Than you all, good comments and thoughts. I have an engine that turns freely and now builds oil pressure after I backfilled the oil pump to prime it. A digital borescope of the cylinders shows no rust! Amazing after sitting for 35 years. The engine cranks with the starter, though the starter needs a...

Folks, I acquired the red 49 TC that was on Craigslist a couple of weeks ago. http://bringatrailer.com/2015/10/01/60-years-owned-dusty-but-complete-1949-mg-tc/ A complete unplanned spontaneous purchase prompted by my wife, all done while leaving on vacation and sitting in the airport waiting for an ...