I think cable length will be somewhat of a guess. If your tub is in place route a length of solid core wire and shape it with no sharp bends where you think it’s going to go. Then measure that. The stock speedo cable on a TC and assuming it’s the same on a TA is on the opposite side of the trans.

Rob, The gauge is chronometric as you probably know. A clockwork mechanism. The MGA has magnetic instruments with spinning discs. That said, I’m sure the instrument can be made to work. I’m not familiar with that shaft attachment. My TC has square receivers as most often seen. The ratios are a compl...

Happy birthday! Mine, 5464 was yesterday the 12th. 76 years young. Only 30 years between them. The pubs must have been busy.

I had the same problem with a new Brooklands hub. DONT pry on it like I did and cracked it. I resorted to lapping compound on a new hub. Back and forth a million times until it fit.

Dave, I have a replacement seal for the Moss pinion cap. Box marked “CR seals” and “SKF” . The factory P/N on the box is 12364 and Moss P/N 120-110. There is also a note on the factory label saying “try speedi-sleeve P/N 99125 for Ind’l shafts 1.247-1.253. It measures 1.760 OD and is .260 thick. ID ...

Texted with Daniel yesterday. The block is in the machine shop and needs the cylinder liners replaced.
Yes Franz, he should post his progress here. We’d all like to see it.
Rob
TC 5464

The cloth tape wrapped corrugated tube looks very period. Much better than plastic. Nice job!

I too was concerned about the conversion on my recent rebuild and followed the procedure in Steve’s post. I set and torqued the crank numerous times applying engineers blue to the JB weld. Turning the crank a few times by hand would show a slight mark from the scroll. I’d then scrape the JB weld wit...

Welcome Lynn! Like yourself I too find old things like old friends. They speak to me, are special, and need to be preserved for the next generation of nuts like us.
Looking forward to your posting images.
Cheers,
Rob Zucca
TC5464

I don’t know the history of your car, but it’s the closest to mine I’m aware of.
Rob
TC 5464 XPAG 6199

John, My TC came with a 1500 TD block bored to 1500. I’ve since rebuilt and re installed the original engine. The 1500 had H4s on it and used Stellings and Hellings filter housings which cleared the bonnet. I also ran the H4s for a bit on the rebuilt stock engine, but have re installed the H2s and u...

Here’s a decent article from the T Society.
https://ttypes.org/mg-tc-tools/

The rivet can also be heated prior to sticking it in the hole. Just move fast.
Rob TC5464

Hi Graeme,
Thanks for responding I’m in Southern California. I was able to find a horn a few months back, but I really appreciate the offer!
Cheers,
Rob Zucca TC5464

As Stephen mentioned, injecting wood glue and clamping is probably the easiest repair without a bunch of disassembly. You also may be able to remove the latch and kick panel. This would give access to pre drill and add a couple of wood screws to the repair at the best locations. Pre drill for the sc...

I installed the same pan hard rod as Steve. It was a simple job. Like Steve describes, the difference is nuanced. Not a big difference, but to me it just feels more solid in the twisties and gives me more confidence to fling it into a turn. Maybe a bad idea tor me........ In the image, the right sid...

I too would like to know the story. I hope you’re wrong Steve and it does get restored. A new clad body tub would be the biggest hit I think. The rest of the mechanicals will probably be OK. A nice project if acquired cheaply enough.

My what a pretty car. I think that may still be my favorite color scheme on these cars. Enjoy!
Rob
TC5464

Do ya think ol Walt was in business long?

My TC5464 came with an incorrect Altette horn. Would like to install a proper one. Preferably working electrically, but no problem if it needs cosmetic restoration.
Thanks in advance all!
Rob Zucca