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Paul Barrow 24 August 2026 Rocky
I just sent $250US (declared value) worth of parts (a pair of new reproduction head lamp brackets) to Australia and they were delivered without any tariffs. Apparently if it is under $1k it is tariff exempt in Australia at least.
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Dave O'Neill 2 24 August 2026 If only all A-series engines had been fitted with this retaining plate.
It was fitted to some Minis, at least. The β2Aβ part number prefix would suggest that it was not a later development.
https://www.minispares.com/2a259-rocker-post-lockplate
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Bill B 24 August 2026 I was joshing with you Anam π
"Rouge" is a reddish powder for cosmetic or polishing purposes.
Sure I've been following. You mean going "rogue". Yeah, they might do. Maybe they'll decide the human race is stupid after all and eliminate us. Then they'll re-create us as avatars in a matrix type world. Perhaps it will all come true. Perhaps. -
Alan Anstead 24 August 2026 The stumbling block would appear to be the rocker shaft locator that is retained by a compression plate on top of one of the pedestals. It is cone shaped to locate in the shaft, threaded to fit in the pedestal, with a βflatβ that fits a slot in one pedestal plate. The plate is held by a head bolt and pedestal bolt.
Now I expect some to tut-tut but it should be possible to cut the plate and... -
Rodney C "Rocky" von Dullen 24 August 2026 Willy,
Spring will soon come to Bass Straights. And with it glorious MG driving weather.
Let me know if you need any "TC parts" in order to get Y3269 going. Doug Pelton can supply just about every bit, and hopefully I can get them to you while circumventing Orange Man's insane tariifs.
Let's Go, TACO!
Rocky
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Tim C 24 August 2026 Is it possible
or
Is it not possible
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Alan Anstead 24 August 2026 Surely is it not possible to slide the shaft out through the pedestals without recourse to slackening the head?
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C Mee 24 August 2026 They are a non-FB family. More into walks in the Peaks than constantly peaking into mobiles.
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anamnesis 24 August 2026 Maybe you could introduce him to books too. π.
And this type of forum instead of crap faceache.
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anamnesis 24 August 2026 Why would they go rougue?
You haven't been following Bill.
Go back down the thread and read what I posted from Andrew Neil.
10 August 2026 at 08:35:57.
Not why Bill, -- WHEN!
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MGRV8 1994 MGRV8 for sale
1994, lovely car with great service history,nice upgrades. Open to part exchange or swap for MGB Roadster -
FOR SALE: MG TD MK2 COMPETITION β CREAM/RED β FULLY RESTORED For Sale: MG TD Mk2 Competition β Cream/Red β Fully Restored β β¬28.950
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Competition specification
Exhibited at Interclassics Maastricht (two years)
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