Chip Old wrote:
> Then there were the early T-Type MGs (TA/TB/TC), where the linkage was a
> piece of chain between the bottom of the clutch pedal lever and the lever
> on the throwout bearing cross shaft. Or the even earlier MGs where the
> clutch pedal was right on the end of the throwout bearing cross shaft.
> Talk about direct action!
Chip,
Now you are bringing back old memories. I once had a TD while stationed
in ENgland in the early '70's. I broke a clutch cable while down at
Brands Hatch race track and the RAC was able to Band-Aid a repair to get
me back to RAF Lakenheath where I was stationed.
After getting back, I started looking for the replacement part and was
unsuccessful until someone suggested that I go to the local farm
implement store and see what they had. The cable had a loop in one end
that fit onto the pedal assembly and the other end was attached to a
threaded rod for adjustment. The Ford Tractor place where I went had a
cable with a threaded rod at each end. So I bought one and cut it in
half. I used a cable clamp to form a loop and ended up with two cables
for a very low investment. I never needed the spare, but it was good
reassurance.
JOe
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