Thanks for all the responses on this subject! I was pretty sure the TC was only offered in a ribbed sump, but I wanted to get the word from the experts.

John

I'm in the process of buying some spare engine parts including an XPAG oil sump from a friend. He claims that the correct sump for a TC is the smooth version, not the finned version. In my experience, I've never seen a TC with a smooth oil sump. Was this ever offered on a TC?

Thanks,
John

Nice trip, and for a great cause. I love the sound of the engine on the video. It makes me want to drop what I'm working on and go for a drive.

Well, I had to brag about my sending unit not leaking, didn't I? :roll: My wife and I took a vacation to the Texas Hill Country in our TC a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time and other than having to lubricate the speedometer cable and rotate the tires, we had 1158 miles of trouble-free fun. H...

Graeme, that Cooper MG is amazing! What a great history, and a beautiful car too.

John

I have the same uncertainty about the the window on TC 4438 that I'm restoring. Sherrell states on page 66 that the changeover point was between 3399 and 5113.

John

Posted for T-ABC member Kerrigan, who wrote: This slightly modified 1931 Model A Ford was my first car. It was also my older brother Bill's first car. The photo was taken in 1941 in Oakland, California. Would that be Spence Kerrigan? Very cool mild hot rod with the '32 shell (and hood?) with the bo...

Closest thing to those cars that I own is my '39 Ford V8 pickup. Someone in it's distant past replaced the '39 engine with a '53 Merc which upped the HP from 85 to 125. I plan to leave it there because it's a truck and the added power will be useful. Otherwise it's pretty much stock but hasn't run ...

Jim,

Following your hot rod lead, here is the '29 Model A that I used to own. It had a full-house '53 Ford flathead with 3 Stromberg 97's, and a T-10 close ratio 4-speed. Totally old-school with all original Ford parts. Lots of torque, lots of fun!

John

John, Any chance we're going to see you this year? We're heading to GOF South in Ocala, FL tomorrow and planning to go to GOF West in Carefree, AZ in October. Gene Gene, I have been so busy I haven't even thought about the GoF West. Nancy and I are sponsoring the Texas Fall GoF (our first time to h...

Did you really paint the sump red? My body shop is now removing the green paint they sprayed on mine without asking. No, no, no, am not an OP! Just noticed it. If you like it, do keep it. Peter in CT TC0604 To quote from "The T Type Restoration Handbook" published by The New England MG T Register, ...

Looks like a blast! I have to wonder how the performance would be in a stripped-down chassis like this.

John

Gene,

The trailer looks awesome! Did you have the logo printed on vinyl? Also, what original art work did you use? That would look great on the back of my trailer too...

John

I also had issues with leakage even with a new gasket and liberal application of Hylomar. I finally removed the sending unit, laid it down flat on my welding table and carefully hammered out the warped points. (Disclaimer: I worked in a body shop when I was in school, so proceed cautiously if you ar...

Steve,

The "new" forum is outstanding! Yes, I'm a bit slow in finding out about it. Thanks to Jim Shade sending me an email with the forum link on it. Looking forward to joining in on the discussions.

John
47 TC2742 JGO 532
48 TC4438 LVT 650

Jim,

Ask Craag Eubanks in the HMGCC. I believe he said he is using a copper gasket on his racing TC.

John