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Cedric's Maintenance Log

DATE
MILEAGE
SERVICE
10-11-83 95,338 Mount / Balance 4 Michelin 165SR14 Tires
10-22-83 95,338 Retorque Cyliinder Head, Adjust Valves
Drain / Refill Cooling System w/ 50/50 mixture Anti-Freeze
10-31-83 95,370

Install Head, Center Pipe and Resonator
Align Front End, Adjust Steering Box, Add 90W Oil
Install 160-Degree Thermostat
11-27-83 95,720 Replace Rear Axle Oil Seals, Grease Bearings, Replace Diff. Thrust Washers, Refill w/ Hypoid 90W, Bleed Brakes
12-9-83 95,780 Install new Fuel Pump (S.U. Butec) & Filter
12-11-83 95,810 Change Oil & Filter, Retorque Cylinder Head, Adjust Valves, Replace O.D. Toggle Switch & Vacuum Inhibitor Switch
1-22-84 95,985 Completed total Waxoyl application
5-22-84 96,466 Full Lube Front Suspension & Brake Cable, Lube Distributor
9-2-84 97,365 Full Lube & Distributor. Drain / Refill Transmission w/ HD 30W
9-16-84 97,540 Install new Gas Tank
9-29-84 97,766 Installed 40897A Distributor w/ 54411230 Vacuum Advance, Degreed and Timed. Install new Tachometer. Change Oil & Filter
3-29-85 98,221 Change / Install new Rear Hubs & Brake Springs
5-11-85 98, 370 Flush / Refill w/ fresh 50/50 Anti-Freeze. Check Diff. Level - OK
5-18-85 98,525 Installed new Control Box & Rebuilt Generator
8-17-85 98,900 Compression Check all cylinders 165 PSI. Replaced Carb Piston Springs, checked drop time - OK
10-12-85 99,265 Changed Oil & Filter, Lube Front Suspension
5-7-86 99,495 Installed Bosch WR7DP Plugs
6-10-86 99,608 Replaced Rear Axle & Front Hubs for Disc Wheels. Replaced Rotors, Turned Drums. Packed Front Bearings (all new), Replaced LR Axle Seal. Original Thrust Washers OK for now.
6-21-86 99,700 4 185/70R14 Eagle GT on 5" Rims
9-25-86 99,957 Lube Oil & Filter, Check Transmission & Diff - OK, Lube Distributor & Generator Bush.
6-7-87 2,240 Change Contact Set & Condenser, Lube Distributor
6-30-87 2,290 Drain / Flush / Refill Cooling System w/ 50/50 Anti-Freeze Mix
9-3-87 2,548 Lube Oil & Filter, Check Transmission & Diff - OK. Lube Distributor & Generator Bush. Use 1/2 can STP w/ Oil. Install Magnetic Drain Plugs
10-26-87 2,714 Installed Stainless Steel Exhaust System (MG Parts Centre)
1-6-88 3,081 Installed 1974 O.D. Transmission w/ Accys. Changed Oil Filter & Adapter Base, Cleaned O.D. Filter Screen, Filled with SAE30, Replaced Clutch Disc & T/O (Roller) Bearing, Replaced Speedo Drive Gear
2-24-88 3,170 Adjust Valves .013 Hot (Checked pretty close from last adjustment), Install N9YC (Unipart) Spark Plugs, Gap .032
6-7-88 3,321 Installed Stainless Steel Fuel Tank. Installed new Speedometer Cable (old one was OK - original cable - worn)
9-22-88 3,430 Change Oil & Filter, Full Lube, Check Transmission & Diff. Install S/S Oil Cooler Hoses & Thermostat.
1-20-90 4,166 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 can STP - Magnetic Drain Plug clean. Lube Front Suspension & Rack Fitting, Oil Distributor & Generator. Lube Driveshaft & Brake Cable. Check Transmission & Diff - OK
6-19-90 4,322 Change Anti-Freeze 50/50 Mixture
2-1-91 4,388 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 can STP - Drain Plug clean.
3-9-92 4,572 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 can STP - Drain Plug clean.
12-27-92 4,832 Replace Top & Bottom Radiator Hoses, Fan Belt. Flush & Change Anti-Freeze w/ 50/50 mixture. Replace PCV Diaphram. Set Timing 20-Degrees BTDC / 1,000 RPM. Full Lube Front & Rear. Lube Distributor, Generator & Carbs, Check Transmission & Diferential - OK. Installed Standard Float Bowl Needles & Seats, Champion Plugs # 2415 (Gold). New NAPA # 3012 Fuel Filter.
