OIL FILTER & COMPONENTS

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG A

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 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)

Car Number

The car number is stamped on a plate secured to the top lefthand side of the dash panel

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.

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
125	BHH1809	OIL HOSE BLOCK/FILTR	1	1500cc To (e) GB26932	CHF 55.80
NI	1H1056	B/E PIPE NCA	1	1500cc From (e) GB26933, 1600cc, 1622cc	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
126	1K2142	SCREW	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
127	6K501	COPPER WASHER 3/4 ID	2		CHF 1.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
NI	1H922	UNION OIL FEED	1	1500cc From (e) GB11298, 1600cc, 1622cc	CHF 60.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
129	6K501	COPPER WASHER 3/4 ID	1		CHF 1.65


132		OIL FILTER UNIT, early Tecalernit	1	1500cc To (e) GB26932	NA


133		OIL FILTER UNIT, late Tecalernit	1	1500cc From (e) GB26933	NA


134		OIL FILTER UNIT, Purolator	1	1600cc, 1622cc	NA

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
136	8G619	O RING O/FILTER MOUNTING	1/2	all	CHF 2.40


137		SEALING RING, canister	1	early Tecalemit	NA


138		HEAD	1	early Tecalemit	NA

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
139	1H1068	FILTER HEAD NCA	1	late Tecalemit	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
140	1H1052	FILTER HEAD	1	Purolator	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
142	8G683	FILTER OIL FELT	1	all	CHF 17.95
142	GFE102	ELEMENT, OIL FILTER, PAPER	1	alternative	CHF 11.20


143		CANISTER	1	early Tecalemit	NA


144		CANISTER	1	late Tecalemit	NA


145		CANISTER	1	Purolator	NA


146		SPRING CLIP	1	Tecalemit	NA

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
147	1K372	CIRCLIP	1	Purolator	CHF 1.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
148	17H846	PLATE TECALAMET	1	all	CHF 34.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
150	2K5820	FELT WASHER 3/8	1	all	CHF 1.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
151	7H1969	WASHER OIL FILTER CAN	1	all	CHF 2.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
153	7H1764	SPRING OIL FILTER	1	Tecalemit	CHF 16.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
154	17H1449	TENSION SPRING OIL FILTER HOUSING	1	Purolator	availability request


155		CANISTER	1	early Tecalemit	NA

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
156	1H1069	OIL FILTER CANISTER	1	late Tecalemit	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
157	1H1053	FILTER BOWL	1	Purolator	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
158	7H1965	FILTER BOLT NCA	1	Tecalemit	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
159	17H1558	CENTRE BOLT OIL FILTER	1	Purolator	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
160	7H1948	SEAL 1/2 ID X 23/32 OD X 3/32 SQ	1	Tecalemit	CHF 1.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
162	17H1556	SEALING WASHER PUROLATOR MGB	1	Purolator	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
125	BHH1809	OIL HOSE BLOCK/FILTR	1	1500cc To (e) GB26932	CHF 55.80
NI	1H1056	B/E PIPE NCA	1	1500cc From (e) GB26933, 1600cc, 1622cc	availability request
126	1K2142	SCREW	1		availability request
127	6K501	COPPER WASHER 3/4 ID	2		CHF 1.65

128		ADAPTOR	1	1500cc To (e) GB11297	NA
NI	1H922	UNION OIL FEED	1	1500cc From (e) GB11298, 1600cc, 1622cc	CHF 60.05
129	6K501	COPPER WASHER 3/4 ID	1		CHF 1.65

132		OIL FILTER UNIT, early Tecalernit	1	1500cc To (e) GB26932	NA

133		OIL FILTER UNIT, late Tecalernit	1	1500cc From (e) GB26933	NA

134		OIL FILTER UNIT, Purolator	1	1600cc, 1622cc	NA
136	8G619	O RING O/FILTER MOUNTING	1/2	all	CHF 2.40

137		SEALING RING, canister	1	early Tecalemit	NA

138		HEAD	1	early Tecalemit	NA
139	1H1068	FILTER HEAD NCA	1	late Tecalemit	availability request
140	1H1052	FILTER HEAD	1	Purolator	availability request
142	8G683	FILTER OIL FELT	1	all	CHF 17.95
142	GFE102	ELEMENT, OIL FILTER, PAPER	1	alternative	CHF 11.20

143		CANISTER	1	early Tecalemit	NA

144		CANISTER	1	late Tecalemit	NA

145		CANISTER	1	Purolator	NA

146		SPRING CLIP	1	Tecalemit	NA
147	1K372	CIRCLIP	1	Purolator	CHF 1.70
148	17H846	PLATE TECALAMET	1	all	CHF 34.50
150	2K5820	FELT WASHER 3/8	1	all	CHF 1.10
151	7H1969	WASHER OIL FILTER CAN	1	all	CHF 2.55
153	7H1764	SPRING OIL FILTER	1	Tecalemit	CHF 16.15
154	17H1449	TENSION SPRING OIL FILTER HOUSING	1	Purolator	availability request

155		CANISTER	1	early Tecalemit	NA
156	1H1069	OIL FILTER CANISTER	1	late Tecalemit	availability request
157	1H1053	FILTER BOWL	1	Purolator	availability request
158	7H1965	FILTER BOLT NCA	1	Tecalemit	availability request
159	17H1558	CENTRE BOLT OIL FILTER	1	Purolator	availability request
160	7H1948	SEAL 1/2 ID X 23/32 OD X 3/32 SQ	1	Tecalemit	CHF 1.65
162	17H1556	SEALING WASHER PUROLATOR MGB	1	Purolator	availability request