- 81. Re: TF Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:33:22 -0000
- Thanks Andy, Fair comment, I might just take your advice and paint it maroon. It might be worth mentioning that I put the same question to the Classic Car magazine here in the UK, and the response wa
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00016.html (6,853 bytes)
- 82. Re: Global Wanderings!. (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:22:15 -0000
- Regards David Tinker
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00017.html (6,748 bytes)
- 83. Re: Global TD oil pressures (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:35:52 -0000
- Hi Bob, Thanks for the advice, I will give it a try. Regards David Tinker
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00018.html (6,370 bytes)
- 84. Re: TF Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:56:51 -0000
- Hi Ray, My TF engine has a plate on the side giving details of the Crank Journal size, and Cylinder Bore size, so maybe it is. Regards David Tinker
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00019.html (6,670 bytes)
- 85. Re: Global TD oil pressures (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 01:10:12 -0000
- Hi Bob , Thanks for your advice I will check it out. Regards David Tinker
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00020.html (6,366 bytes)
- 86. Re: Global Wanderings!. (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 01:22:59 -0000
- Hi Bob, You have raised a few questions that I will have to investigate, I am fairly sure that the oil goes into and out of the filter in the correct direction, the rest -well we shall see. Thanks ag
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00021.html (6,685 bytes)
- 87. Re: tops down (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:08:23 -0000
- Its been Tops down here in Wales UK all winter, the only problem is that you have to drive like crazy so the rain goes right over the screen. A good heater helps if you happen to have one, which I ha
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00032.html (6,635 bytes)
- 88. Re: A TD owner need some help (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 19:16:52 +0100
- My bet is that the Carbs are not balanced. My advice is to start from scratch again and set them up by the book. Do not overlook the coil either because I had a similar problem to yours and it took m
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00046.html (7,647 bytes)
- 89. Re: Re: Torque specifications (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:27:19 +0100
- I seem to recall from a long time ago that tables detailing Tightening Torque Settings were given without the use of any lubricant during assembly, and that if lubricant was used the settings should
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00056.html (7,017 bytes)
- 90. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 20:12:13 +0100
- Tell me more about the Petronix ignition system, is it a seamless replacement for the TD/TF, how does it work, what does it cost, where do you get it from?. It sounds good from those who have fitted
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00057.html (6,657 bytes)
- 91. Re: Re: Torque specifications (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 20:49:43 +0100
- Hello Dick, Thanks for your comments. I thought one would have to reduce the Tightening Torque (ie the setting on the spanner) when using lubricant , as with less friction one would get more tighteni
- /html/mg-t/2000-03/msg00066.html (7,055 bytes)
- 92. MGTF Floor Boards (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 22:51:31 -0000
- Has any one out there got dimensions of the floor boards fitted to the MGTF. Regards David Tinker mailto:david.tinker@virgin.net
- /html/mg-t/2000-01/msg00014.html (6,220 bytes)
- 93. Fw: Florida (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 22:52:51 -0000
- sadly going
- /html/mg-t/2000-01/msg00015.html (6,719 bytes)
- 94. Re: Color Scheme (score: 1)
- Author: "david.tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:01:17 -0000
- Hi Stuart, Its called a Sump!. All TDs had the engine,gearbox,cylinderhead,sump and gearbox lid etc painted red. The rocker cover was painted a silver grey-green colour, and all ancillaries such as s
- /html/mg-t/2000-01/msg00029.html (7,363 bytes)
- 95. Crankshaft Balancing (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 15:06:05 -0000
- How important is it to have the crank and flywheel assembly balanced during an engine rebuild. I have no knowledge as to how the engine was running previously. Regards David Tinker mailto:david.tinke
- /html/mg-t/1999-12/msg00025.html (6,684 bytes)
- 96. Re: Trying to change a Piston with Engine and Crank in Place (TD) (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 21:40:06 -0000
- Hi Bob I have read your note regarding the correct way round for pistons to be assembled in the XPAG block and would offer the following advice. The conrods must be assembled correctly with the gudge
- /html/mg-t/1999-12/msg00034.html (8,968 bytes)
- 97. My MGTD (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 21:10:48 -0000
- In 1989 I bought my TD at an auction here in the UK. The car was exported to the USA where it had spent most of its life before being returned to the UK sometime in 1989.It has long since been conver
- /html/mg-t/1999-12/msg00041.html (7,113 bytes)
- 98. Re: Need more advice on TD piston change (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:51:45 -0000
- Hi Bob, You need to examine the cylinder bore carefully for any marks caused by the previous problem. If it looks OK then I would think a new +020 piston with new rings is OK. Honing is intended to s
- /html/mg-t/1999-12/msg00047.html (7,556 bytes)
- 99. Re: Insurance for UK visit (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:23:27 -0000
- Hi Carl Have a word with the MG Octagon Car Club Secretary . Harry Crutchley , and I am sure he will be able to advise you. Leave it until after after the festive season is over as Harry is currently
- /html/mg-t/1999-12/msg00048.html (7,344 bytes)
- 100. TF Rear Shocks. (score: 1)
- Author: "David Tinker" <david.tinker@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 21:30:45 -0000
- I have heard that there was a modification to change the original TD/TF rear lever arm dampers to telescopic units. Does anyone have info on this and better still the make and model of the telescopic
- /html/mg-t/1999-12/msg00056.html (6,305 bytes)
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