HEATER & FITTINGS

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG A TWIN CAM

The Twin Cam MGA was a significant development for MG. It was in production from September 1958 until June 1960, during which period a total of 2111 cars were produced; they were numbered separately from regular MGA production. Being such an extensive development of the push rod 'B' series unit, the Twin Cam engine has little in common with the former. Another major difference from regular MGA's is of course the Dunlop braking system, endowing the Twin Cam with all-round disc brakes and necessitating a modified chassis plus a host of other detail changes.

MGA Roadster Identification Data

Year	Model	Numbers manufactured
September 1955 to May 1959	MGA 1500cc	10101 to 68,850
September 1958 to June 1960	MGA Twin Cam	501 to 2611
May 1959 to April 1961	MGA 1600cc	68,851 to 100,351
April 1961 to June 1962	MGA 1600cc MkII	100,352 to 109,070

BMC 'B' Series Engine Use ( 1953 to 1981)

Model	cc	Prefix	BHP/RPM	Torque
M.G. MGA	1489	BP15GB,15GB	68/5200	82
M.G. MGA	1489	15GD	72/5500	85
M.G. MGA 1600	1588	16GA	80/5600	87
MGA Twin Cam	1588	BC16GB	108/6700
M.G. MGA 1600 Mk2	1622	16GC	90/5500 97

MGA Twin Cam Chassis Numbers

YD1	RHD	Home Market Tourer
YD2	RHD	Export Market Tourer
YD3	LHD	Export Market Tourer
YM1	RHD	Home Market Coupé
YM2	RHD	Export Market Coupé
YM3	LHD	Export Market Coupé

MGA Serial Numbers

Engine Number

The engine number is stamped on a plate secured to the righthand side of the cylinder block...or it is stamped on a plate secured to the rear of the engine behind the cylinder block. (Twin Cam)

VIN Number

The car number is stamped on a plate secured to the top lefthand side of scuttle panel in the engine bay

Gearbox Number

The gearbox number is stamped on the top of the gearbox casing adjacent to the dipstick

Body Number

The body number is stamped on a plate secured to the bulkhead between the righthand bonnet hinge and the fuse block.

Rear Axle Number

The rear axle No is stamped on the front of the axle tube on the LH side next to the spring seat.

Identifying the MGA

There are only five variations of the MGA. The 1500cc, 1600cc, MkII, Twin Cam and 1600cc MkII De luxe. The Coupés were a variation of the Roadster and were not differentiated by the factory numbering system as to body style. The Twin Cam, a major undertaking at the time of its introduction, was identified separately while the De luxe, the most elusive of MGA models, was not distinctly identified. There are reliable production figures for all models except the De luxe.

The three major MGA models may be readily identified by their tail-lamp and grille configurations as well as their engine displacement.

A 1500cc will have the familiar single Lucas tail lamp, the flush style grille and no shroud or boot lid emblems. Four-wheel drum brakes were fitted to this model only.

Very early 1500ccs had different style gauge faces, an example of which can be found in the factory service manual and drivers handbook illustrations. The door rails on the first few cars were entirely of wood as were the cockpit rear corners. There are few of these seen today. The 1500's did not have the starter hump on the passenger toe board or the windscreen mounted hood clamp. The turn indicators were switched through a relay.

1600cc is differentiated by the dual rear lamp with separate turn lamps, larger round parking lamps with flat lenses and a '1600cc' marker on the cowl and rear boot lid. Disc brakes on the front greatly improved stopping power. The starter position was moved with the resulting hump on the passenger toe board.

The 1600cc MkII received the closest thing to a face lift an MGA ever got. The famous flat grille was replaced with the 'pre-crushed' version. The MkI Mini rear lamps appeared horizontally below the boot lid and the vinyl covered dash and cowl and 1600cc MkII badges were added. The chrome trim and dash escutcheon from the Coupé finished off the dash. Seat belt anchors were added to the chassis. 1600cc MkII De luxe cars used the Twin Cam chassis with the push rod 1622cc engine. Check all parts carefully, as MGA's have not always enjoyed the respect they do now, and parts have been freely exchanged with little regard for originality. When re-wiring your car, be sure to order the loom that fits your body type, not engine type.

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50	CRCP302	PLATE SMITHS HEATER, RIVETED	1		CHF 7.95

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51	CRCP303	PLATE HEATER BOX, DRAIN WARNING	1		CHF 10.10

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52	37H7913	HEATER MOTOR	1		CHF 97.80

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53	17H1794	HEATER MATRIX	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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54	7H1993	GROMMET 5/8 X 1/2 X 1/32	2		CHF 3.60

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55	17H1595	CLIP, HEATER BOX, 3"	4		CHF 6.75

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56	515825	FAN, HEATER, PLASTIC	1		CHF 24.75

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60	27H1193	CABLE CLAMP, OUTER	3		CHF 4.05

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61	17H518	CONTROL PANEL, HEATER	1		CHF 32.55

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62	27H1208K	BOLT & SPACER	2		CHF 16.15

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63	7H1985	HEATING CONTROL SWITCH	1		CHF 71.30

