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by Norman Tuck
Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:05 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Differential housing
Replies: 22
Views: 9463

Re: TC Differential housing

The entire flange with the ring of holes for bolt that attach the entire pumpkin to the housing needs to be made thinner because the half shaft centers fall a little behind the centers of the spiders. Unfortunately, because the alloy flange becomes thin, it is necessary to have a steel ring made tha...
by Norman Tuck
Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Differential housing
Replies: 22
Views: 9463

Re: TC Differential housing

Hi Tim, If you expect to cruise above 60 MPH, I suggest that you take this as an opportunity to improve the drivability of your TC by changing the differential ratio. I am very pleased with having converted to a Morris 4.55. Information about the change can be found in Terry Sander's article, "Pumpk...
by Norman Tuck
Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MGTC battery charging
Replies: 16
Views: 6506

Re: MGTC battery charging

Turn on the headlights and see if the lights get brighter when you rev the engine.
by Norman Tuck
Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Crankshaft Pulley Oil Seal Replacement.
Replies: 22
Views: 10177

Crankshaft Pulley Oil Seal Replacement.

My crankshaft pulley oil seal (modern "lip seal") is leaking. Is there room to remove the pulley and replace the seal without removing the radiator, engine, etc.? Any hints?
Thanks, Norman
by Norman Tuck
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Half Shaft Fit
Replies: 8
Views: 3561

Re: Half Shaft Fit

A convincing explanation. Thanks Steve.
Norman T.
by Norman Tuck
Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Half Shaft Fit
Replies: 8
Views: 3561

Re: Half Shaft Fit

This leads me to wonder why the fit at the hub end needs to be so tight, since both ends of the half-shaft transmit the same amount of torque. Is it because the hub end needs to keep the shaft from lateral slippage? Why did they not just use a pin, clip, or set screw instead of such a tight fit? Or,...
by Norman Tuck
Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Anyone here done the VW Steering box converstion?
Replies: 15
Views: 5704

Re: Anyone here done the VW Steering box converstion?

I installed a Bud Silvers conversion on TC/6864 about 5 years ago. I am very pleased with the quality, the ease of installation and the ultimate handling of the car. The kit does not provide a collapsible steering column, but I accept that driving a TC is inherently dangerous. I believe that Bud has...
by Norman Tuck
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: A viable alternative to the stock shock bushings
Replies: 9
Views: 4522

Re: A viable alternative to the stock shock bushings

I have used a hose clamp to compress the bushings for insertion. Works great.
by Norman Tuck
Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Gauges
Replies: 14
Views: 7452

Re: TC Gauges

I had my clock rebuilt by Jaguar Clocks (jaguarclock.com). $75. It has been keeping accurate time for about three years.
Norman
by Norman Tuck
Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Oil Pump Priming
Replies: 11
Views: 14814

Re: Oil Pump Priming

I purchased flexible oil lines from a provider on the list and had the same results, lower oil pressure. I blew through the lines and realized that they had more resistance than the steel lines. The new lines had a smaller internal diameter which restricted the flow. I did not feel comfortable runni...
by Norman Tuck
Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Possible modifications to your car
Replies: 6
Views: 4066

Re: Possible modifications to your car

Here are some additional mods: Alfin brake drums (I believe essential) Grunau version. Conversion to negative ground to use modern accessories. Larger or auxiliary brake lights, often a large LED behind (or in front of) the spare tire. I believe that the combination oil pressure / temp gage is not o...
by Norman Tuck
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: My single carburetter TC
Replies: 4
Views: 3404

Re: My single carburetter TC

This may be of interest to you. My TC suffered from vapor lock. The usual; the engine would not restart on a hot day unless I waited for the carbs to cool off. I made some shields from a pattern that I found on the web, and they made things worse. I tried putting TF plastic spacers between the manif...
by Norman Tuck
Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Floorboards
Replies: 9
Views: 4614

Re: Floorboards

I just cut new ones out of 1/2" or 3/8" MARINE plywood, and painted them with black rustolium. I used a jug saw and traced the old ones as a pattern. I rounded over the edges with a router. It was pretty quick and easy and the marine plywood may be better than what Moss supplies.
by Norman Tuck
Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Softer Springs?
Replies: 9
Views: 4691

Re: Softer Springs?

Thanks Everyone, I think that my L. Front shock has been leaking fluid. However, that corner doesn't seem to act any differently than the other 3 corners. I will add fluid there, however. I thought that the ride would be softer with no fluid in the shock. I run 28-30 lbs. air pressure. I have spraye...
by Norman Tuck
Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Softer Springs?
Replies: 9
Views: 4691

Softer Springs?

Hello All,

Has anyone ever tried to soften the ride of a TC? Not a good idea? Not possible?

Norman