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- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:52 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Su Super dry kits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 474
Re: Su Super dry kits
I've heard both good and bad about them. I'm not sure why they work well for some and not for others. Maybe it's the type of lube used?
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:56 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Overhead Cam Midgets Versus T-Types
- Replies: 3
- Views: 324
Re: Overhead Cam Midgets Versus T-Types
The PA is a slow car compared to a TC. I think the overall experience is similar, just smaller and slower. Obviously there are other differences like gearbox syncros (or lack thereof) but the idea is similar. I think the TC is easier to live with, but both are fine cars.
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Top Plate for Rear Springs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 561
Re: TC Top Plate for Rear Springs
I crawled under as best I could and it looks like they are 1/4" thick steel plate. The position of the holes can be matched up with the bottom plate. Once you drill the holes, cut the plate on each side right through the center of the holes and you'll have the right width. But remember to leave the ...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:52 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Safety catches
- Replies: 4
- Views: 469
Re: Safety catches
Most people seem to use marine door latches. This is what FTFU and others sell. Search the web for "marine door latch" and you'll get lots of hits. Here's what FTFU has: https://fromtheframeup.com/products/ac1 ... h-set-of-2
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:53 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 609
Re: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
The springs are only needed on the later aluminum pistons. If you have brass pistons, you don't need them.
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:52 am
- Forum: Swap Meet
- Topic: Nerf Bars SOLD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 361
Nerf Bars SOLD
Now sold, thank you. I have a set of Nerf bars here, just removed from a TC. Nice driver condition. One of the rear bars has a crack in the chrome right where the bolt holes are. I don't think the metal underneath is cracked, it just looks like a stress crack in the chrome from the bolts being tight...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 609
Re: TC Carburettor Overflow Pipe
The routing is down, then forward to meet the front pipe, then both continue down the front face of the engine plate where they are secured by a clip. Escaping fuel ends up on the ground in front of the engine. The length doesn't really matter so long as it reaches below the bottom of that plate. Ed...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: Member's Cars
- Topic: TC4985
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6329
Re: TC4985
In my opinion you did it the best way. Spend the next 10 years driving it instead of working on it!
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Rear view mirrors.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 511
Re: Rear view mirrors.
That's the stock type bracket, which will mount in the factory holes on the RHD side. But it won't mount to the left without drilling
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Rear view mirrors.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 511
Re: Rear view mirrors.
You can actually buy mirrors that do this, with the stock type head on them! https://mossmotors.com/407-488-windshield-side-mirror-easy-fit-bracket-kit One of our club members did something similar as you, but put the mirrors in place of stanchion screws so that the windscreen could still be lowered.
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Brake Cover?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 589
Re: Brake Cover?
Years back, I installed Alfin drums on my TC. I hated the silver look because the lack of contrast made the spokes disappear. I painted them a semi-gloss black and liked it much better.
The heavy gauge of your covers is odd. Maybe they were meant to be a heat sink?
The heavy gauge of your covers is odd. Maybe they were meant to be a heat sink?
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:17 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Brake Cover?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 589
Re: Brake Cover?
The covers I've seen for various cars were intended to dress up the brake drum, usually to make it look like aluminum.
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:27 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Door Latch Lubrication
- Replies: 1
- Views: 465
Re: Door Latch Lubrication
I use a general purpose grease inside, and a bit of oil at the pin just to help it climb over the striker. I don't feel like they get dirty very quickly, so the grease should be fine for many years.
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:25 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: What's it like to live with a MGTC?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 807
Re: What's it like to live with a MGTC?
I haven't been without an old British car since I got my MGB in high school, which I still have along with many others. I have ten of them now - M.G., Austin Healey and Morris ranging from 1937 through 1969. Of all the cars I own, the TC is my favorite and would be the last to go. That doesn't mean ...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Parts needed for TC 7801
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1146
Re: Parts needed for TC 7801
I found a pair of reflectors with sockets and clamps included, plus one bulb. They need to be cleaned and polished, and would of course be better with fresh silver or aluminum applied. I'm not sure what they're worth but If interested, shoot me an email. Rob, I also found a couple dipping reflectors...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:20 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Oil catchment tray
- Replies: 4
- Views: 625
Re: Oil catchment tray
There's a guy in the USA who sells them on eBay for $70, as seen here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266575035014
Here's another ad in the UK at about the same price, but not sure how old it is: https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/imgytr/store ... rays.shtml
Here's another ad in the UK at about the same price, but not sure how old it is: https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/imgytr/store ... rays.shtml
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:42 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Parts needed for TC 7801
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1146
Re: Parts needed for TC 7801
Unfortunately while chrome is easier and perhaps even cheaper, it has a greatly reduced reflectivity compared to silver or aluminum. I can't say how that translates to the quantity of light emitted since I've never used chrome reflectors, but maybe it isn't as bad as it seems.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:23 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Bishops cam oil level
- Replies: 6
- Views: 754
Re: Bishops cam oil level
I use Redline Heavy Shockproof Oil. They recommended it over their 140W and other oils.
https://www.redlineoil.com/heavy-shockproof
https://www.redlineoil.com/heavy-shockproof
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:22 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Is this a correct oil pickup assembly for a 1948 TC?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 579
Re: Is this a correct oil pickup assembly for a 1948 TC?
Agreed! The brass fitting attaches to the inside wall of the oil pan. The pointed cap can be removed for cleaning the pickup screen inside.
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: Member's Cars
- Topic: MG TA "Special"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 414
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.