_W0QQitemZ380124998740QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarPar ts_SM?hash=item588137
- /html/mg-t/2009-05/msg00049.html (9,553 bytes)
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