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MG TD TF 1500 - Repair manual

Is there a Haynes manual for TD? I have searched everywhere, even the Haynes site, and not found one. Any suggestions for other manuals? Does anyone have info on the one by Blower? I have heard it is good, but I can't find it either?
Bob Lowery

Bob

The factory workshop manual is really good and they come up on ebay all the time. Other suggestions are the Horst Schach, "The complete MGTD Restoration manual" and also the "MG T Series Restoration Guide" by Malclm Green. All three are excellent resources when restoring a "T" series.

Brian
Brian Smith

The manual by Blower is entitled, "The Complete MG Workshop Manual" by W.E. Blower. It covers from the MG "M" through the "TF". The introduction states:

"The manual is not intended to describe in detail the comprehensive work of a complete overhaul, but to give information on the more normal maintenance and tuning to be undertaken by the amateur enthusiast."

It's a nice reference to have but you could get by with the workshop manual mentioned above. This 584 page book comes up for bid on eBay once in awhile.
Roy Challberg

there are 2 for sale on ebay now. tom
tm peterson

All books listed above excellent. The factory manual is good, but needs modern supplements. There is no "Lucas Agent" down the street anymore, nor are sections about piston sizes, parts availability, etc useful. Also get the New England T Register's "the T series Handbook"- fabulous amount of info. Much info is available from the archives here as well (horn repair, all of David DuBois's stuff from belts to bolts). George
George Butz

BOB, IMHO Blower's book is an excellent source to have if you have a pre-TD/TF MG. I find it not to be worth while having for TD use. I'll offer to send mine to you to have a look before you invest in one. The 2-way postage could be a good investment. The factory 'MG midget, Series "TD" Workshop Manual' is far and away the best resource. Drop me an email if you'd like to try the Blower's manual. That offer holds for anyone else on this board.
Bud Krueger

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