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1. RE: running board trim attachment (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:11:08 -0600; I agree. When I tore down my 1936 PB, the fume shield at the base of the firewall was attached with something approaching pop rivets. It was pretty obvious that they had been there from the beginning; /html/mg-t/2006-02/msg00072.html (9,019 bytes)
2. RE: Headlights (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:00:55 -0600; Try here: http://www.vintage-headlamp-restoration.co.uk/Lenses.htm Cheers, Lew Palmer Hope one of you MG-T folk can help: I understand that my 1949 Singer Roadster has the same Lucas headlights as th; /html/mg-t/2006-01/msg00007.html (7,719 bytes)
3. RE: Rev counter reduction gearbox (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 18:37:48 -0600; There may be replacement parts, but I'm not aware of any immediately. However, if you remove the rivets, twist the case halves slightly, then redrill and replace the rivets, you can cause the worn ge; /html/mg-t/2005-11/msg00022.html (7,775 bytes)
4. FW: Exhaust bracket follow up - BSF rukles OK! (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:28:20 -0600; Why are they different? My guess is that the exhaust hanger and related exhaust stuff was fabricated as a part of the exhaust system and not a part of the gearbox/engine. Thus Abingdon used what fast; /html/mg-t/2005-11/msg00040.html (10,358 bytes)
5. RE: Starup Problems (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:44:48 -0600; I hate to suggest the obvious, but if you lay one of the plug wires near a good ground point and crank with the engine on, do you see a good spark? If not, change the coil. If so, go to a fuel relat; /html/mg-t/2005-11/msg00075.html (8,656 bytes)
6. RE: T type radiator caps (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 19:55:33 -0600; What? I have one for each of my pre-56 cars. The TD has a chicken, made and given to my by Diedre Pyle from Australia. The J2 has a drunken man holding up a light post scrounged from a junk box at Ba; /html/mg-t/2005-11/msg00094.html (8,055 bytes)
7. RE: Tight Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 08:12:41 -0500; Grinding away part of the metal shoe is a BAD idea!!!! The shows were manufactured to the correct diameter. By grinding the shoe, you are changing the effective diameter of the shoe and it will no lo; /html/mg-t/2005-09/msg00008.html (8,243 bytes)
8. RE: Broken axels and damper malfunction (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 18:41:58 -0500; There seems like there are a few things to check. 1) Be sure the dampers are topped up with fluid. If they are low on fluid and show signs of leaking, they need a rebuild. If they do not leak, then; /html/mg-t/2005-09/msg00020.html (10,070 bytes)
9. RE: Broken axels and damper malfunction (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 18:46:25 -0500; I should read other replies before I send mine off. I agree with the recommendation of World Wide Auto Parts. Talk to Peter Caldwell there. Where was the break in the axle shafts? If there is a shar; /html/mg-t/2005-09/msg00021.html (9,552 bytes)
10. RE: TD Tire Sizes & Makes (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 18:29:03 -0500; Also check Tire Rack online at www.tirerack.com. I use Dunlop SP20 tires in that size, but they may be no longer available. Cheers, Lew Palmer Hi Auto X Team members. I need to put new tires on my TD; /html/mg-t/2005-08/msg00003.html (8,346 bytes)
11. RE: TD Tire Sizes & Makes (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 18:35:14 -0500; Never mind Tire Rack. I checked and they have no such beast. But try British Wire Wheel at www.britishwirewheel.com/tires.htm Cheers, Lew Palmer Hi Auto X Team members. I need to put new tires on my; /html/mg-t/2005-08/msg00004.html (8,568 bytes)
12. RE: TD Vibration Revisited - a brain teaser (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:06:56 -0500; Besides driveline and wheel balance, which you seem to have eliminated, the one other thing that comes to mind is toe-in. You say you had the alignment set, but to what toe-in/toe-out? I believe the; /html/mg-t/2005-07/msg00029.html (10,606 bytes)
13. RE: Can anyone ID this speedo for me? (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:54:10 -0500; That certainly looks like an MGA speedo. The four digit number on the face would confirm it for sure. If memory serves the TPM (turns per mile) for an MGA speedo is 1440. Cheers, Lew Palmer OK, I kno; /html/mg-t/2005-06/msg00003.html (7,772 bytes)
14. RE: TD Carburettors (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:16:11 -0500; The SU Reference Catalogue from Burlen Fuel Services does indeed list a piston spring for the TD. However, this is likely due to Burlen not offering the heavier piston. The original SU specification; /html/mg-t/2005-06/msg00045.html (11,902 bytes)
15. RE: Really nitty details (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 21:41:54 -0500; 1) The screw heads should be painted black. Not left chromed or painted bronze. 2) The seat rails were originally zinc plated, not painted. 3) I haven't worked on a RHD in 40 years. I've got a good; /html/mg-t/2005-05/msg00057.html (8,466 bytes)
16. RE: TC - ignition light globe (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:30:53 -0600; Correct, if you have the wound resistance on the bulb holder. Without the resistance, a 12 volt bulb can be used, but the burn out a bit too quickly. Cheers, Lew Palmer --Original Message-- From: own; /html/mg-t/2005-01/msg00065.html (7,228 bytes)
17. RE: Fan Blade color? (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 15:24:44 -0600; All T-types used black on the fan. Yellow wasn't introduced until the MGB. Cheers, Lew Palmer List, Can anyone tell me what the original Fan Blade color for a 1954 MG-TF would be? Best I can tell fro; /html/mg-t/2005-01/msg00131.html (7,385 bytes)
18. RE: MG TF suspension (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 22:35:49 -0600; Good to hear from you again. I believe we last met up at the first BMTA meeting. Anyway, one to more important things. The TD will never be up to the suspension standards of a modern sports car. Tha; /html/mg-t/2004-12/msg00029.html (9,247 bytes)
19. RE: Lap Robe (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:32:17 -0600; I know the exact lap robe (throw) you mean, as up until last year we were a dealer for the company that manufactures them. Ledermann-Rupp is the company and the contact there is Larry Rupp. They don; /html/mg-t/2004-11/msg00015.html (7,931 bytes)
20. RE: Tach reduction "gearbox" (52 TD) (score: 1): Author: "Lew Palmer" <lpalmer@roundaboutmanor.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:13:29 -0600; The tach reduction gear is not difficult to repair. I've done several of them over the years. Usually the problem is that the gears start to wear and eventually start to slip. To repair: Drill out t; /html/mg-t/2004-11/msg00033.html (9,532 bytes)

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