October 2018
in the January / February period next
year. A new log book will be required if
this year’s membership details are
shown under “Membership Year
3” (found on page 4 in from the front
cover).
So, please bring your new member-
ship card to show you are continuing as
a financial member, your blue rego pa-
pers for us to stamp to prove you are
the owner of the vehicle and finally,
your log book, for update or replace-
ment. Remember to bring $5 for log
book replacement is required.
Normal operations at the Club rooms
continue for October and November, on
the 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays the month,
and in December only on the 1st and
8th. The rooms will be open from 10am
to 12 noon.
Geoff Goode
Club Registrar
Technical Sheet 19
Forwarded by Mike Greenwood from Brian Woolmer
New style Welch Plugs
The dish type welch plugs (steel or
brass) used on Magnette engines have
a habit of leaking or popping out. This
can present a serious problem if this
happens while you are driving espe-
cially well away from home. They can
be used for all MG B series engines.
A new style of welch plug is now avail-
able that will get you out of trouble .
They are made from stainless steel with
neoprene seals on the rim and on the
hex screw. You simply knock out the
leaking welch plug loosen the hex
screw gradually until you can slip the
retaining bar inside the block. Centre
the plug and then using an Allen key
tighten firmly. Top up your water and
you are on your way. If you want to
remove them loosen the hex screw but
be careful not to loosen too much or the
retaining bar can fall into the water
jacket.
These plugs can be purchased from
Rob Thompson at:
American HEMI Speed Centre
P.O. Box 392 North Adelaide SA 5006
Ph: 8262 4364. M: 0421 103 555
www.hei.com.au E:info@hemi .com.au
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