2-9-93 4,950 New Headliner Installed (Bay Auto Glass)
2-22-93 5,002 Install new Ignition Wires, Replace Distributor Cap. Install used Fuel Tank Sender.
3-5-93 5,045 Change Oil & Filter (Castrol Synthetic), Drain Plug clean.
9-19-93 5,172 Changed Air Filters. Checked Point Gap & Dwell - OK, Set Timing at 20-degrees BTDC at 1,000 RPM. Change Oil to Castrol 20W50. Replace Float Bowl Needles / Seats, Clean Float Bowls.
2-4-94 5,380 Install 180-degree Thermostat. Replace L.H. Rack Boot.
7-7-94 5,720 Full Lube Front to Rear. Check Transmission & Diff - OK. Oil Generator. Replace Heater Water Valve.
10-25-94 5,785 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 can STP. Check Valves, Adjust .013 Hot - All OK
6-10-95 6,290 New Windscreen Glass & Glazing Rubber.
10-23-95 6,340 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 can STP. Fresh Anti-Freeze and Bars Leak.
11-10-95 6,450 Rebuild Clutch Master & Slave Cylinders w/ Silicone Fluid. Install Borg & Beck 3-Piece Clutch Kit - Rear Main & Trans Front Seals OK. Filed / Reset Points, Set Timing to 20-degrees BTDC at 1,000 RPM
2-X-96 6,678 Replaced Brake Rotors & New **DATA MISSING**
3-17-96 6,722 Installed new Starter Solenoid (TOB-159). Install Relay 33243 for Starter Solenoid.
10-4-96 7,192 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 STP. Check Transmission & Diff Oil - OK. Oil Distributor.
11-22-96 7,373 Installed new Fan Belt.
2-27-97 7,675 Check Valves .013 Hot - All OK. Compression: 1/148 - 2/151 - 3/151 - 4/152. Add 1 bottle Techron. Check Dwell - OK. Full Lube F&R. Check F&R Shock Oil level - OK.
6-23-97 8,150 Change Oil & Filter w/ 1/2 STP. Lube Front Suspension.
10-16-97 8,330 Change Diff Oil 85W-140. New Rear Leaf Springs (AHC31).
12-20-97 8,645 Replace Contact Points & Condenser. Lube Generator.
2-18-98 8,820 Flush Radiator, Refill w/ Dex-Cool (5 year), Add Bar's Leak.
5-6-98 9,100 Change Oil & Filter 20W-50 Durablend.
7-23-98 9,400 Install new 54411969 Vacuum Advance. Adjust Points, Lube Distributor. Full Lube Front & Rear. Install NAPA Superstat (180-degree) # 530080 (Thermostat). Replace Front (2) & Rear Brake Hoses.
9-25-98 9,540 Add 1 bottle Techron. Replace Diff Thrust Washers & L&R Axle Oil Seal w/ 85W-140.
11-26-98 9,632 Replace Fuel Tank Sending Unit (used). Install new Brake Master Cylinder, Bleed w/ Silicon Fluid.
12-19-98 9,835 Install new BTB1326 Diff Pinion Oil Seal w/ Speedi-Sleeve.
3-19-99 10,040 Install used Diff Assembly w/ 85W-140. Install new Rear Brake Shoes.
6-10-99 10,100 Installed 2 new AUD 9585 (WZX-1102 Kit) Needle / Seat. Change Oil & Filter 20W-50 Durablend. Full Lube. Check Damper Fluid levels - All OK.
7-10-99 10,220 Check Valve Adjustment .013 Hot - All OK. Install new NAPA # 3012 Fuel Filter and Hoses. Install 2" 1/4 Glass Seals.
1-19-2000 10,720 Repair Radiator Top Tank, Fill w/ Fresh 50/50 Dex-Cool & Bar's Leak. Replace Slave Cylinder Flex Hose. Replace all Brake & Clutch Hard Pipes, Fill w/ Silicon Fluid.
4-24-2000 10,940 Two Driveshaft U-Joints.
6-19-2000 11,190 Change Oil & Filter, 20W-50 Durablend, Full Lube. Topped up Transmission 1/2 pint w/ Castrol 20W-50. Oil Generator.
5-26-01 11,640 Change Oil & Filter. Full Lube Suspension.
10-27-01 11,690 Install Champion # 3415 (N9YC) Platinum Spark Plugs. 10-Degree Distributor: Oiled, File Points, Set at 20-degrees BTDC at 1,000 RPM.
