REAR AXLE TA, TB, TC

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG T SERIES

Location of Serial Numbers

TA & TB: on front face of locker, towards left hand end

TC: on left hand side of locker

TD: on front face of locker, towards left hand end

TF: on top face of bulkhead to the left hand side of locker

Location of Engine Number

on the 'ID'-Tag on the engine front RH-side (as illustrated in the Categorie External Engine No. 87, No. 88 (TC)

Location of Gearbox Number

punched into the gearbox case

TA - June 1936 - April 1939
Year		Car Numbers
1936 - 1939	June 1936 - April 1939	TA0251 - TA3253
Abingdon Production: At this time Abingdon was virtually no more than an assembly plant and all items such as chassis, engines, transmissions were shipped into the plant from other Nuffield owned factories.


TB - May 1939 - September 1939
1939	May 1939 - Sept. 1939	TB0251 - TB0629

Autumn 1938: Leonard Lord, rationalising parts usage in Morris production, announced the new XPJM engine from Morris Engines. The 1250cc XPAG unit was adapted from this model replacing the overhead camshaft Wolseley units originally destined for the TA.


TC - November 1945 - November 1949
1945	17th September - 21st December	TC0251 - TC0351
1946	17th January - 31st December	TC0352 - TC2051
1947	17th January - 31st December	TC2052 - TC4411
1948	5th January - 24th December	TC4412 - TC7502
1949	5th January - 29th November	TC7503 - TC10251

February 1945 Cecil Kimber, 56 years old, was killed in a railway accident just near Kings Cross Station, London. He had been manager of MG from 1923 until 1941 when he left after a major row with Miles Thomas, then managing director of Nuffield Group. Kimber had been the inspiration behind the first special bodied Morris bull-nose cars carrying the MG badge. Purchase Tax This new tax was in troduced following the war to fund the rebuilding of Britain, pushing the cost of new MG's up to high levels. Export Drive Begins In 1947 Abingdon officially began exporting MG's to the USA. All early exports to the US were RHD because of the difficulties of conversion. Only 20% of the total TC production was officially exported to the USA. *TC0251 appears to have been the prototype model TC and is often not counted in TC production figures.

TD-1 - November 1949 - August 1951
1949	10th November - 20th November	TD0251 - TD0348
1950	2nd January - 22nd December	TD0349 - TD5169
1951	1st January - 31st December	TD5170 - TD12577

TD-2 - August 1951 - September 1953
1952	1st January - 31st December	TD12578 - TD23634
1953	1st January - 17th August	TD23635 - TD29915

TD-2 & TD MkII The TD-2 was the standard production car from September 1951 through 1953 and should not be confused with the TD MkII which had been developed and sold in limited numbers. The MkII was really intended for competition use only. The rare TD MkII was fitted with large valves in the cylinder head, 1 1/2" carburettors, twin fuel pumps and additional Andrex friction dampers.

Chassis Numbers Traditionally, all new MG models began with the chassis number 251. Abingdon 251 was in fact the factory's telephone number. Once taken over by BMC this traditional and delightful practice was stopped, perhaps in an effort to prove to Abingdon that they were now no more than a subsidiary of the mighty BMC empire. In 1955, proving otherwise George Eyston and Ken Miles, using the new MG XPEG 1466cc TF engine, took eight endurance records in Utah. It proved to the world that MG, though now a poor relation of BMC, still had what it took when it came to competing against all-corners.


TF - October 1953 - May 1955
1953	17th September - 31st December	TF0501 - TF2177
1954	4th January - 30th December	TF2178 - TF8643
1955	4th January - 4th April	TF8644 - TF10100

Once Again As was the case with the TD, the new TF was put together in just 2 weeks, this time by John Thornley and Syd Enever, following their failed attempt to talk Leonard Lord into providing funding for a replacement TD. Soon after, following widespread crit i cism of the new TF, funding was provid ed to pro duce the MGA. November 1954 Conversion of the XPAG to XPEG engine: Fitting of the 1466cc XPEG engine occurred in small batches During november 1954. The XPEG unit was initially sold in North America only. The British public, although hear ing rumours of the larger engine's production, had to be con tent with buying the old model 1250cc XPAG engine until production stopped.

