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by Duncan M
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC carb spindles alignment
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Re: TC carb spindles alignment

Good point. I did mine 90 degrees.
by Duncan M
Sun Apr 26, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Seat mountying hardware
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

Re: Seat mountying hardware

You won't find cadmium plating on most old cars. They used zinc-nickel plating on many things, and if it was something visible like a radiator shell or seat adjust handle, then chrome was added over the zinc-nickel plating. The makers plate on the TC was another example of "nickel" plating. nick.jpg
by Duncan M
Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:42 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: front wheel bearing assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 1732

Re: front wheel bearing assembly

Mike-
Are your front hubs new? They wear where the bearings fit in, and it is not always obvious without a careful visual inspection. The car will never drive right if the hubs are "loose" where the bearings fit into them.
by Duncan M
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC front apron webbing
Replies: 5
Views: 1268

Re: TC front apron webbing

Looks to me like the standard sized piping up front on a TC.
by Duncan M
Tue Apr 14, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bonnet (hood) Fitting
Replies: 25
Views: 5685

Re: Bonnet (hood) Fitting

This is what Mark and myself have mentioned about the arched line that was originally present in all TC's at the back of the folding bonnet. At top and bottom on mine is about 3/16". Front line at radiator is straight. Very doubtful this rear line was cut to fit each car on the line with big shears.
by Duncan M
Sat Apr 11, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bonnet (hood) Fitting
Replies: 25
Views: 5685

Re: Bonnet (hood) Fitting

Raising the front part of the cockpit would also lessen the gap. Does not mean that is what you should do. Curious if the bonnet panel (vertical, at area in question) is a straight line or a gentle outward curve? Originally that piece had a gentle curve, to meld the visual lines of the car better. M...
by Duncan M
Sun Apr 05, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC side curtain box felt
Replies: 5
Views: 1362

Re: TC side curtain box felt

The Book has same page numbers every edition
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by Duncan M
Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Reset "trip" mileage -- How?
Replies: 3
Views: 1422

Re: Reset "trip" mileage -- How?

I suspect your winding stem (2 piece) is being held together with shrink tubing, and not actually turning the stem part that goes into the instrument. Mine would be like that too, except I repaired it with a bit of solder. Might be a very small pin involved, but I cannot recall exactly how I did it....
by Duncan M
Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670392

Re: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...

Franz-
Looking good. Always best to store a car with freshly changed engine oil in it. Change the oil one drive before it will be stored. Makes a big difference, in the long run. Same goes for other oils, and the coolant mix.
by Duncan M
Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: To Shave or Not To Shave? (the Cylinder Head)
Replies: 13
Views: 2644

Re: To Shave or Not To Shave? (the Cylinder Head)

Rebuilt engine and stock low compression head? Add a supercharger and call it a day.
by Duncan M
Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: King pin lubrication
Replies: 8
Views: 1712

Re: King pin lubrication

There is an upper and lower grease fitting for kingpin. 2-
by Duncan M
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: difference between TA and TC radiator chromed shell?
Replies: 13
Views: 3436

Re: difference between TA and TC radiator chromed shell?

I think it was rubber, but the surface had texture similar to a heavy canvas . Stuff "they" sell now is just rubber strips with no texture on surface.
by Duncan M
Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA sump drain washer
Replies: 6
Views: 1730

Re: MG TA sump drain washer

Recycle the old one.
by Duncan M
Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 30 mph light
Replies: 25
Views: 6279

Re: 30 mph light

The EXU cars have no 30 light on the dash.
by Duncan M
Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Rubber gear box cover '39 TA
Replies: 11
Views: 2817

Re: Rubber gear box cover '39 TA

Showing an original cover on my TC with no modifications. Dipstick fits perfect, while fill cap not quite picture perfect.
by Duncan M
Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Running Board and Tire Tread Gap Distance from Rear Wing
Replies: 6
Views: 1645

Re: Running Board and Tire Tread Gap Distance from Rear Wing

"Tread gap" measured as above pictures, 1 1/4" on one side and 1 1/2" on the other.
by Duncan M
Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Running Board and Tire Tread Gap Distance from Rear Wing
Replies: 6
Views: 1645

Re: Running Board and Tire Tread Gap Distance from Rear Wing

It does make it easier to get the rear wheels off by jacking up the axle. Good reminder, Norman. I had some Dunlops on my wheels that were so old and hard that I had to use a sawzall to help get them off.
by Duncan M
Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:23 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Tire circumference with the illusion of speed and handling
Replies: 15
Views: 3928

Re: Tire circumference with the illusion of speed and handling

Robert, if you recall the problem getting the standard Model A tires (475/500 x 19)on the rear axle, you will remember the difficulty was the getting thickest part of the tire past the gap between hub and top part of rear wheel (fender) cutout. Deflating the tire will sometimes do the trick. The fir...
by Duncan M
Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Tire circumference with the illusion of speed and handling
Replies: 15
Views: 3928

Re: Tire circumference with the illusion of speed and handling

Those Goodriches are meant to be installed on a 3.0-3.5 inch rim. Standard TC rim is 2.5 inch. Though the actual outside width of an original TC wheel is 3.7 inch, that is not how it is measured. Doubtful anybody would suggest it OK to put such fat tires on 2.5" rims. Or have you already got 3" rims...
by Duncan M
Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:32 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Tire circumference with the illusion of speed and handling
Replies: 15
Views: 3928

Re: Tire circumference with the illusion of speed and handling

What size and brand tire is 31.4 inches? Such a tire would give you the equivalent of a 4.5:1 rear end. Interesting to note that circumference is not a stat tire makers ever mention.