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Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2001 9:24 pm
by DougPulver@aol.com
Hey guys,
The subject MG TA is for sale on ebay. The narrative says "Engine # MPJG2948.
Car # TA/2675". The photo of the engine shows an air cleaner system which
looks like a TD to me. Is it possible that this car has a TD engine or did
TAs have a similar arrangement?
Thanks.
Doug Pulver
TC 5850
Re: Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2001 10:12 pm
by Charles Hill
Its definitely an XPAG - or possibly XPEG engine. There is another
photo that shows the left side of the engine. The head is obviously an
XP.G. The MPJG did not have the exposed pushrod tubes like the
XPAG/XPEG. The oil filter setup is the later TD/TF setup so who knows.
While we are nitpicking, the wheels are center laced. When was the
switch made from side lace to center lace?
Looks like it could make a pretty nice driver, though. If you are
looking for a show car, forget it.
Regards,
Charles Hill
Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2001 3:32 am
by C Sherriff
Message text written by INTERNET:
DougPulver@aol.com
>The subject MG TA is for sale on ebay. The narrative says "Engine #
MPJG2948.
Car # TA/2675". The photo of the engine shows an air cleaner system which
looks like a TD to me. Is it possible that this car has a TD engine or did
TAs have a similar arrangement?
Re: Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2001 4:01 am
by C Sherriff
Message text written by INTERNET:
candahill@worldnet.att.net
>While we are nitpicking, the wheels are center laced. When was the
switch made from side lace to center lace?
Re: Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2001 6:51 am
by Frank O_ The Mountain
In a message dated 11/25/01 04:47:25 Pacific Standard Time,
100070.740@compuserve.com writes:
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Clive, just FYI, there is an original brochure on Ebay now at a mere $140!
Terry in Oakland
Re: Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2001 10:42 am
by tonygoodall
I had some problems with 16" wheels and wider tyres on my early TA, the
narrow wing variety. Maybe they can be used but careful tyre selection will
be needed I think.
Tony TC9825
Re: Ebay Item # 598239621
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2001 12:27 pm
by C Sherriff
>> though never seen the original brochure - was:-
>> 4.00x16 wheels with 6.00x16 tyres or 4.50x16 wheel with 6.50x16 tyres
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>>Clive, just FYI, there is an original brochure on Ebay now at a mere
$140!
>>Terry in Oakland
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Hi Terry
Id rather use $140 to buy a wheel !!!!!!
Clive