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by Tim Jackson
Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Fuel Tank to Wing Bolt and Bushing
Replies: 4
Views: 359

Re: Fuel Tank to Wing Bolt and Bushing

Suggest gas tank bushes from FTFU (RU 150)
by Tim Jackson
Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Tank Strap Hardware
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Tank Strap Hardware

Flat regular washers as I recall
by Tim Jackson
Wed Jul 10, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Tank Strap Hardware
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Re: Tank Strap Hardware

Tank strap setup on my TC
by Tim Jackson
Sun Jun 23, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: MG TC Dumb Iron/Eyelet Casting
Replies: 15
Views: 3244

Re: MG TC Dumb Iron/Eyelet Casting

This is my TC chasssis and ID if that helps
by Tim Jackson
Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Loss of spark
Replies: 4
Views: 1540

Re: Loss of spark

Check this 'ignition coil heating up' post about a year ago:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=60996
download/file.php?id=3439
by Tim Jackson
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: oil filter canister
Replies: 4
Views: 1094

Re: oil filter canister

I'm fairly certain this is an original TC oil filter and retaining clamp; looks like a casting?
by Tim Jackson
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: TC Battery Box
Replies: 2
Views: 1119

Re: TC Battery Box

Yes, a couple of rods to secure a batten over the battery. Not sure waht was original, but this works.
FTFU has this suggestion:
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by Tim Jackson
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Bishops cam oil level
Replies: 6
Views: 1885

Re: Bishops cam oil level

I fitted this small brass flip-top header tank which ensures the steering box is always lubricated; filled with transoil 140. I bought the tank from John James (former TTT2 editor) years years ago.
by Tim Jackson
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:41 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 7635

Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please

Jonny, I’m pleased to hear this cheap and simple spark plug test has identified an ignition fault, and nothing to do with fuel. My engine would stop, usually in slow/stationary traffic, and more likely on a warm/hot day. There was never any sign of engine overheating (my car is also black). The plug...
by Tim Jackson
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 7635

Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please

Vapour lock may not be the problem if “pulling the choke does not help at all”? My TC had similar symptoms, finally diagnosed as a faulty regulator cooking the coil. Paul Ireland concludes that “ethanol does not appear to make petrol more volatile”, but modern fuel is probably more volatile than it ...
by Tim Jackson
Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please
Replies: 16
Views: 7635

Re: Heat soak/Vapour lock - advice please

It could be a failing ignition, perhaps the coil. I fitted an in line spark plug tester to one HT lead to check for a spark when the engine fails to start. I left this in place until sure of the result. With regard to vapour lock, ceramic coating the exhaust manifold will help reduce the engine bay ...
by Tim Jackson
Wed May 17, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Ignition coil heating up
Replies: 42
Views: 10885

Re: Ignition coil heating up

I hope you've finally got it sorted. My experience of similar symptoms may be of interest (article in the MG Octagon Bulletin)
by Tim Jackson
Fri May 12, 2023 8:00 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Ignition coil heating up
Replies: 42
Views: 10885

Re: Ignition coil heating up

A faulty voltage regulator was the cause of failing coils on my early TC, with very similar symptoms (several coils over several years, including Remax). Its been fine since electronic conversion of the RF91 regulator.
by Tim Jackson
Wed May 03, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Dash Electrical Sockets
Replies: 7
Views: 2728

Re: Dash Electrical Sockets

Dashboard power sockets: factory photos show TB and early TCs have the black socket on the right. Mid to late TCs have the black socket on the left. I can’t remember the source of this info, possibly Craig Seabrook
https://www.whitworthshop.com/dashboards
by Tim Jackson
Wed Apr 12, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Seat runner fixing
Replies: 4
Views: 2369

Re: Seat runner fixing

I used machined c/s screws and T nuts instead of wood screws to secure the rails
by Tim Jackson
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:58 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: dashboard trim
Replies: 9
Views: 2903

Re: dashboard trim

Does this help?
Dash - fitting chrome beading.pdf
(1009.28 KiB) Downloaded 239 times
by Tim Jackson
Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: hood to windscreen
Replies: 9
Views: 3249

Re: hood to windscreen

Have a look at page 46, parts #21, #37 and #38 https://storage.hyperportal.org/angloparts/private/oabAaYskYqSSBfWUYJw_o?response-content-disposition=filename%3D%22MGTC-1945-1949_digital.pdf%22%3B&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&Expires=1673778942&Key-Pair-Id=K2D3KPWW7YN2DS&Signature=sLPiuy-p...
by Tim Jackson
Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:32 am
Forum: TABC Chat
Topic: Police TC - ignition coil
Replies: 17
Views: 11452

Re: Police TC - ignition coil

I'm trying to reclaim the original registration number for TC0999 from the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) in UK
In this context, does anyone have a photo of the large bonnet bulge on another police TC?