Returning for the moment to the orignal topic of this thread i.e. what should the at rest clearnce between the rubber bump stop and the axle pad be, a local contact has drawn my attention to Jim Buell's very comprehensive 24 page booklet-"The MGTC Front End" which is freely available to download on ...

Many thanks for those replies, it would seem that mine are about right after all. I can confirm my springs were dismantled, cleaned and greased without teflon strips as for TC 9866. This seems to lead to a conclusion that these components have an active role in the front suspension as variable rate ...

When I bought TC8767 both front rubber bump stops were missing.On fitting replacements the axle/stop clearance on each side is about 3/4" (18mm) when the car is on the ground. I have checked the spring camber against the Blower manual and they appear correct. I gather from TC's Forever More that adj...