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Another Broken XPAG

While the radiator was out of the way, which provides superior access to the front of the engine, I took advantage of the opportunity to check the upper timing chain adjustment, which is set manually.  The owner had asked us … Continue reading

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Myron Rising

Back in the spring we made note of the fact that a formerly well known Port Washington area (Long Island) MG TD known as Myron was a going concern again.  Once running, we had to shelve the project while we … Continue reading

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June Becomes July

Every 50 years or so the three HD8 carburetors on a series one E-type need some attention.  We have previously paid attention to a somewhat precarious radius arm mounting  with good result, and having adjudged the car good to go, … Continue reading

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A Bracken MGB

Our neighbor Norm Wright found this 1976 MGB in Manchester, Vermont, still resplendid in its original bracken paint, but needing a clutch, tires  and some other titivation.  Speaking strictly personally, I’m kind of partial to some of the colors seemingly … Continue reading

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