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Thank you.

I am seeking information regarding the past life of my 1949 TC. I know that TC 10, 030 was completed on 25/10/1949 and exported from Abingdon to Australia. The car - one of the very last - was finished in Clipper blue. The TC was brought back to the U.K. a few years ago as a basket case and was reas...

I think you are a brave man to take on an MGA. They were rust buckets when I was working on them back in the 1970s....goodness knows how little steel remains after all this time! It is a good thing that yours is not a British car or it would probably be too far gone by now! All I can say is well don...

Hi Tim.

You will need EP 80W/90 gear oil in the Morris Minor axle.

Incidentally, by using that ratio, you will notice a reduction in revs per gear compared with the original TC diff ...at the expense of slightly slower acceleration. It should, however, help extend the life of the XPAG engine.

I would say just imagine you had bought the chassis new from Abingdon (as you had decided to fit your own body) and take it from there. Forget about the Tickford and think instead about a pointed tail, supercharged recreation... like the ones Steve Baker does . I understand he has those bodies made ...

I am at the stage of constructing the plywood sections of the side screen box. Having read the difficulties that people seem to have when installing the side screens, I am leaning towards making the box a bit bigger. I think the measurement of 85mm from front to back may be increased to 95 mm which ...

As far as I am aware, they are.

I had a different problem. I have had to marry a new tub with new rear wings and a new petrol tank. The wings needed the bolt holes to be made so that was not an issue. What did throw me was the stainless steel petrol tank. It had been made 1/4" narrower than the original so that meant making some l...

I have used at least 12 .5 litres and just finished the paint on my TC. In fact I may have used more than that but I have not had it easy, I think it depends on if you are doing the job as a professional or as an amateur. There have been many unexpected problems; for example unexpected reaction of t...

It would be possible to fit a PCV with a supercharger but it is very involved. Essentially, the problem is that a PCV is designed to operate with a normally aspirated engine. I have an exhaust scavenging system for crankcase evacuation which works with the supercharger. https://www.superchargerforum...

I have an Eaton M45 supercharger fitted and working well. The installation was fairly straightforward - although I did have to pare back a steel gusset supporting the radiator header tank to allow for the pulley. I have seen no mention of having to do this in any instructions.

Sorry for not being clear.

No, I am referring to the piece that covers the side screen box. It follows the rear contours of the tub so it's back edge is curved at the ends but has a straight front edge. Covered in vinyl.

EDIT: OK, I have found it. The measurement is 85mm.

Thanks again.

I can't seem to find a measurement for the plywood shelf that goes across the back of the tub. Sherrell shows the part but has not included a measurement of it's depth.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks. Ray.

Ray: What exhaust manifold are you using? I also have an Eaton 45 on my car and am thinking about switching from the current "outside the frame" manifold to one that tucks inside like yours. Rick HI Rick. I have a stainless steel exhaust system with an extractor manifold. Be careful though because ...

Steve. Are you sure the rubber hasn't just hardened with age?

Of course, hindsight is a wonderful thing. I doubt Abingdon expected their cars to still be knocking around all these years later let alone predict their weaknesses.

Having said that, I don't know why modern rubber pads are so hard.

I have taken the vacuum hose from the supercharger end plate. This apparently works but only time will tell

I have removed the supercharger end plate, tapped a 1/8" BSP hole and attached an adapter.

Hopefully this will work O.K. (If not I have a 45 amp output Dynamator/alternator.)

It has been brought to my attention that the TC which I am restoring has a potential problem. I have an Eaton M45 supercharger... but I have also fitted a brake servo (to help with a bad knee.) The problem which has been pointed out to me is that the servo/booster is vacuum operated and the take off...

How many ears do you think I have??? I thought of fitting sound deadening from the the toe board back because I have a stainless steel extractor manifold and pipes that may well become a bit tiresome on a long trip. I am not just thinking about me but my passenger. The down side is that it is just m...

Thanks Tom. I would be interested to know if anyone has used sound deadening material on their car and if it was worth doing?