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by TC9800
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Thinking of adding this to my stable
Replies: 25
Views: 6165

Re: Thinking of adding this to my stable

My old TA2841 had similar semaphore type indicators fitted when it arrived in Australia from the UK circa 1980. Clearly not factory installed but perhaps a popular fitment back in the day. The round shock absorbers, black hood and reserve fuel plumbing appear to be correct however my car also had th...
by TC9800
Sun May 28, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Clutch foot rest ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1540

Re: Clutch foot rest ?

The article regarding the cover car June 2018 details thier modifications made for a clutch foot rest
https://ttypes.org/ttt2/?cat=145
by TC9800
Thu Oct 13, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Crankshaft White Metal Bearing to Shell Bearing Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1000

Re: Crankshaft White Metal Bearing to Shell Bearing Replacement

Mike Crankshaft Rebuilders in Melbourne converted my MPJG motor to shell bearings many years ago (early 1980s). No issues however Crankshaft Rebuilders are no longer in business.
by TC9800
Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Brooklands screens
Replies: 12
Views: 2541

Re: Brooklands screens

No problem looking through two screens l often have the main wind screen up and look through both.
by TC9800
Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Rear Spring Trunnions
Replies: 6
Views: 1192

Re: TA Rear Spring Trunnions

My TA (2841) had the bronze trunions in two halves as others have stated. However the rear trunion was geased as part of the central lubrication system, perhaps yours has been changed?
by TC9800
Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rebuilding XPAG 9204
Replies: 44
Views: 8713

Re: Rebuilding XPAG 9204

Very pleased to have stumbled upon this post as l was in the process of reassembling the front of the engine for the second time chasing an oil leak. Having replaced all the gaskets and seals on the front of the motor l found that l still had a slow leak behind the generator with the engine running....
by TC9800
Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sump removal in the car
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Re: Sump removal in the car

Thanks Ray, l have just been down this road taking the opportunity whilst in isolation to remove the engine and address its various oil leaks. Of course l replaced every seal except the one behind the bearer plate as it had no apparent leak. When reinstalled the engine was oil tight except l could s...
by TC9800
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:50 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sump removal in the car
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Re: Sump removal in the car

Job done! A more determined approach involving tapping progressively larger flat blade screw drivers between sump and block split the joint without damaging anything.
by TC9800
Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sump removal in the car
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Sump removal in the car

I am in the process of replacing the gasket behind the engine mounting plate on my TC. I have the timing cover off but have hit something of a brick wall in removing the sump. All the bolts are out including those through the bellhousing however the sump is resisting gentle persuasion. Any suggestio...
by TC9800
Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Clutch and brake pedal assembly
Replies: 4
Views: 2227

Re: Clutch and brake pedal assembly

Illustration from the MG T Society https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=iIRy2Yi5&id=5E321224E67896E94BB90FC07D86A33E2967E950&thid=OIP.iIRy2Yi5dU9fiU0FpzHQFAHaG6&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fttypes.org%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2014%2f05%2fpedal1.jpg&exph=537&expw=575&q=mg+tc+brake+pedal&si...
by TC9800
Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:51 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Oil Can Bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 1321

Re: TC Oil Can Bracket

Bracket shown in attached image. I found drilling the front of the battery box is most easily done with the engine removed.

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by TC9800
Thu May 28, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: A record?
Replies: 8
Views: 2153

Re: A record?

Congratulations antijam that looks fabulous. 53 years well spent!
by TC9800
Thu May 21, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: My car is too quiet!
Replies: 4
Views: 1525

Re: My car is too quiet!

The reproduction stainless steel muffler on my TC is also too quiet. The muffler is of a straight through design and it has occurred to me that by sliding a pipe right through the muffler the sound would become completely unmuffled. By drilling holes in the inserted pipe or similar means (angle grin...
by TC9800
Tue May 21, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA Torque settings for replacing the head
Replies: 6
Views: 2692

Re: MG TA Torque settings for replacing the head

I have had a TA and removed and replaced the head several times using reference to Philip H Smiths tome, Tuning and Maintenance of M.G.s published 1952. His recommendation verbatim "Use the standard ring spanner having a length of about six inches, and apply plenty of force" Perhaps not very useful,...
by TC9800
Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:56 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Pertronix - motor will not stop running when key tunred off
Replies: 12
Views: 4391

Re: Pertronix - motor will not stop running when key tunred

I suspect your right in nominating feed back from the generator with the Pertronix installed. will it switch off normally with the generator disconnected?
by TC9800
Thu Oct 25, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Recommenation for an SU carb fro supercharged 1250
Replies: 3
Views: 1969

Re: Recommenation for an SU carb fro supercharged 1250

I have a belt driven Eaton 45 on my road going TC with an HD 6 SU (1 3/4").
by TC9800
Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670943

Re: MG TA1932 in Germany - Tacho Speedo

Great work Franz, modern technology saves the day again.
3D printer kept this 1914 Delage on the road too.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-27/s ... ar/8310958
by TC9800
Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Unleaded Head
Replies: 5
Views: 2757

Re: Unleaded Head

I use a lead replacement additive. My blown TC happliy digests a dose of Flaslube in each fill up.
by TC9800
Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:06 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC identification
Replies: 48
Views: 37571

Re: TC identification

The XPAW is a quite desirable replacement, the 1140cc XPJM not so much.