Fw: MG TC 1946? steeringbox/datsun

[Walter Prechsl privat]

i forward clints mail to the group -- could somebody please answer him directly? walter

----- Original Message ----- From: SpenceKiwi@aol.com> To: walter@publi-consult.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 11:06 PM Subject: MG TC 1946? steeringbox/datsun > Help! Steering is diabolical on newly m.o.t'd TC. I understand that the > steering box can be replaced with a Datsun 1000 1200 steering box. Is this > right? Is there a kit, if so, where would I get it from? Also, the ash frame > seems to be in fairly good nick for its age but there are bits of rot on the > lower exposed parts. Should I replace the whole frame or restore the bad > bits? > The TC number is 1170- apparrently manufactured in 1946 and the XPAG number > is 1806. The engine number is 10433. Does this suggest to you that a newer ( > possibly 1949) engine was put into the 1946 car at some point? > I would be grateful for any comments. Regards, Clint Taylor.

[C Sherriff]

Message text written by "Walter Prechsl privat"

>i forward clints mail to the group -- could somebody please answer him >directly? > walter >..................................>>>> > Help! Steering is diabolical on newly m.o.t'd TC. I understand that the > steering box can be replaced with a Datsun 1000 1200 steering box.

===================================================== Hi Walter A remarkably Brave thing to do considering the content!!!!! Regards Clive

[Dave & Diana Dwyer]

Clint Before you replace the steering box with a Datsun unit, I would suggest that you find out if the ##box## is in fact the problem (maybe you've done this, but your message doesn't say). You also don't say what symptoms you are seeing (slack, stiff, wandering, etc). Other prime candidates include saggy springs, worn or stiff/unlubed kingpins, bent chassis, bent/loose/misaligned axles, steering box loose on chassis, bent steering arms and more. Bearing in mind that the guy that inspected it is most likely younger than the car, don't rely on his knowledge as a check that the car is good order. I expect that you will receive a number of messages urging you to fit a Datsun box as the only way to salvation: and an equal number condemming the change as quite unnecessary. I'm with the latter group. When I first had a TC the steering was abominable: in this case the problem #was# wear in the box. After replacing it with a reconditioned box the difference was remarkable. We ran the car for some 75,000 miles, including holiday trips from London to Austria, Italy, etc and never felt any problem with the steering. However, don't forget that the car is a prewar design: it won't ever steer like a Lotus, MX-5, or other rack and pinion car. With the system in good condition - and adjusted correctly - you should feel perfectly safe and in control as fast as the car will go. Regards Dave Dwyer J2, TA, TC

[Paul Camp]

Hi Dave I agree with your views re the TCs steering when I purchased my T C the steering was heavy and stiff. I had the Bishop steering box rebuilt and now she steers well. I can steer her on the move with one finger and No wander. Paul TC3348

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave & Diana Dwyer" dmdwyer@optusnet.com.au> To: "tabc-list" mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>; spencekiwi@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 9:56 AM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Fw: MG TC 1946? steeringbox/datsun > Clint > > Before you replace the steering box with a Datsun unit, I would suggest that > you find out if the ##box## is in fact the problem (maybe you've done this, > but your message doesn't say). You also don't say what symptoms you are > seeing (slack, stiff, wandering, etc). > > Other prime candidates include saggy springs, worn or stiff/unlubed > kingpins, bent chassis, bent/loose/misaligned axles, steering box loose on > chassis, bent steering arms and more. Bearing in mind that the guy that > inspected it is most likely younger than the car, don't rely on his > knowledge as a check that the car is good order. > > I expect that you will receive a number of messages urging you to fit a > Datsun box as the only way to salvation: and an equal number condemming the > change as quite unnecessary. I'm with the latter group. > > When I first had a TC the steering was abominable: in this case the problem > #was# wear in the box. After replacing it with a reconditioned box the > difference was remarkable. We ran the car for some 75,000 miles, including > holiday trips from London to Austria, Italy, etc and never felt any problem > with the steering. > > However, don't forget that the car is a prewar design: it won't ever steer > like a Lotus, MX-5, or other rack and pinion car. With the system in good > condition - and adjusted correctly - you should feel perfectly safe and in > control as fast as the car will go. > > Regards > > Dave Dwyer > J2, TA, TC > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >