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by martinjames
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: wanted: TA Tach drive Gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 3953

Re: wanted: TA Tach drive Gearbox

I wish you luck. I looked for 3 years and eventually gave up and bought one from Moss. Works well and have lock wired it to the back of the dynamo on my TA as the original one fell off.
by martinjames
Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA water pump lubricant
Replies: 1
Views: 784

MG TA water pump lubricant

On the MPJG engine water pump is a brass capfiller with a flip cap. What goes in here and when?
by martinjames
Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Re MGTA rev counter gearbox for back of dynamo
Replies: 0
Views: 3046

Re MGTA rev counter gearbox for back of dynamo

Driving at 50mph along a busy road and heard a strange bang. At the next set of traffic lights, noticed the rev counter was stuck on 3000rpm. Arrived home and opened the bonnet to find the whole gearbox had detached itself from the dynamo and cable and was nowhere to be found. Next time should wire ...
by martinjames
Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA sump drain washer
Replies: 6
Views: 1730

MG TA sump drain washer

Having difficulty finding a correct size copper washer for the TA sump drain plug. NTG in the UK have them for GBP1.89 but want GBP25 freight to NZ!! Have tried locally but haven't found one large enough yet.
by martinjames
Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rubber gear box cover '39 TA
Replies: 11
Views: 2819

Re: Rubber gear box cover '39 TA

The rubber gearbox cover I bought from Moss was half an inch too short and wouldn't reach the firewall. I glued rubber strips around the front of the cover and it fitted perfectly. The hole for the dipstick and filler cap had to be enlarged slightly.
by martinjames
Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA brake light switch
Replies: 1
Views: 1010

TA brake light switch

The switch mounted on the chassis is horizontal. The spring running to the pedal is angled downwards and there is not enough pull when applying the brakes to pull the flat peice of steel out far enough to actuate the brake lights. has any one had this problem?
by martinjames
Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:46 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: mg ta crank
Replies: 1
Views: 1994

Re: mg ta crank

Have you got a TA sump?
Martin
by martinjames
Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:44 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Wanted MPJG finned sump
Replies: 0
Views: 2913

Wanted MPJG finned sump

Has anyone got a TA sump the wish to part with
by martinjames
Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA finned sump for an MPJG motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1437

MG TA finned sump for an MPJG motor

Has anyone got a spare alloy sump? Mine has definitely seen better days.
by martinjames
Sat May 18, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA Torque settings for replacing the head
Replies: 6
Views: 2685

MG TA Torque settings for replacing the head

Correct me if I am wrong but should the setting for the head studs be 35 and the rocker shaft 15?
by martinjames
Sun May 12, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MPJG Fastener Size
Replies: 9
Views: 3341

Re: MPJG Fastener Size

There is quite a mixture of threads on the MPJG. For instance the fan is held on with four 2BA bolts.
by martinjames
Sat May 04, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA Hood fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 2403

Re: MG TA Hood fitting

Sorry, not the push buttons. Doug recommended brass screws with cup washers.
by martinjames
Sat May 04, 2019 11:43 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA Hood fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 2403

Re: MG TA Hood fitting

Thanks Guys. Doug Pelton (FTFU) also suggested the push buttons.
by martinjames
Sat May 04, 2019 11:37 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA spare wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1609

Re: MG TA spare wheel

Just the early ones had side laced wheels. Will get a photo of the carrier organized.
by martinjames
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:51 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA Hood fitting
Replies: 5
Views: 2403

MG TA Hood fitting

I am about to tackle fitting a new hood supplied by Don Trimming.
They supplied small black nails to tack the hood to the rear wooden rail.
Has anyone used another method to attach the hood to the rear of the car?
Martin
by martinjames
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:46 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA spare wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1609

MG TA spare wheel

The spare wheel is loose on the carrier even when the spinner is done up tightly. Any suggestions as to how I can tighten it.
Martin
by martinjames
Sun Apr 28, 2019 1:43 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA Electrics
Replies: 4
Views: 1880

MG TA Electrics

Have just completed a nut and bolt restoration and including new loom and rewound dynamo. Everything works except the red ignition light won't go out and the ammeter shows a discharge. It has a CJR3 cutout. Dynamo shows 11 Volts. Have played around with the third brush but still has the light on. An...
by martinjames
Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:58 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA CJR# cutout
Replies: 3
Views: 2613

Re: MG TA CJR# cutout

Hi Bill
Sorry for the delay in thanking you for your help. Copied the card onto heavy brown card and the car is now wired up. Looks very neat.
Cheers
Martin
by martinjames
Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:02 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA fuel tank to body packing position
Replies: 2
Views: 1599

Re: MG TA fuel tank to body packing position

Thanks for the suggestion but no photo of what I need.
by martinjames
Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:35 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA fuel tank to body packing position
Replies: 2
Views: 1599

MG TA fuel tank to body packing position

Has anyone got a photo of where the rubber strips go between the rear of the body tub and the gas tank?
Is the rubber separating the bottom of the tank and the chassis the same thickness?