- 21. Re: TD Gas Cap Seal, easy repair? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 23:40:01 -0700
- Soak the cork gasket in tea. This will make it plyable enough to fit into the recedded area. Or, find a viton O-ring, that will fit the gas neck, like the cork seal. John Seim Irvine, CA /// unsubscr
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00028.html (7,187 bytes)
- 22. Looking for a Marshall carb to blower manifold to have cast (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:21:20 -0700
- I am looking for someone who has a Marshall Nordec supercharger, not currently in operation, set up for a TC. I need a manifold, carburetor to supercharger intake. I purchased one from John Bibby; he
- /html/mg-t/2002-08/msg00030.html (7,158 bytes)
- 23. Re: MG TD Wheel Studs (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 08:54:20 -0700
- The studs on TD's up to chassis no. 12284 were BSF threads. TD's from chassis no. 12285, and TF disc wheel cars are SAE thread. I would purchase one from Moss Motors, 264-240 (BSF thread) for your 19
- /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00014.html (7,375 bytes)
- 24. Looking for Terrence A. Peddicord, formerly of Moss Motors (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 21:29:40 -0700
- I am looking for Terrence A. Peddicord, formerly of Moss Motors. Terry was rebuilding my Marshall supercharger, while an employee at Moss Motors, Goleta, CA. He is no longer an employee there. The la
- /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00045.html (7,745 bytes)
- 25. [Fwd: Looking for Terrence A. Peddicord, formerly of Moss (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 09:31:44 -0700
- Jarl de Boer provided this bit of information. The phone number is a fax number. Should anyone else need to know how to contact Terry, here is the information I received. Terry Peddicord Engineer Vor
- /html/mg-t/2002-05/msg00046.html (8,388 bytes)
- 26. Re: Tappets (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 21:09:10 -0800
- Sorry, Stuart, but the only way to find out if the tappets are worn, is to remove them. Remove the rocker arm assembly, extract the pushrods, remove the tappet cover, and inspect the tappets, one by
- /html/mg-t/2002-01/msg00009.html (7,670 bytes)
- 27. Gas Tank Lid Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:44:49 -0800
- The cork seal dries out over time. Rubber O-rings weren't available when the cars were built, or at least not considered for this application. They do work, and seal well. Cork will compress over tim
- /html/mg-t/2001-11/msg00064.html (6,374 bytes)
- 28. Re: Gas tank dip stick / Gas tank vent (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:02:58 -0800
- The vent is in the cap. The rim that rests on the cork seal is spring loaded. When pressed against the cork seal, the internal cover raises up, revealing a vent hole in the internal cover. Should the
- /html/mg-t/2001-11/msg00075.html (6,876 bytes)
- 29. Re: Variation of "Lift the Piston Carb Tunning" (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 09:57:07 -0700
- Raising the piston, or lowering the jet, will richen the mixture. A thin blade screwdriver can be used to lift the piston 1/32", to check the mixture. The SU tool kit has metal rods, that can be plac
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00007.html (8,178 bytes)
- 30. Re: Condenser (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 11:12:04 -0700
- I heard from someone in the industry, that condensors have a 3% failure rate, from the factory. The conclusion was, if your condensor is working, it is better to stick with it, than replace one with
- /html/mg-t/2001-08/msg00099.html (6,452 bytes)
- 31. Re: CA Bill (AB 1390) to Destroy Pre-1970 Cars (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:46:29 -0700
- Should any of you wish to read the contents of AB 1390, go to the California Legislature Website listed above. John Seim /// /// mg-t@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/mg-t/2001-06/msg00024.html (6,882 bytes)
- 32. Re: TD Fan Belt (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 23:43:15 -0700
- Current fan belt supplied by Moss Motors is 17 x 925. Fits fine, both pulley groove angle is correct, and length is correct. As long as you can put the fan belt onto the generator pulley, WITHOUT rem
- /html/mg-t/2001-05/msg00000.html (6,316 bytes)
- 33. Craig Seabrook - The Whitworth Shop (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 00:15:25 -0700
- I knew that Craig Seabrook turned out excellent woodwork for our cars, but had no idea how well the instrument dashboard restorations were. Oh, yes, I knew that he could silkscreen the instrument pan
- /html/mg-t/2001-05/msg00001.html (7,085 bytes)
- 34. Re: Need advice on Side Curtains and Top (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 10:03:07 -0700
- Moss Motors sells a quality made top. The upholstery shop I use has seen a lot, and recommends Moss tops to their customers. I would recommend the Stayfast over the duck. Robbins Tops in Los Angeles
- /html/mg-t/2001-05/msg00036.html (9,592 bytes)
- 35. Re: To turn, or not to turn ? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:04:00 -0700
- Have them turned. The drum lathe will not exactly center the drum, might be .001"-.003" off of axle center, but close enough. If they are turned oversize too much, you can add shims under the lining,
- /html/mg-t/2001-04/msg00054.html (6,611 bytes)
- 36. Re: Rod Pinch bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:12:33 -0700
- Go one step further, and use an allen head cap screw, instead of the hex head cap screw. Phil Marino just ordered a box of 100 of these, from Germany. I know that he will have a few left over, unless
- /html/mg-t/2001-04/msg00055.html (7,154 bytes)
- 37. Re: Matching paint/parts question, MG-TF (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 09:34:43 -0800
- Should you want a definite answer, send $10.00 (US) to Roger Furneaux. His email address is: rogerf46tc@yahoo.com. Roger has most of the MG factory records. He will generate a "FACTORY GUARANTEE", ba
- /html/mg-t/2001-03/msg00040.html (7,945 bytes)
- 38. Re: MG TD Obscure Bits (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 23:29:24 -0800
- C.W.Moss Ford Parts (and I suspect others) sell a bolt that looks like a rivet from the outside. The model A guys have to disassemble the buckets to chrome their headlights, and assemble them using t
- /html/mg-t/2001-02/msg00083.html (6,889 bytes)
- 39. Re: Viewing Piston Rings (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:45:54 -0800
- As long as there isn't much of a ring ridge at the top of the cylnders, you can do this. If the piston is a four ring type, you will be able to inspect the two compression rings, plus the top oil con
- /html/mg-t/2001-02/msg00120.html (6,543 bytes)
- 40. Re: Instrument rebuilds (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Seim" <kingseim@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:58:36 -0800
- MO-MA, 1321 2nd St.N.W., Albuqureque, N.M. 505-766-6661 West Valley Instruments, 7756 Balboa Blvd., Ste. A, Van Nuys, CA 818-781-0700. Both can repair chronometric, as well as magnetic. I have found
- /html/mg-t/2001-01/msg00024.html (7,570 bytes)
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