The T Series car is uniquely qualified for a long trip such as the Ocean to Ocean Tourist Trophy. Take, for example, atypical TD. With a5:125 rear axle it will run at approximately 60 MPH at slightly over 4,000 R.P.M. which figures out to about 2,500 feet per minute piston speed. This, while actually exceeding…
A Continuing Series by Lawrie Alexander There arc many varieties of Rallies to provide enjoyable motoring competition for club members, from the simple Poker Rally (follow a prescribed route to five locations, pick up a playing card in a sealed envelope at each location, the best hand wins) to the fast-paced, demanding TSD (Time-Speed-Distancc) Rally…
By Chris Nowlan Everyone knows sports cars are fun to drive but few sports car owners really enjoy the full performance their cars were designed to provide. XKE’s, Bugeye Sprites, and everything in between were designed with driving pleasure as the first priority. Sports cars are meant to be driven. The styling that we’ve all…
Despite their solid appearance and considerable weight, cylinder heads are actually rather fragile. A brand new head will be ruined in a short order if improperly installed. This guide is reprinted from BMC’s Gold Seal engine instructions. Never attempt major repairs without a workshop manual. It is important to avoid the re-use of very old…
By W.A. Ramoska This is the story of how a ‘parts car’ became a Jaguar (JCNA) concours winner. All the work with the exception of the chroming and sewing of leather was done by an average guy (myself) in my garage. I found what was to be my ‘E’ in a garage in Akron, Ohio….
By Steve Wurster It is often said that when you ponder past events and deeds, you remember the good times more than the bad. I find this is certainly true when I recall all the cars I have owned. One day as I sat and day dreamed, I listed all the cars that I have…
Weber carburettors have recently become the hot set up. Why after being around for years has the down draft now come into its own? The answer is simple. Confusion over installation and tuning has shrouded the Weber in mystery, relegating it to the domain of the wizard mechanic and performance fanatic Now, thanks to the…
Some weeks ago, a customer phoned to compliment us on the quality of a Moss interior kit he had received.We at Moss always enjoy hearing from our customers. It helps us maintain the level of quality expected from the leader in British sports car spares.This customer’s comments on his TR3 interior lot brought to mind…
From Moss Motoring 1986 When Al Moss started Moss Motors in 1948 he catered to British sports cars. Of course, at that time, beyond the MGTC the selection was limited but Moss equaled British and that’s all he worked on in 1986, Moss still equals British. Now even more so. What has changed in 38…
PROP PROBLEMS Many owners of MGB roadsters from 1971 on have trunk lids that are bent or creased. This is caused by the telescopic trunk lid prop fitted to these cars which replace the ‘rod type’ props fitted to earlier models. The trunk lids on these cars are very heavy and require more support than the original BL design allows….
