It's so common, it even has a name: the "Death Wobble." It's that vibration that sets in at a certain speed in old cars. I was even told that, "All MG TDs do that at 50 mph." But I knew that wasn't so, because I know two TD owners, Charlie and Jake, who can drive 75 or even more without a wobble or vibration. Significantly, both of them are running wire wheels that were purchased brand new during their cars' renovations. Could I do something for Beck and still use the 72-year-old steel wheels?
A couple of months ago, Part 85 of this blog told the long and convoluted story of installing a new, custom radiator in Beck TD from a manufacturer in China. I'm happy to say that I'm really pleased with the performance of that new radiator! Even on recent hot afternoons (temps around 88 F), on the road the car ran at 160 degrees, which is the temperature at which the thermostat opens. Basically, it runs as cool as possible, even in hot weather.
But, as always, there was one more thing to figure out - the best location for the sensor that controls the cooling fan for that radiator. I've just completed the third try, and I think it's the one that will remain. Here's the story of the wandering home for that sensor...
