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by Ray White
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"
Replies: 4
Views: 25

Re: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"

Has the car had a new body tub at some time? When I fitted my new body, the bonnet needed trimming. Also, my car had suffered a trauma at some time(pre 1960)and what was done back then is anyone's guess.
by Ray White
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

Re: TC spare wheel spinner.

I have been overthinking this. The problem is not with the spinner but with the wheel and the hub.

I simply wrapped some fabric insulating tape around the neck of the hub and fitted the wheel.

It is now a tight fit. :thumbs:

Ray.
by Ray White
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

Re: TC spare wheel spinner.

When I assembled mine, I found there was an optimum point at which the spllt pin could be fitted. Too far in and you can't access the holes.
by Ray White
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

Re: TC spare wheel spinner.

AHHH! I think I know what the problem is.
In the photo, my new spinner is placed alongside the original. You can see that the original has a taper and the new one is machined differently.

Quite what to do about it is another matter!!
by Ray White
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:27 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

Re: TC spare wheel spinner.

I don't think the overall length is an issue as there is plenty of room from the end of the threads to the back of the hub. Also, the wheel does not tighten regardless of what I do even if I use a mallet to tighten the spinner. The only improvement is made by adding a ring of foam rubber to the hub ...
by Ray White
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:19 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

Re: TC spare wheel spinner.

The taper on the hub is the same as yours i.e. 1"

The unthreaded part on my spinner is just 3/4". That is 1/2" smaller than yours.

I am not sure what I need to do about it.

Ray.
by Ray White
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC spare wheel spinner.
Replies: 12
Views: 219

TC spare wheel spinner.

I have just bought one of these ingenious devices as my original was missing, The problem I am having is that although it works - in that the emblem remains correctly orientated - the wheel is not tight on the mounting despite tightening the spinner.

What could be going on here??
by Ray White
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44628

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

When I came to fitting the windscreen stanchions, I found that the brackets were in the way of the bolt holes. I resorted to drilling and tapping the brackets (in situ) to take the long screws.
by Ray White
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Grille/Shell Fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 170

Re: TC Grille/Shell Fitting

I know that I won't be happy with a curved edge, but it sometimes needs someone else to say it as well. This morning I had a go a straightening one of the edges by drilling some holes in a straight metal bar and then bolting the edge of the grille to it. It does seem to work without cracking the ch...
by Ray White
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670180

Re: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...

That really looks like a professional job. Very nice!
by Ray White
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:41 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Grille/Shell Fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 170

Re: TC Grille/Shell Fitting

Hi Steve. It looks to me like the whole rad shell has been pushed in the middle on both sides so it now bows where it meets the bonnet sides. I would say don't cut the bonnet to match. If possible, get an experienced panel beater to straighten the rad shell. They may have ideas that we wouldn't thin...
by Ray White
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44628

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

I feel your pain; especially with the "bull horns" . I had to admit defeat and realise that the steel brace would not fit the new body. At first I left it with a blacksmith but he gave it up as a bad job. Eventually, I made a template from some thinner steel then I cut the brace in half. It was easi...
by Ray White
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 6
Views: 212

Re: Spare wheel carrier

Thanks for that, Tom.

Rob. I am about 3 miles from Derby; a city in the Easy Midlands of England.

Cheers,

Ray.
by Ray White
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:22 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 6
Views: 212

Re: Spare wheel carrier

Just one more thing. The spare wheel carrier is body colour... but what about the clamps? The rear cross member is presumably black... so are the clamps also black or are they body colour?
by Ray White
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44628

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Hello Bob. I would just like to echo what Mick has just said. I have been fooling around with Ash frames for many years and have come to realise that you can't take anything for granted. Usually, I find, it is easier to make something a bit smaller by shaving some off than trying to make it bigger b...
by Ray White
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 6
Views: 212

Re: Spare wheel carrier

Thanks Rob. I have done the tank and straps so now Just the spare wheel holder in body colour to complete the back of the car.

I have had to order a new spinner assembly. It is fortunate that we can get such things for our cars but they are expensive! :eek:
by Ray White
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:29 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 6
Views: 212

Spare wheel carrier

I have seen the TC spare wheel carrier in body colour but also in black (as chassis). Which would it have been originally please?
by Ray White
Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spot Lights
Replies: 4
Views: 250

Re: Spot Lights

Don't forget it might be a problem with your switch. I wouldn't be happy with a high amperage going through an old switch on a wooden dashboard with fabric covered wiring. That is why I have added relays to all my switched circuits. BTW, normal relays can emit high voltage spikes that can damage sen...
by Ray White
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spot Lights
Replies: 4
Views: 250

Re: Spot Lights

I`ve two 45W spot lights fitted to my TF1500 ( they were there on purchase of the car). I`ve two questions. When on, even with engine running, they show a maximum discharge on the ammeter. By implication I`ve a short in the circuit. Whist it blew a 25amp fuse the 35amp survived strangely. So questi...
by Ray White
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Cockpit piping
Replies: 2
Views: 209

Re: TC Cockpit piping

bloodysalmon wrote:
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:33 am
Hi Ray, i've just measured mine to be 78-82mm :thumbs:
You mean 7.8 - 8.2 mm I think. :)