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by Steve Simmons
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Tc fuel gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 5403

Re: Tc fuel gauge

I remember someone on this forum looking into doing it, but I'm not sure if he ever found a sending unit that would work. The low fuel light comes on at around 2 gallons remaining as I recall.
by Steve Simmons
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44637

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

No problem! Usually your gallery app has an option in the menu to resize an image. I'm happy to resize and send them back though.
by Steve Simmons
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44637

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Hi Mick, if you're on a mobile device, they all have a way to resize as well. If you have trouble finding it, you can email them to me and I'll resize them for you.
by Steve Simmons
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Tickford (Actually TA)
Replies: 18
Views: 8881

Re: TC Tickford (Actually TA)

I realize this topic is over 16 years old, but I just ran into Tad Hutchinson's son. The wife and I were eating lunch on a restaurant patio and he saw our SA parked nearby. Somehow he knew it was ours and struck up a conversation. He said his father was banned from showing his cars in what I think w...
by Steve Simmons
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44637

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Hi Mick, welcome! The maximum file size was 2mb and 3200 pixels but I've just doubled that to 4mb and 6400 pixles. Try attaching again and if your photos are still too big, try resizing them a little smaller before attaching. This saves people time and bandwidth when checking the forum on a mobile d...
by Steve Simmons
Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Completed Restoration TB 0613
Replies: 3
Views: 4773

Re: Completed Restoration TB 0613

Beautiful work! It must feel great to see a family heirloom back in its glory.
by Steve Simmons
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:50 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44637

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

My knowledge of the construction method of that area is limited, but I would be surprised if the basic assembly was notably different from MMM through TD, just because M.G. tended to stick with what worked. But that's purely conjecture on my part.
by Steve Simmons
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44637

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Have you checked TCs Forever? There are wood dimensions in there, so you may be able to match what you have to TC, which would prove that piece is the problem. TA of course has at least two different sizes which I are both different (narrower) than TC.
by Steve Simmons
Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Fule pump
Replies: 1
Views: 3138

Re: TA Fule pump

I believe that TA through TC all use the AUA25 pump. The only difference I'm aware of is brass versus aluminum base. It's an L-Type pump running at 1.5 PSI. The original points type pumps are not polarity sensitive, but if you get an electronic pump then polarity will matter. TC is positive ground l...
by Steve Simmons
Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures
Replies: 67
Views: 44637

Re: TA Body Tub Timber Construction Pictures

Here are photos from that area on a totally original (as far as I know) TC body. I passed this body along last year so unfortunately I can't get any more photos of it but maybe these will help?
by Steve Simmons
Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MGTC Radiator Shell Repair (UK)
Replies: 3
Views: 3911

Re: MGTC Radiator Shell Repair (UK)

I haven't used them personally since I'm on the other side of the pond, but the pre-war guys seem to be very happy with All Metal Polishing. He's a pre-war MG guy himself so he understands the cars.
https://www.facebook.com/p/All-Metal-Po ... 482833883/
by Steve Simmons
Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: TA Engine and Gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 4699

Re: TA Engine and Gearbox

Gearbox and flywheel still available, possibly other parts.
by Steve Simmons
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 5-speed conversion for a 1937 TA
Replies: 9
Views: 5193

Re: 5-speed conversion for a 1937 TA

I'd think that any old school transmission shop could do it. They really aren't that complex. The only challenge is finding certain parts. We're rebuilding a TC box right now. We had it apart in about an hour, although my "helper" has rebuilt countless old British gearboxes so it's going much faster...
by Steve Simmons
Sun Sep 17, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: 5-speed conversion for a 1937 TA
Replies: 9
Views: 5193

Re: 5-speed conversion for a 1937 TA

The easiest way to tell the difference is by the aluminum extension on top. Here are photos of TA (found on the web) and TC.

No experience with 5-speed in a TA, sorry!
by Steve Simmons
Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Found Number Plate for MGTC 5132
Replies: 1
Views: 3031

Re: Found Number Plate for MGTC 5132

I have record of TC5132 as being in Canada as of 2009 with a TD engine installed. Perhaps the frame survived?
by Steve Simmons
Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670970

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

I'm talking about the look of the house, not what's inside. Most homes around here in the 1950's were simple, boxy tract homes, as the American suburbs took shape. Entire neighborhoods would be built and sold to the working middle class at once, something that hadn't really happened before. This was...
by Steve Simmons
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:18 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Sticky clutch TC
Replies: 2
Views: 3044

Re: Sticky clutch TC

When the gearbox is hot, the oil will be thinner and the synchros will be working harder. It's possible your clutch is worn and not fully disengaging, or possibly just the throw out bearing. Try tightening the adjuster on the clutch arm chain and see if this helps.
by Steve Simmons
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC choke cable length
Replies: 2
Views: 3207

Re: TC choke cable length

I just removed one from a car to measure the actual installed length. The length of the housing from the flange to the end is 41". You need about another 3" of cable beyond that. Keep in mind that replacement cables today are " cut to length" so they will be a little bit longer. I just took one out ...
by Steve Simmons
Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TA1932 in Germany - Blog - all problems and ...
Replies: 520
Views: 670970

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

Your houses from the 50's look like our houses from the 1800's. Our 50's houses are very, very different!
by Steve Simmons
Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Datsun steering box
Replies: 16
Views: 9386

Re: Datsun steering box

Well done! You've done a service to all TC owners down there. :thumbs: