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1. Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: V & J Pina <vping@optonline.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 21:54:22 -0500; Hello list, I have just signed on for the first time as I am finally a TD owner. The car has sat dormant for 10 years. It is a very original, family owned 1952 TD and the gentleman I bought from kept; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00007.html (7,536 bytes)
2. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: "Peter Thiel" <pthiel@QuixNet.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 00:23:49 -0500; Hi Vinnie, The main thing when restarting an engine like yours is that you have good oil pressure to the vital points in the engine. Since oil goes to the crankshaft first, and lastly to the rocker s; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00008.html (9,232 bytes)
3. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: "Dave & Diana Dwyer" <dmdwyer@optusnet.com.au>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:28:10 +1100; I would agree with everything you said, and add: 1. With the plugs out and before using the starter, turn the engine with the crank handle to prove that it moves freely. 2. Check the fuel filter in; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00009.html (7,861 bytes)
4. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: Bud Krueger <budkrueger@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 07:22:17 -0500; Hi Vinnie, Welcome to the world of T-typers. I'd suggest that you have a look at http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/de101a.htm It's part of a fantastic web site full of great things. Though its pri; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00010.html (8,634 bytes)
5. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: Arnold Molloy <a.j.molloy@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 08:13:33 -0500; My only ad to the great advice already given is to put a teaspoon or so of oil into each cylinder when you remove the plugs and before you hand crank the engine. Arnie Molloy 53 TD /// unsubscribe/ch; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00011.html (7,376 bytes)
6. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:53:30 -0000; What ever you do, don't try to run with 10 year old gasoline! By now it's partly varnish, or even tar. And it might not have enough volatility left to start the engine. My fuel line was plugged with; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00013.html (9,452 bytes)
7. Re: Restarting a dormant engine (score: 1): Author: V Pina <vping@optonline.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2003 06:59:03 -0500; Much thanks to all who responded to my post. I will be sure to keep everyone posted as soon as I clear a path in the snow to the garage. burr!! Vinnie 1952 TD NY /// unsubscribe/change address reques; /html/mg-t/2003-02/msg00031.html (7,235 bytes)

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