4-24-02 11,956 New Voltage Stabilizer. New Lucas HP-753 Ignition Wires (Moss 171-658) Lifetime Warranty. New Rotor, Distributor Cap & Ignition Coil. New Air Filters. New PCV Rubber Diaphram. New Main Jets & "FX" Needles. 6 Carb Gaskets, New Damper Springs.
6-7-02 12,120 Change Oil & Filter. Full Lube Front to Rear. Transmission & Diff OK.
1-18-03 12,275 Drain Coolant, Fill w/ 60-40 Dex-Cool w/ 4 Pellets Bar's Leak. Install 2 new Radiator & 2 Heater Hoses.
5-21-03 12,500 Change Oil & Filter 20W-50 Durablend. Full Lube. Transmission & Diff OK. Install rebuilt Fuel Pump (Diode, Point Set, Seals, Base Gasket), Replace (new) all In-Line Connectors in Engine Compartment.
1-29-04 12,585 Valve Job - See List. New 160-degree Superstat. New Condenser & Contact Points. Lube Distributor, Set 20-degrees BTDC at 1,000 RPM.
6-11-04 12,730 Change Oil & Filter 20W-50 Durablend. Full Lube Front to Rear. Transmission & Diff level checked - OK. Install new Brake Light Switch (original). Install new Front Splash Panel Seals. Install new Turn Signal Switch.
11-22-04 12,806 CAR SOLD - ARRIVES IN LOS ANGELES
  14,835 Installed Spare Fuel Pump (sent original for rebuild). Replace Fuel Filter. Top off Oil.
2-11-05 15,095 Change Oil & Filter. Replace leaky Gasket in Spare Fuel Pump.
  16,246 4 Sumitomo HTR-200 185/70R14 Tires.
  18,360 New Front Brake Pads (EBC Green Stuff). Turn Brake Rotors. Repack Front Hub Bearings, Replace Front Hub Seals. Replace Water Pump (leaking). Replace all Brake Hoses with Stainless (Goodyear). Flush Cooling System / Refill.
7-5-05 18,465 Reinstall Original Fuel Pump (rebuilt by Dave Dubois, Solid State conversion). Replace all Rear Fuel Hoses.
7-20-05 18,825 Top off Oil (2.25 quarts low! Filled with 3 quarts)
7-24-05 19,100 Detail & Wax - Interior, Exterior, Engine, Wheel Wells.
7-27-05 19,225 Top off Coolant & Windshield Fluid
7-27-05 19,228 Retorque Cylinder Head Bolts (50 lb/ft) & Valve Nuts (28 lb/ft). Top off Oil (1 quart low).
8-7-05 19,581 Top off Oil (1.5 quarts low, added 2 quarts)
8-14-05 20,024 Top off Oil (1.5 quarts low, added 2 quarts). Check Coolant level - OK. Compression Check: 1/160 - 2/140 - 3/140 - 4/165
8-18-05 20,168 Pull Head for Inspection. Magnaflux - OK. Rebuild Cylinder Head - Magnaflux (OK), Hot Tank & Paint, Surface, New Valve Guides, Machine to 3-Angle, Install Hat Seals.
9-13-05 20,168

Reinstall Cylinder Head. New Payen Head Gasket, New Gaskets for Heater Valve, Thermostat Cover, Intake / Exhaust Malifolds, Carbs. Adjust Valves. Change Oil & Filter (Switch to Castrol GTX 20W-50). Change Transmission Oil.
9-18-05 20,284

Adjust Points
9-26-05 20,300 New N9YC Spark Plugs (old Champion 3415). Adjust Valves. Adjust Carbs.
10-14-05 20,535 New Right Rear Tire (Nail through Sidewall)
10-23-05 20,622 Reset Overdrive Solenoid Valve.
11-24-05 20,xxx Repair Left Rear Tire (Nail).
12-13--05 20,969 Retorque Head. Adjust Valves. Replace Steering Rack Gaiters.
12-19-05 20,980 Top up Oil (1.5 quarts low, added 2 quarts)
1-13-06 21,525 Top up Oil (1.5 quarts low)
1-16-06 21,540 Clean Tappet Cover Vent (Acid Dip) / Replace Gasket, Clean PCV Valve, Top up Oil (.75 quart Low, Added 1 quart. Replace Clutch and Brake Pedal Return Springs. Replace Front Turn Signal Bulbs, Running Lamp Bulbs and Lens Gaskets.
2-7-06 21,885 Oil Generator. Adjust Points and Spark Plug Gaps.
2-18-06 22,130 Replace Points, Condenser, Rotor Cap, Distributor Cap, Spark Plug Wires / Caps, Air Filters. Install Lucas Sport Coil. Replace Choke Knob / Cable.