TF6501 - TF6650		(1466cc)
TF6651 - TF6750		(1250cc)
TF6751 - TF6850		(1466cc)
TF6851 - TF6950		(1250cc)
TF6951 - TF10100		(1466cc)

A Brief History Of The Development Of The 'T' Type. H.N. Charles develops new TA at Cowley guided by Cecil Kimber. (Authorised & developed in 1935-36). Chassis: Under slung style copied from the 1920's French design (first used on C type Montlhery Midgets of 1931). Engine: Based on Morris's 1292cc side valve unit, cork faced wet clutch, four-speed gearbox without synchro. Suspension: Half elliptic springs front and rear with Luvax shock absorbers. Brakes: First Midget fitted with hydraulic brakes. August 1938: Announcement of the Tickford Drop-Head Coupé with folding hood. TB introduced May 1939 using TA body and chassis but with new XPAG engine, dry plate clutch, revised gearbox (with synchromesh on 2nd gear). 5:12:1 rear axle. Only 379 models were produced before onset of World War II. Abingdon turned its hand to war production. November 1945 introduction of the TC. War production ceases and Abingdon returns to motor vehicle production. The body shell was based on pre war TA/TB model, but widened by 4" (similar to Tickford TA shell). Single 12-volt battery introduced. Luvax/Girling front shock absorbers fitted. Exporting to the United States of America: TC7380 first USA official export model built in December 1948. First TD mock up produced by Syd Enever and Alec Hounslow in two weeks during 1949. It was cobbled together using a YA type chassis (cut and shut) and heavily hammered TC body. Engine as per TC but gearbox used a new gearbox extension. Front Suspension altered to coil spring (a la YA, Morris 10 series M, MGA and MGB). Hypoid rear axle fitted. Rack and pinion replaced steering box. Pressed steel wheels fitted to take account of new suspension geometry. Two leading shoe front brakes installed. First batch of TD's was followed by the inclusion of tubular steel scuttle support to counter scuttle shake. Body extensively altered but similar in appearance to TC. Bumpers fitted. Summer 1950, perforated wheels fitted as standard. TD MkII introduced (August 1951). Improved XPAG engine installed (engine XPAG/TD/9408 onwards). 8" clutch fitted with new flywheel and gearbox housing. Engine XPAG/TD/14948 increased capacity sump pan fitted. New style round tail lamps fitted from chassis number TD21303. Rod control clutch linkage fitted from chassis TD22251 on. Centre mounted wiper motor fitted at chassis number TD22315. (Fitted as safety feature). From engine XPAG/TD/24116 new camshaft fitted to improve power. The TF 1250 ran on the last modified TD chassis using TD running gear and components, but with raised gearbox final drive. Centre lock wire wheels became an option (theoretically this had become possible for the TD so long as the new TF-style hub and fittings were used). Perforated disc wheels were standard. New style grille accompanied altered bodywork. Sealed in headlamps completed the newer shape. Individual seats were finally adopted. Wiper motor hidden under fascia with scuttle-mounted wipers. XPEG engine introduced gradually in November 1954. The new XPEG engine: First introduced at chassis number TF6501 in November 1954. The new XPEG engine had been designed, during the early fifties, by Morris Engines Branch. Boring out the XPAG engine was considered impossible as it had already been increased in capacity from 1140cc and the cooling system would be unable to dissipate heat from the block quickly enough if further change were made. A revolutionary new approach was used to redevelop the entire cylinder block and alter the cylinder head. Once designed, sufficient stocks of the engine were built up before being introduced to the Abingdon assembly lines in batches during November 1954. Late TF (chassis number TF10100 engine XPEG/TF/3940) produced on 4th April 1955.

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	453-210	HALF SHAFT AXLE	2		CHF 199.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	AAA539	HUB WW REAR MGTC RH	1		CHF 203.65
2	AAA540	HUB WW REAR MGTC LH	1		CHF 203.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	AHH7317	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 69.25
3	AHH7317B	KNOCK-OFF 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
3	AHH7317A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP WITH MG LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 67.05
3	AHH7318	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 69.25
3	AHH7318B	KNOCK OFF 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
3	AHH7318A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP WITH MG-LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 67.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info
3a	AHH7315	USE AHH7315MWS	1
3a	AHH7315A	USE AHH7315AMWS	1	with MG motif
3a	AHH7316	USE AHH7316MWS	1
3a	AHH7316A	USE AHH7316AMWS	1	with MG motif

