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by stephen stierman
Fri May 13, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: tc carb needle
Replies: 6
Views: 791

Re: tc carb needle

To be more specific they were problematic in warm weather in stop and go traffic situations. Surging and generally poor running and idle. The standard needles worked much better.
by stephen stierman
Tue May 10, 2022 2:25 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: tc carb needle
Replies: 6
Views: 791

Re: tc needles

I tried lean needles in my TC for awhile and they did not run very well, went back to standard.
by stephen stierman
Sun Apr 24, 2022 3:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: I can remove the pump aceite without remove or move from place the engine?
Replies: 12
Views: 1299

Re: I can remove the pump aceite without remove or move from place the engine?

Why do you think your problem lies with the oil pump? Typically, low oil pressure is a result of worn bearings, cam, rod, mains, some or all.
by stephen stierman
Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Alternative Wheels For A TC
Replies: 8
Views: 668

Re: Alternative Wheels For A TC

Ok, I'm staying with the 19's and will be happy with them. Thanks for your input. Thanks goodness. You know aesthetically, a TC is about perfect, there is not a bad line anywhere, YOU can't make it better no matter what you think looks good!. However it is a package deal, it all works together as i...
by stephen stierman
Sun Apr 10, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear engine oil seal leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1127

Re: Rear engine oil seal leak

Excellent Mark, hopefully you have found an easy fix and can move on, looks great.
by stephen stierman
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear engine oil seal leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1127

Re: Rear engine oil seal leak

I feel your pain so I built a test stand to run the engine on prior to putting it back in the car and ran it for a good long time.
by stephen stierman
Sat Apr 09, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear engine oil seal leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1127

Re: Rear engine oil seal leak

Mark, you do have to remove the sump, flywheel etc. to get access to the rear of the engine. The rear main cap will be removed, but the crank really does not have to come out. You are basically setting this up so the alloy slinger is very lightly against the crank indicated by the transfer of engine...
by stephen stierman
Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:54 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear engine oil seal leak
Replies: 12
Views: 1127

Re: Rear engine oil seal leak

Just for some information, when I rebuilt the engine of TC2911 which leaked a pie plate of oil on shutdown, I used the Moss seal. These things require very exacting installation to work and really need the speedy sleeve installed which I did not do and my installation was not successful. I think the...
by stephen stierman
Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:21 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Body Assemble Sequence?
Replies: 16
Views: 1439

Re: TC Body Assemble Sequence?

Norman is correct. I also found that it was best with the running gear in the chassis and the car sitting on four wheels as it normally would.
by stephen stierman
Sun Mar 13, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Car hood
Replies: 11
Views: 1249

Re: Car hood

I could be wrong, but I believe I was told that Moss tops, curtains, etc. were made by Robbins which is an excellent quality top manufacturer here. I put these products on my TC years ago and was generally pleased with them. A friend of mine was a Moss dealer in those days so there was a financial b...
by stephen stierman
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:04 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Video
Replies: 8
Views: 686

Re: TC Video

Very enjoyable, thanks for posting. So what is the status of the car now?
Back on the road again?
by stephen stierman
Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:06 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Fiberglass removal
Replies: 3
Views: 467

Re: Fiberglass removal

Heat gun was a good idea too!
I don't notch fender welting on my cars, just run the screws through it. There really is no reason to risk damage and it is held tightly in place with a screw hole.
by stephen stierman
Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MGTC gearbox
Replies: 3
Views: 546

Re: MGTC gearbox

The TC box is much sturdier. If you have had both a TC and TD box apart there is no comparison to the strength of the TC internals.
by stephen stierman
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 8 inch Headlights
Replies: 86
Views: 9061

Re: 8 inch Headlights

Is that stated as being specifically for a TC? Reflectors are available for early Fords and probably street rods but they likely will not fit inside a TC lamp housing nor will they be oriented correctly for the low and high beams to work properly.
by stephen stierman
Mon Nov 15, 2021 4:18 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Fiberglass removal
Replies: 3
Views: 467

Re: Fiberglass removal

Assuming the fumes are long gone, a propane torch with low heat will will easily get it warm enough to come off.
by stephen stierman
Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 8 inch Headlights
Replies: 86
Views: 9061

Re: 8 inch Headlights

From the Frame Up has some of the parts also. The reflectors do come up on eBay from time to time as that is where I found mine. They all need replating.
by stephen stierman
Sun Nov 14, 2021 3:21 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 8 inch Headlights
Replies: 86
Views: 9061

Re: 8 inch Headlights

Look at my post of Nov. 7th. and also the exploded view in the on line Moss catalog. My post shows the bulb holder pushed through the reflector, bulb, rubber seal. The Moss view shows the various clips and retainers.
by stephen stierman
Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 8 inch Headlights
Replies: 86
Views: 9061

Re: 8 inch Headlights

I am sure it was the "finest silver plate", only problem is that it is quite pricey to restore these days and doesn't really last all that long without tarnishing, corroding, or whatever it does.
by stephen stierman
Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:27 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 8 inch Headlights
Replies: 86
Views: 9061

Re: 8 inch Headlights

Please keep in mind that when using the standard bulbs in these reflectors they are "focused" as I recall by moving them in and out and must be mounted in a certain way so that the high and low beams are oriented correctly. I believe TC's Forever goes into process. So in order to put a modern haloge...
by stephen stierman
Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 8 inch Headlights
Replies: 86
Views: 9061

Re: 8 inch Headlights

Yes Ray you are correct, I was thinking of more current "standard" lamps as in sealed beams or fog and driving lamps.