Wilsons Sandbox

Now that we know how old we are and when we bought our first TC (1957 in my case), I would like to get some input from the vast wisdom of the group. As the touring season is upon us, what should the intrepid TC driver carry in the way of spare parts to assure a reliable trip home? What is essential, nice to have, fit in if you ve got room, etc? In our club we are often carrying spares that others might use as well. On a tour this weekend, the simple matter of a couple of quarts of oil caused one participant a loss of oil pressure after the tappet cover loosened up requiring a rescue trip of about 50 miles. There must be a basic list short of the vast assortment that Harry Pyle carried on his TC around the world trip. The list might include appropriate tools also. Bill Harkins Fallbrook, CA

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Hi all
I have decided to clean out my garage of some parts in order to help finance
the restoration of my PA.
I have the following for sale:


I have a completely rebuilt differential with tapered pinion bearings, a few
chassis parts including the axle housing, an XPAG engine disassembled
complete with large sump, 60 over and 30 under crank, everything ran great
before I dismantled it. Also a TC gearbox and clutch housing, TC head with
large valves and enlarged
ports, a rebuilt set of 1-1/2" SU carbs, a derrington exhaust header.



TA TB TC:



Spare tire bracket and a set of seat back adjusters and wheel well brackets
re-chromed.



Misc.

I also have about 10 yards of tan canvas that can be used for hoods, toneau
covers, and side curtains.

Please contact me off list.

Regards

Gerry Weber

PA 0297

SA 1881

Hi everybody
Thanks for the replies.
Here is a price list and further description of the parts available:

Completely rebuilt TA differential with tapered pinion bearings

8:39 (4.875) ratio ring and pinion, great for cruising. $1,000



XPAG engine disassembled, large sump, 60 over bores,

30 under crank passed magnaflux at last rebuild,

rods shot peened, straightened and balanced,

mild cam, lifters, etc. All moving components have been balanced $1,800



TF head with large valves and enlarged ports, never used since rebuild $500



rebuilt set of 1-1/2" SU carbs, never used since rebuild $250



derrington exhaust header, has small dent where it cleared the

steering box, used $250



TC gearbox with clutch housing and remote $1,200



TA spare tire bracket $50



TA rear axle housing $100



about 10 yards of tan canvas that can be used for hoods,

toneau covers, and side curtains. $100



Prices do not include shipping and packaging.

I am located in Cleveland, Ohio



Thanks again

Gerry Weber

----- Original Message -----
From: DickShaler@aol.com
To: gweber@weberarchitecture.com
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Spares


Gerry, I would be interested in a couple of the parts you offer. Specifically the SUs and Derrington exhaust.
Where are you located and what are you asking for those items plus the engine?

Regards, Dick Shaler
F1 , F2, TA, TC, TD

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Good Morning MGers  Clearing out my shelves after the rebuild of TC1388 I have the following available for UK TCers  New chromes false nose for rad cowlPair of new thumb screws for hood attachment to windscreen railAn original unrestored gear box and remote  Please contact off line if interested, I am just outside Cambridge.  RegardsGeoffTC1388

Good afternoon MGers  The rebuild of TC6996 is nearing completion and I had a sort out of the garage this morning and have the following spares available in the UK  A Rumbakin oil filled coilA working SU petrol pumpA working Lucas RB95/2 regulatorA headlight shell and rim freshly chromedFour brake drumsA bread tin style rocker cover media blasted and powder coated  Please contact off list if interested  RegardsGeoffSunny but showery Suffolk