I used the Moss sealer in my 53 TD and it has worked fine.

Hi fellow MG enthusiast;

My name is Bob Palac an am one year new to the club. I have a 1952 MG-TD that I purchased in late 2019. When I purchased the car it was not running due to a fuel issue. The owner stated that the car had a full renovation in 1992 and the tank was sent out to be sealed. (he does not have any records or paperwork)  We assumed the car did not run due to old ethanol that had gummed up. We drained the fuel and carbs. The fuel was a dark honey brown color and the carbs were glued with the stale fuel that formed a sticky sludge. We flushed the lines and pulled the carbs down and rebuilt them. As a precaution my buddy Skip installed a marine fuel filter ahead of the carburetors to catch any remaining sludge or foreign material. – RAN GOOD____ for a while.

 

Yep as the summer went on I developed carb issues and it often broke down. (fortunately we never ventured far from the neighborhood).

 

So my buddy installed a marine filter in line ahead of the carbs. Yes, It was compromised with silt. (see pictures)

 

After doing a lot of research and reading I have seen there are many gas tank sealers and that the early sealers DO NOT hold up to ethanol. I read so many varied suggestions as to either use a sealer, have it boiled, don’t have it boiled because the sealer won’t adhere to the surface, replace the tank and be done with t….. etc.

 

I am interested to here other input and or experience. (I was leaning toward a two part epoxy tank sealer) --  (many others that I have read as recommended are: KBS Coatings 52050, KBS Coatings 53000, CASWELL, PUR-15 and KREEM

 

Any input is appreciated.

Thank You,

Bob Palac

     cell: 484-620-9655

     e-mail: rpalac@...

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• 53 MG-TD fuel issue 2020-09-20 (2).jpg
• 53 MG-TD fuel issue 2020-09-20 (4).jpg

Hi fellow MG enthusiast;

My name is Bob Palac an am one year new to the club. I have a 1952 MG-TD that I purchased in late 2019. When I purchased the car it was not running due to a fuel issue. The owner stated that the car had a full renovation in 1992 and the tank was sent out to be sealed. (he does not have any records or paperwork)  We assumed the car did not run due to old ethanol that had gummed up. We drained the fuel and carbs. The fuel was a dark honey brown color and the carbs were glued with the stale fuel that formed a sticky sludge. We flushed the lines and pulled the carbs down and rebuilt them. As a precaution my buddy Skip installed a marine fuel filter ahead of the carburetors to catch any remaining sludge or foreign material. – RAN GOOD____ for a while.

 

Yep as the summer went on I developed carb issues and it often broke down. (fortunately we never ventured far from the neighborhood).

 

So my buddy installed a marine filter in line ahead of the carbs. Yes, It was compromised with silt. (see pictures)

 

After doing a lot of research and reading I have seen there are many gas tank sealers and that the early sealers DO NOT hold up to ethanol. I read so many varied suggestions as to either use a sealer, have it boiled, don’t have it boiled because the sealer won’t adhere to the surface, replace the tank and be done with t….. etc.

 

I am interested to here other input and or experience. (I was leaning toward a two part epoxy tank sealer) --  (many others that I have read as recommended are: KBS Coatings 52050, KBS Coatings 53000, CASWELL, PUR-15 and KREEM

 

Any input is appreciated.

Thank You,

Bob Palac

     cell: 484-620-9655

     e-mail: rpalac@...

Attachments:

• 20191105_123516.jpg
• 20200614_174011.jpg
• 53 MG-TD fuel issue 2020-09-20 (2).jpg
• 53 MG-TD fuel issue 2020-09-20 (4).jpg

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, 2:25 PM, Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...> wrote:

This month’s breakfast is on Saturday, March 20 @ 9:00 am - add it to your calendar! Hope to see many of you there.

