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by frenchblatter
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: history of my tc part 2
Replies: 6
Views: 1223

Re: history of my tc part 2

Trevor, give me a call on 0741 9905 741 or norman@frenchblat.com, thanks
by frenchblatter
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: history of my tc
Replies: 5
Views: 807

Re: history of my tc

Trev, can't help with the car but did you get my message about the new club (natter). see www.syocc.club for details.

Not sure about your country needs you but I do!
by frenchblatter
Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: New natter group (UK)
Replies: 0
Views: 1467

New natter group (UK)

Not sure there are any owners in the area: South Yorkshire NE Derbyshire North Lincolnshire East Yorkshire North Nottinghamshire If so we are starting a new natter venue near Doncaster. Details are at www.syocc.club and I would ask you to complete the membership form so I can build a register of mem...
by frenchblatter
Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dashboard Rebuilding
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Re: Dashboard Rebuilding

OK, I'll have a search in the morning. Be great if you can join us at Critch, it's the Chesterfield MG group. I'll probably be the only one in a TC. I'll email you about the paint.
by frenchblatter
Fri Jun 11, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dashboard Rebuilding
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Re: Dashboard Rebuilding

Steve, the two lamps are same colour. If yours are tan I may have the tin of paint left over, I'll look later. (ed to add, I now see they are, I'll look for the paint) You need to make sure the curvature of the windscreen mount panel is the same as the dash, mine isn't quite and if I look I can see ...
by frenchblatter
Mon May 17, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TV Restoration of 1946 TC
Replies: 15
Views: 1614

Re: TV Restoration of 1946 TC

Beau, Was it the one where they get the blocked "stiched"?
by frenchblatter
Sat May 15, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dynamo Testing (TC)
Replies: 17
Views: 1711

Re: Dynamo Testing (TC)

Steve, if you stop looking for it, you'll find it.... works for me every time.
by frenchblatter
Thu May 13, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dynamo Testing (TC)
Replies: 17
Views: 1711

Re: Dynamo Testing (TC)

Steve, do the test to see it spins, It's very easy to remove the dynamo when the engine is running and NTG can get it overhauled in a couple of days. To check a dynamo - disconnect the wiring, then join the two connections on the dynamo together with a bit of wire - rig a jump lead from earth to the...
by frenchblatter
Mon May 10, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: wiper motor wire
Replies: 2
Views: 620

Re: wiper motor wire

Mark, can you not use the existing wire to pull a new one through. It may need the wires soldering together to get it through as a knot would be too big.
by frenchblatter
Mon May 03, 2021 3:08 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Spark Plug Thread Size
Replies: 4
Views: 726

Re: Spark Plug Thread Size

Agreed,

There are only 3 sizes, 10mmm, mainly for race engines, 14mm for the vast majority and 18mm for tractors/industrial engines.

Or are there more that I've missed?

STEVE, I've got a tap, don't go buying one for a one time use. I can drop it down tomorrow if you want.
by frenchblatter
Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Altette horn
Replies: 6
Views: 647

Re: Altette horn

Mine had sat in a damp garage for 47 years and it came apart with no problem. It makes a huge honk, not that I ever use a horn :)
by frenchblatter
Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Clutch cover and pressure plate
Replies: 2
Views: 447

Re: Clutch cover and pressure plate

Steve, on the basis that to replace it means engine out, I would fit new pressure plate, centre plate and release bearing. Also check the fork that the RB fits to is free and not bent. I will be going past on Sunday afternoon, If I'm not running really late do you want me to pop in. (if so email you...
by frenchblatter
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TA Rear Axle Hubs
Replies: 23
Views: 2106

Re: TA Rear Axle Hubs

Rob, when when these cars were made the only thing a torque wrench was used for was heads and cranks. I have a few old manuals lying about and none have torque reading for anything but engine bolts and screws.
by frenchblatter
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:48 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: tc clock
Replies: 4
Views: 772

Re: tc clock

Hi Trev, Make sure it's an electronic unit (quartz, I think) and not a refurbed clockwork one.

JDO is electronic.

I'm sure someone sold the quartz unit as a kit you could fit yourself.

Mine's fine, it's correct twice a day which is more than I am :)
by frenchblatter
Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Off topic long shot.
Replies: 9
Views: 2118

Re: Off topic long shot.

Ray, if I remember correctly the M type had two small flat screens joined in the centre to make a V shape. I don't think they were curved glass although the V shape made a curve, if you see what I mean.
by frenchblatter
Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Off topic long shot.
Replies: 9
Views: 2118

Re: Off topic long shot.

Myself and Chris Mumford (son of owner of Mumford Motors, Devon and Cornwall) rebuilt an M Type whilst apprentices at University Motors in the early 1960s. That was MG 23 reg number. It's still around. I thought all M types had V shaped split screens, is the picture of your car before full restorati...
by frenchblatter
Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: strength test for TC
Replies: 13
Views: 1451

Re: strength test for TC

I hope you're right about the body moving forward and not a bent chassis. I'll know tomorrow when I'm allowed out to play :) My first thought was the rad had bent the stay bars as it was jolted back with the impact. I guess it could have been worse and maybe I was going faster than I though as the c...
by frenchblatter
Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:27 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: strength test for TC
Replies: 13
Views: 1451

Re: strength test for TC

I hope you're right about the body moving forward and not a bent chassis. I'll know tomorrow when I'm allowed out to play :) My first thought was the rad had bent the stay bars as it was jolted back with the impact. I guess it could have been worse and maybe I was going faster than I though as the c...
by frenchblatter
Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: strength test for TC
Replies: 13
Views: 1451

Re: strength test for TC

Steve, it may be a bent chassis but if so I would expect the doors to be out of alignment and they're not (or don't seem to be).

I may have been lucky as the car was moving forward so the impact was more of a glancing blow than a direct drop.
by frenchblatter
Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: strength test for TC
Replies: 13
Views: 1451

Re: strength test for TC

ray, somehow I think they've survived. I drove it home, about 30 miles and there's no wheel wobble, which I'd have thought there would be if they were buckled. I'll have it up in the air Monday morning so will see if they are still running true.