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Tech Tips
 Let’s talk lubricants, (for your CAR Mikey!). Our #1 most asked lube question is “What kind of oil do I put in my carburetters?”. We find that automatic transmission fluid works best in Zenith-Strombergs and engine oil works best in SU’s. Weights and brands don’t seem to matter. The only variance to this general rule seems to be Series 1 E-types which are equipped with 3-2” SU carbs. I find that a lighter oil works better because the mixture is leaner under hard acceleration and these cars are in no danger of running out of fuel. Heavier oil means more fuel mixture under acceleration which seems to be fine for the other cars. Weber carbs don’t use oil unless they are
equipped with a K&N air filter which gets oiled with their special filter oil when it’s cleaned. While were on the subject, be sure to check your handbook or shop manual when changing transmission oils. Quite a few of the MG’s and Morris’ transmissions use engine oil NOT gear oil! Keep those phone calls and E-mails coming!
Classifieds

‘60 MGA rdstr-  Total frame off resto 4 years ago. MGB engine and trans. Old English white with black top. Disc wheel. Runs, drives & looks beautiful. $16,000. Bobo Tanner 
‘34 MG “PA”- Green, fully restored asking $25,000 Jeff Brock W.
‘56 MGA Rdstr- Frame off resto 75% complete. All rusted panels replaced, over $5000 invested in parts, needs only paint and interior kit.  Asking $5000 Mop .
‘74 TR6- Mallard green/black. 30K miles, O/D, redlines, tonneau, boot, super nice. $14,000 Ward Pace 
‘73 GT6- MKIII. Original condition, average rust. FMI Alf Sharp 

Member John Follis in Bowling Green KY has the following cars available:

‘68 E-type 1.5- Rdstr, W/W, hard top, runs, rusty, rough but restorable. $8000.
‘68 E-type 1.5 2+2- A/T, A/C, W/W, runs, partially disassembled. $5500.
MGA Coupe- nicer car w/rusty rockers, complete, runs, good glass. $3900.
MGA Rdstr- mostly complete parts car w/no title. $1500.
‘53 MGTD- Disassembled w/some parts missing (seats, trans., top frame) body in good shape, restorable. $2500. Call John at  FMI on these cars.

JD’s British Cars has the following cars available:

‘49 MGTC- Just as you would expect a TC to look . $17,000
‘62 MGA Rdstr- Dk blue/white top, average paint. $8500
‘62 TR3B- Orange, hard top, new soft top, new hydraulics & brakes. $7000
‘74 TR6- White/black top, roll bar, pretty good shape overall. $8250   All of the above cars run and drive but need some TLC.
‘78 MGB- Way too much engine for this county! New red met. paint & top. See at JD’s.
‘61 Cloud II- Black/bisquit. RHD, A/C very nice original showing 65K miles. Owned since early ‘70s and showing usual wear for this car. Runs looks and drives superbly. I have worked on this car for about 6 years so call me FMI JD. Asking $25,000.

‘52 TD- Red/tan owned 20+ years./ New brakes, battery and generator. Everything works except tach, clock and temp gauge. Drives great. $19,500 Joan Morrisey 
‘67 (1.5) E-type- Roadster, hard top, new clutch, trans bearings, engine bearings and oil pump, rebuilt alternator, new upper ball joints and much more recently done. BRG, wires & redlines. Strong runner and driver. Asking $24,000 Jack Matchulat .‘69 GT6+ Hasn’t run in 1 year. Needs interior and RH floorboard. Cheap! Rob
‘70 MGB Rdstr- Runs and drives, needs restoration. Jerry Manley W after 2 P.M.
‘81 TR8- needs radiator and some other fairly minor stuff but a regular driver.
Call Os Cheek FMI @ days.

 
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