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  • C I Twidle20 May 2019

    My 60 spokes are second hand from an Austin Healey owner who went to chrome. At 4 1/2” I believe they are the widest that will fit a TF but they do allow for a bigger variety of tyres.

  • Milton Babirak20 May 2019

    Gentlemen:
    Thanks so much for your thoughtful and prompt help. It is much appreciated. I'll try working on this tonight.
    Miton

  • Ray Lee20 May 2019

    JK,
    have you done a blowby check on all cylinders?
    Also check that the tappet cover plate gasket has the holes to let pressure vent out.
    I have changed pistons from below, it is a bit fiddley but do able.
    Ray

  • Lew Palmer20 May 2019

    Silicon grease is fine. It's just that Vaseline was my first thought.

    Oh, and be very careful with the spring metal contacts. They are easily broken.

  • Ray Lee20 May 2019

    The problem is that very few MG T`s were sold in the UK that they are rare. The taxes here made them very expensive, the Government needed cash coming in and cars did it. The bulk of post war MG`s went to the USA, Australia and NZ
    The rarity has put up the prices, TF`s go for £25000/£3500 and even higher.
    The Octagon club has a dismantled TF advertised at £13500.
    Ray TF 2884

  • Rod Jones20 May 2019

    Its, probably a moot point but I would go with the silicone grease, which is very slick and may help keep the leather soft with time.

    It's all been done before and I trust their judgment.
    Rod.

  • Alan Anstead20 May 2019

    Underbonnet picture of my Sebring rep with the Samco hoses.
    Alan

  • A Cross20 May 2019

    Hi Grahame
    Get well soon, Zoe!
    I’m out of the country till Thursday but after that I will call over with a compression tester if the head is still on, and we can remove it together if you like. I have a tubular manifold you can have.
    Give me a call!
    Andy

  • Christopher Couper20 May 2019

    They won't warp the the 3-inch wood rails, but they will pivot at the joints, unless you over fixed it. :-)

  • Christopher Couper20 May 2019

    There are plenty of cars (actually most) that fit your description for sale out there. But unfortunately most of the sellers think they are show worthy and price accordingly.

    IMHO a lot of scrappy MGTD's should go for about $4-6k US and hopefully that would put them on your list but the sellers think they should get $12-18k for them.

    I guess the best advice would be to identify s...

  • MG TD 15881

    1952 MG TD 15881 For sale, full restored by previous owner who owned for 50 years. Ivory with red interior and tan hood. Engine was rebuilt by Dave Raymond in Connecticut. New radial tires, Wilwood disc brakes, Weber carb and pierce manifold. Always garaged, never driven in rain, or snow. Comes with a workshop manual, restoration receipts, The Sacred Octagon magazines, all of the original parts a...

  • URGENTLY WANTED/URGENTLY WANTED

    MGB, MGB GT, Midgets
    Especially fully restored/clean originals.
    Will view/collect anywhere U.K.

  • MGF MGF MGF

    URGENTLY WANTED, URGENTLY WANTED
    MGF MGF MGF
    Low mileage/fine examples please.
    WILL VIEW/COLLECT ANYWHERE UK

  • ANY MG ANY MG ANY MG

    URGENTLY WANTED URGENTLY WANTED URGENTLY WANTED
    ANY MG ANY YEAR ANY CONDITION
    WILL VIEW/COLLECT ANYWHERE UK

  • MGB/MGA BANJO DIFF 3.9

    3.9 diff from an MGB Banjo axle. Very good condition, with no obvious wear and minimal backlash. £395

  • MIDGET 1275 ENGINE

    Midget 1275 engine, condition unknown, but does turn £500

    1275 Block, standard bores, good condition £150

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