Cheers,

Kevin McLemore 

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Details:

Date: SATURDAY, MARCH, 20

Rain Date: RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE (the pavilion will keep us out of the weather)

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am (-ish)

Location: FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK - Militia Hill Pavilion

Google Maps Link:    https://goo.gl/maps/RKXFEUhbXBLwtZT27

If it’s "MG weather" bring your car! If not, just come in anything. You'll need to provide your own food and non-alcoholic refreshments if you'd like to have breakfast with us. The park's pavilion is large and can accommodate more than 20 folks with proper social distancing, but of course if you're not eating you should plan to wear a mask anyway as a courtesy. There are two charcoal grilling stations, if you want to be so ambitious as to make your own breakfast onsite (arrive early to get the fire going), but I'd expect most will just bring a WaWa bagel and coffee or something similar. There are at least 14 picnic tables in the pavilion, but you may wish to bring a folding chair(s). Dress is "weather appropriate" - you'll be outside. There is a large playground next to the pavilion if you have kids or grand-kids that want to come along. There are also nearby restrooms, but I can't guarantee they will be open. 

Later in the year when the weather gets warmer we can plan to gather in Ambler again as we did last year, or at other restaurants that can provide a COVID-rules appropriate dining area (assuming rules are still in effect at the time, of course). 

Aerial view:

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 3:50 PM, Abby & Dan Mason <dan_abby@...> wrote:

Thanks...I likely won't attend,  is my daughter's birthday.  Hoping to see a HUGE break in the weather by then tho! ❤

Abby Mason

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From: PhillyMGClub@groups.io <PhillyMGClub@groups.io> on behalf of Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:10:03 PM
To: PhillyMGClub@groups.io <PhillyMGClub@groups.io>
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] Monthly MG Breakfast - Feb 21 at 9:00 am, Ft. Wash State Park

 

Hi, folks- 

Next month’s “MG Breakfast” will be on SATURDAY, March 20, same place.  Please put it on your calendars. 

Cheers,

Kevin McLemore

=============================

Our next 2021 Phila MG Club Breakfast will be on SATURDAY, MARCH 20 at 9:00 am.   

PLEASE JOIN COME AND JOIN IN THE FELLOWSHIP.   

Details Below:

Date:    Saturday, March 20, 2021

Rain Date:    RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE (the pavilion will keep us out of the weather)

Time:    9:00 am - 10:00 am (-ish)

Location:    FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK - Militia Hill Pavilion, at Parking Lot #3 

Google Maps Link:    https://goo.gl/maps/RKXFEUhbXBLwtZT27

You'll have to provide your own food and non-alcoholic refreshments if you'd like to eat outside. The park's pavilion is large and can accommodate at least 20 folks with proper social distancing, but of course if you're not eating you should plan to wear a mask anyway as a courtesy. There are also two charcoal (only) grilling stations, if you want to be so ambitious as to make your own breakfast onsite (arrive early to get the fire going if you do), but I'd expect most will just bring a WaWa bagel with coffee or something similar. There are at least 10 picnic tables in the pavilion, but you may wish to bring comfortable folding chairs. Dress is "weather appropriate" - you'll be outside. There is a large playground next to the pavilion if you have kids or grand-kids that want to come along. There are also nearby restrooms, but I can't guarantee they will be open.

Later in the year when the weather gets warmer we can plan to gather in Ambler again as we did last year, or at other restaurants that can provide a COVID-rules appropriate dining area (assuming rules are still in effect at the time, of course). Suggestions welcome!

On Feb 21, 2021, at 12:55 PM, Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...> wrote:

 I must admit to never having heard the phase “sadly I will be in the Florida Keys” before, but you’re welcome, and hope you can make it to some when you return, Roger!

Cheers,

Kevin

On Feb 21, 2021, at 12:49 PM, Roger Searle via groups.io <searlerb@...> wrote:

Kevin,

I'd like to attend, but sadly I will be in the Florida Keys.  Thank you for putting these together.

