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- Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:22 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: I think it's TA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1773
Re: I think it's TA
A genuine Heinz 57
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:55 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: 123 distributor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1101
Re: 123 distributor
Franz-
It it a standard GB-4-R from the 123 website, or did you have to special order?
It it a standard GB-4-R from the 123 website, or did you have to special order?
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:22 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: LOCTITE 310G FREEZE & RELEASE SPRAY
- Replies: 2
- Views: 299
Re: LOCTITE 310G FREEZE & RELEASE SPRAY
Only thing I considered was a nice coat of Red Rubber Grease as lubricant. Rule of thumb is never use any petroleum based lube on anything rubber. RRG (Castrol is a common name) is typically used to lube rubber assembly in hydraulic components like brake MC's or wheel cylinders, as small amounts (of...
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:22 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: fixing specs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 524
Re: fixing specs
Short of threadlocker, nothing beats a properly "sized" and installed split lock washer for bulkhead/chassis, even in the most extreme conditions. As original to the TC.
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:37 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Insurance Ad
- Replies: 2
- Views: 689
Re: Insurance Ad
Interesting perspective on accidents back then. If you look through old racing programs from the early '50's they often have pictures of accidents from the prior year.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Dashboard centre panel colour
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1448
Re: Dashboard centre panel colour
TC9866/exu unrestored dash. Maybe a little bit darker in person.
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:03 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Transmission oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2343
Re: Transmission oil
I drained the 75W140NS redline after the last TC drive and replaced it with MT90. Straight. Went for a lengthy drive in 80 plus degree temps yesterday and I can report a distinct improvement. Thanks for the good tip, Tom. Maybe it is true about all that sulfur not agreeing with synchro's?
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:03 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: sill plates TC
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1536
Re: sill plates TC
Nice to see people making the effort to not "bling" the car with items that are simply incorrect. Scuff plates is a good description, because if a door starts to sag it will start to scuff the plate. I think the TA or TB had writing on their scuff plates, as did the TD?
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:19 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2252
Re: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
Or, someone could just post a pic.
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:17 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: sill plates TC
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1536
Re: sill plates TC
Original TC sill plates were all plain. No writing.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2252
Re: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
I would be curious to see what it looks like up close.
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2252
Re: Sourcing Rexine Modern Equivalent UK
TC's never used anything but the plain woven type rexine on the dash. TC9866 retains the original rexine dash. Hard to get a good pic, but it more resembles a very lightweight canvas. I would be inclined to look into cotton canvas, wash it and dry it, and then "paint" it. Something like 7oz regular ...
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:26 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1042
Re: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
Hi Stephen, I was replying to Mark's original question with an observation.
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 3:22 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1042
Re: Causes behind hinge post bottom rot
Is it just a coincidence that area of rot on the upright you guys are talking about is in the back corners of the floorboards? Not sure where water would collect on a rainy day, but it seems like a likely spot. Perhaps an argument for loose fitting floorboards back there? Does anybody use "ethylene ...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:00 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Transmission oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2343
Re: Transmission oil
I found the straight weight 140's foamed like crazy in the TC transmission. SO much that you could not even check the level.
I think I will drain the Redline NS and try the MT90 as Tom suggests.
I think I will drain the Redline NS and try the MT90 as Tom suggests.
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:25 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Transmission oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2343
Re: Transmission oil
I think you just answered your own question on Royal Purple. Lucas Oil is another one that tests badly on the D-130 test and would never pass the Mil-spec or GL4 standard (which both require a very good rating from the D-130 test). As I stated early on, the label on the Redline 75W140NS states it HA...
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:56 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Transmission oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2343
Re: Transmission oil
Do not trust a label just because it says "yellow metal friendly." Most any oil is safe for yellow metals as long as it is fresh. If it is not labelled as having passed GL4 or MIL-PRF-2105E it simply is not yellow metal friendly in the long term. Royal Purple, for instance, has a line of GL5 gear oi...
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:35 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Transmission oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2343
Re: Transmission oil
When it comes to yellow metal friendly oils, Tom is correct in that GL4 oils are less corrosive when they get worn out/acidic, because they start out with less sulfur compounds as EP additive. The Redline 75W140NS oil Steve suggests is GL5 and stinks of sulfur, but it also has listed on the label a ...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:05 pm
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Later SU carbs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1204
Re: Later SU carbs
John, as I said early on, most people have found the K&N pancake filters to be overly restrictive in the H2's on the XPAG engine. When you get the correct standard needles it will probably become obvious that the K&N pancakes are no good for this application. Using the K&N pancakes with the standard...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: TABC Chat
- Topic: Later SU carbs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1204
Re: Later SU carbs
What do the plugs look like? Did the car come from high altitude? If it runs better with K&N pancakes then you probably have the lean needles. You may end up with the correct richer needles and doing away with the K&N's.