In the process of re-engineering the fuel fill on mine. Removal is simple. Remove the spare tire. Remove the Hat. Work through the opening to remove the filler neck and license plate wiring. Remove the cover. Hold down bolts for the tank are easily accessible. Just lift it out.

Well, I tackled the cooling issue. I purchased a water pump from a racing firm that is 1-1/2″ shorter than factory. This pump has no production application. I was then able to slide a 3 core radiator in place of the 2 core I had been running.

Before photo…apx. 1/8″ between water pump pulley hub and radiator…

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Something familiar about that car…

Rather glad you didn’t get a red one. (No offense everyone)

Looking forward to photos…

Heres a copy of instructions from the great Ed Ericson…

First you go to your own thing. Upper right corner it should say something like “Howdy, Happy Jack.” Click on that and you get a drop-down menu. At the bottom it says “media.” Hover over that with your curser and you should see another drop-down menu with “al…[Read more]

Philip, do you have any photos posted anywhere?

Hagerty.

First shot scheduled: Feb 25. Can’t wait for this to be over with.

I tried for years to get a Scorpio that been running when parked. It’s still there. They won’t sell.

Hope your Christmas was jolly.(at least what passes for jolly these days). 2021 has got to be better. Hopefully we will all meet in Carlisle in the spring.

Enjoy your New Year.

Try MG Magic. They’re in FL.

http://mgmagic.intuitwebsites.com/

It’s a shame you have intentions of getting rid of this.

I remember the look of horror on the crew at the station where, on our trip to VA Beach, Paul Mossberg topped off his MG by sticking the fuel nozzle in his radiator. That would be my choice, but my tank is in the back.

I completely overlooked the FiberFab emblem. Good eye!

Have you removed the cover and checked the solenoids? Make sure they’re clean. With the cover off you should see if the solenoids are working or not.

Tons of info if you google “Lucas 33117” including replacing with newer style relays.

Instructions on photo upload from the tread Ed Ericson…

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Can’t say I didn’t see this coming. Maybe things will improve enough to enjoy VA Beach this fall.

Very cool, Ed. Looks like it tracks straight, stops straight, sounds good. Sweet!