MG T Chesapeake(as appeared in the Spring, 2017 TSR) By Charlie Adams I’m using a plan devised by MG in the 1950s for raising a little more power from the engine I’m building for my TD. The following is an excerpt from the MG tuning manual which I’ve adapted for my rebuild. In addition, I’ve also relied […]
(as appeared in the Winter, 2017 TSR) By Charlie Adams I’ve been putting some time in on my MG TD restoration this fall. The front suspension is mostly dismantled as well as the brake system as of late December 2016. My most recent efforts involve the front end where I’ve found a number of additional […]
(as appeared in the Fall, 2015 TSR) By Charlie Adams Last year, I decided to carefully assess the condition of my MGTD’s motor as part of the completion of its restoration. I made this decision despite knowing the engine had been previously rebuilt. Few details were available about the condition of the engine. The previous […]
(as appeared in the Spring, 2015 TSR) By Charlie Adams
(as appeared in the Summer, 2014 TSR) By Charlie Adams Before I started dismantling the brakes my 1951 MGTD, I made a new wooden insert for the lifting pad of my floor jack last week. The pad I made is of poplar simply because a piece of poplar was within reach of my hand when […]
(as appeared in the Fall, 2014 TSR) By Charlie Adams Congratulations to all who intend to restore an old MG — it will be highly rewarding. If the project appears to be daunting in size, stop looking at the whole car and think about the project piece by piece. This view beings a restoration down […]
(as appeared in the Spring, 2014 TSR) By Charlie Adams This article is a reminder to check your brakes early this season. We don’t want to let time get away from us in this critical area. Here are the areas where I make a pre-season check: Pedal Free Travel Measuring free travel of the brake […]
(as appeared in the Fall, 2013 TSR) By Charlie Adams I’ve had lots of opportunity over the years to come to grips with MGs which stopped running when they shouldn’t, weren’t running well or at all, or which had a hole in need of patching. I’ll be writing about some of these experiences, and what […]
(as appeared in the Summer, 2012 TSR) The Newest Addition to Quaker State’s Product Line Designed for Auto Enthusiasts Needing High Levels of Zinc to Deal with Engine Wear Issues. Toronto, ONT – November 8, 2011 – Today, the makers of Quaker State motor oil announced the production of a new motor oil, Quaker State […]
(as appeared in the Spring, 2012 TSR) Ed. Note: John Hambleton drew our attention in late January to an item posted on the web site of the MG Car Club/UK that apparently endorsed use of an oil additive called ZDDP in vintage cars which, like our T-Series MGs, have engines with flat tappets. He recalled […]