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64	17H490	CONTROL KNOB HEATING/VENTILATION, BLACK, KNURLED, "B"	1	with letter 'B'	CHF 10.80

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65	AHH5786	CABLE, HEATER, AIR CONTROL	1	less knob	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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66	AHH5787	CABLE, HEATER, AIR CONTROL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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67	17H827	KNOB, AIR DISTRIBUTION	2		CHF 10.80

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70	AHH5426	OUTLET DEMISTER TUBE	2		CHF 31.60

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71	AHH5427	HOSE-DEMIST 1.5X14IN	1		CHF 22.25

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72	AHH5428	HOSE-DEMIST 1.5X25IN	1		CHF 38.95

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73	AHH5785	HOSE-AIR MGA TWIN CAM 36IN	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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74	AHH5429	ADAPTOR	2		CHF 17.30

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75	14G800	BAND WIRE AIR HOSE	4		CHF 15.85

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76	AHH5714	CLIP AIR HOSE EARLY	3		CHF 7.20

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80	27H1660	VALVE, HEATER TAP	1		CHF 84.70

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81	C9928A	O RING HEATER TAP	1		CHF 2.00

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85	BHA4089	HOSE INLET 25	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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86	AHH5437	HEATER HOSE 1/2 X 12IN	1		CHF 7.95
86	AHH5437X	HOSE HTR RTN LONG SIL MGA	1		CHF 14.40

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87	CS4012	WIRECLIP .625-.75IN	4		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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88	BHA4091	CLIP HOSE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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89	AHH5843	PIPE AND UNION-INLET	1		CHF 156.65

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90	AHH5844	PIPE & UNION-OUTLET	1		CHF 153.35

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91	BHA4088	WASHER SEALING NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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92	BHA4090	CLIP PIPE NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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95	24G1482K	TRUNNION KIT, INNER CABLE TO CONTROL ROD	4		CHF 18.80

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96	BHH679	CABLE ASSY METAL OUTER	1		CHF 9.45

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97	AHH5440	RUBBER BRACKET HEATING CABLE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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100	AHH5253	SEAL HEATER BOX, RUBBER	1		CHF 17.30

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50	CRCP302	PLATE SMITHS HEATER, RIVETED	1		CHF 7.95
51	CRCP303	PLATE HEATER BOX, DRAIN WARNING	1		CHF 10.10
52	37H7913	HEATER MOTOR	1		CHF 97.80
53	17H1794	HEATER MATRIX	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
54	7H1993	GROMMET 5/8 X 1/2 X 1/32	2		CHF 3.60
55	17H1595	CLIP, HEATER BOX, 3"	4		CHF 6.75
56	515825	FAN, HEATER, PLASTIC	1		CHF 24.75
60	27H1193	CABLE CLAMP, OUTER	3		CHF 4.05
61	17H518	CONTROL PANEL, HEATER	1		CHF 32.55
62	27H1208K	BOLT & SPACER	2		CHF 16.15
63	7H1985	HEATING CONTROL SWITCH	1		CHF 71.30
64	17H490	CONTROL KNOB HEATING/VENTILATION, BLACK, KNURLED, "B"	1	with letter 'B'	CHF 10.80
65	AHH5786	CABLE, HEATER, AIR CONTROL	1	less knob	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
66	AHH5787	CABLE, HEATER, AIR CONTROL	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
67	17H827	KNOB, AIR DISTRIBUTION	2		CHF 10.80
70	AHH5426	OUTLET DEMISTER TUBE	2		CHF 31.60
71	AHH5427	HOSE-DEMIST 1.5X14IN	1		CHF 22.25
72	AHH5428	HOSE-DEMIST 1.5X25IN	1		CHF 38.95
73	AHH5785	HOSE-AIR MGA TWIN CAM 36IN	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
74	AHH5429	ADAPTOR	2		CHF 17.30
75	14G800	BAND WIRE AIR HOSE	4		CHF 15.85
76	AHH5714	CLIP AIR HOSE EARLY	3		CHF 7.20
80	27H1660	VALVE, HEATER TAP	1		CHF 84.70
81	C9928A	O RING HEATER TAP	1		CHF 2.00
85	BHA4089	HOSE INLET 25	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
86	AHH5437	HEATER HOSE 1/2 X 12IN	1		CHF 7.95
86	AHH5437X	HOSE HTR RTN LONG SIL MGA	1		CHF 14.40
87	CS4012	WIRECLIP .625-.75IN	4		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
88	BHA4091	CLIP HOSE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
89	AHH5843	PIPE AND UNION-INLET	1		CHF 156.65
90	AHH5844	PIPE & UNION-OUTLET	1		CHF 153.35
91	BHA4088	WASHER SEALING NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
92	BHA4090	CLIP PIPE NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
95	24G1482K	TRUNNION KIT, INNER CABLE TO CONTROL ROD	4		CHF 18.80
96	BHH679	CABLE ASSY METAL OUTER	1		CHF 9.45
97	AHH5440	RUBBER BRACKET HEATING CABLE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
100	AHH5253	SEAL HEATER BOX, RUBBER	1		CHF 17.30