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by Steve Simmons
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Member's Cars
Topic: MG TA "Special"
Replies: 1
Views: 409

Re: MG TA "Special"

What a beauty! I've always wanted to build one, but I'm not foolish enough to think I would ever finish it. ;)
by Steve Simmons
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: petrol cap question.
Replies: 5
Views: 865

Re: petrol cap question.

That spring ensures there is pressure on the sealing surface.

Not that gas can't pour out the vent hole on the first hard right turn with a full tank... :roll:
by Steve Simmons
Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Parts needed for TC 7801
Replies: 10
Views: 1146

Re: Parts needed for TC 7801

I may have some reflectors that would need re-silvering. If it would help I can search around for them.

For the tach, I suggest calling West Valley Instruments in Reseda, California. They rebuild chronometric instruments and may be able to supply what your friend needs.
by Steve Simmons
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Member's Cars
Topic: New Member TC 6984
Replies: 2
Views: 290

Re: New Member TC 6984

Welcome, Bryan! The car certainly looks solid and presentable, and seems to have a pretty complete history. The issues do sound typical of a kid on a budget many years ago. I look forward to hearing about your progress. In the meantime, you may be interested in this article I wrote a while back on t...
by Steve Simmons
Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Carb Thread Repair
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Carb Thread Repair

The thread is 7/16-18 BSF as I recall. I know repair kits are out there. Joe Curto and Butch Taras both offer repair services.
by Steve Simmons
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Spare Tire Key Assembly
Replies: 4
Views: 505

Re: TC Spare Tire Key Assembly

The key should find its own way in. If it doesn't, try a bit of grease. If it still doesn't, it will start to push away from the knockoff as the assembly threads in. At this point, simply rotate it by hand until it snaps into place. The medallion should have a radius slightly flatter than the knocko...
by Steve Simmons
Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: pinion nut torque
Replies: 9
Views: 6543

Re: pinion nut torque

The factory calls for just under one quart, which is right about at the bottom of the side plug. I like to put in a full quart just because it makes me feel better. Filling to the top of the filler cap is way too much! I'm not an engineer but it seems to me there would not only be a lot more drag cr...
by Steve Simmons
Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: pinion nut torque
Replies: 9
Views: 6543

Re: pinion nut torque

I think its ok so go in by hand, but you don't want any actual play. One other note is that those old original bearings with bronze cages are known to fail given enough miles. A modern steel replacement isn't a bad idea, or a tapered bearing conversion. Roger sells them.
by Steve Simmons
Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: pinion nut torque
Replies: 9
Views: 6543

Re: pinion nut torque

You just need something to hold the flange from rotating. The first photo shows the factory tool. The second photo is what you can make in a pinch from a piece of angle iron from the local hardware store. You bolt it to a couple of the flange holes.
by Steve Simmons
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: ‘48 MG TC
Replies: 9
Views: 6972

Re: ‘48 MG TC

Oh, I was picturing underneath. If I had to guess, I would say that's the original paint. The tubs were painted before assembly so I believe that face would have had paint on it. Maybe others will have a more educated opinion.
by Steve Simmons
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: ‘48 MG TC
Replies: 9
Views: 6972

Re: ‘48 MG TC

Tough call. The wood was not painted, so if there is red overspray then that would certainly be an indication of a previous color. Whether or not it was the original color would be harder to confirm, since the car has been painted at least once. If the metal was all removed from the wood during a pa...
by Steve Simmons
Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Moss QC
Replies: 3
Views: 7476

Re: Moss QC

I've run into that with hub shims many times, from different suppliers. It seems like an easy thing to get right for whoever manufactures them. I have to measure every shim to make sure it's what it says it is.
by Steve Simmons
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap
Replies: 12
Views: 11635

Re: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap

I don't normally use sealer at all, and haven't noticed any leaks. But the rest of the car leaks so much I might not notice...
by Steve Simmons
Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap
Replies: 12
Views: 11635

Re: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap

Looks like bronze bearing cages, as was original. They are known to do that when they get old. My last project TC came with the same issue, and unfortunately it had blown the diff apart. The gears and central housing were all wrecked.
by Steve Simmons
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap
Replies: 12
Views: 11635

Re: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap

Yes, once it's unbolted, you can drop the shaft out of the way
by Steve Simmons
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap
Replies: 12
Views: 11635

Re: guide pins for Moss dif pinion cap

Welcome! Can you post a photo of the issue? I don't recall ever seeing pins at the cap, just four nuts to remove the housing, and the two aforementioned screws to remove the cap. Once the four nuts are removed, the assembly is extracted and then the two screws are removed from behind, which allows t...
by Steve Simmons
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44630

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Mine have held up extremely well so I'll be curious to see how yours hold up in harsher conditions.
by Steve Simmons
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44630

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

I used regular gloss black POR15. It soaks into the wood grain and dries rock hard (but is still flexible), preserving the wood and making it impervious to water, oil, brake fluid or anything else you can throw at it, including a hammer. If the wood is not new and has oil or any other contaminants o...
by Steve Simmons
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44630

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

I've had very good luck coating wood floorboards with POR15. It soaks into the grain and is pretty much permanent, chemical resistant and hard as a rock. It might work well for body timbers as well.