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David TerryMember ID: Beedapox
Status: Silver Member  Tomball, TX, USA 
Last Login: 2026-04-05 23:13
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SU Fuel Pump Installation
Posted on: Monday June 18, 2012
I had found the original 36 year old SU fuel pump that the PO had replaced some years (decades ago) in a bucket of parts. It was in two pieces. I sent it off to Dave DuBois to work his magic and who returned a work of art. Installation was very straightforward and took only about an hour, including preparation and clean-up. After blocking the front tires, I jacked the rear up on placed the car on stands. The PO had made a mounting bracked that placed the facet in the same location as...
No More Sore Elbows
Posted on: Monday November 3, 2014
Got bored on Sunday and decided to refurbish my console armrest. Used a foam sponge from Ace cut down to one half inch. I now have a padded armrest and no more sore elbows all for about four bucks.
U-Joint Replacement, Part 1
Posted on: Sunday February 23, 2014
While doing my regular maintenance and and servicing, I noticed some play in the rear universal joint. While I haven't experienced any driveline shudder I decided to pull the shaft and then have the joints replaced. Pulling the shaft was slow, slightly tedious but remarkably easy. I disconnected the front part of the shaft first and then unfastened the diff end. The whole shaft then slid out slicker than frog fur. Since I really didn't want to enjoy the experience of replacing the joints...
New Front Shocks
Posted on: Monday March 12, 2012
I finally bit the bullet and replaced my front shocks. The PO told me that they needed to be replaced when I bought the car and based upon the quantity of oil they left on the garage floor I dare say he was right. After researching all of the posts on MGE on the subject and the associated horror stories, I ordered the parts, doused the upper trunnion with PB Blaster, found my BFH, and prepared for the worst. I should mention that I ordered my shocks from Peter Caldwell at Worldwide Auto Parts...
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