MG-Cars.net

Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG TD TF 1500 - spark plugs, coil, RF, and theft protection

I've spent a few hours reading through the archives. On my early 51 TD I'm going to try these spark plugs: NGK BR6HS. They are the resistive type, 14mm 12.7mm reach. Should be correct, and they are the resistive variety of a plug that seems to be quite popular (B6HS).
Is there anything I can do to add additional rf suppression to the coil or any other part of the ignition system? I'm already replacing my wires with Packard 440 wiring and rajah ends (already purchased) so I don't want to add RF suppression to the ends or the wires (as others have already mentioned, I can buy rf suppressing plug connectors and even 'resistive wiring'; but that ship has sailed.)

As I said in an earlier thread, I'm doing this to add a security device to my TD which requires RF suppression.

For security I currently have the car locked to a cable which is welded to a bolt passing through a brick wall. I'm adding a security device which can be hidden and requires the driver to wave a fob near it before the car can be started; and I plan on adding a hidden fuel cutoff switch as well.

This may seem silly to many, but I live in the #1 auto theft capital of the US (Go Tucson!!). A friend of mine had a very nice 60's VW bug which was stolen from the parking lot while they were shopping, and found three weeks later with every valuable part stripped and presumably sold on ebay! Any my car is not locked in a garage but stored in an open carport.
Geoffrey M Baker

Geoffrey -
Unfortunately any one who knows the T Series can get the car running with two small jumper wires regardless of the anti theft device installed. These cars are too simple for modern security devices. Remove the wires from the fuel pump and the hot side of the coil and replace with the jumper wires connected to the hot side of the battery. Engine will now run, bypassing the security device. You may be better off removing the rotor and replacing the cap. That will slow them down, as will your chain.

Jan
Janson Hurd

Janson, I know! You are right! But short of trained dogs and armed guards, I am just looking to confuse and slow them down... I agree, removing the rotor is a good step. I would think some sort of locking hood latch would help, too - making access to the battery & wires harder.
Geoffrey M Baker

The fly-off handbrake is the best deterrent. Unless someone knows t-series cars well, they will never get the brake off. George
George Butz

Geoffrey,

Sadly,you may defeat the amateur thief but professionals can only be slowed. Do your best but get a good insurance policy just in case. I hate thieves!

Jim
JE Carroll

Late 60's early 70's I lived in a popular car theft area. (near Youngstown Ohio.
With LBC's I found hidden fuel switch to be discreet and most effective.
My Austin was stolen (hot wired) but they only drove it as far as the fuel in bowls would allow. When it died ...they abandon it in the middle of the road.

IMHO: If they are pros they will get the car if they want it bad enough, but most thefts are done these days by underpaid low lives that are working as middlemen.
I think I would be investing in a more secure storage spot rather than elaborate security on the car.
David Sheward

This thread was discussed on 14/04/2014

MG TD TF 1500 index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG TD TF 1500 BBS is active now.