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[Roger Muir]

Barry Walker did have an advert a while back. Roger Muir TA1890 ________________________________ From: Ian Linton tabc@talktalk.net> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com; Marty alis4@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, 22 November, 2009 22:14:49 Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] TA Marty, Not sure where you live, but in the UK I believe Sports & Vintage may sell them, and possibly NTG in Ipswich. Barry Walker may also sell them. However if you do track one down new they are very expensive. Used ones are rarer than hen's teeth. Regards, Ian Linton TA3120 East Sussex, UK

----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups .com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Clive Sherriff]

No But dont forget there are two types, depending on where the fixing thread is Clive ===========================

----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bob Grunau]

Clive, How are they different? I'm going to see if I have a spare fuel tap but not sure exactly what to look for to suit a TA. My TA Tickford is a basket case but I did obtain several fuel taps from a Tickford estate sale in California. Bob Grunau Canada No But dont forget there are two types, depending on where the fixing thread is Clive ===========================

----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[joecurto@aol.com]

In case any of you Tickford guys need them I have some NOS Lucas wiper motors which are unique to the Tickford cars. Contact me off list if any interest JOE CURTO INC _www.joecurto.com_ (http://www.joecurto.com/) joecurto@aol.com (718) 762 - 7878 -9-5 EST 22-09 126th Street College Point, NY 11356 In a message dated 11/23/2009 6:22:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, grunau.garage@sympatico.ca writes: Clive, How are they different? I'm going to see if I have a spare fuel tap but not sure exactly what to look for to suit a TA. My TA Tickford is a basket case but I did obtain several fuel taps from a Tickford estate sale in California. Bob Grunau Canada No But dont forget there are two types, depending on where the fixing thread is Clive =========================== ----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: _mg-tabc@yahoogroupsmg-t_ (mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com) Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Diecuts@aol.com]

Barry Walker, who is mentioned as a source for the fuel taps, uses a new design that eliminates the leaky cork aspect. They are not cheap but they work great and include the knob etc. Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI TA02969 Tickford -----Original Message----- From: BOB GRUNAU grunau.garage@sympatico.ca> To: Clive Sherriff clive.sherriff@ntlworld.com>; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com; Marty alis4@yahoo.com> Sent: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 6:22 am Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] TA Clive, How are they different? I'm going to see if I have a spare fuel tap but not sure exactly what to look for to suit a TA. My TA Tickford is a basket case but I did obtain several fuel taps from a Tickford estate sale in California. Bob Grunau Canada No But dont forget there are two types, depending on where the fixing thread is Clive ===========================

----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Clive Sherriff]

Hi Bob, There are at least two types. Both my late TA and TB have a unit in which, looking at the rhs of the toolbox: a. From the left enters the dash board operated control rod b. From below come the two pipes from the fuel tank c. From the right is the outlet pipe to the fuel pump d. From above is the screw thread that attaches the unit to the bracket mounted on the toolbox. so the nut is uppermost. The majority of TA and all TB have this, it is part number MG695/1 and commenced chassis No TA0824. The other type has a. and b. but the fixing bolt is on the right and the outlet to the fuel pump is uppermost, so here the bracket is turned at 90 degrees on the toolbox, and the fixing nut faces the front of the car. Works photos of early chassis show this type (ref Art of Abingdon, John McLellan, MRP, 1982, p126). This is part No MG476/2. This second type is also used on the MMM if I remember rightly (and there is also a third MMM type too I seem to recall as well) Clive ======================== ---- Original Message ----- From: BOB GRUNAU To: Clive Sherriff ; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com ; Marty Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] TA Clive, How are they different? I'm going to see if I have a spare fuel tap but not sure exactly what to look for to suit a TA. My TA Tickford is a basket case but I did obtain several fuel taps from a Tickford estate sale in California. Bob Grunau Canada No But dont forget there are two types, depending on where the fixing thread is Clive ===========================

----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Marty]

Hi Bob, From what I can determine the tap on this TA should be part number MG695/1 as you described. It is best shown in Malcolm Green's book "MG T Series Restoration Guide", page 99. Marty

--- On Tue, 11/24/09, Clive Sherriff clive.sherriff@ntlworld.com> wrote: From: Clive Sherriff clive.sherriff@ntlworld.com> Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] TA To: "BOB GRUNAU" grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>, mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com, "Marty" alis4@yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:07 PM Hi Bob, There are at least two types. Both my late TA and TB have a unit in which, looking at the rhs of the toolbox: a. From the left enters the dash board operated control rod b. From below come the two pipes from the fuel tank c. From the right is the outlet pipe to the fuel pump d. From above is the screw thread that attaches the unit to the bracket mounted on the toolbox. so the nut is uppermost. The majority of TA and all TB have this, it is part number MG695/1 and commenced chassis No TA0824. The other type has a. and b. but the fixing bolt is on the right and the outlet to the fuel pump is uppermost, so here the bracket is turned at 90 degrees on the toolbox, and the fixing nut faces the front of the car. Works photos of early chassis show this type (ref Art of Abingdon, John McLellan, MRP, 1982, p126). This is part No MG476/2. This second type is also used on the MMM if I remember rightly (and there is also a third MMM type too I seem to recall as well) Clive ============ ========= === ---- Original Message ----- From: BOB GRUNAU To: Clive Sherriff ; mg-tabc@yahoogroups .com ; Marty Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] TA Clive, How are they different? I'm going to see if I have a spare fuel tap but not sure exactly what to look for to suit a TA. My TA Tickford is a basket case but I did obtain several fuel taps from a Tickford estate sale in California. Bob Grunau Canada No But dont forget there are two types, depending on where the fixing thread is Clive ============ ========= ====== ----- Original Message ----- From: Marty To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups .com Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:33 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] TA Does anyone know a source for the "Tap" to switch from main to reserve fuel. This is the one that is mounted on the bracket on the tool box. Thanks, Marty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]