Roger

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...>
To: PhillyMGClub@groups.io <PhillyMGClub@groups.io>
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2021 12:10 pm
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] Monthly MG Breakfast - Feb 21 at 9:00 am, Ft. Wash State Park

Hi, folks- 

Next month’s “MG Breakfast” will be on SATURDAY, March 20, same place.  Please put it on your calendars. 

Cheers,

Kevin McLemore

=============================

Our next 2021 Phila MG Club Breakfast will be on SATURDAY, MARCH 20 at 9:00 am.   

PLEASE JOIN COME AND JOIN IN THE FELLOWSHIP.   

Details Below:

Date:    Saturday, March 20, 2021

Rain Date:    RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE (the pavilion will keep us out of the weather)

Time:    9:00 am - 10:00 am (-ish)

Location:    FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK - Militia Hill Pavilion, at Parking Lot #3 

Google Maps Link:    https://goo.gl/maps/RKXFEUhbXBLwtZT27

You'll have to provide your own food and non-alcoholic refreshments if you'd like to eat outside. The park's pavilion is large and can accommodate at least 20 folks with proper social distancing, but of course if you're not eating you should plan to wear a mask anyway as a courtesy. There are also two charcoal (only) grilling stations, if you want to be so ambitious as to make your own breakfast onsite (arrive early to get the fire going if you do), but I'd expect most will just bring a WaWa bagel with coffee or something similar. There are at least 10 picnic tables in the pavilion, but you may wish to bring comfortable folding chairs. Dress is "weather appropriate" - you'll be outside. There is a large playground next to the pavilion if you have kids or grand-kids that want to come along. There are also nearby restrooms, but I can't guarantee they will be open.

Later in the year when the weather gets warmer we can plan to gather in Ambler again as we did last year, or at other restaurants that can provide a COVID-rules appropriate dining area (assuming rules are still in effect at the time, of course). Suggestions welcome!

Kevin,

I'd like to attend, but sadly I will be in the Florida Keys.  Thank you for putting these together.

Roger

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@...>
To: PhillyMGClub@groups.io <PhillyMGClub@groups.io>
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2021 12:10 pm
Subject: Re: [PhillyMGClub] Monthly MG Breakfast - Feb 21 at 9:00 am, Ft. Wash State Park

Hi, folks- 

Next month’s “MG Breakfast” will be on SATURDAY, March 20, same place.  Please put it on your calendars. 

Cheers,

Kevin McLemore

=============================

Our next 2021 Phila MG Club Breakfast will be on SATURDAY, MARCH 20 at 9:00 am.   

PLEASE JOIN COME AND JOIN IN THE FELLOWSHIP.   

Details Below:

Date:    Saturday, March 20, 2021

Rain Date:    RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE (the pavilion will keep us out of the weather)

Time:    9:00 am - 10:00 am (-ish)

Location:    FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK - Militia Hill Pavilion, at Parking Lot #3 

Google Maps Link:    https://goo.gl/maps/RKXFEUhbXBLwtZT27

You'll have to provide your own food and non-alcoholic refreshments if you'd like to eat outside. The park's pavilion is large and can accommodate at least 20 folks with proper social distancing, but of course if you're not eating you should plan to wear a mask anyway as a courtesy. There are also two charcoal (only) grilling stations, if you want to be so ambitious as to make your own breakfast onsite (arrive early to get the fire going if you do), but I'd expect most will just bring a WaWa bagel with coffee or something similar. There are at least 10 picnic tables in the pavilion, but you may wish to bring comfortable folding chairs. Dress is "weather appropriate" - you'll be outside. There is a large playground next to the pavilion if you have kids or grand-kids that want to come along. There are also nearby restrooms, but I can't guarantee they will be open.

Later in the year when the weather gets warmer we can plan to gather in Ambler again as we did last year, or at other restaurants that can provide a COVID-rules appropriate dining area (assuming rules are still in effect at the time, of course). Suggestions welcome!