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by Marv
Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Need wheel arch bracket/bell housing.
Replies: 2
Views: 2156

Re: Need wheel arch bracket/bell housing.

Bob. have you found your bracket yet. I have couple of them here that I think are ok for re-chroming, I believe I have two that have been re-chromed as well. In fact pretty sure about that. let me know and I'll dig them out...
by Marv
Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: floorboard supports
Replies: 6
Views: 2227

Re: floorboard supports

I haven't looked at Doug's offerings yet at FTFU. However, on a whim I checked eBay and here's a set in stainless steel from the UK for about $42.00 delivered to the US. eBay item number:
323836167044


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by Marv
Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Petrol Cap
Replies: 7
Views: 1947

Re: Petrol Cap

There is a pin that serves as the pivot point of the cap to the fuel tank neck assembly, Remove that and the cap assembly can be removed, Then click on the link below that Doug Pelton at FTFU has put together. He may have any parts you may need for re-assembly. http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/tech...
by Marv
Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:46 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Engine History
Replies: 6
Views: 1605

Re: Engine History

Good Question! My last TD, a 1953, (I was the second owner), was not a "numbers matching car and I was told by the son that his father, (deceased), had thrown a rod and destroyed the original engine more or less. He ordered a new unit from the dealer and received a "Crate Engine" which happened to ...
by Marv
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Brake fluid
Replies: 8
Views: 2019

Re: Brake fluid

I recently rebuilt the brake system on a MGB and a MGA and changed both over to Silicone DOT 5.0 Silicone. Don't mistakenly get DOT 5.1 which is just a refined version of DOT 4.0 Glycol Based Fluid. I did not experience any loss of brake pedal feel in the changeover. In fact the only scenario I've ...
by Marv
Thu Aug 22, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: British Automotive Racing Club grill badge - Original - SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 3677

British Automotive Racing Club grill badge - Original - SOLD

SOLD - SOLD BARC Automobile Grill Badge - Original item, not a repro aftermarket. S/N M2840. mfg by Marples & Beasley - Birmingham, UK I've had this for over 30 years, never had it mounted to any of my cars. $90.00 plus $7.50 priority shipping to the U.S. International on case basis by country. SOL...
by Marv
Thu Aug 22, 2019 4:33 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 'water on the head', no not that one, the cylinder head!
Replies: 27
Views: 6615

Re: 'water on the head', no not that one, the cylinder head!

Let us know what you find when you pull the head Chris, That's the only way you're going to know what's happening. :? :? :?
by Marv
Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 'water on the head', no not that one, the cylinder head!
Replies: 27
Views: 6615

Re: 'water on the head', no not that one, the cylinder head!

Whether assembly error, bad gasket, flatness or other, you're going to have to bite the bullet and tear it apart. It's assumed negative, although you haven't mentioned it. Any water traces in the oil? Pull the studs an do a low pressure air check on each or fill each hole up with solvent or water a...
by Marv
Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:09 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 'water on the head', no not that one, the cylinder head!
Replies: 27
Views: 6615

Re: 'water on the head', no not that one, the cylinder head!

Seen something close once, MGA rebuild, had 5 or 6 "wet" head nuts. Probably would have seen them all wet if I had waited long enough. Drained the system and took the head off. Check the block with a parallel bar for flatness. Had the head checked by my local machine shop, it checked ok as well. On...
by Marv
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:17 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Handbrake cable to back plate clamp-inner/outer
Replies: 8
Views: 2077

Re: Handbrake cable to back plate clamp-inner/outer

Here are mine. Left and right , I believe them to be correct.

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by Marv
Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:34 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Handbrake cable to back plate clamp-inner/outer
Replies: 8
Views: 2077

Re: Handbrake cable to back plate clamp-inner/outer

Maybe I just got lucky, Mine went together Ok, I remember I had to fiddle with them a bit but once they fell in place, it all made sense. Good luck, Patience is a virtue but sometimes you just need a bigger hammer! :P
by Marv
Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Handbrake cable to back plate clamp-inner/outer
Replies: 8
Views: 2077

Re: Handbrake cable to back plate clamp-inner/outer

Have you got Mike Sherrill's Books, TC's Forever and TC's Forevermore? Very good detail in the first book on what you're looking for.
by Marv
Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?
Replies: 13
Views: 2435

Re: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?

Yes Chris, 24tpi is the standard UNF for 5/16" SAE. 18tpi is the standard for UNC SAE. I am surprised that the fronts are 18tpi as most Lockheed brake components I'm familiar with use the fine thread pitch. They must have had a reason. Another thought is that BSW is almost a direct match in the 5/1...
by Marv
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?
Replies: 13
Views: 2435

Re: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?

OK Chris: I've verified it with mine. They are 5/16-18UNC not UNF Mine are fully threaded 3/4" length under the head with a flat and lock washer in tow. If your source is slow or unavailable, I can pop 8 or 10 in a packet and send them across the puddle for you. brake cylinder bolt-front.png
by Marv
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:19 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?
Replies: 13
Views: 2435

Re: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?

Chris: you say the 5/16 BSF seems better than the UNF 5/16 24. BSF is 22tpi Does it thread in all the way or hang up. The M8 x1.25 has 20.32tpi. The SAE size you may want is 5/16 - 18 UNC. There are other 5/16 SAE tpi's of 28 and 32 but these are highly specialized and fasteners are very expensive....
by Marv
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?
Replies: 13
Views: 2435

Re: front and rear wheel cylinder mounting bolt sizes?

Brake component were supplied by Lockheed (Now Delphi) Lockheed was all SAE threads try 1/4" and 5/16" fasteners, I believe they were fine thread 1/4-28 and 5/16-24. I think...
by Marv
Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: TD item needed. R/H steering arm <<<NOW SOURCED>>>
Replies: 1
Views: 1579

TD item needed. R/H steering arm <<<NOW SOURCED>>>

A friend with a 1950 TD needs a R/H steering arm, His tested with 3 hairline cracks under Mag Particle Inspection.
Anyone in the States, Australia or New Zealand? He is located in Tasmania, AU - Thanks..



<<<NOW SOURCED>>>
by Marv
Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Hand-Crank shaft lengths
Replies: 2
Views: 1188

Re: Hand-Crank shaft lengths

The MGA handles from '57 thru '62 were : made from 5/8" round bar. Long run is 25-1/4" overall, 24-5/8" inside the bend. Cross run is 7-1/2" overall, 6-7/8" center to center, 6-1/4" inside the bends. Short end is 4-5/8" overall, 4" inside the bend, including the spinner tube. Courtesy: MGA With An A...
by Marv
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:43 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: XPAG oil pump rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 2430

Re: XPAG oil pump rebuild

You're welcome, Fill the ports and gear cavities with Petroleum Jelly or White Lithium Grease and button it up. Fill the filter with as much oil as you can without making a mess before installation. Both actions help achieve system pressure more quickly than starting with everything empty. Torque yo...
by Marv
Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Negative Ground GPS in Positive Ground TC
Replies: 6
Views: 2009

Re: Negative Ground GPS in Positive Ground TC

I don't think there would be a problem by just using the Jacks on the center panel. The GPS shouldn't care if the car is positive ground. My guess is that the GPS is in a plastic case it will be isolated from grounding to the car and the only electric connections to it will be the two wires from the...