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by stephen stierman
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear oil seal question, what to choose
Replies: 9
Views: 1008

Re: Rear oil seal question, what to choose

As the scroll principle I believe was used on the crankshafts of other vehicles manufactured in the early years is there a record of other vehicles having the same problem or is there a specific difference with the MG crankshaft. Yes, there were lots of vehicles that used this or a variation of the...
by stephen stierman
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rear oil seal question, what to choose
Replies: 9
Views: 1008

Re: Rear oil seal question, what to choose

I would be very tempted to run the Chevy seal if I were pretty sure that it was done per the instructions that Steve references. It seems to me that the Chevy seal installation if done correctly has much less margin for error than the installation of the Moss seal. When I rebuilt the engine in TC 29...
by stephen stierman
Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:50 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dash schematic requested
Replies: 6
Views: 974

Re: Dash schematic requested

Mark,
You are welcome to stop by and crawl under my dash anytime you like!
Steve :thumbs:
by stephen stierman
Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:29 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Lucas RF 95 voltage regulator modification.
Replies: 17
Views: 2060

Re: Lucas RF 95 voltage regulator modification.

Ray, I have fitted one wire GM alternators to several British cars, my Mini for one to replace the generator and my Morgan when the Lucas failed. The particular GM unit that is used is quite easily obtainable, seems at every auto parts store and economically priced. I used the existing wiring harnes...
by stephen stierman
Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Lucas RF 95 voltage regulator modification.
Replies: 17
Views: 2060

Re: Lucas RF 95 voltage regulator modification.

Well Ray, switching from one charging system to another in an emergency would be nice, but it is not something that is normally done and charging systems are not typically designed for such eventualities. I suppose if your alternator is of one wire design you could simply attach the hot wire to the ...
by stephen stierman
Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Lucas RF 95 voltage regulator modification.
Replies: 17
Views: 2060

Re: Lucas RF 95 voltage regulator modification.

I have installed new "guts" into one of these for TC2911 simply by soldering in new wires in lieu of using the metal lines that I just clipped away. You could certainly do the same with the fuses in the regulator. Just run your own circuits by looking at the wiring chart from what you have. There re...
by stephen stierman
Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC3995 on Copart in San Berdoo
Replies: 21
Views: 2145

Re: TC3995 on Copart in San Berdoo

I'd take it for that and some change anytime. All the timbers are available as needed and I can reskin as needed. I'd be happy to drain the water out of either the engine and/or gearbox and go through it. There is is some good stuff on that car and the wings appear to be nice and straight. Someone w...
by stephen stierman
Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 1948 tc vin?
Replies: 21
Views: 2572

Re: 1948 tc vin?

Rob, indeed your TC will go well with your 4/4 as mine does with my early Plus 8.
Steve TC2911
by stephen stierman
Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC3995 on Copart in San Berdoo
Replies: 21
Views: 2145

Re: TC3995 on Copart in San Berdoo

I can build and skin my own tub with timbers I buy from the usual suspects, I don't need to buy a complete tub. I do my own paint and body work. Good availability of upholstery, top, curtain, carpet kits, easily installed and eBay is certainly a source for much of the other gauges and bits, sure not...
by stephen stierman
Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC3995 on Copart in San Berdoo
Replies: 21
Views: 2145

Re: TC3995 on Copart in San Berdoo

As I look at that car and the damage done, I see roughly that the same timbers and sheet metal and some other parts will need replacing just as I replaced in the rotten, rusty and bondo covered TC that I restored many years ago and now enjoy. Unfortunately I am at an age that I find this project one...
by stephen stierman
Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Repair to GirlingPR6 damper
Replies: 8
Views: 765

Re: Repair to GirlingPR6 damper

Follow the links that Steve has provided, the shaft and lever arm are pushed out together and typically can be done in stout vise, perhaps adding a bit of heat to the rocker arm where the shaft goes through. Use a punch on the shaft and rocker to mark for assembly. I have resealed all mine using the...
by stephen stierman
Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Home paint spraying
Replies: 3
Views: 560

Re: Home paint spraying

Well it sounds like you have all the right stuff! I have sprayed a number of cars at home in my garage with the doors open. Complete cars and touch up work using mostly two pack (acrylic enamel with catalyst) and a few with cellulose (we call it lacquer over here). I have not used water based paint....
by stephen stierman
Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:29 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dashboard centre panel colour
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Dashboard centre panel colour

Duncan, love the gear shift knob!
by stephen stierman
Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sill plates TC
Replies: 14
Views: 1536

Re: sill plates TC

I would bet your "bling" wheels are rounder than mine are by this time, which is not a bad thing at all!
by stephen stierman
Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: sill plates TC
Replies: 14
Views: 1536

Re: sill plates TC

I have committed the dastardly sin when I built my tub of my early car by adding a strip of metal under the edge of the body sheet metal as it is turned over around the door opening on my early car. I know it should be wood, but felt as the factory did that metal might for some reason be a better ch...
by stephen stierman
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot

Duncan, I do not caulk my floorboards to allow any rain water that might collect a way to exit. This is not a problem with the TC as it really does not go out in the rain, but it is with my Morgan which may get caught on a club run or weekend club meet. When water gets in from the side curtains or v...
by stephen stierman
Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:04 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
Replies: 6
Views: 1042

Re: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot

Mark, it probably comes in around those hinges or seeps in under the nailed sheet metal. All these timber bodied cars suffer from wood rot low down "below the water line". My Morgans suffered the same way. I use plenty of wood preservative, oil base paint, urethane or whatever you like to give some ...
by stephen stierman
Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:39 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Transmission oil
Replies: 22
Views: 2343

Re: Transmission oil

I have been in and out of old British gearboxes for years and years and who knows what sort of gear lube has been put in them by the umpteen people that have owned or serviced these cars. I have never seen a yellow metal synchro ring or thrust washer that I could tell was damaged by the wrong gear o...
by stephen stierman
Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Later SU carbs
Replies: 11
Views: 1204

Re: Later SU carbs

In the technical section is an article about fitting a replaceable paper air filter element to the standard air filter cannister. The instructions are quite clear and the number of the element is given, it fits a Porsche 912 and perhaps a Chevy Vega as I recall. I have done this to my cannister and ...
by stephen stierman
Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Battery box finish
Replies: 4
Views: 740

Re: Battery box finish

Mark, mine is black Rustoleum and it probably was something like that originally. The tool box is white felt which turns ugly pretty soon after if you plan on putting tools and such in there.