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by Duncan M
Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: I think it's TA
Replies: 13
Views: 1773

Re: I think it's TA

A genuine Heinz 57
by Duncan M
Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 123 distributor
Replies: 8
Views: 1101

Re: 123 distributor

Franz-
It it a standard GB-4-R from the 123 website, or did you have to special order?
by Duncan M
Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: LOCTITE 310G FREEZE & RELEASE SPRAY
Replies: 2
Views: 299

Re: LOCTITE 310G FREEZE & RELEASE SPRAY

Only thing I considered was a nice coat of Red Rubber Grease as lubricant. Rule of thumb is never use any petroleum based lube on anything rubber. RRG (Castrol is a common name) is typically used to lube rubber assembly in hydraulic components like brake MC's or wheel cylinders, as small amounts (of...
by Duncan M
Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: fixing specs
Replies: 4
Views: 524

Re: fixing specs

Short of threadlocker, nothing beats a properly "sized" and installed split lock washer for bulkhead/chassis, even in the most extreme conditions. As original to the TC.
by Duncan M
Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Insurance Ad
Replies: 2
Views: 689

Re: Insurance Ad

Interesting perspective on accidents back then. If you look through old racing programs from the early '50's they often have pictures of accidents from the prior year.
by Duncan M
Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dashboard centre panel colour
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Dashboard centre panel colour

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TC9866/exu unrestored dash. Maybe a little bit darker in person.
by Duncan M
Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 22
Views: 2343

Re: Transmission oil

I drained the 75W140NS redline after the last TC drive and replaced it with MT90. Straight. Went for a lengthy drive in 80 plus degree temps yesterday and I can report a distinct improvement. Thanks for the good tip, Tom. Maybe it is true about all that sulfur not agreeing with synchro's?
by Duncan M
Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sill plates TC
Replies: 14
Views: 1536

Re: sill plates TC

Nice to see people making the effort to not "bling" the car with items that are simply incorrect. Scuff plates is a good description, because if a door starts to sag it will start to scuff the plate. I think the TA or TB had writing on their scuff plates, as did the TD?
by Duncan M
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
Replies: 14
Views: 2252

Re: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK

Or, someone could just post a pic.
by Duncan M
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sill plates TC
Replies: 14
Views: 1536

Re: sill plates TC

Original TC sill plates were all plain. No writing.
by Duncan M
Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
Replies: 14
Views: 2252

Re: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK

I would be curious to see what it looks like up close.
by Duncan M
Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
Replies: 14
Views: 2252

Re: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK

TC's never used anything but the plain woven type rexine on the dash. TC9866 retains the original rexine dash. Hard to get a good pic, but it more resembles a very lightweight canvas. I would be inclined to look into cotton canvas, wash it and dry it, and then "paint" it. Something like 7oz regular ...
by Duncan M
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot

Hi Stephen, I was replying to Mark's original question with an observation.
by Duncan M
Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot

Is it just a coincidence that area of rot on the upright you guys are talking about is in the back corners of the floorboards? Not sure where water would collect on a rainy day, but it seems like a likely spot. Perhaps an argument for loose fitting floorboards back there? Does anybody use "ethylene ...
by Duncan M
Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 22
Views: 2343

Re: Transmission oil

I found the straight weight 140's foamed like crazy in the TC transmission. SO much that you could not even check the level.
I think I will drain the Redline NS and try the MT90 as Tom suggests.
by Duncan M
Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 22
Views: 2343

Re: Transmission oil

I think you just answered your own question on Royal Purple. Lucas Oil is another one that tests badly on the D-130 test and would never pass the Mil-spec or GL4 standard (which both require a very good rating from the D-130 test). As I stated early on, the label on the Redline 75W140NS states it HA...
by Duncan M
Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 22
Views: 2343

Re: Transmission oil

Do not trust a label just because it says "yellow metal friendly." Most any oil is safe for yellow metals as long as it is fresh. If it is not labelled as having passed GL4 or MIL-PRF-2105E it simply is not yellow metal friendly in the long term. Royal Purple, for instance, has a line of GL5 gear oi...
by Duncan M
Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 22
Views: 2343

Re: Transmission oil

When it comes to yellow metal friendly oils, Tom is correct in that GL4 oils are less corrosive when they get worn out/acidic, because they start out with less sulfur compounds as EP additive. The Redline 75W140NS oil Steve suggests is GL5 and stinks of sulfur, but it also has listed on the label a ...
by Duncan M
Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Later SU carbs
Replies: 11
Views: 1204

Re: Later SU carbs

John, as I said early on, most people have found the K&N pancake filters to be overly restrictive in the H2's on the XPAG engine. When you get the correct standard needles it will probably become obvious that the K&N pancakes are no good for this application. Using the K&N pancakes with the standard...
by Duncan M
Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:58 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Later SU carbs
Replies: 11
Views: 1204

Re: Later SU carbs

What do the plugs look like? Did the car come from high altitude? If it runs better with K&N pancakes then you probably have the lean needles. You may end up with the correct richer needles and doing away with the K&N's.