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by Duncan M
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Grille Shell Lacing
Replies: 13
Views: 323

Re: Grille Shell Lacing

I've seen people use heavy canvas material, folded over (maybe ironed) and trimmed to the correct width. Black shoe polish would make it black. Lasts a few years, no doubt. May have been old cut up tonneau cover.. Looked like it belonged there, or at least not out of place.
by Duncan M
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Under dash panel
Replies: 9
Views: 109

Re: Under dash panel

by Duncan M
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Clock Setting Knob
Replies: 8
Views: 191

Re: Clock Setting Knob

Replacement knob, also. One pushes up a fraction of an inch and then turn to adjust clock. When the battery is re-connected due to service, the clock hands must be moved forward to start the clock ticking, on the TC clock.
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by Duncan M
Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44630

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Rob- I can only show you how they did it on the TC. A couple of pictures replace a lot of words. When the 2 (screwhead) bolts holding down the differential inspection cover are removed, and the side curtain door is unsnapped, they both are removed together (as a unit) to inspect the differential. Th...
by Duncan M
Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Instrument panel

Been in a sock drawer since 1952. Same with the alum intake manifold bits.
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by Duncan M
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 7
Views: 224

Re: Instrument panel

Of course the exception is the EXU panel. Variouly described as bronze or gold, this unrestored dash in TC9866 appears to be more of a brown flesh tone, but who knows what the paint looked like 75 years ago? The EXU panel also differs in having no labels or any sort.
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by Duncan M
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Su Super dry kits
Replies: 7
Views: 473

Re: Su Super dry kits

I followed the advice popular 10 years ago about using teflon 0-rings for the jet. 2 teflon o-rings for each of the cork that they replace. Important to polish the jet where the teflon will be sliding against. For the cork on the locking nut I soaked in regular engine oil first for 24 hours, just li...
by Duncan M
Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear view mirrors.
Replies: 4
Views: 510

Re: Rear view mirrors.

Aftermarket motorcycle mirrors often have stems like jd is talking about. If you are offended by prices on aftermarket mirrors marketed for TC's. look at a place like this and you will be really offended. This is just a random example of countless offerings in the "mirror" search. https://www.jpcycl...
by Duncan M
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Battery Box
Replies: 2
Views: 490

Re: TC Battery Box

Tim, you must have great faith in the durability of the insulation on that wire running from one battery terminal to the other! I like to run a large lead/acid battery. A 24 fits nicely, and the built in handle allows easier in/out with the bonnet in place. This battery has 650 cold cranking amps an...
by Duncan M
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bishops cam oil level
Replies: 6
Views: 753

Re: Bishops cam oil level

TC calls for GL4 140 weight gear oil in the 4spd transmission, the differential, and in the steering box. Only place I use it is in the steering box. I check the level by unscrewing the 3 bolts and removing the top plate and shims. That gives a good opportunity to check the top plate for any unusual...
by Duncan M
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: petrol cap question.
Replies: 5
Views: 865

Re: petrol cap question.

Because the cap is hinged.
by Duncan M
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Carb Thread Repair
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Carb Thread Repair

You could always do a light dressing of the fiber washers with Hylomar blue. Permatex 95420 is the permatex version of the (non-silicone) Hylomar blue.
by Duncan M
Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Carb Thread Repair
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Carb Thread Repair

Why introduce a "rubber" part to a system that is designed to be leak free without it? "Rubber" will dry up and be useless at some point in time. Also, that joint you are talking about is intended to be moveable or slightly adjustable. 5 years from now when you are re-adjusting the float bowl level ...
by Duncan M
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: pinion nut torque
Replies: 9
Views: 6543

Re: pinion nut torque

Of course that is the fill level plug/hole on the driver (right) side of the diff. The fill plug is on the other side. The ring gear is submerged in the oil reservoir and therefore constantly lubes the head of the pinion shaft. Whenever the car is driving forward, the ring gear acts as an oil slinge...
by Duncan M
Tue Dec 12, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Moss QC
Replies: 3
Views: 7476

Re: Moss QC

Got some of their steering box top plate shims several years back and they were not even made of metal. Those shims must be metal. I also got a new top plate at the same time (actually got 2) and it was very good quality with hard chrome applied on the (lightly crosshatched) working side.
by Duncan M
Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670331

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

Nice progress, but keep in mind that at speed there will be wind buffeting if the finished roofline is flat (as it appears in latest pic).
by Duncan M
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670331

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

A 1933 MG Magna with aftermarket removeable hardtop.
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by Duncan M
Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap
Replies: 12
Views: 11635

Re: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap

What double row ball bearing will you be using? I may have used a light dose of Hylomar blue on the flat part of the cap where the six holes are. You don't want any squeezing out and getting to where the bearing is, especially if you use silicone sealant (God forbid). I used nothing on the re-used s...
by Duncan M
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap
Replies: 12
Views: 11635

Re: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap

#34 should be screws. The carrier all comes out as a unit. Cannot just replace cap/seal without removing the whole unit. The pinion bearings are a maintenance item, and when using the original scroll seal cap one of the first symptoms of worn bearings would be notable leaking past the cap "seal." A ...
by Duncan M
Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Lowering TC?
Replies: 12
Views: 8494

Re: Lowering TC?

Will, not sure what your problem might be. Pictures are always helpful to determine what you are dealing with. Use lower resolution settings to be able to load onto this website. TC with BC box and all the correct and standard plumbing should give you right around 7/8" clearance. Note the blue ear p...