If I remember right, it should take 45 seconds to pump a pint of fuel by an SU fuel pump. That works out to 1.3 pints per minute. You can run the pump in situ, even without the e3ngine in place, to test. Points do need the occasional cleaning, but often the diaphragm gets hard, and nothing short of ...

There can indeed be a pressure problem with an after-market pump - many people just get a generic pump, which may well over-power the SU carbs. If the SU pump was originally mounted on the firewall (erly TF), it would be a low-pressure pulling pump, operating at 1.5 PSI. If the pump was originally a...

As I remember, somewhere between TF1500 and TF2000, the fuel pump was moved from the more common TD position on the bulkhead, to back by the fuel tank. I don't know where your car falls, but there should be holes still visible if it was moved.

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EX is the name of the EXperimental and prototype ledger, now at Gaydon, and EX120 was Capt. Eyston's C-type Monthlery Midget that was extensively damaged by fire, and cut up by the factory! I wonder what is the connection? Could that TC structure be a re-cycled C-type chassis part? Tom Lange MGT Rep...

Duncan - I don't believe I have ever seen castle nuts on U-joint or drive shaft flanges. I always find Philidas nuts.

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I have always felt that the TC is the most mechanically-sophisticated and advanced pre-war MG cars, and is closer to a TD that a PA. The driving experience, mechanical sophistication, reliability, parts supply and general comfort of any other pre-war MG are all going to be less than a TC. I liken a ...

A Morris Minor pumpkin (4.55 vs. 5.125) in a TC , a front suspension and steering system correctly overhauled and adjusted, up-graded fear axle seals, and TLS brake mods will go a long way to making every sort of driving more enjoyable and relaxed in a TC, while still retaining all the TC's characte...

There is no stress on the bolt, so it can be safely be removed. It is a long bolt, so I would wrap the threads with teflon tape to stanch the drip

I would not be surprised that ALL these are after-market handles.

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I would very definitely follow Steve's advice about the distributor and timing. No more than 32 degrees at full advance. My recommendation would be to send out the distributor to be rebuilt by your Distributor Dr. You will be surprised how much better the car runs afterwards. An XPAG should not over...

I have an un-tested crankshaft, and know I have a transmission or two.

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Ed - thank you SO for your reply; yes, I am interested. I feel I owe the buyer of my unrestored TC a bonnet. As for fit, I think the bonnet is the one part that was custom fit to each car. It may be apocryphal, but I remember hearing there was a man near the end of some assembly-line (T-series? Morg...

I sold a '47 TC a while ago without a bonnet, thinking I had one. I don't seem to, and feel I must find one to provide - it's my responsibility. All help appreciated.

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I believe I still have an NOS peg and worm, that came with a TC many years ago. I'm happy to go dig them out and compare them, if there is interest.

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95/2 was the original-style 9-post box used on the TC and TD up to about car TD9000, and was also used on many other British cars of the time. 106/1 was the later 5-post box. I don't know what the difference between the 95/2 and /3 is, but I do remember seeing that Holden in the UK sold 95/3 as a re...

As I remember, a complete TC weighs in at under 1800#, and the body tub without interior I would guess is about 225. The engine and trans weigh about 300#, So I would think you would have no problem with an 1100# capacity trailer, as long as the car is vigorously strapped down. NOTE: these are rough...

Did the original poster (whose name is not given) ever find a TC with a replacement boix to try?

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10# at idle is not great, but not impossible. What do you have when running on the road? The old saw is 10# per 1,000RPM. While the pump is with Butch Taras being rebuilt (mgyowner@yahoo.com), pull the rocker gear, the other most likely cause of low oil pressure. The rocker shaft wears on the unders...

Since the various different distributors used in T-types have mechanical weights that start to advance as low as a few hundred RPM's, it is most accurate to check total advance at the other end with the timing light Steve notes above - no more than 32 degrees at full advance, 3,500 RPM. A worn distr...

TC gearboxes are MUCH stronger than TD/TF boxes, such that racers in the 50's would install TC boxes in their racing TD's. I've never heard of a single TD box installed in a TC; that would be a step backwards.

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