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by Tim Jackson
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Battery Box
Replies: 2
Views: 490

Re: TC Battery Box

Yes, a couple of rods to secure a batten over the battery. Not sure waht was original, but this works.
FTFU has this suggestion:
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by Tim Jackson
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bishops cam oil level
Replies: 6
Views: 753

Re: Bishops cam oil level

I fitted this small brass flip-top header tank which ensures the steering box is always lubricated; filled with transoil 140. I bought the tank from John James (former TTT2 editor) years years ago.
by Tim Jackson
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:41 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 4527

Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please

Jonny, I’m pleased to hear this cheap and simple spark plug test has identified an ignition fault, and nothing to do with fuel. My engine would stop, usually in slow/stationary traffic, and more likely on a warm/hot day. There was never any sign of engine overheating (my car is also black). The plug...
by Tim Jackson
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 4527

Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please

Vapour lock may not be the problem if “pulling the choke does not help at all”? My TC had similar symptoms, finally diagnosed as a faulty regulator cooking the coil. Paul Ireland concludes that “ethanol does not appear to make petrol more volatile”, but modern fuel is probably more volatile than it ...
by Tim Jackson
Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 4527

Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please

It could be a failing ignition, perhaps the coil. I fitted an in line spark plug tester to one HT lead to check for a spark when the engine fails to start. I left this in place until sure of the result. With regard to vapour lock, ceramic coating the exhaust manifold will help reduce the engine bay ...
by Tim Jackson
Wed May 17, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Ignition coil heating up
Replies: 42
Views: 5138

Re: Ignition coil heating up

I hope you've finally got it sorted. My experience of similar symptoms may be of interest (article in the MG Octagon Bulletin)
by Tim Jackson
Fri May 12, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Ignition coil heating up
Replies: 42
Views: 5138

Re: Ignition coil heating up

A faulty voltage regulator was the cause of failing coils on my early TC, with very similar symptoms (several coils over several years, including Remax). Its been fine since electronic conversion of the RF91 regulator.
by Tim Jackson
Wed May 03, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dash Electrical Sockets
Replies: 7
Views: 1614

Re: Dash Electrical Sockets

Dashboard power sockets: factory photos show TB and early TCs have the black socket on the right. Mid to late TCs have the black socket on the left. I can’t remember the source of this info, possibly Craig Seabrook
https://www.whitworthshop.com/dashboards
by Tim Jackson
Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Seat runner fixing
Replies: 4
Views: 1470

Re: Seat runner fixing

I used machined c/s screws and T nuts instead of wood screws to secure the rails
by Tim Jackson
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:58 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: dashboard trim
Replies: 9
Views: 1955

Re: dashboard trim

Does this help?
Dash - fitting chrome beading.pdf
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by Tim Jackson
Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: hood to windscreen
Replies: 9
Views: 2084

Re: hood to windscreen

Have a look at page 46, parts #21, #37 and #38 https://storage.hyperportal.org/angloparts/private/oabAaYskYqSSBfWUYJw_o?response-content-disposition=filename%3D%22MGTC-1945-1949_digital.pdf%22%3B&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&Expires=1673778942&Key-Pair-Id=K2D3KPWW7YN2DS&Signature=sLPiuy-p...
by Tim Jackson
Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:32 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Police TC - ignition coil
Replies: 17
Views: 9364

Re: Police TC - ignition coil

I'm trying to reclaim the original registration number for TC0999 from the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) in UK
In this context, does anyone have a photo of the large bonnet bulge on another police TC?
by Tim Jackson
Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Broken Box Control LUCAS RF95/2 to LUCASRF 95/3
Replies: 12
Views: 2793

Re: Broken Box Control LUCAS RF95/2 to LUCASRF 95/3

I used this UK company to convert a RF91 regulator to solid state: http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/ New replica electronic RF95 regulators are available from this and other suppliers, including FTFU: https://fromtheframeup.com/products/el424-rf952-regulator-solid-state?_pos=7&_sid=3cbd6b97...
by Tim Jackson
Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Dashboard chrome beading.
Replies: 3
Views: 631

Re: TC Dashboard chrome beading.

Does this old post help?
by Tim Jackson
Fri May 06, 2022 1:26 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Backboard rubber strips
Replies: 6
Views: 760

Re: Backboard rubber strips

does this help?
by Tim Jackson
Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bulkhead identification/confirmation
Replies: 8
Views: 1880

Re: Bulkhead identification/confirmation

1946 police TC bulkhead - TC0999. It's my understanding that each police force specified their requirements, and some chose standard TCs with no modifications.
by Tim Jackson
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:41 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Steering column support problem,
Replies: 4
Views: 684

Re: Steering column support problem,

does this help?
by Tim Jackson
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Where to mount a modified reservoir for brake master cylinder
Replies: 13
Views: 1209

Re: Where to mount a modified reservoir for brake master cylinder

Looks like the MC is from C&C Parts in the Netherlands, which makes high quality brake parts for T types; expensive but the best IMO