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by frenchblatter
Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:10 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Steering
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Re: TC Steering

Have you ever heard "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
by frenchblatter
Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Steering
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Re: TC Steering

Surely one of the "charms" of the T series is the high-geared steering. If the car is set up correctly, which mine is (with 1/2" toe in) it drives perfectly well. I suspect that fitting lower ratio steering boxes is covering up incorrect joints. worn kong pins and toe-in etc.
by frenchblatter
Tue Jul 12, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Shock oil replacement question(s) 1948 TC
Replies: 10
Views: 1251

Re: Shock oil replacement question(s) 1948 TC

Aaron, yes, go to the website then choose MG TC then Tech Index, it's the first line and has the info on the seals you'll need. You'll also ned a 10 ton press (or more).

Or just click this: http://www.lotus7news.co.uk/MG-TC-Tech-index.htm
by frenchblatter
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Shock oil replacement question(s) 1948 TC
Replies: 10
Views: 1251

Re: Shock oil replacement question(s) 1948 TC

Aaron, yes, go to the website then choose MG TC then Tech Index, it's the first line and has the info on the seals you'll need. You'll also ned a 10 ton press (or more).

Or just click this: http://www.lotus7news.co.uk/MG-TC-Tech-index.htm
by frenchblatter
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:47 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Shock oil replacement question(s) 1948 TC
Replies: 10
Views: 1251

Re: Shock oil replacement question(s) 1948 TC

Aaron, look on my rebuild blog to see how to rebuild the shocks, Go to Tech Index and follow it from there,
by frenchblatter
Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Hi, New Guy Here
Replies: 7
Views: 1166

Re: Hi, New Guy Here

Luke, welcome aboard. You need Whitworth spanners (wrenches) and sockets and you may get them in Harbour Freight. Just looked and can't see any but there are 11 pages of sockets and wrenches. If not Machine Mart in the UK have them, maybe someone can get them for you and ship them as a personal item...
by frenchblatter
Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:21 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Unfortunate news for TC#1943
Replies: 13
Views: 2085

Re: Unfortunate news for TC#1943

Sounds like a half shaft, not uncommon. Doesn't take long to check. If you tape a strong magnet onto a broom handle you may be lucky and be able to pull the broken bit out of the diff.
by frenchblatter
Fri May 13, 2022 1:24 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rocker Assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 1052

Re: Rocker Assembly

My theory on the high volume of oil pumped up to the rocker shaft is that it drains down over the camshaft and followers. When cold the volume of oil in the rocker cover will almost reach the top but as the oil gets hot and thinner it drains down.

Only a theory, you can now all shoot me down :)
by frenchblatter
Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Body Assemble Sequence?
Replies: 16
Views: 1439

Re: TC Body Assemble Sequence?

That's what I did. However, you'll probably find they have to come off and back on again many times :) Good luck
by frenchblatter
Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:04 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Best sources for TC interior kits
Replies: 31
Views: 3405

Re: Best sources for TC interior kits

Another vote for Tom Wilson.
by frenchblatter
Sat Mar 12, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MGTC Headlamps conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Re: MGTC Headlamps conversion

JD, not sure if it's relevant but the replacement lenses on the market are a lot thicker than the originals.
by frenchblatter
Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC
Replies: 23
Views: 4780

Re: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC

Back in the 60s I was taught to use white high temperature grease on inner cables and then very sparingly.
by frenchblatter
Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:14 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Wire Wheel Spokes Diameter
Replies: 13
Views: 1275

Re: Wire Wheel Spokes Diameter

I remember changing a few spokes on one wheel on mine and there are two lengths, a short and a long. I think I got them from NTG and had no problem fitting them. I used the guitar tuning method of getting them all tensioned, pinging the spokes to get them all playing the same note. After new tyres w...
by frenchblatter
Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Drop arm and Track rod ends
Replies: 17
Views: 1424

Re: Drop arm and Track rod ends

You can always drill a new hole if it's far enough away from the original.
by frenchblatter
Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC
Replies: 23
Views: 4780

Re: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC

I got mine from a chap in Kent who had laser cut repro faces for speedo and tacho. Did a rubbish job on the clocks though. I found a father and son outfit that specialised in chrono gauges for bikes but they did a good job on mine, still working 5 years later.
by frenchblatter
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:38 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Drop arm and Track rod ends
Replies: 17
Views: 1424

Re: Drop arm and Track rod ends

Not sure about torque measurements, when I started (1961) we just knew how much to tighten them, Torque wrenches were only used on cranks and heads. They should be tight without using a foot long spanner. To get you nut to align with the split pin hole rub the face down on a sheet of emery cloth on ...
by frenchblatter
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:24 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC
Replies: 23
Views: 4780

Re: Chronometric Speedometer needle wiggle - Jaeger in MGTC

The most common problem is a kink in the cable. Check the cable run from gearbox to speedo head and straighten any sharp bends. Most common place is the exit from the gearbox. I light smear of whit grease is all that should be put on inner cable. Over oiling will lead to excess oil in the heads (tac...
by frenchblatter
Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:23 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: fuel tank filter
Replies: 7
Views: 1007

Re: fuel tank filter

Doug has a replacement outlet pipe with a longer pipe. This stops the bottom 2/3" of petrol being drawn up thereby leaving the crus floating in the bottom of the tank.

Not difficult to solder a pipe to the existing if you want.
by frenchblatter
Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: My journey just starts
Replies: 13
Views: 1555

Re: My journey just starts

Naresh, My blog may be of help, if you have a few days to read it all! http://www.lotus7news.co.uk/MG-TC-HOME.htm