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MG MGA - grease gun

Hi all can anyone remind me which is the correct grease gun for 1959 roadster 1500 please

gordon
g c pugh

I asked the same question in October. I got 2 answers:-

1. "There were a number of different Tecalemit grease guns. 2802 is one, 2801 and 2800 are others. I've seen them with a variety of different fittings. Not sure whether specific models went with specific cars -- I don't know of a map between dates and models. I suspect it was another case of "throw whatever we happen to have laying around into the boot". All the ones I've seen are a light metallic blue Hammerite finish with the end cap left unfinished."

2. "Derek, The Tecalemit GB2802 is correct for the MGA although I believe Enots were used during the early years. The one with a pointed end is more commonly found on machinery such as lathes, grinders, milling machines etc. The grease or heavy oil is injected into small oil holes created by centre drilling hence the 30 degree angled point. The more common types of GB2802 guns have either a plain end or one with a screw on fitting designed to be used on a standard grease nipple. This type has a small sprung loaded ball bearing valve to prevent leakage, especially if heavy oil is used. Having said that, they always leak anyway. Most owners keep the empty grease gun as a tool kit item for show, they are only small and a larger lever operated grease gun is much preferred when pumping grease into the front suspension. The original colour was a hammer finish light blue or turquoise which easily wears off. For what it's worth, Bob West in the UK still has a stock of original GB2802 grease guns so you can still obtain an original if needed."

Derek Nicholson

Why are you worried about the original grease gun when you have a 1950 engine installed Gordon?
Bob (robert) yes I own an MG Dwarf!

Hi guys thanks for help, Bob are you physic, or do you just have a good memory lol

gordon
g c pugh

No I know you have one and I want it :)
Please.
Bob (robert) yes I own an MG Dwarf!

Ah but do you know which one
g c pugh

Only the engine please.
Bob (robert) yes I own an MG Dwarf!

and whats wrong with the rest of the car
g c pugh

Nothing I am sure but I am a povety stricken individual and happy with my own. Just would like a bigger engine!! :)))
Bob (robert) yes I own an MG Dwarf!

lol

gordon
g c pugh

Gordon

Tell us more about this 1950 (B-Series?) engine you have in your car.

Steve
Steve Gyles


Gordon

Couple of Tecalemits GB2802 on ebay at the moment - not expensive.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMALL-TECALEMIT-GB2802-GREASE-GUN-OILER-NEW-OLD-STOCK_W0QQitemZ150060238792QQihZ005QQcategoryZ31347QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tecalemit-Grease-Gun-GB2802_W0QQitemZ170051477501QQihZ007QQcategoryZ31347QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Steve
Steve Gyles

Hi steve, can't tell you much it was already fitted when I bought the car it does go rather well though in conjunction with a five speed sierra box.

gordon
g c pugh

And there was me thinking that Bob was referring to the year......!

Steve
Steve Gyles

There's one over here, too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MGA-TRIUMPH-TR3-TR4-TECALEMIIT-GREASE-GUN-GB-2802_W0QQitemZ220052080886QQihZ012QQcategoryZ23782QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Derek Nicholson

This thread was discussed between 20/11/2006 and 22/11/2006

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