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by bloodysalmon
Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: TC front engine plate and accelerator wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 5803

Re: TC front engine plate and accelerator wanted

Hi Alex and welcome to the forum. I too am i need of a reasonable xpag font engine plate. What I may say is that the accelerator assembly is different between the TA/TB and the TC, which is referenceable to the holes in the bulkhead. The TA had Luvax rear shockers which hard to find I'm told. There ...
by bloodysalmon
Thu Feb 04, 2021 5:06 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Removing the oil pump
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Re: Removing the oil pump

I'm assuming youre both are removing a pump with the engine out? If not, may I pose the question on how best to remove a oil-pump with the engine in situ? Limited space to remove the 8 long bolts due to close proximity to n/s chassis rail
by bloodysalmon
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Amal Latch Painted?
Replies: 8
Views: 1483

Re: Amal Latch Painted?

Hi Tim, I'm pretty sure nothing would have been painted after assembly unless scratches prior to delivery were evident. Think I've seen a pre-war film showing the MG's being sprayed even when complete. Such things as latches and exposed nuts/bolts and screws would'nt have been painted generally, eit...
by bloodysalmon
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: shiny body bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 555

Re: shiny body bolts

the general consensus I understand was that no shiny bolts/nuts were used as that would have been an unnecessary cost waste. Often heads were painted (sprayed)over to finish off imperfections. I suspect there wasn't even one chromed nut or bolt other than studs here and there. Visually if you have n...
by bloodysalmon
Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: VW steering box conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 551

Re: VW steering box conversion

Hi ya Jddevel - Steve Baker does have a number of brilliant parts he sells, but the VW steering cenversion isnt one of them. The chap who does them can be found here ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-MG-T-TYPE-TC-TB-TA-Steering-box-conversion-XPAG/154231659491?hash=item23e8ec5be3:g:p1QAAOSwE21d...
by bloodysalmon
Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC tyres
Replies: 72
Views: 13010

Re: TC tyres

my pennies worth ... having bought some 25+ tyres in the past 5 years for my F2, D-type and 3 TC's I feel I can assess things looking back. Firstly, because of the design and shape I dont find the feel the look nor the ride of Blockleys on TC's are right, too spindly. They are spot on though for the...
by bloodysalmon
Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:17 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Windscreen
Replies: 2
Views: 761

Re: TC Windscreen

Hi Tim, having rebuilt a number recently, may I ask if there are/where also 4 holes in the chromed upright too? Both sides? Can/could have been modified to receive a none standard mirror bracket if its just the nearside! If you did have 4 holes in the chrome bit did you fill it before chroming? 3 ho...
by bloodysalmon
Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:29 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: TB Engine or block WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Re: TB Engine or block WANTED

Hi Rob, I'm afraid you'll b extremely lucky to find anyone who has one at all, nevermind trying to get if off them! They will come at a premium for sure as so few were made and there would be a queue for to join! Welcome to the forum by the way; would be great if you could up your profile a little s...
by bloodysalmon
Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: wanted set (x4) rear shackle brackets for TC
Replies: 2
Views: 2041

wanted set (x4) rear shackle brackets for TC

Nov 25th; Still looking for a set of these, please please anyone have any spare? August: I'm in real need of 4 rear shackle brackets, the ones that look like a figure 9 or lollipop shape and support the spring to the chassis. :thumbs: Quite happy to purchase worldwide if shipping cost isn't going to...
by bloodysalmon
Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Where does this go
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Re: Where does this go

a slave brake cylinder boot perhaps?
by bloodysalmon
Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Radiator shell fit
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Re: Radiator shell fit

If the rad to the shell is fitted properly there NO room for movement what so ever. Everything moves or nothing at all.
by bloodysalmon
Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: MGTD/TF Rear springs
Replies: 2
Views: 1067

Re: MGTD/TF Rear springs

hi jddevel, the problem is that know-one knows where you live! your profile ought to be updated so we can all make a judgement to whether its a viable item to buy. Just saying you're in the UK or US is all that's needed. cheers Chris
Knowing your first name too would be nice
by bloodysalmon
Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:30 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Wanted - rear outer TB wings (TC ones too)
Replies: 3
Views: 1645

Re: Wanted - rear outer TB wings (TC ones too)

cheers Beau but they werent for me ... likely to be to expensive being sent from the US, ta anyway Chris
by bloodysalmon
Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Hydraulic Press
Replies: 6
Views: 841

Re: Hydraulic Press

if you intend to service your original Girling shock absorbers, front and back then yes for sure. They are blinking difficult to insert the new rubbers, along with the arm links. This is the only thing I reckon you'll need it for though!
by bloodysalmon
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Master cylinder valve body options.
Replies: 4
Views: 721

Re: TC Master cylinder valve body options.

Hi ya psych (not sure who you are as no name sorry) but I suspect FTFU will have the seperate part, but not seen them sold in UK singuarly. However, if you are in UK(I can't determine that either) then I can find one for you, cheers Chris
by bloodysalmon
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: chassis font size and name?
Replies: 4
Views: 1877

Re: chassis font size and name?

umm!, interesting thoughts Graeme, I really was only interested in what the font name was that they used, it must have been something as the numbers do have their own distinct look. I suppose it's like the brass plates that have the chassis and the engine numbers/letters ... what font /size where th...
by bloodysalmon
Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Wanted - rear outer TB wings (TC ones too)
Replies: 3
Views: 1645

Wanted - rear outer TB wings (TC ones too)

For a fellow T-typer I am searching for a pair of rear MG TB wings; probably the same as TA but I sure they different to TC ones. Any help in sourcing new or old ones would be appreciated thank you.
Personally, I'd be interested in a pair of TC rear wings too?
by bloodysalmon
Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: charging or not
Replies: 7
Views: 1141

Re: charging or not

Hi Ian, what you say even seems understandable to me, which is going some!
I have printed it off and will re-read again tomorrow when in the garage with the TC ... thank you
by bloodysalmon
Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: chassis font size and name?
Replies: 4
Views: 1877

chassis font size and name?

I've always been intrigued to know what the font 'name' is that is stamped on the n/s chassis; does anyone know? If there wasn't a name then do we know what replicates it fairly similarly?
Measuring 10mm high ...
by bloodysalmon
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:14 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: charging or not
Replies: 7
Views: 1141

Re: charging or not

Thanks for that Norman, i will try that. I can see from the ammeter that the petrol pump click discharges a few amps, but I see no charge going in when revved, so I suspect the test suggested wont show any difference .... being LED bulbs still work for the test?