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by timberstone
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Interior Patterns
Replies: 3
Views: 504

Re: TC Interior Patterns

BOXLEY's original interior panels from 1946 are in a bundle in our attic so that they may be used as patterns for reference. by anyone. You are invited to borrow them at no cost other than delivery charge. Please send Private Message to us, through this forum, with your location. Octagonally yours, ...
by timberstone
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: petrol cap question.
Replies: 5
Views: 865

Re: petrol cap question.

The Schematic drawing above is very helpful to see the final assembly of the Petrol Cap. However, regarding the visual presentation of the inner mechanisms of individual parts of the disassembled MGTC Petrol Cap: A photographic view can be seen under "Technical Tips" on the Web Site provided by FROM...
by timberstone
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Travelling in the EU from 2025
Replies: 3
Views: 491

Re: Travelling in the EU from 2025

Please discuss any problems that might be encountered while driving in France with an MGTC registered in the United States. Plan this year to ship MGTC from US to England, then ferry across the channel. Will there be an "import duty" when entering the EU as tourists to drive around Southern France? ...
by timberstone
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Found Number Plate for MGTC 5132
Replies: 1
Views: 3031

Found Number Plate for MGTC 5132

Number plate for MGTC 5132 is pictured. MGTC 5132.jpg This recently surfaced from a dismantled TC that was burned in the 1960's in Richmond Virginia area. The remnants of that car were put into a different MGTC at that time (numbers unknown). Question is what to do? Have not found where to register ...
by timberstone
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Speed and performance with different Crown & Pinion
Replies: 2
Views: 1527

Re: Speed and performance with different Crown & Pinion

Further observation about using Model A tyres (5.00 x 19"): Yes, they are a tight fit in the rear wheel wells, but still go on and off with a little fudging and do not rub inside the wheels wells if the rear fenders have been assembled properly to the body tub. Must deflate them to remove and then r...
by timberstone
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:45 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Speed and performance with different Crown & Pinion
Replies: 2
Views: 1527

Speed and performance with different Crown & Pinion

Regarding use of different sized tyres and different rear crown wheels and pinions, here is a report on M G T C 0820 using various combinations with Speedometer Readings Related to Differential Gear Ratios and Tire Sizes Chronometric Speedometer calibrated for differential ratio 8:37 -- 1 to 4.625 T...
by timberstone
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC tyres
Replies: 72
Views: 13009

Re: TC tyres

Further observation about using Model A tyres (5.00 x 19"): Yes, they are a tight fit in the rear wheel wells, but still go on and off with a little fudging and do not rub inside the wheels wells if the rear fenders have been assembled properly to the body tub. Must deflate them to remove and then r...
by timberstone
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:28 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC tyres
Replies: 72
Views: 13009

Re: TC tyres

Regarding use of different sized tyres and different rear crowns and pinions, here is a report on M G T C 0820 using various combinations with Speedometer Readings Related to Differential Gear Ratios and Tire Sizes Chronometric Speedometer calibrated for differential ratio 8:37 -- 1 to 4.625 Tachome...
by timberstone
Mon Jan 30, 2023 7:20 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Pitman Drop Arm -- Steering Box conversion
Replies: 0
Views: 6046

Pitman Drop Arm -- Steering Box conversion

Have been doing some rework of the engine compartment and have the bent drop arm from the installation of the VW Conversion for the steering. It seems to have very close contact with the exhaust pipe when installed. Drop Arm from VW Conversion.jpg Recently heard that there may be a straight drop arm...
by timberstone
Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sector shaft bore
Replies: 17
Views: 2536

Re: sector shaft bore

Don't think MGTC 0820 will ever, or even wants to, "steer like a Miata" --- but does want to eliminate the "lost motion" at center of travel as much as possible. Earlier tried to eliminate the spring-loaded track rod ends by performing a modification described by this forum's moderator. Involved sub...
by timberstone
Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sector shaft bore
Replies: 17
Views: 2536

