Ebay Item # 598239621

DougPulver@aol.com · Post by **DougPulver@aol.com** » Sat Nov 24, 2001 9:24 pm

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

Charles Hill · Post by **Charles Hill** » Sat Nov 24, 2001 10:12 pm

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

C Sherriff · Post by **C Sherriff** » Sun Nov 25, 2001 3:32 am

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?

C Sherriff · Post by **C Sherriff** » Sun Nov 25, 2001 4:01 am

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?

Frank O_ The Mountain · Post by **Frank O_ The Mountain** » Sun Nov 25, 2001 6:51 am

In a message dated 11/25/01 04:47:25 Pacific Standard Time, 100070.740@compuserve.com writes: >>

tonygoodall · Post by **tonygoodall** » Sun Nov 25, 2001 10:42 am

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

> From: taterry@aol.com > Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 09:51:31 EST > To: 100070.740@compuserve.com, candahill@worldnet.att.net > Cc: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Ebay Item # 598239621 > > In a message dated 11/25/01 04:47:25 Pacific Standard Time, > 100070.740@compuserve.com writes: > > though never seen the original brochure - was:- > > 4.00x16 wheels with 6.00x16 tyres or 4.50x16 wheel with 6.50x16 tyres >>> > > Clive, just FYI, there is an original brochure on Ebay now at a mere $140! > Terry in Oakland > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

C Sherriff · Post by **C Sherriff** » Sun Nov 25, 2001 12:27 pm

>> though never seen the original brochure - was:- >> 4.00x16 wheels with 6.00x16 tyres or 4.50x16 wheel with 6.50x16 tyres >> --------------------- >>Clive, just FYI, there is an original brochure on Ebay now at a mere

joecurto@aol.com · Post by **joecurto@aol.com** » Mon Nov 26, 2001 7:15 am

Clive I have a set of 4 16x4 center laced wheels if you really need them in good shape. Joe Curto

Carlyle Merritt · Post by **Carlyle Merritt** » Mon Nov 26, 2001 10:09 am

the engine in the TA is late TD or TF engine. My TA has the MPJG and it is not like that engine. Carlyle Merritt

----- Original Message ----- From: Charles Hill candahill@worldnet.att.net> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Ebay Item # 598239621 > 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 > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >

Dave Osborn · Post by **Dave Osborn** » Mon Nov 26, 2001 11:12 am

Speaking of nitpicking, did anyone notice that the wheels pictured are aftermarket ones without the rolled edge!! Dave Osborn TC10217 -----Original Message----- From: Charles Hill [mailto:candahill@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 11:10 PM To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Ebay Item # 598239621 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 Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

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