3-6-06 22,875 Replace Front Fuel Hoses. Replace Rear Shock Links. Check Rear Shock Fluid - OK. Torque Rear Spring U-Bolts. Replace Steering Column Cowl (old one melted!). Install Spare Fuel Pump (recently rebuilt pump sent for service)
4-25-06 23,600 Exterior Detail (Wash, Clay, Polish, Wax)
5-9-06 23,750 Change Oil & Filter. Check All Fluids - OK. Grease all Front and Rear Suspension Fittings. Grease Driveshaft. Grease hand Brake Cable. Check and Tighten all Front and Rear Suspension Hardware, Steering Rack, Sway Bar, Transmissin Mounts. Check Shock Fluid. Check Front Brakes - OK. Replace OD Solenoid Cover Gasket. Reinstall Original Fuel Pump (Rebuilt due to water damage).
6-1-06 24,215 Replace Front Brake Pads with Stock Lockheed (old Green Stuff EBC 1/3 Worn). Adjust Rear Brakes. Rotate Tires F-R. Replace Exhaust Pipe with New Aluminzed Steel and Muffler with used Peco HDR from '65 MGB (with 11K Miles use)
9-24-06 25,500 Replace front carb float bowl tube o-ring.
10-17-06 26,380 Replace Defective Choke Cable. 1/2 Bottle STP Oil Treatment.
10-22-06 26,650 Replace Points, Condenser, Rotor Cap, Distributor Cap. Change Oil & Filter. Change Gearbox Oil, Clean OD Filter. 1/2 Bottle STP Oil Treatment in Engine & Gearbox. Paint Valve Cover.
11-1-06 26,952 Replace Exhaust Pipe Gaskets. Replace Vacuum Gauge Hose.
  27,950 Replace Front Brake Calipers, Rotors. Replace LH Front Hub (used) and Wheel Bearing.
2-26-07 29,250 Adjust Valves. Top off oil (1 Quart Low). Adjust Mixture (Richen 2 Flats)
3-30-07 29,850 Replace Rear Axle Assembly including Differential, Half Shafts, Brake Back Plates. Rebuilt Axle includes new Axle Seals, Pinion Seal, (4) Thrust Washers, Back Plate Seal. Axle and all related parts finished in POR15. Replace Rear Brake Cylinders. Replace Rear Brake Pipes. Bleed Brakes. Replace all rear Suspension Bushings / Pads with Superflex. Re-paint Brake Drums.
5-8-07 30,525 Rebuild Front Suspension - Replace all front Suspension Bushings / Pads with Superflex. Blast & paint Crossmember and all suspension components in POR15. Bleed Brakes. Replace Rear Brake Hose Brass Washer. Replace Tie Rod Boots. Replace Brake Caliper Bolts.
6-23-07 31.xxx New Tires (Bridgestone Turanza LS H 195/60R14)
8-7-07 31,442 Replace Brake Master Cylinder (NOS Lockheed). Replace Defective R/H Front Brake Caliper. Flush Braking System. Replace Headlamps (2)
9-16-07 31,555 Recore Radiator. Replace Radiator Mounting Hardware. Paint Radiator and Support Panel. Flush Cooling System. Replace Cooling & Heating System Hoses. Rebuild Oil Cooler Hoses. Change Oil & Filter. Detail Exterior. Replace Reverse Lamps / Lens Gaskets. Replace Radiator Cap. Replace Oil Pressure Hose. Replace Brake Switch. Replace Map Lamp Assembly (all new except used socket).
10-13-07 31,729 New Battery (Westco 12V31M). Clean Ground Connection. Install Battery Box Liner.
11-26-07 32,330 Rebuild Clutch Master Cylinder and Slave Cylinder. Replace Clutch Hose. Flush Clutch Pipes and Refill with Dot 5 Silicon. Replace firewall blanking plugs.
2-10-08 x Install spare carburetors (front carb body broken)
2-13-08 x Replace distributor with rebuilt custom curved unit.
3-26-08 34.990 Rebuild Carburetors with #6 Needles. Face Intake Manifold. Replace Heat Shield and all Paper Gaskets. Paint Exhaust Manifold. Replace Manifold Gasket. Replace Exhaust Pipe (donut) Gaskets and Brass Nuts. Adjust Timing
3-27-08 35,050 Change Oil and Filter. Replace valve cover nut grommets.
3-29-08 35,140 Change Gearrbox Oil. Replace Overdrive Solenoid Gasket. Replace Vaccuum Gauge Hose.

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