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MG TD TF 1500 - TF Jubilee clips

I recall someone finding a source for the proper hose clamps for the TF "valve cover to air cleaner breather pipe" in the past. Could not find on the archive.
Does anyone have that info?
I would like four so I can reinstall my cover and breather pipe.

Tom
'54 TF
T Norby

Hi Tom,

They sell them here. http://xks.com/

The originals were stamped "size O" 16mm to 25mm or 5/8" to 7/8"

Frank

Frank Cronin

Thank you Frank. I have ordered them.

Tom
T Norby

Tom, Jubilee doesn't use the original style cheese head screws any more. If you want those, you'll have to find some old originals and re do them. They won't even make them on special order, so were still fortunate to be able to get a real Jubilee clip that closely matches the original. I bought mine directly from the factory, but from them you have to buy a minimum of 10. PJ




Paul S Jennings

My originals for comparison.

Matthew.


M Magilton

Matthew, Well fairly matches the originals. Also is the pipe between the filter and valve cover supposed to be painted engine color? Knowing your car is original, that would be my assumption. If that's correct, I need to repaint mine. PJ
Paul S Jennings

Paul,

Check out the gallery for TF9052 on Chris' site.

http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtf/Pictures/TF9052/TF9052_075.jpg

The good news is you still have the breather tube and a quick respray so you can get it engine color. This tube is often missing on some restorations.

Another nitty detail is the angle bracket for the throttle return spring is also painted engine color.

http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtf/Pictures/TF9052/TF9052_088.jpg

Frank
Frank Cronin

Finding a set of four original Jubilee Size O clips with the slotted, cheese head type screws is like trying finding rocking horse manure.However, they are out there and you have to "dig" and be alert to find them.

I have searched for at least two years to find just ONE since I had three original still on my car. The clip near the valve cover is usually the one that is broken and replaced. Finding old original parts is exciting for me... It is the "chase". I was ecstatic when I found it...

The newer style are hex head and bright stainless. However they are stamped Jubilee Size O on the clamp just like they were 60 years ago. I would glass bead the stainless and have it soft zinc plated(close substitute for Cadmium plating) to keep it as close to original.


Frank


Frank Cronin

Hows this Frank? Reactivated just for you. There are 7 here. Slotted Cheese Head all marked JUBILEE PATENT SIZE 0. They appear to be made from stainless due to their remarkable condition. I've just buffed up the barrel so I could read the branding with certainty. I'm keeping two, four I'm sending to Rob Grantham because I know he's one of three guys in the world who, apart from me, will really appreciate them. Seeing them side by side enables subtle differences to be noted. The handing of the cheese head, the thickness of the barrel and the detail at the opposite end. It really was an exceptional find. Cheers
Peter TD 5801



P Hehir

Where did you score those Peter?
M Magilton

I'm not at liberty to say Matthew, but I cleaned out the stash. I did unearth another Jubilee size 1, a Jubilee size 1a, a K with no size, a UH brand sporting the original English patent number BS 3628 no size, a CHENEY double grip E 1 1/8" SP 91 and a TERRY's Security Hose Clip Patent Pend Made in England AGS 1000 size 0. Slotted cheese heads all. The last one was particularly special given that it was probably the oldest because of the inclusion of the words Patent Pending. This particular style of hose clip came into production in 1921 and at some point Terry and Jubilee were partnered. I believe this to be the case as there is one of the size 0 clips shown at the far left of the pic that included the words Terry and Jubilee. I have no plans for this one or any of the others at present, if the person I emailed doesn't respond. At a pinch if the Jubilees can't be found, at least they are slotted cheese heads of about the correct hose diameter. The question that needs to be asked is do you use the new hex headed Jubilee slots or the 70 year old uncommon cheese heads? At least they are period correct. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Tom and Frank - regarding the rocking horse poo - put the hard word on all your Y Type restorers, as I found 4 hiding up in the roof, securing the drain tubes! They are clearly genuine, having never seen the light of day since 1949. In my case, I'll be using adequate replacements on the Y location, and using the real ones when I get around to renovating (not restoring fully) my old hill-climber TC.
Yours, John.
J P Hall

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