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by antijam
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Under dash panel
Replies: 9
Views: 109

Re: Under dash panel

Mark Strang wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:18 pm
Thanks for the guidance but what is fiberboard? Mark
About a third of the way down this page read the paragraph 'Black grain board'.
by antijam
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Under dash panel
Replies: 9
Views: 109

Re: Under dash panel

Sherrell suggests they were rexine covered plywood. This from the library suggests using fibreboard.
I made mine from fibreboard but it did need some battening attached to it to stop it sagging and distorting - I think ply would be a better answer.
by antijam
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Instrument panel

When I bought TC6468 in 1966 (in the UK) it sported the gold instrument panel on Rexine dash, 'EX-U' steering wheel and the 'Made in England' scuttle plate fitted to some later cars sold in the UK. It also wore 16" wheels perhaps hinting at a previous race history. After its restoration many years l...
by antijam
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:38 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
Replies: 8
Views: 600

Re: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe

Thanks for that Tom - one more thing I can tidy up. :)
by antijam
Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:31 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
Replies: 8
Views: 600

Re: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe

Mine run similarly, discharging in the region of the front engine mount.......
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I've wondered if there should be a clip attaching to some part of the engine anchoring the ends of the pipe to stop them flapping about? At the moment mine are clamped together with a cable tie.
by antijam
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Radiator Shell Wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 4674

Re: TC Radiator Shell Wanted

This might be slightly better than yours; still needs a lot of work though..
by antijam
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Spare wheel assembly
Replies: 2
Views: 3672

Re: TC Spare wheel assembly

The keyed shaft carries the MG badge and with the 'key' inserted in the spare wheel carrier it doesn't rotate and ensures that the badge remains in the correct orientation, independent of the position of the spinner. These piccies showing the assembled retainer may help to explain. P1390012.JPG P139...
by antijam
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:54 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MGTC Radiator Shell Repair (UK)
Replies: 3
Views: 3911

Re: MGTC Radiator Shell Repair (UK)

My first choice for this type of work would always be S&T plating just north of Bristol. They have done several plating jobs for me over the years including repair and re-chroming of my TC radiator shell and the headlamp bowls..... P1370234.JPG Their work is invariably excellent and fairly priced. T...
by antijam
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:19 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Altette horn
Replies: 5
Views: 4333

Re: Altette horn

If it's still making some sound - albeit rather strangled - it will usually just need adjusting. You can access the Lucas adjustment and overhaul instructions here.
by antijam
Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: BMC Replacement engine
Replies: 28
Views: 3784

Re: BMC Replacement engine

Being non-hygroscopic DOT 5 is finding favour with Classic owners whose cars spend significant time off the road. DOT3 is fine for daily drivers and does absorb less water than DOT 4, it is however getting quite difficult to find - at least here in the UK. I've just spent some time on the web trying...
by antijam
Sat Jun 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC wing piping question.
Replies: 19
Views: 2801

Re: TC wing piping question.

I don't have a photo to hand but I have arranged for my rear wings to align perfectly with the running boards so there is no "sticking out". Consequently, I have perfect alignment from the front of the car to the back. On my car the "gap" is only the width of the piping thickness, so the horizontal...
by antijam
Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC wing piping question.
Replies: 19
Views: 2801

Re: TC wing piping question.

I carried the front wing/running board piping through the gap to butt up with the rear wing piping. There didn't seem to be a very tidy alternative.....
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by antijam
Thu Jun 22, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: BMC Replacement engine
Replies: 28
Views: 3784

Re: BMC Replacement engine

I have a spin-on conversion using a WIX WL7074. This is 3¼" tall and works fine.
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by antijam
Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: BMC Replacement engine
Replies: 28
Views: 3784

Re: BMC Replacement engine

R2 refers to the first regrind of the crank to minus 0.020", not 0.002". The next standard regrind was R4, that is minus 0.040"

That plate was certainly fitted many years ago and you'd be unwise to assume that it necessarily relates to the present condition of the engine.
by antijam
Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear wing piping
Replies: 4
Views: 701

Re: Rear wing piping

Not sure if it was originally nailed on or not but I attached my rear wings with the woodscrews in the correct spacing and checked that any gaps with the tub that needed to be filled were smaller than the piping. I then eased off all the screws and slid the piping into the gap, notching the web wher...
by antijam
Wed May 24, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Body number plate
Replies: 3
Views: 947

Re: TC Body number plate

Thanks guys. :)
by antijam
Wed May 24, 2023 3:18 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Body number plate
Replies: 3
Views: 947

TC Body number plate

Although my TC has been re-bodied I've retained the original body number plate.
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I want to reattach it but cannot remember where it goes exactly. I believe it's inside on the left and screwed to part of the bulkhead woodwork but can anyone confirm the exact position?
by antijam
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: dashboard trim
Replies: 9
Views: 1955

Re: dashboard trim

Ray White wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:31 am
My apologies, Antijam. I am getting old and memory not what it was. Your patience is appreciated..
No problem Ray. I find that at 80 I'm grateful for any help I can get..... ;)
by antijam
Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:46 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: dashboard trim
Replies: 9
Views: 1955

Re: dashboard trim

I refer you to your previous post
I'd suggest forming the strips to the dash contour before drilling the holes for the screws; if done first the strips will tend to kink when bending.
by antijam
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:55 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Rear Wheel Bearings
Replies: 21
Views: 3396

Re: TC Rear Wheel Bearings

If anyone else is after rear wheel bearings there are currently a pair of original sealed R&M's for sale on ebay.