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81. How to set timing on a TD with an Ignitor (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 21:20:51 -0500; Hurray, I managed to order the correct Pertronix Ignitor for my car. I'm still not absolutely sure which cam I've got (you can go blind starring at the outlines in the shop manual - symmetric, asymme; /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00031.html (8,257 bytes)
82. Pertronix Ignitor in TD Report (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 23:55:28 -0500; Just took the TD for a spin with the new Ignitor. The car is running smoother with more oomph above 4000 rpm. This is exactly what I experienced with the MGB. I don't know what, but the Ignitor is do; /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00038.html (7,527 bytes)
83. Re: Points/electronic ign. (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 15:04:07 -0500; The improvements I'm seeing with the Ignitor might be due to the worn bushings Peter talks about. Both my B and TD have 100K+ on distributors that have never been rebuilt. The timing mark jumped arou; /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00047.html (8,794 bytes)
84. Re: Points/electronic ign./Failure (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 15:31:20 -0500; I too carry the old parts in the trunk, just in case. But there's another way of looking at part failure here. When the electronic ignition fails, it will most likely just plain quit. Points can go; /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00048.html (10,292 bytes)
85. Re: Voltage Regulator Blues (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:26:40 -0500; Whoa, .2 amp (or 200 mA) is an unacceptable amount of "standby" current. That much current would easily deplete the battery in a week or so. There are many devices in the modern car (mostly computer); /html/mg-t/2002-04/msg00028.html (10,490 bytes)
86. Re: Voltage Regulator Blues / TD Wiring (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 22:05:14 -0500; The wires may be old, but from what I've seen the insulation is a lot tougher than what passes for insulation today! This is just my personal opinion. The master disconnect switch is probably a good; /html/mg-t/2002-04/msg00031.html (8,077 bytes)
87. Re: Connolly Leather goes BANKRUPT! (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 22:10:26 -0500; Does this mean Connolly Hide Food will no longer be available? What's a good Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s) Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336 /// un; /html/mg-t/2002-04/msg00032.html (6,656 bytes)
88. Re: Gasoline / Octane (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:00:07 -0500; A think some MGB owners are incorrectly assuming that they can use regular just because the engines are four cylinder. The shop manual specifies 98 RON octane for the HC (8.8:1) engines and 93 RON oc; /html/mg-t/2002-04/msg00035.html (7,482 bytes)
89. Is the T-Series Mid Engine? (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 23:32:06 -0500; This may sound crazy, but it seems to me that the our T series cars have the engine closer to the middle of the car than the so called modern "mid engine" sports cars. I didn't measure, but I bet the; /html/mg-t/2002-03/msg00020.html (7,220 bytes)
90. Re: gear/tranny changes (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:02:54 -0500; My understanding is that the MPAG's horsepower peaks at 5400 rpm with 50 BHP. This is the horsepower required to push the car 80 mph. The rear end ratio of 5.125 (either by design or accident) yield; /html/mg-t/2002-03/msg00033.html (8,344 bytes)
91. Re: TD Seat Installation / Another question (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 00:49:45 -0500; 1. Yes, the seat bottoms are attached only at the front to the T-bolt receptacles in the floorboard. But, why are they hinged in the front?????? I can understand the hinge in back. 2. Mine came with; /html/mg-t/2006-05/msg00027.html (9,026 bytes)
92. Re: TD Front Brake Problems (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 17:35:54 -0500; Aside from the return spring, make sure the pedal bearing for both the brake and clutch are well lubed. When I got my TD the old grease was so thick and sticky, that it actually inhibited the return; /html/mg-t/2006-09/msg00021.html (9,322 bytes)
93. Re: Ethanol gas (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 20:48:22 -0400; "Let Sleeping Rust Lie" is my philosophy. The inside of my tank looks UGLY. It looked UGLY when I bought it 37 years ago. I just keep the filter clean and keep driving. As heavy as the T series gas t; /html/mg-t/2007-05/msg00026.html (8,958 bytes)
94. Re: Ethanol gas (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 21:02:07 -0400; Running two pumps in series will double the fuel pressure. Just like two batteries in series will double the voltage. Be careful you don't have too much pressure. I believe the TD Mark II had two fue; /html/mg-t/2007-05/msg00027.html (10,897 bytes)
95. Mystery Pin (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 21:23:34 -0400; That's a 'normal' motor oil leak. The hole is to drain the motor oil that leaks into the clutch housing. The cotter pin is supposed to bounce around and keep the hole from plugging up. A teaspoon or; /html/mg-t/2007-08/msg00000.html (7,220 bytes)
96. Re: Transistors, diodes and fuel pumps (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 00:17:07 -0400; A diode in series with the positive supply lead will protect an electronic device from reverse voltage. Perhaps this is how this particular device is designed. It is even possible to use four diodes; /html/mg-t/2007-09/msg00000.html (7,930 bytes)

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