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61. [Mg-t] Thermostat replacement (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:36:22 -0500; Hello Friends, My '53 M.G.TD's thermostat is stuck open. Even after 12 hours soaking in vinegar, soaking in hot water for a while, and a couple of hours in the freezer (e.g. exercising through extrem; /html/mg-t/2013-06/msg00023.html (8,233 bytes)
62. [Mg-t] Thermostat, cont. (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:04:56 -0500; Hello Friends, I have given my TD's thermostat ample opportunity to impress me but alas, it has thumbed its non-op nose at me. I now look for other options. But until then, here are some pictures to; /html/mg-t/2013-06/msg00026.html (10,684 bytes)
63. [Mg-t] oil (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:30:16 -0500; Hello Friends, I'm sure oil threads cause as much hate-n-discontent here as on any other List, so I write with a degree of trepidation. Actually, I seek only your opinion, not science. Please share y; /html/mg-t/2013-06/msg00027.html (8,746 bytes)
64. Re: [Mg-t] engine oil (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:09:14 -0500; Thanks everyone, for the lubricant advice. Of course, it is a more complex issue than, "Always use XYZ." When I get closer (in 3 months or so) I'll ask again. I have lots to consider now and lots of; /html/mg-t/2013-06/msg00033.html (8,072 bytes)
65. [Mg-t] MGs in Porto (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:49:18 -0500; Hello Friends, In an earlier note, I made reference to the number of fantastic MGs in Porto, Portugal, as well as mention of a restoration shop with zillions of parts. The place was just astounding!; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00008.html (12,730 bytes)
66. Re: [Mg-t] [Mgs] MGs in Porto (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:59:30 -0500; B > Question--did you find yourself never wanting to leave, or A bit of both. B What I really wanted to do was bring cars home! B Rui is really busy at work, with family and with his hobby - Ferrari; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00009.html (14,156 bytes)
67. [Mg-t] Back to the garage... (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:06:38 -0500; Hello Friends, I'm off to the garage. B (Retirement is awesome.) B Yesterday I cleaned up most of the mess, except the work benches. B I'd left them a nasty mess, cluttered with rusty thermostat bits; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00011.html (8,634 bytes)
68. [Mg-t] Back wrenching on the TD (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:53:30 -0500; Hi Friends, As intended, I spent a little time in the garage today. Its uber-hot here in south Texas so one can only work in short stints in an un-air conditioned garage. Fortunately, I have a huge f; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00012.html (10,071 bytes)
69. [Mg-t] Rechroming TD bits (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:03:35 -0500; Hi Friends, I have decided to have my TD's radiator shell, headlight pods and windshield bits rechromed. B I've asked a local shop for a quote. B I have new chrome trim for everything else as corrosi; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00015.html (7,588 bytes)
70. [Mg-t] Engine stand + XPAG (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:32:15 -0500; Hi Friends, What is the preferred method of mounting an XPAG on an engine stand? -rick Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII - the rectangle with rounded corners, just like a BlackBerry. _________________; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00016.html (8,509 bytes)
71. [Mg-t] TD work planning (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 12:41:49 -0500; Hello Friends, Planning today. First up is moving back to the tub. The wings, running boards and valances are no-brainers but the tub still needs work. Let me explain. The rear of the tub is just fin; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00017.html (10,175 bytes)
72. Re: [Mg-t] Engine stand + XPAG (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:31:45 -0500; Wow. B That helps! Murray Arundell ______________________________________________ Mg-t@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00019.html (9,957 bytes)
73. Re: [Mg-t] Engine stand + XPAG (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:36:31 -0500; Thanks everyone.B -rick Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII - the rectangle with rounded corners, just like a BlackBerry. -- Original message -- From: spook01@comcast.net Date: 07/14/2013 7:55 PM (GMT-0; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00026.html (10,736 bytes)
74. [Mg-t] Re. Engine mounting (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:58:36 -0500; Thanks Glenn, et al., I have a nice ceiling- mounted electric hoist so moving the engine around is no problem. B I can easily change from front mount to rear mount to workbench. B Your advice is real; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00030.html (10,093 bytes)
75. Re: [Mg-t] Engine stand + XPAG (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:39:12 -0500; You make my point. The XPAG is so small, it should be no problem. B I too am used to working on bigger engines; most recently a 5-liter Testarossa V12 (180 degree boxer)! -rick Sent from my Samsung G; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00033.html (10,434 bytes)
76. [Mg-t] TD radiator (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:12:57 -0500; Hi Friends, Today I took the five wheels to the shop to have the old tires removed. I'll pick the wheels up tomorrow and get them media blasted. After that, I drove on to the radiator shop to check o; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00036.html (10,477 bytes)
77. [Mg-t] Media blasting: wheels (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:07:31 -0500; Hey Friends,B I'm sitting at Enviro Cleaning Corp. Waiting for the owner to arrive so I can get a quote and drop off the TD wheels to be soda blasted. B Its just started to rain. All five wheels are; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00037.html (8,408 bytes)
78. Re: [Mg-t] Starting on the head (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 07:58:11 -0500; Hi David, et al., Thank you, and good afternoon. B I'm just sharing my fun, not preaching or instructing. B I'll leave that to the experts. B I do appreciate that you enjoy following along. LOL. B I'; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00041.html (9,766 bytes)
79. Re: [Mg-t] Starting on the head (score: 1): Author: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 08:02:39 -0500; LOL. B I would borrow if I felt that this was the last engine I would rebuild. B But such is not the case. B I have a Volvo 1800ES purchase waiting in the wings... :-o -rick - who likes tools Sent fr; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00042.html (8,644 bytes)
80. [Mg-t] Glaze (score: 1): Author: Richard Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:58:51 -0500; Hello Friends, Fingers feeling the bores reveal that if the taper and ovality measurements are within spec, I'll only need to break the glaze on the cylinder walls with a simple hone, and all will be; /html/mg-t/2013-07/msg00043.html (7,461 bytes)

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