Eric gets to drive the car!

 Parts arrived for oil leak, got them installed, that leak is resolved.  After driving it more, we discovered the oil filter and valve covers were leaking due to not being tight enough, easy fix.  The only remaining oil leak appears to be the rear main seal, very typical MG issue, and pretty small, so we'll consider the oil leak done!

Took speedometer apart, found the input rotating member had gunk in it, treated with WD40 and it turns much better.  Re installed plus used new speedometer cable.  The speed now reads very nicely, no needle bounce and appears to be accurate.  But the odometer will not budge, neither trip or regular.  So it's up to Eric if he wants to have it rebuilt to get his mileage.

Eric was able to stop by today and finally drive the car!  Here's a video of Eric with Dave as his copilot on his first voyage:



We also got a good picture of the new steering wheel, we all like it a lot:



Got to give Eric lessons on raising and lowering the top as well.  We think we are ready for the handoff, thinking of delivering the car to Philpot KY next week via trailer.

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