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by Tom Wilson
Sun Jan 23, 2022 7:00 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Best sources for TC interior kits
Replies: 31
Views: 3405

Re: Best sources for TC interior kits

Duncan there's no questioning a green MG interior expert; I'm sure your time with him was special for many many years. While Mike Collingburn did extraordinary work for years, much of his detailed knowledge was sadly not passed on to his son James, who only occasionally now will do an MMM interior. ...
by Tom Wilson
Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: satnav connection to a TC
Replies: 2
Views: 454

Re: satnav connection to a TC

I placed a black USB power outlet into the dash masking board, wired to the regulator. Hidden from view, easy to use. Suction cup device holder to the windscreen. I use my iPhone instead of a satnav unit.
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by Tom Wilson
Sun Jan 23, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Best sources for TC interior kits
Replies: 31
Views: 3405

Re: Best sources for TC interior kits

Hi Duncan -
Those green seats look like "faded to yellowish green" Connolly Celstra leather that was used by MG from 1932 through late TD production..
I have an original set in the shop now, TC1351, the same. Early TC seat design, seatback to the floor and the early seat bottoms.
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by Tom Wilson
Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Master Cylinder Installation
Replies: 8
Views: 1260

Re: TC Master Cylinder Installation

It sounds like the long way around, but removing the clutch pedal turned out to be the fastest way for me when I installed the master cylinders in two TCs last month, I also couldn't figure out why things wouldn't slip into place.

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by Tom Wilson
Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Best sources for TC interior kits
Replies: 31
Views: 3405

Re: Best sources for TC interior kits

Duncan, I have parts of a green interior from a TC, chassis number in the TC10xxx range. The green color (seat base and one panel) are the exact same color green as I've found on early TCs, and all the way back to J2s. That's not to say a different color green could've been used, but I haven't seen ...
by Tom Wilson
Fri Dec 03, 2021 3:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC brake light switch
Replies: 1
Views: 634

Re: TC brake light switch

https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/095cf0 ... 4501722957

From the Frame Up has the detail and drawing you need. Link above.

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by Tom Wilson
Mon Nov 22, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Nuts screws and machine bolts
Replies: 9
Views: 987

Re: Nuts screws and machine bolts

No, there is a different spec book for each car. The copies I have for TA and TB are incomplete. The TC one is missing some pages but not many. TC and TD are essentially complete.
We can thank Dick Knudson for his archeological digging, and convincing the powers to let him photocopy all of these.
by Tom Wilson
Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Nuts screws and machine bolts
Replies: 9
Views: 987

Re: Nuts screws and machine bolts

Get a copy of Specification 259. It tells you all you need to know about hardware and lots of other stuff.
by Tom Wilson
Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Amal bonet latch question.
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: Amal bonet latch question.

Spec 259 lists:
8 pcs 2BA x 3/8" round head screw
8 pcs 2BA hex plain nut
8 pcs 3/16" internal shakeproof washer.

Copy of the page is attached

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by Tom Wilson
Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: running in oil
Replies: 8
Views: 1810

Re: running in oil

Duncan, whatever grade of oil MG used in the TC engines, it was certain to be from Duckhams. William Morris and A. Duckham shared a long-standing business relationship friendship together. Morris had a contract with Duckham to provide all the oils and greases for the various Nuffield companies (Morr...
by Tom Wilson
Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC EXU Hood query
Replies: 4
Views: 989

Re: TC EXU Hood query

I think it's very unlikely your TC left the factory without a hood. It would need to be a special order, something MG really wasn't set up to do at that time. Additionally being an EXU makes it more unlikely. For the USA market, Nuffield Exports ordered the cars for export from MG. They then sold th...
by Tom Wilson
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bulkhead identification/confirmation
Replies: 8
Views: 1880

Re: Bulkhead identification/confirmation

The bulkhead looks to be late TC. Shallow flutes and location of holes are the identifying points. Obviously some holes added.
This would be from a TC with chassis number 5500 or later.
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by Tom Wilson
Wed Sep 08, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: rear oil seal/thrower
Replies: 12
Views: 1389

Re: rear oil seal/thrower

Most have their preferred way of solving the oil leaks. I'm a firm believer in using the Chevy 350 block split seal, putting forth the effort and detail for proper alignment and assembly. My engine does not leak oil, except for one pushrod tube. I built the engine in 2009, drive the TC pretty hard, ...
by Tom Wilson
Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:27 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: top installation
Replies: 3
Views: 601

Re: top installation

As it was done originally: 13 flanged screw cup washers 4 #8 x 3/4" slotted countersunk wood screws 9 #8 x 5/8" slotted countersunk wood screws. 2 lift the dot snap screw studs and snap assemblies. The 3/4" screws are used to attach the webbing strips and top to the back rail. The snap screw studs a...
by Tom Wilson
Sat Jun 26, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: tool kits and jacks
Replies: 5
Views: 1016

Re: tool kits and jacks

Standard equipment.
by Tom Wilson
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC jack
Replies: 9
Views: 1245

Re: TC jack

by Tom Wilson
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC jack
Replies: 9
Views: 1245

Re: TC jack

Spec 259 lists Shelley double lift jack and a Shelley double lift jack handle. This is a screw type jack.
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by Tom Wilson
Wed Jun 23, 2021 4:05 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dashboard Wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 861

Re: Dashboard Wiring

No, as a live circuit needs to be connected to both ground and live. The cover is connected only to the ground (the base), and the live feed is the purple wire that feeds the bottom point of the light bulb.
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by Tom Wilson
Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:24 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dashboard Wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 861

Re: Dashboard Wiring

Map light is held on by one machine screw (bolt) and one wood screw, both round head slotted.
Bolt is 5BA, 1¼ " long. A grounding wire is attached to this on the back of the panel.
Screw is #4 x 1/2".

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by Tom Wilson
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Metallic Grey Color
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: Metallic Grey Color

It is more work, but what would be very helpful to all is to polish out a small section of that good paint, then take the tank to a good auto paint store and have them scan and match it, assigning a modern paint code. They should even be able to note the amount of metallic to add for a good match. T...