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MG TD TF 1500 - M/C sleeve dimensions

Need to re-sleeve the master cylinder for my TF.

Can anybody advise the recommended sleeve dimensions.

Also a source for the material (prefer brass).

Thanks.

Gord Clark
Rockburn, Qué.
Gord Clark

Gord,
Sleeving a cylinder is easy, the big problem would be drilling the tiny, and I mean TINY recuperation
hole and making sure there was no sharp edge.
Ray TF 2884
Ray Lee

Gord,
The bore is 7/8" so you would need brass tubing with that ID. I agree with Ray that the hole might be tricky. I would drill it undersize and then ream to the final dimension. That will remove the burrs. That is how I drill the dials on my clocks and gauges. It works a treat.
Regards
Declan
Declan Burns

I forgot to say there are two holes, the larger hole is no problem. The smaller is a pig, I had to scrap a cylinder after the drill snapped and stuck in the body.
Ray
Ray Lee

Ray,
Can happen all to easily. I know the story. I would certainly use brand new bits.
Regards
Declan
Declan Burns

HI Declan, this was before the days of magic things call Dremel.I think the drill was 1/32"
I was using a hand spinner and got too enthusiastic.
Ray
Ray Lee

This thread was discussed on 11/07/2022

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