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21. RE: windscreen studs (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:00:40 -0400; The windshield pivots on the flat sided stud which is the lower stud. The flat washer hole on this stud is also flat sided so it rotates when the screen is folded.This lower stud ( with flat side ) h; /html/mg-t/2006-06/msg00002.html (7,405 bytes)
22. RE: MG ZA Magnette (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:28:03 -0400; I wrecked a couple of VERY rusty MG ZAs many years ago. I have some dash components, speedo, dash panel, switches etc, 1500 cc engines and front and rear window glass if anyone interested. Maybe a f; /html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00026.html (7,216 bytes)
23. RE: TD Radiator Support Bushings (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:13:01 -0400; One rubber on top of the cross member, one under on each side. So two on top, two on the bottom in total. Then a large 3/8" flat washer, 3/8" lock washer and 3/8" BSF nut tightened just enough to sl; /html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00053.html (7,987 bytes)
24. RE: TD Radiator Support Bushings (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:06:53 -0400; Actually the steel rings go on all four rubbers to stop excess mushrooming. Bob Grunau Blair, Bob is right on the money. However, I'll add that steel rings are placed around the lower edge of the bot; /html/mg-t/2006-07/msg00055.html (8,480 bytes)
25. Re: [Mg-t] td head (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:27:32 -0400; There should be no problem, but you MUST use an early banana shaped gasket to seal the water holes. Anytime you have a mis-matched block and head, either way, use a banana head gasket. The round hol; /html/mg-t/2007-09/msg00025.html (7,944 bytes)
26. Re: [Mg-t] more td head questions (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 13:22:47 -0400; Ok, but remember the MG "B" series engines are NF threads. XPAG is metric 10 x 1.5 mm head stud. In my experience, there is nothing wrong with original head studs with nuts torqued to 50 ft-lbs for a; /html/mg-t/2007-10/msg00002.html (8,326 bytes)
27. Re: [Mg-t] td head (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:14:22 -0400; I don't use a sealant and I don't think you need one. However, I did use copper Never Seize on my aluminum head and studs to try to keep the corrosion down on the studs. Bob Bob, Do you recommend us; /html/mg-t/2007-10/msg00006.html (7,693 bytes)
28. Re: [Mg-t] Touchy Clutchy (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 14:27:16 -0500; Hi Bill, My first guess is the motor mounts are shot, or broken ( the rubber separating from the steel plate in the front mount ), gearbox rubbers are loose, gearbox rear hold-down yoke is not snug,; /html/mg-t/2007-11/msg00011.html (9,263 bytes)
29. Re: [Mg-t] TD front shock removal (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:28:09 -0400; There is no problem removing the Girling ( or Armstrong ) front shocks on a TD . There is no need to remove fenders etc. BUT, please be careful as the coil spring can come out with a LOT of force if; /html/mg-t/2008-07/msg00008.html (8,428 bytes)
30. Re: [Mg-t] 1952 TD MKII Battery Switch (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:26:55 -0400; Howdy Rocky, On my TC it was easy ( but then we all know a TC is superior to a TD ) . I installed a master battery cut-off switch with removeable key on the steering column about where the bracket in; /html/mg-t/2008-08/msg00049.html (9,405 bytes)
31. Re: [Mg-t] Oil filter problem (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:47:37 -0500; Almost certainly the rubber gasket you replaced in the oil pump is at fault. You must remove ALL the old gasket first, then replace with the new CORRECT gasket. The correct rubber gasket is 0.088" t; /html/mg-t/2008-12/msg00004.html (9,273 bytes)
32. Re: [Mg-t] Spin on oil filter question (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 07:21:04 -0400; Hi Herb, I assume you mean a late TD/TF filter? If so, remove oil filter cannister. Install a short piece of 3/8" rod through the two holes in the adapter ( Moss # 435-140, page 5, p/n 131 ) oil filt; /html/mg-t/2009-04/msg00001.html (7,526 bytes)
33. Re: [Mg-t] Spin on oil filter question (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:19:05 -0400; Mine is all steel. I think Phil uses alumimum. You can use any filter as long as it has 3/4"-16 tpi inlet thread. An anti-drain back flap inlet valve is recommended for the horizontal TD/TF position; /html/mg-t/2009-04/msg00004.html (11,104 bytes)
34. Re: [Mg-t] Fwd: Shaved Head (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:17:32 -0400; You should have no problem using the original or Moss 'long" pushrods. But why buy new pushrods? Check eack end of the pushrods to see if they are loose, if loose, clean, compress and tig weld the e; /html/mg-t/2009-04/msg00055.html (10,866 bytes)
35. Re: [Mg-t] Fwd: Shaved Head (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:57:34 -0400; Sorry Dallas, spacers just SCREW UP the geometry of the rockers to valve tips. Pushrod or adjusters only have to be shortened to compensate for head milling. Bob Grunau John what was actually done ba; /html/mg-t/2009-04/msg00057.html (10,920 bytes)
36. Re: [Mg-t] TD front axle (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:27:42 -0400; The big washer should be dished so it does not contact the outer bearing race when the nut is tight. A flat washer will contact the outer race and wear and cause problems. If you change to sealed wh; /html/mg-t/2009-05/msg00060.html (8,075 bytes)
37. Re: [Mg-t] [mg-tabc] MG T series push rods (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 08:23:34 -0400; Regardless of what method used to fasten the pushrod ends, ( except cold crimping ) it will be necessary to remove one end and wash out all oil inside the hollow tube. Any type of welding or silver s; /html/mg-t/2009-05/msg00072.html (8,014 bytes)
38. Re: [Mg-t] [Mgs] Is Valvoline VR1 OK for everyday use? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:17:06 -0400; I have used Valvoline VR-1 20W-50 racing oil in my race TC and road MGs. Last year I had to strip the TC race engine apart. After 10 years racing, with oil and filter changed each spring, the engine; /html/mg-t/2009-06/msg00022.html (9,431 bytes)
39. Re: [Mg-t] questions (score: 1): Author: "Bob Grunau" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:01:28 -0400; Dave and Ed, Dave, in general I agree with your torque table values, EXCEPT for the rocker stand bolts. I like to use 25 ft-lbs ( you show 19 ft-lbs ) for the 8 mm bolts and 35 ft-lbs ( you show 43 f; /html/mg-t/2009-07/msg00005.html (8,049 bytes)
40. Re: [Mg-t] Broken axle (score: 1): Author: "GRUNAU, ROBT" <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:35:22 -0400; I think you need to at least take off half the axle casing, the small half. . Yes you can punch out the busted piece with a 3/8" diameter rod, but what about the swarf . I would split the axle, clea; /html/mg-t/2009-08/msg00027.html (8,702 bytes)

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