Spanner size

[Charles_Shiplee@batesuk.com]

does any one know the sizes of the set of box spanners that are part of the TC original tool kit. Also if I'm greasing up the TC for the first time since restoration, what is the accepted number of shots from a standard grease gun for each joint? Does it matter? Charles IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended for the use of the person(s) or organisation (the Intended Recipient) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential within the meaning of applicable law. Accordingly dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its contents by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient please contact the sender as soon as possible. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of The Group. All reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present in this E-mail. As The Group accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this E-mail or attachments we recommend that you subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use.

[The Vernon Family]

Charles, according to the Brown book they are:7/16" &1/2", 7/16", 5/16" & 3/8" and 3/16" & 1/4".These are the Whitworth sizes, BSF sizes are 1/16" larger.The open ended spanners illustrated are of the same sizes. The spares book only quotes three box spanners:- 7/16" & 1/2", 5/16" & 3/8" and 3/16" & 1/4" and strangely no open ended spanners.

[Chip Old]

On Thu, 1 Feb 2001, Charles_Shiplee@batesuk.com wrote to mg-tabc@yahoogroup...:

> Also if I'm greasing up the TC for the first time since restoration, > what is the accepted number of shots from a standard grease gun for > each joint? Does it matter?

Pump grease until it starts to ooze out of whatever is being greased, then wipe off the excess. If you're greasing a load-bearing joint, remove the load before greasing. For example, before greasing the kink pins, jack up the front of the car under the chassis (not under the axle). -- Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 XPAG7430 NEMGTR #2271 Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO CT3479E fold@bcpl.net

[cameron@magma.ca]

Just out of curiosity, why does the original kit contain a 7/16" box spanner in addition to the longer 1/2"&7/16" ? David Cameron

>Charles, >according to the Brown book they are:7/16" &1/2", 7/16", 5/16" & 3/8" and >3/16" & 1/4".These are the Whitworth sizes, BSF sizes are 1/16" larger.The >open ended spanners illustrated are of the same sizes. >The spares book only quotes three box spanners:- 7/16" & 1/2", 5/16" & 3/8" >and 3/16" & 1/4" and strangely no open ended spanners. > > > > > >

[Ray McCrary]

Speaking of being greased.........my TB has the centralized lube grouping, and the manual calls for oil, not grease. I suppose that this is to preclude the grease from hardening in the lines. Comments? If not, how do you convert a grease gun to hold oil, or obtain the correct gun? This car has been greased regularly, but when I pulled the trunnion bushings out of the rear crossmember, they were dry and the grease in the line required high pressure to force it through so as to be able to clean the lines. The old grease came out like a piece of wax rope! Best, Ray McCrary "Speed is Life; of course Luck and Altitude are helpful, too."

----- Original Message ----- From: "Chip Old" fold@bcpl.net> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 7:33 AM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Spanner size > On Thu, 1 Feb 2001, Charles_Shiplee@batesuk.com wrote to > mg-tabc@yahoogroup...: > > > Also if I'm greasing up the TC for the first time since restoration, > > what is the accepted number of shots from a standard grease gun for > > each joint? Does it matter? > > Pump grease until it starts to ooze out of whatever is being greased, then > wipe off the excess. If you're greasing a load-bearing joint, remove the > load before greasing. For example, before greasing the kink pins, jack up > the front of the car under the chassis (not under the axle). > > -- > Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 XPAG7430 NEMGTR #2271 > Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO CT3479E > fold@bcpl.net > > > >

[Frank O_ The Mountain]

In a message dated 2/1/01 9:11:19 AM Pacific Standard Time, spook01@home.com writes: > Yes, the older types of soap based grease hardened into a solid mass...one should always use heavy oil in the remote oiling system and in the stearing gear box. You might be ok these days using modern synthetic grease but then how would we keep the dust down on the roads?? Terry

[PMS GB Ltd]

Message text written by "Ray McCrary"

>Speaking of being greased.........my TB has the centralized lube grouping,

and the manual calls for oil, not grease. I suppose that this is to preclude the grease from hardening in the lines. Comments? If not, how do you convert a grease gun to hold oil, or obtain the correct gun? This car has been greased regularly, but when I pulled the trunnion bushings out of the rear crossmember, they were dry and the grease in the line required high pressure to force it through so as to be able to clean the lines. The old grease came out like a piece of wax rope!

[Ray McCrary]

> how would we keep the dust down on the roads??

OK, Terry, I know you aren't doing any off road/unimproved road driving with that gorgeous Arnoldt Coupe!! Best, Ray