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MG TD TF 1500 - re-fitting hood and 5-speed box

As readers of my previous thread will know, I have been struggling with the hood rail. I now have a new one fitted and am trying to re-attach the (non-standard) hood.

Can someone tell me if the brackets which screw into the side panel immediately behind the seat backs should have the lugs (to which the hood bows hinge) pointing backwards or forwards. If I knew which was right, I might be able to make some sense of the hood where currently the old holes dont seem to correspond with those on the cross rails.

On another subjsct, I am considering fitting the Frontline 5-speed gearbox conversion, probably with the Moss type rear main bearing seal conversion.

Any advice or tips?
d e james

hello, regarding rear main seal conversion..i recommend a speedi sleeve on the crank flange to ensure sufficient contact area for the lip seal upon assembly. regards, tom
tom peterson

Regards the 5 speed...I can't say enough about how much I LOVE my 5 speed...it really transforms the car...HI-Gear 5 speed is excellent....
Bob Dougherty

There are some pretty good pictures of hood installation on my website http://www.dbraun99.com/ under mg td15470 Restoration>>Weather Equipment.

Here is a snap shot. I would call it Lug forward.

Warmly,
Dave

Dave Braun

Photo showing the hood mount position on my TF (as fitted by the factory)

Cheers,
Matthew.

Matthew Magilton

Mathew, is that the car you had out in the bush pulling the trailer? I like the color, how about a full picture? PJ
P S Jennings

You mean like this one?
Photo taken many years ago during a club weekend at Eildon Resevoir. I made a padded support for my kayak. Colour is Birch Grey and to date only the guards have ever been resprayed.
Looks like Dave and I were answering at the same time.

Cheers,
Matthew.

Matthew Magilton

Thanks for your help - I now have the hood re-installed
d e james

This thread was discussed between 31/10/2010 and 03/11/2010

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