drive shaft tunnel

[David and Joyce Edgar]

I have a friend who dispite several suggestions has not joined our list. Maybe someday he will. He asked me a question about my driveshaft tunnel and since my TC is together and I have no access to measure, I was hoping someone who has their tunnel out can measure. He needs the dimentions of the rectangular hole located on the top and front that the shift linkage drops into. A guesstimate of the radius at the corners would be nice too. I already answered his question about what covers it, so don't need that. I did however tell him that since we live in California it should be chromed to match the undersides of the fenders. (smile) David Edgar, TC 5108 El Cajon, California

> My drivetrain tunnel (metal piece between >the seats covering the driveshaft) has a rather large hole in it on the top >presumably for the bottom part of the shifter to move in. When the guy >painting my car took it apart, he said it looked like someone had enlarged >that for no apparent reason. Do you know how large the hole is supposed to be >and what covers it if anything?

[Want1937hd@aol.com]

David, I just took my tunnel out of the degreasing tank and will make a tracing of the hole for your firend. Should I mail it to you, or to him. Email me the address. Bob TC4946

[bgrumer]

Friends, Can someone submit details of the MG TC drive shaft tunnel, dimensions, hole loction. is it bolted directly to the frame or above thr floor boards, The remains of my tunnel has a square cutot in the front, is it original? is there a cover for this cutout? Thanks Benny

[Norman Verona]

Benny,

 

I'm not sure what the problem is so not sure what information you need. I've take two pictures of my tunnel and they are on the blog of today, 6th October.

 

http://www.lotus7news.co.uk/MG-TC-OCT.html

 

If you tell me what your problem with the tunnel is I will help more. If you want to make a new tunnel and need the dimensions for that I'll do some measuring. However if you are repairing then I'd not copy another tunnel's holes but drill new ones to fit the existing floor screws.

 

Moss Europe are showing a prop-shaft cover at 68 so not that expensive for a new one. FTFU will probably be cheaper.

 

Thanks,

 

[b]Norman Verona[/b]

[u]La Foie, 49520, Noellet, France[/u]

Tel: 0033 (0)2 41 92 73 44

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MG Midget TC 10178

 

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Friends,

Can someone submit details of the MG TC drive shaft tunnel, dimensions, hole loction. is it bolted directly to the frame or above thr floor boards,

The remains of my tunnel has a square cutot in the front, is it original? is there a cover for this cutout?

Thanks

Benny