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	328-520	GREASE NIPPLE	2		CHF 4.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	323-748	SCREW SET, REAR HUB	1	includes 4 screws	CHF 28.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	265-130	HOUSING, BEARING	2	includes studs	CHF 214.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	328-840	STUD BEARING HOUSING	12		CHF 41.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8	311-748	NUT SET(12) HUB STUD	1	set includes 12 nuts	CHF 31.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
9	324-340	LOCK WASHER	12		CHF 2.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	AAA969	OIL SEAL REAR TC	2		CHF 13.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	B104	REAR HUB BRG TA-TC	2		CHF 48.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	265-110	LOCK NUT RH THREAD, HUB BEARING	1	(RH thread)	CHF 103.85
12	265-120	LOCKING NUT, LH THREAD	1	(LH thread)	CHF 103.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
13	265-100	TAB WASHER, LOCK NUT	2		CHF 18.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	330-210	BUSH OIL RETURN, RH	1	important item that’s very often overlooked	CHF 56.00
14	330-110	BUSH OIL THROWER LH	1	important item that’s very often overlooked	CHF 56.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	265-090	DIFFERENTIAL CASE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	265-080	GEAR DIFFERENTIAL	1		CHF 579.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
19	265-040	GEAR PINION	4		CHF 209.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	265-050	DIFFERENTIAL SPIDER	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	2K5943	BEARING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER	2		CHF 35.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	265-180	ADJUSTING NUT, DIFFERENTIAL BEARING	2		CHF 57.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
23	265-030	SCREW ADJUSTING NUT	2		CHF 10.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
24	265-060	LOCK RING ADJUSTING NUT	2		CHF 37.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
25	265-000	CROWN WHEEL & PINION, 4.875:1 RATIO	1	TA & TB	CHF 1'122.00
25	265-010	CROWN WHEEL & PINION STANDARD 5.125:1 RATIO	1	TC	CHF 1'122.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	AJD6220Z	BOLT 5/16 BSF X2 1/2	8		CHF 7.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26a	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	8		CHF 1.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	125-020	BEARING, FRONT PINION, SINGLE ROW	1	TA	CHF 143.50
27	125-000	BEARING, FRONT PINION, DOUBLE ROW	1	TA	CHF 114.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	128-100	BEARING, REAR PINION, ROLLER BEARING	1		CHF 99.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	265-020	SPACER PINION BEARING	1		CHF 37.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	265-021	SPRING CLIP, REAR PINION BEARING	1		CHF 31.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	265-190	HOUSING PINION	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Price
32	263-470	SHIM 0.002"	a/r	CHF 17.30
32	263-480	SHIM 0.005"	a/r	CHF 17.30
32	263-490	SHIM 0.010"	a/r	CHF 17.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	265-198	CAP, DIFFERENTIAL PINION	1		CHF 150.85
33	120-110	OIL SEAL FOR 265-198	a/r		CHF 28.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
34	265-196	SCREW, HOUSING CAP	2		CHF 15.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
36	328-090	PLUG OIL DRAIN REAR AXLE	1		CHF 42.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
37	328-086	PLUG, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR	1		CHF 31.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
38	328-093	WASHER, OIL LEVEL PLUG REAR AXLE	1		CHF 1.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
39	328-087	PLUG OIL FILLER REAR AXLE	1		CHF 85.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	328-092	WASHER, OIL FILLER PLUG REAR AXLE	1		CHF 4.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
41	265-200	FLANGE, PINION	1		CHF 229.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
42	311-430	NUT SLOTTED, PINION FLANGE, BSF	1		CHF 31.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
