i recently replaced my original bushings on my 1946 TC and no washer was present. for what its worth.
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stu

thank you David for the info

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stu

ues, i too like the quick steering. reminds me of my old model T .
next project is replacing the ratty original floorboards and disintegrating gearbox cover.
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stu

ok, i did order the bockley tires and tubes. also rebuilt the bishop steering box with new cam, peg, bearings etc.
also new steering balls and new hubs and bearings. i set toe in to 7/16". no more wandering and now fun to drive.

thank you duncan...........actually. i found another series of numbers on the head.......9 D 7 i am wondering if
that perhaps may date it. maybe 9 april 47 ? it has a morris replacement engine with a block dated 13 may 49

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stu

the cylinder head casting number on my TC is 22952......any way to interpret the date of the casting from this ?
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hi rob

thanks for the reply....i learned something today......i appreciate it

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the rims on my tc measure 4" outside. i wanted to order new tires from blockley but they
indicate the rim width max should be 3.25 for the 4,00 x 19 tires. do i have non standard rims?

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it's marked DEMSO on the stem w/pat no

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anyone familier with this mirror? it is dash mounted with angled stem for right hand drive. no evidence of any top mount having been installed.

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toe in set at 1/2"

yes on both counts

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stu

is the cam case hardend or the peg hardend? is the cam keyed on the shaft?

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stu

well, i have to ask, how much were you yhinking for one of the cams. you can e-mail me if you wish at:
stuartclipson1944@gmail.com

thank you for the reply. i assume the cam is heat shrunk on the shaft. do you know what peg would work with your cam? i have a new peg and sector installed. still way to much wandering even with all new kingpins tie rod ends and track rod ends,with new balls. all thats left to cause wandering is the...

hello all
who is the current go to for a new steering shaft and cam for TC?

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stu

thanks all

seems to be a varity of original styles used.

hello
could someone post a picture of an original TC oil canister. i am trying to find one but not sure
what to look for. i had thought it was an aluminum casting but not sure.
appreciate your help.

why not replace pan gaskets and front seal. much easier. and problem solved with
proper installation.
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stu

well, finally got it out. what a bugger. took a thin chisel to drive in the joint and a liberal amount of
nut blaster to break loose. now after cleanup and assembly, getting the safety wire in place
looks like a challenge.
yes i have a new housing with o-ring installed.
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