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Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:58 am
by Geoff Broad
Hi Listers
Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. I am very slightly suspicious that a TC I am looking at may have a TA engine and don t want to make a mistake
Thanks
Geoff
Sunny Cambridge UK
Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:08 am
by joecurto@aol.com
If you have a copy of the MG workshop manual by WE Blower there would be pictures , plus I am sure there are many who can tell you what to look for
Joe Curto 718-762-7878
www.joecurto.com
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Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. 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Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:14 am
by Stephen D Stierman
Do an image search on the web under MGTA engine and than TC engine, you can see the differences. The way the spark plugs are situated in the head is an obvious difference.Steve TC2911
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Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. 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Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:38 am
by Bob Grunau
Attachments :GeoffTA engine and gearbox out of a TA. Many obvious differences from TC, , clutch lever, angled spark plugs, wide sump, starter motor switch ,front motor mounts ,Bob, Canada [b]From:[/b]
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]'Geoff Broad'
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[b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 13, 2017 11:59 AM
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mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
[b]Subject:[/b] RE: [mg-tabc] TA vs TC engine Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. I am very slightly suspicious that a TC I am looking at may have a TA engine and don t want to make a mistake Thanks Geoff Sunny Cambridge UK
Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:29 am
by Ian Linton
Geoff,
Most obvious is the exhaust manifold.
TA has 3 pipes (siamesed 4 &5) but TC has 4.
Regards to all,
Ian Linton TA3120
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
On 13 November 2017 16:58:57 GMT+00:00, "'Geoff Broad'
broadassociates@btinternet.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. I am very slightly suspicious that a TC I am looking at may have a TA engine and don’t want to make a mistake Thanks Geoff Sunny Cambridge UK
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Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:45 pm
by diecuts2333
Another subtle difference is the position of the radiator inlet and outlet pipes, ask me how I know....:}
Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI MGTA Tickford 2969, TC0780
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Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] TA vs TC engine
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Geoff,
Most obvious is the exhaust manifold.
TA has 3 pipes (siamesed 4 &5) but TC has 4.
Regards to all,
Ian Linton TA3120
Lewes, East Sussex, UK
On 13 November 2017 16:58:57 GMT+00:00, "'Geoff Broad'
broadassociates@btinternet.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. I am very slightly suspicious that a TC I am looking at may have a TA engine and don t want to make a mistake Thanks Geoff Sunny Cambridge UK
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TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:49 pm
by diecuts2333
Another subtle difference is the position of the radiator inlet and outlet pipes, ask me how I know....:}
Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI MGTA Tickford 2969, TC0780
Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:05 pm
by diecuts2333
I have had 3 TAs over the years, two of them TA Tickfords. In one of them, the engine was a gold seal replacement, xpag. It needed a new radiator, The other was the original engine. The radiator in the original TA looked perfect. Decided to switch radiators. The inlet and outlet holes don't match up by about an inch to one side. If you have a TA with its original radiator, hang onto it, or at least pass it on to someone with a TA engine.
cheers, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI TA2969 tickford, TC780
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From: Geoff Broad
To: diecuts diecuts@aol.com>
Sent: Mon, Nov 13, 2017 3:54 pm
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] TA vs TC engine
How do you know Lee? Geoff
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On 13 Nov 2017, at 20:49,
diecuts@aol.com [mg-tabc] mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Another subtle difference is the position of the radiator inlet and outlet pipes, ask me how I know....:}
Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI MGTA Tickford 2969, TC0780
Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:40 am
by Geoff Broad
Attachments :Many thanks to all who gave me guidance on this subject. I do have the XPAG engine! RegardsGeoff [b]From:[/b]
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Ian Linton
tabc@talktalk.net [mg-tabc]
[b]Sent:[/b] 13 November 2017 19:30
[b]To:[/b] Geoff Broad; 'Geoff Broad'
broadassociates@btinternet.com [mg-tabc];
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
[b]Subject:[/b] RE: [mg-tabc] TA vs TC engine Geoff,
Most obvious is the exhaust manifold.
TA has 3 pipes (siamesed 4 &5) but TC has 4.
Regards to all,
Ian Linton TA3120
Lewes, East Sussex, UKOn 13 November 2017 16:58:57 GMT+00:00, "'Geoff Broad'
broadassociates@btinternet.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. I am very slightly suspicious that a TC I am looking at may have a TA engine and don t want to make a mistake Thanks Geoff Sunny Cambridge UK
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Re: TA vs TC engine
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:33 am
by Bill Hyatt
See
http://www.mgcc.co.uk/t-register/the-t-register-register-of-t-types/t-type-chassis-and-engine-identification/ Bill TC 4926Odessa, Fl [b]From:[/b]
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] [b]On Behalf Of [/b]Stephen D Stierman
morgan7709@sbcglobal.net [mg-tabc]
[b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 13, 2017 12:14 PM
[b]To:[/b] Geoff Broad;
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
[b]Subject:[/b] Re: [mg-tabc] TA vs TC engine Do an image search on the web under MGTA engine and than TC engine, you can see the differences. The way the spark plugs are situated in the head is an obvious difference.Steve TC2911From: "'Geoff Broad'
broadassociates@btinternet.com [mg-tabc]" mg-tabc-noreply@yahoogroups.com>
[b]To:[/b]
mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com
[b]Sent:[/b] Monday, November 13, 2017 11:58 AM
[b]Subject:[/b] RE: [mg-tabc] TA vs TC engine Hi Listers Can anyone advise what to look for - the obvious visual differences - between a TA engine and an XPAG. I am very slightly suspicious that a TC I am looking at may have a TA engine and don t want to make a mistake Thanks Geoff Sunny Cambridge UK