43	328-094	WASHER PINION FLANGE NUT	1		CHF 29.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
44	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	14		CHF 1.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
45	320-878	NUT/BOLT/WASHER SET AXLE TO SPRING	1	car set	CHF 119.90
45	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	16	2 per bolt	CHF 1.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
46	294-200	GASKET REAR HUB	2		CHF 7.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
47	294-300	GASKET DIFFERENTIAL	1		CHF 14.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	453-210	HALF SHAFT AXLE	2		CHF 199.60
2	AAA539	HUB WW REAR MGTC RH	1		CHF 203.65
2	AAA540	HUB WW REAR MGTC LH	1		CHF 203.65
3	AHH7317	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 69.25
3	AHH7317B	KNOCK-OFF 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
3	AHH7317A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP WITH MG LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 67.05
3	AHH7318	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 69.25
3	AHH7318B	KNOCK OFF 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
3	AHH7318A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP WITH MG-LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 67.05
3a	AHH7315	USE AHH7315MWS	1
3a	AHH7315A	USE AHH7315AMWS	1	with MG motif
3a	AHH7316	USE AHH7316MWS	1
3a	AHH7316A	USE AHH7316AMWS	1	with MG motif
4	328-520	GREASE NIPPLE	2		CHF 4.10
5	323-748	SCREW SET, REAR HUB	1	includes 4 screws	CHF 28.35
6	265-130	HOUSING, BEARING	2	includes studs	CHF 214.15
7	328-840	STUD BEARING HOUSING	12		CHF 41.25
8	311-748	NUT SET(12) HUB STUD	1	set includes 12 nuts	CHF 31.00
9	324-340	LOCK WASHER	12		CHF 2.30
10	AAA969	OIL SEAL REAR TC	2		CHF 13.30
11	B104	REAR HUB BRG TA-TC	2		CHF 48.25
12	265-110	LOCK NUT RH THREAD, HUB BEARING	1	(RH thread)	CHF 103.85
12	265-120	LOCKING NUT, LH THREAD	1	(LH thread)	CHF 103.85
13	265-100	TAB WASHER, LOCK NUT	2		CHF 18.05
14	330-210	BUSH OIL RETURN, RH	1	important item that’s very often overlooked	CHF 56.00
14	330-110	BUSH OIL THROWER LH	1	important item that’s very often overlooked	CHF 56.00
17	265-090	DIFFERENTIAL CASE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
18	265-080	GEAR DIFFERENTIAL	1		CHF 579.00
19	265-040	GEAR PINION	4		CHF 209.50
20	265-050	DIFFERENTIAL SPIDER	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
21	2K5943	BEARING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER	2		CHF 35.10
22	265-180	ADJUSTING NUT, DIFFERENTIAL BEARING	2		CHF 57.15
23	265-030	SCREW ADJUSTING NUT	2		CHF 10.70
24	265-060	LOCK RING ADJUSTING NUT	2		CHF 37.45
25	265-000	CROWN WHEEL & PINION, 4.875:1 RATIO	1	TA & TB	CHF 1'122.00
25	265-010	CROWN WHEEL & PINION STANDARD 5.125:1 RATIO	1	TC	CHF 1'122.00
26	AJD6220Z	BOLT 5/16 BSF X2 1/2	8		CHF 7.45
26a	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	8		CHF 1.05
27	125-020	BEARING, FRONT PINION, SINGLE ROW	1	TA	CHF 143.50
27	125-000	BEARING, FRONT PINION, DOUBLE ROW	1	TA	CHF 114.35
28	128-100	BEARING, REAR PINION, ROLLER BEARING	1		CHF 99.40
29	265-020	SPACER PINION BEARING	1		CHF 37.70
30	265-021	SPRING CLIP, REAR PINION BEARING	1		CHF 31.70
31	265-190	HOUSING PINION	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
32	263-470	SHIM 0.002"	a/r		CHF 17.30
32	263-480	SHIM 0.005"	a/r		CHF 17.30
32	263-490	SHIM 0.010"	a/r		CHF 17.30
33	265-198	CAP, DIFFERENTIAL PINION	1		CHF 150.85
33	120-110	OIL SEAL FOR 265-198	a/r		CHF 28.35
34	265-196	SCREW, HOUSING CAP	2		CHF 15.50
36	328-090	PLUG OIL DRAIN REAR AXLE	1		CHF 42.45
37	328-086	PLUG, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR	1		CHF 31.20
38	328-093	WASHER, OIL LEVEL PLUG REAR AXLE	1		CHF 1.60
39	328-087	PLUG OIL FILLER REAR AXLE	1		CHF 85.95
40	328-092	WASHER, OIL FILLER PLUG REAR AXLE	1		CHF 4.40
41	265-200	FLANGE, PINION	1		CHF 229.10
42	311-430	NUT SLOTTED, PINION FLANGE, BSF	1		CHF 31.75
43	328-094	WASHER PINION FLANGE NUT	1		CHF 29.40
44	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	14		CHF 1.05
45	320-878	NUT/BOLT/WASHER SET AXLE TO SPRING	1	car set	CHF 119.90
45	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	16	2 per bolt	CHF 1.05
46	294-200	GASKET REAR HUB	2		CHF 7.45
47	294-300	GASKET DIFFERENTIAL	1		CHF 14.60