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MG TD TF 1500 - TD Opening up radiator grill slats – how much?


Hello,

I am facing some overheating problems at speed. I have new pump, radiator and engine block cleaned, new modern thermostat with restricted bypass pipe…. I plan to go for a MGB plastic fan that I store for years, (even though this will not help except at idle or low speed). I suspect of a retarded timing.

However, given the sensible recommendation of opening up the radiator grill: Do you think that the slats in the picture below are too closed?

Thanks for your responses.

Jesús


J Benajes

I think your slats are not too closed and you need to look elsewhere.

Are you sure your mixture and timing are correct?
Christopher Couper

Thanks Christopher.

No, I am not sure. I need to fine tune timing and richness. Checking advance mechanism is also in the list.

Jesús
J Benajes

Jesus,
Is the car actually overheating, or is it just running at a temp that you feel is too high????
Steve Wincze

Jesus,

The radiator slats look very much like mine. I have no overheating problem even in Florida summer. I would look elsewhere.

Best regards,

Jim Haskins 1953 TD
J. M. Haskins

I would suspect timing before anything else.
40 years here in Florida and I have never had my TD or TF even think about overheating.
Sandy
SANDY

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