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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification and Tub Build
- Replies: 25
- Views: 504
Re: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification and Tub Build
Wow, that's thick!
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
- Replies: 20
- Views: 371
Re: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
Mark, Duncan covered it pretty well but I will add that while the TC steering will never be as stable or light as the TD, it should be be pretty good once it's been set up correctly. One thing that usually isn't set right is the centering. Don't set it at the center of play, set it at the center of ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:01 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Best Timber Parts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 191
Re: Best Timber Parts
I ordered my floorboards from Craig Seabrook / Whitworth Shop. They were spot on and high quality, at a reasonable price. If I were looking for other wood bits I would certainly consider ordering from him.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Badge Bar Color
- Replies: 2
- Views: 59
Re: TC Badge Bar Color
In addition to the above... aftermarket clamps are aluminum, so that's probably what one of your is.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Steering Wheel Swap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 146
Re: TC Steering Wheel Swap
If you can find an old steering shaft, you can use it as a broach.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:42 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Steering Wheel Swap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 146
Re: TC Steering Wheel Swap
I've seen more than one Brooklands hub where the splines were too tight and needed to be broached. These were new hubs, not originals.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:41 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Regulator getting hot
- Replies: 10
- Views: 212
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:26 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
- Replies: 20
- Views: 371
Re: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
I was thinking more of the Bridgestone, which are quite small and square but offer the advantage of a completely modern tire design. I would be very interested to compare the performance of the Bridgestone to the American Classic to see how they stack up. I'm betting the Bridgestone are noticably be...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:36 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Regulator getting hot
- Replies: 10
- Views: 212
Re: Regulator getting hot
I agree. Warm perhaps, but not hot. Clean the contacts and if it doesn't clear up then have it calibrated.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Float Chamber to Carb Body Banjo Bolt Thread Size
- Replies: 3
- Views: 54
Re: Float Chamber to Carb Body Banjo Bolt Thread Size
My notes say 7/16-18 BSF for the lower bolt to attache the bowl to the body.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:45 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
- Replies: 20
- Views: 371
Re: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
It may not be that important to de-camber. Modern performance cars run quite a bit of negative camber. The only downside is the increased wear during normal driving. I have -3 degrees on both my MGA street car and my MGC track car and haven't noticed any significant side effects. Admittedly neither ...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:55 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Is this a TA, TB or TC body tub?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 123
Re: Is this a TA, TB or TC body tub?
Tough to say. By the looks of the fuel tank width and the running boards look fairly narrow (although totally incorrect) so I would guess TC. Measuring it would be the only way to know for sure unless someone sees something I missed. Strange cutout at the front of the bonnet also
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:41 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification and Tub Build
- Replies: 25
- Views: 504
Re: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification and Tub Build
I can report that POR15 is indeed tough as nails. But you have to follow the instructions religiously or it will fail in spectacular fashion. For wood, I didn't do anything special other than make sure there was absolutely no oil or other contaminants in the grain before painting. I started with bra...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:02 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: oil filter canister
- Replies: 4
- Views: 96
Re: oil filter canister
As far as I know the original oil filter was a stamped steel unit. It looked like the one pictured below, although I can't remember the original brand and color offhand. (Photo from Sports & Classics website) I've never seen a one-piece aluminum unit like the one above. In the good old days, Moss so...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
- Replies: 20
- Views: 371
Re: TC Front End Improvements-Handling
Consensus? Good luck! :lol: My thoughts... I don't feel that an anti-roll bar is needed or worth the effort. TCs tend to corner very flat already and solid axles have a fixed camber. Roll bars seem to be much more useful on IFS cars where they can help control the two sides individually. The rose/he...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification and Tub Build
- Replies: 25
- Views: 504
Re: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification
I haven't tried it on body wood, but I coated my floorboards with POR15 and the durability has been incredible. It took a couple coats to get it really soaked in, as the stuff is really thin so it goes right into the grain like a sponge. It does have good flexibility so I suspect it would work well ...
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Front Spring Mystery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 86
Re: TC Front Spring Mystery
One may be older than the other, or the steel has lost its temper.
You can test the springs using this data: http://www.tcmotoringguild.org/techinfo ... g-data.jpg
You can test the springs using this data: http://www.tcmotoringguild.org/techinfo ... g-data.jpg
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 155
Re: TC Bonnet Realignment "In Situ"
It might just be a matter of worn or incorrect rubber at the rear. If this is the case, I would expect the front and rear lines to both be wider at the top, and possibly overlapping the lower front corners with the grill shell.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:10 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Radiator plumbing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 87
Re: Radiator plumbing
Hi Dave,
I don't see why you couldn't do that. Many people run with no thermostat at all, so having a small hole would not be detrimental to the engine's ability to warm up properly. I've seen more than one TC with the bypass circuit eliminated.
I don't see why you couldn't do that. Many people run with no thermostat at all, so having a small hole would not be detrimental to the engine's ability to warm up properly. I've seen more than one TC with the bypass circuit eliminated.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:03 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification and Tub Build
- Replies: 25
- Views: 504
Re: TC Forever More Tub Frame Modification
I haven't done any of the mods Mike discusses, mainly because I've never had the desire to take a running car to bits. But I would say that if he recommends the modifications, and you plan to really drive the car, then I would seriously consider whatever he has to say. He has more miles on his TC th...