These lubrication forum discussions can run on ad nauseum! Engine: SAE 30 HD, or SAE 20W HD for colder temps. W stands for Winter and HD stands for Heavy Duty, i.e., High Detergent. 20W-50 was developed for the original Mini, because a heavier-bodied lubricant was needed for the gearbox, which share...

Actually, that is not the Rocketsled. I own TC 8777.
SRB

I'm using a 10 year old iPad because my laptop is sick, so
I can 't send any pictures, but I'm in Wakefield, N.H. And currently have a TC and a TD. I have owned MG's for 50 years, more than 100 of them and have restored a few.
Rocketsled

I made bushings from some plastic 'Mollies',which are used to retain screws in wallboard. Thet were needed to remove the clearance between the bolt holes and the 5mm dia. Bolts. XPAG runs 5 degrees C. Cooler with the safety yellow plastic fan. I was able to knock off another 5C. By switching to 'Rea...

Everything on my flathead Ford was new or rebuilt except the radiator, which looked perfect and flowed plenty of water, but after traveling 2-3 miles the engine would start to overheat. Finally, I brought the radiator to a shop in Maine where it got recored. The shop foreman told me that several tub...

Wicking type thread locker is used to seal porous welds. The Loctite product is 290, A.K.A. "Afterlock'
since it is also used to thread lock fasteners which have been tightened already.
Rocketsled

TC 8777 project, fitted with Coventry Climax FWA engine, TC gearbox, 4.55 diff with new half shafts, seal hub nuts, front MGA stub axles, TRB's, new VW steering, nice body tub, new radiator, wiring loom, walnut fascia, 16" wheels and new Excelsior tires, books, spares, etc. Bulkhead is finished in C...