Re: sector shaft bore

Some further thoughts: Intrigued by the proposal to use needle bearings around the drop arm just as described in Franz Tenbrooks posts. However, do not believe that the drop arm shaft in the bore creates a major source of friction or wear. Just need to keep the interior of the box lubricated and hav...
by timberstone
Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sector shaft bore
Replies: 17
Views: 2536

Re: sector shaft bore

Marc, Thank you very much for the detailed and descriptive post about the internal options that you have for the Bishop Cam steering box. The exercises that you are going through with your steering box are typically what it takes to bring one “back to life,” MGTC 0820 went through such options such ...
by timberstone
Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Inner Tube Stem -- Offset or Center -- Rubber or metal
Replies: 4
Views: 1066

Re: Inner Tube Stem -- Offset or Center -- Rubber or metal

Any thoughts about this tube? (-- listed by Coker -- ) This is a 500/600R19 tube with a TR11 Offset Metal stem. Recommended application is for Radial tires and the recommended tire fitment is for a 500/600R19 tire. Fits 500-600 width, 19 inch diameter tires. This tire inner tube has a TR11 Metal ste...
by timberstone
Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Inner Tube Stem -- Offset or Center -- Rubber or metal
Replies: 4
Views: 1066

Inner Tube Stem -- Offset or Center -- Rubber or metal

Installed new 19 inch inner tubes in the rebuilt wheels that were done during the frame up restoration. Some inner tubes had valve stems that were center metal -- just like the motorcycles. Thought that the look of metal valve stems was an improvement over rubber valve stems. Have some inner tubes i...
by timberstone
Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Incorrect Speedo Reading
Replies: 11
Views: 854

Re: Incorrect Speedo Reading

From the Website of West Valley Instruments: Determine Your Vehicle’s Ratio Do you know how to determine the actual ratio of your vehicle? We outlined a list of detailed steps that will give you an accurate figure: 1 Make sure that the tire pressure matches the exact factory specifications. 2 Make s...
by timberstone
Fri Mar 11, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Master Cylinder Installation
Replies: 8
Views: 1260

Re: TC Master Cylinder Installation

The pushrod adjusting threaded bolt can be threaded into the bottom of the brake pedal pivot so that the assembly length might be decreased by another 1 inch. IMG_3735.JPG By keeping the top of the circlip oriented to the top of the barrel bore and by pushing the piston inside the barrel, the angle ...
by timberstone
Fri Mar 11, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Master Cylinder Installation
Replies: 8
Views: 1260

Re: TC Master Cylinder Installation

The bracket area for the Brake Master Cylinder Assembly is 4 inches shorter than the Assembly Master Cylinder Area Under Floorboards.jpg Master Cylinder Assembly Length.jpg Apart from removing the brake and clutch pedals, or using a disarticulating pushrod Pushrod New Modification 3.JPG Pushrod Orig...
by timberstone
Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC
Replies: 23
Views: 4780

Re: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC

Searching my brain for the reason why the Speedometer needle wiggles around and above 40 MPH, reading all these posts and also having read Carl Cederstrand's treatise about the Chronometric internals -- decided me to take another plunge at having the Speedometer "Rebuilt" (for the 4th time). This ti...
by timberstone
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC
Replies: 23
Views: 4780

Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC

Accurate Chronometric speedometer shows wiggle of the indicator needle at any speed over 40 MPH. Any idea whether this is from faulty cable or from something inside the mechanism? The chronometric speedometer workings have been "Rebuilt" recently by very reputable shop. Shop now no longer rebuilds C...
by timberstone
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Master Cylinder Installation
Replies: 8
Views: 1260

TC Master Cylinder Installation

Trying to install the Master Cylinder but not enough room to get the rig into the area between the box hole and the bottom of the brake pedal thread. Cannot get the end of the extension piece into the box hole in such a way as to leave room to thread the push rod end into brake pedal thread area. Th...