Thanks all. Much appreciated.

It’s time to repack the front wheel bearings. I have read that modern lithium high temperature grease should be avoided as it can melt and run out of the non sealed bearings. So is Castrol high temperature grease ok? It seems to be lithium based but describes itself as high melting point (not just h...

Thanks Steve

Thanks Steve. Very helpful. Sounds like reaming 1-2 thou under kingpin is going to be the simplest solution. I can’t seem to find any helical adjustable reamers so maybe they don’t exist. One last question, our manual for the TA/TB shows lubrication including the steering joints is oil rather than g...

Hi All,I recently had the front jacked up and noticed that there was play in the axle / kingpins. So a couple of questions before I start; Firstly, I have heard that modern kingpins are very often under size which can cause issues. My question then is exactly how much under 3/4 should the kingpin be...

Thanks for the reply Chris. I will update my profile but it’s my Dad’s Hampshire (UK) based TB Tickford. It has been a labour of love of my Dad for something like 55 years! He bought it in pieces and it is only now pretty much finished. Dad has been absolutely fastidious about every other aspect of ...

I would dearly love to reunite our TB chassis and body with a TB engine.

If anyone has a TB block (24001 casting) or even whole engine please do let me know.

Kind regards
Rob
Robkemlo@hotmail.co.uk