So we met at Jim Pesta’s shop on Wednesday for the 2nd meeting of the T Car sub group.  Well it was definitely different from Sorrento’s.  Instead of the piano playing in the background and some old world Italian classics for dinner, we had pizza and took apart an engine!  I know for me, this kind of thing get’s the grease monkey in me excited!

Specifically we were working on Joe Pott’s 1954 MG TF project.  Joe has decided to make some repairs and take the opportunity to rewire the car and rework the engine compartment.  The process was instigated because he had an odd noise coming from the car.  I think we all have been there!  The concern was that there needed to be a complete redo of the engine.

Joe on his own with some guidance from Jim was able to remove the fenders, grill and hood of his TF which allowed for the relatively easy removal of the engine from the compartment.  The good news was that most of the noise seems to have come from the Clutch Plate.  It would seem that some one couldn’t understand the directions printed on the part.  One side says clearly it is to face the engine… well, it wasn’t.  But since the Crew was there, we decided to check the bearings.  Neat little process.  We now know it envolves using some thread like clay that you smash down in the race way and measure how wide it ‘smushes’.  These British cars have a very technical language.  All things considered we hope to see Joe back on the road soon!

We are still looking to find folks with T Cars that want to get out and enjoy them.  If you have one that is running, sitting, or in pieces we want to get you on the road with us!

Moss num.                  Description                   No.                 Each                Sub. Total
451-220            Clutch Rod                                1                    $42.95             $42.95
290-500           Gasket pipe to manifold         1                    $10.95             $10.95
376-050            Fuel line carb. to carb.           1                    $27.95             $27.95
376-090            Fuel line pump to carb.         1                    $29.95             $29.95
290-300           Gasket valve cover                   1                    $14.70             $14.70
311-768             Nut Set exhaust flange            1                    $ 4.95              $ 4.95
376-060            Oil Line firewall to fitting      1                    $16.95             $16.95
324-760            Washer Banjo bolt                   4                    $ 1.35              $ 5.40
434-438            Hose Set, lower three hoses    1                    $19.95             $19.95
434-410            Radiator Hose, Top                   1                    $33.95             $33.95
434-120            Fan Belt                                       1                    $21.70             $12.70
180-470           Wheel Cyl. Repair kit, 2 rears    1                    $31.95             $31.95
180-448           Wheel Cyl. Repair kit, 4 fronts   1                    $22.50             $22.50
324-908           Washer Set,  12  banjo fitting    1                    $ 8.50              $ 8.50
181-070            Brake line, 3 way to right rear   1                     $23.80             $23.80
181-841             Brake Line, Flexible                    1                    $44.95             $44.95
146-310            Washer, Brass                              6                    $ 0.80              $ 4.80
152-200           Point Set                                        1                    $12.95             $12.95
151-800           Rotor                                             1                    $ 3.95              $ 3.95
153-000           Distributor Cap                           1                    $29.95             $29.95

Go here for more details and the registration form!

Co-sponsored by the Central Illinois Triumph Owners Association and the Prairie Octogon MG Club, the 1992 festival was hosted at the Best Western Motor Lodge in Urbana while the show itself was held at Frasca Field (a private airstrip north of Urbana and home to Rudy Frasca’s Air Museum).

Go here for further details.

will be held at Quaker Steak and Lube, Polaris

Celebrating 50 years of the MGB

and the Triumph Spitfire

Sunday, May 20, 2012

9:00AM – 3:00PM

Quaker Steak & Lube

Just west of I-71 & Polaris Parkway

Columbus, OH

Pre-Registration: $10 First Vehicle,

$5 Each Additional Vehicle

Late Registration: $15 Per Vehicle

Registration 9:00AM-Noon

Only pre-registered cars admitted on the field after noon

Host Hotel: Cambria Suites Columbus/Polaris

9100 Lyra Drive (Lyra Drive and Gemini Parkway, near Costco)

Columbus, OH 43240

614.841.9100

The Saturday Fun Rally

Sponsored by Buckeye Triumphs on

Saturday, May 19th. Drive departs from Cambria Suites at 1:00PM

for a driving tour and cruise-in at the Midland Theater (side street will be blocked off). Those who wish to return to the Meet and Greet

may do so. Those who wish to stay for the 8:00PM Herman’ s Hermits Show starring Peter Noone may have dinner at restaurants nearby.

Tickets for the concert are best ordered by phone (740-345-5483).

Ask for the “Bruce Miles Buckeye Triumph” $31.00 per person

discounted ticket price.

Solon Commons

6200 Enterprise Parkway

Solon, Ohio 44139

Car Show : Popular vote : British Motor Cycles Welcome : 29 classes

Show time : 9 to 4 : Trophy Presentation at 3pm

Preregistration $15

Vehicles with For Sale Signs Welcome

Swap Meet : No Food Vendors Please : British Car and Motorcycle Parts

Vendor Registration : 18×18 space : $25 : Set up day of show starting 7AM

Contact : Daryl W. Wagner : 330-554-4333