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  • Mort Resnicoff (50 TD-Mobius)20 May 2013

    Bud,
    I read that article when I first put the Petronix in about a year or so ago. I cut down the rotor cap as you suggested.
    The cap looks clean and with no signs of wear, carbon build up or any arcing. The carbon brush is springy with very little wear on the tip.

  • Mort Resnicoff (50 TD-Mobius)19 May 2013

    David DuBois, Washington state, USA View vehicle profile

    What was the ambient temperature? On a hot day, the engine compartment can become hot enough to start getting vapor lock, particularly if driving slowly. Cheers - Dave



    It was in the mid 60's, overcast and occasional drizzle. I watched the temp gauge and it was never over 80 C.

  • Mort Resnicoff (50 TD-Mobius)19 May 2013

    Dave Braun, Minnesota, USA

    Check the float bowl inlet screen for debris, also the screen under the fuel pump.

    Is the inline filter BEFORE the pump? It shouldn't be.


    Dave,
    I checked the inlet screen at the banjo and it is clean. Where is the "screen under the fuel pump"?

    When I first got the car I put an in line filter just outside the tank. I had no informatio...

  • frogeye Gary19 May 2013

    Congratulations Tarquers to you and Lizzie.

  • AB Andrew19 May 2013

    Sorry, I can't help with the oil leak, especially on that side of the engine. Seems odd that it only happens when the engine is warm. I assume it still happens even at low idle when the engine's hot.

    But I really wanted to say, you can drive at 60+ mph for over an hour? I can only get my TD up to about 62 on a good day and I don't keep her there for very long.

  • Denis419 May 2013

    I have my fire extinguisher on the front face of the rear bulkhead, across the top of the tailshaft hump. Its out of the way but still close at hand and it can also look good. Denis

  • Mick - still wiring!!19 May 2013

    oh yea, what guy said LOL

  • t lange19 May 2013

    Ideally just a couple of thou, but it's a high-wear location. I usually end up having to remove everything, weld the oblong holes, and re-drill them round. If you havn't done the O'Connor clutch mods, this is the time to do them.

    My standard warning - one element is always connected to another, so be prepared for more rather than less...

    Tom Lange
    MGT Repair

  • Dave Squire (1500)19 May 2013

    Nearside rattle now diagnosed as shock absorber failing (its started leaking and has poor bounce). Maybe drivers side has rattle as well as some play in top of suspension.

    These both posted on technical section tonight.

  • Guy W19 May 2013

    Well congratulations to you and Lizzie!
    Took your time didn't you? Take you a while to work out what to do?

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  • MGF FOR SALE

    Excellent condition throughout very low genuine mileage 33k 1 previous lady owner,British racing green,has been stored in clean dry conditions and run once a month to keep everything ticking over,would suit an mgf enthusiast perfectly. £2100 Ono

  • MGF FOR SALE

    Excellent condition throughout very low genuine mileage 33k 1 previous lady owner,British racing green,has been stored in clean dry conditions and run once a month to keep everything ticking over,would suit an mgf enthusiast perfectly

  • MGBGT

    Rubber bumper GT converted to chrome bumper , this model has the V8 style dash with the small gauges, it has had chrome bumper wings fitted, it has black leather seats with red piping ,carpets and trim with red piping, good solid car. £600. contact Richard on 01332 510130 or 07749838528. T

  • MGBGT

    Rubber bumper GT converted to chrome bumper , this model has the V8 style dash with the small gauges, it has had chrome bumper wings fitted, it has black leather seats with red piping ,carpets and trim with red piping, good solid car. £600. contact Richard on 01332 510130 or 07749838528. T

  • ONE OWNER

    90K all original MG/Lucas parts.
    Repainted factory yellow 2 years ago.
    Wire wheels on ground and spare.
    New tires 2 years ago. Driven 2 days week on short trips around town.
    Best offer over 4K