I love it when they fix themselves.
Could have been some sticky grease in the cables, etc that prevented the springs from pulling back on the lever.
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- Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Hand Brake
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2850
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:07 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Electric puller fan on a TC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3444
Re: Electric puller fan on a TC
A couple of the TCMG guys have them installed because of the Shorrock also. I'll see if I can find out what type they used. I'm pretty sure at least one or two other guys have the stock fan installed with a Shorrock so it does work somehow. And back in the day of course they didn't have electric fans.
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Hand Brake
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2850
Re: TC Hand Brake
Here's the hand brake assembly from TC 7018 (after much scrubbing and painting). The part Duncan mentioned is the black piece with two bolts in it on the left. Or in Rob's photo on the right.
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:45 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Hand Brake
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2850
Re: TC Hand Brake
You're right, Rob! I read it as the brake not engaging. So the question is... does the button move when you depress it? In my experience the most common reason for the lock not holding is that the brake is set too loose. Try tightening the wing nut in front of the handle (under the vinyl boot). The ...
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:04 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Hand Brake
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2850
Re: TC Hand Brake
First make sure the wing nut adjuster on the lever didn't unscrew itself, then check the adjusters on each cable under the car. Also make sure the cables haven't jammed. Look for a bunch of slack where they come out of the outer housings and connect to the lever cross member. If both went out at onc...
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:22 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Lowering TC?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8500
Re: Lowering TC?
The springs on my car are original factory springs, so nice and worn in. They sit pretty flat when the car is fully weighted.
I broke a main leaf a couple years ago and put another original on.
I broke a main leaf a couple years ago and put another original on.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Thinking of adding this to my stable
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6166
Re: Thinking of adding this to my stable
Congrats! Missing bolts on the rear axle are a real concern. There's a lot of stress on those towers. I would inspect them carefully for any stress cracks and address if necessary.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:18 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Lowering TC?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8500
Re: Lowering TC?
A lot of new springs are too stiff and eventually settle in, although it can take a while. Lowering blocks would work but my only concern is that the towers have a tendency to crack and break from torsional stresses after so many years and a spacer would increase the leverage on them. I would carefu...
- Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:18 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: fuse sizes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2069
Re: fuse sizes
The original fuses have a different rating than modern American fuses. They are "slow blow" so a 35 amp fuse is actually 17 amps continuous but will withstand spike up to 35 amps. Someone correct me if I'm remembering incorrectly but I think the 50 amp Lucas fuse is 35 amp continuous, 50 max. I have...
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:31 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Chronometric Speedometer
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4117
Re: TC Chronometric Speedometer
There's an MG-TABC facebook page?!?
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To add a photo here, just drag it into the reply box. If it's a huge file size then you may need to shrink it first, otherwise it should drop right in.
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:02 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC Chronometric Speedometer
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4117
Re: TC Chronometric Speedometer
Generally speaking, one weaker gear in an assembly is there to protect all the others in the case something jams. In your case the plastic gear may have just been old. They weren't meant to last 80 years! I would try West Valley Instruments in Reseda, California for parts. Also Nisonger in New York....
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: MG-TC and Shorrock supercharger
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2418
Re: MG-TC and Shorrock supercharger
My Shorrock is in shambles so I don't have any personal experience running one on my own car. The car pictured is just one I inspected recently. I believe it does have a spacer but it's hard to see for sure int he photos. There's something silver behind the fan so probably an aluminum spacer.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:27 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TC DISK BRAKE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1985
Re: TC DISK BRAKE
I don't like the idea of bolting a disc brake caliper to the backing plate. I suppose it works but it certainly isn't ideal. The conversion also looks terrible. If I were going to do something like that (which I wouldn't) then I would at least try to hide it behind a fake drum or something. The cali...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:18 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TA Passenger Grab Handle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3864
Re: TA Passenger Grab Handle
As I recall, handles were mostly dealer-installed. I can't remember for sure on the MMM cars though.
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:55 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
- Replies: 522
- Views: 671698
Re: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
I just use a bit of lubricant and slide them over. It's a pain but they do go on.
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:08 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: MG-TC and Shorrock supercharger
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2418
Re: MG-TC and Shorrock supercharger
A photo is worth 1000 words. The pulley does get close to the radiator and bonnet, but I haven't seen a need to cut them yet. Maybe John's engine was a bit high, or radiator a bit low?
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:22 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: TA Passenger Grab Handle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3864
Re: TA Passenger Grab Handle
Looks like it may have been a hardware store find! A nice heavy drawer pull or similar. They don't make things so heavy duty anymore, that's for sure. Even the newer MG crested handles are hollowed out on the back to save material, at the expense of strength and comfort.
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Unidentified Bracket, came with my TA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 986
Re: Unidentified Bracket, came with my TA
I checked with a friend who restored his TA from the ground up and he doesn't recognize the part. That combined with having only one side and not finding it in any catalog, I'd say it's likely aftermarket / home brew.
What about the little bracket that was attached to it?
What about the little bracket that was attached to it?
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:01 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Unidentified Bracket, came with my TA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 986
Re: Unidentified Bracket, came with my TA
I don't recognize it, but I'm not a TA expert. Could it be from under the dash area perhaps? Or someone's idea of an inner door stiffener? Do the holes line up with the door hinges at all? The curve also looks a bit like the rear arch curve, so maybe a brace from the arch and the small piece is supp...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:56 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4531
Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
That symptom is most likely a weak coil.