Yes, it
has been nearly five months since an update. I have received a couple messages
in the past month wondering if I gave up, and if I had, would I be willing to
sell her. Since that is not going to happen, here is what has been going on
with her since July.
First, I
tried to tackle the overheating issue. I swapped out the temperature sensor
from the original “red ring” to the “black ring”. I was told that the red ones
read a bit high for 1100s. Then I swapped out the 180’F thermostat with a 160’F
thermostat. After I put everything all back together, she still overheats. I am guessing
that since the radiator has a brand new and tested core, her water pump is
brand new, and the two parts I just mentioned…she probably needs to be burped.
I will be calling Chris in spring to help me out as it is a real head scratcher
for me.
I wrote an
article for the CT MG Club newsletter about my experience in getting the car
color sanded and sealed and getting ripped off. There has been much support for
having a color sanding “workshop” in spring to get her done. I will be making arrangements
in the New Year. I have all this trim and the emblem to put on.
My review
for this year is… Old Biddy had the rest of her upholstery finished. I have driven
her only about 45 miles, mostly on short test drives. And, a few little doodads were
done on her just to checked off the punch list if anything. Due to our early snow this year, Old Biddy has been tucked away for the winter to hibernate. Although I say this every
year, even if she has to be a trailer queen, she WILL make it to the CT MG Club Gathering, British By the Sea, next
year!!!
Thanks for visiting.
Toddy
