REAR AXLE TD, TF

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	453-220	AXLE SHAFT TD/TF	2	use part no. 310-590 (Ill-no. 2) nut	CHF 380.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	311-490	CASTLE NUT 7/8 BSF	2	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 30.55
2	310-590	NUT SLOTTED	2	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 25.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	324-500	WASHER	2		CHF 23.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	266-510	REAR BRAKEDRUM TD&F REAR-STEEL WHEELS	2	steel wheels	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	264-240	STUD BSF	10	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 31.20
5	264-110	STUD-SAE	10	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 33.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	264-250	WHEEL NUT T TYPE	10	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 22.85
6	264-130	NUT UNF STEEL WHEEL	10	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 15.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	AAA1113	HUB WW REAR TD&TF LH	1		CHF 255.80
7	AAA1112	HUB WW REAR TD&TF RH	1		CHF 255.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8	ATB4124	WHEELSTUD TD/F->REAR, MG A -> FRONT	12		CHF 5.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
9	NT606041	NUT 3/8 UNF THIN	12		CHF 1.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	ATB4125	LOCKTAB FRONT DRUM	6	3 per drum	CHF 6.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	AHH7317	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 65.85
11	AHH7317B	KNOCK-OFF 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request
11	AHH7317A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP WITH MG LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 63.90
11	AHH7318	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 65.85
11	AHH7318B	KNOCK OFF 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request
11	AHH7318A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP WITH MG-LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 63.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info
11a	AHH7315	USE AHH7315MWS	1
11a	AHH7315A	USE AHH7315AMWS	1	with MG motif
11a	AHH7316	USE AHH7316MWS	1
11a	AHH7316A	USE AHH7316AMWS	1	with MG motif

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	264-320	BRAKEDRUM FOR WIRE WHEELS	2	wire wheels	CHF 104.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
13	328-410	PLUG	2	wire wheels	CHF 16.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	GHB158	BEARING REAR MGB TUBE	2		CHF 27.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	266-020	SPACER H/SHAFT TD-TF	2		CHF 51.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	266-380	HOUSING BEARING	2		availability request


17		BOLT HOUSING	8		NCA

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	AJD8336Z	NUT NYLOC 3/8 BSF	8		CHF 2.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
19	GHS179	OIL SEAL, REAR HUB	2		CHF 4.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	AAA982	HUB TAPER COLLAR	2		CHF 59.15


23		CASE DIFFERENTIAL	1		NCA

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
24	266-290	GEAR, DIFFERENTIAL	2		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
25	266-370	THRUST WASHER	2		CHF 41.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	266-300	GEAR PINION	2		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	266-010	THRUST WASHER PINION GEAR T-TYPE	2		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	266-360	PIN PINION GEAR	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	320-210	BOLT PINION GEAR PIN	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	266-350	LOCK TAB PINION PIN BOLT	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	2K5943	BEARING DIFF CARRIER	2		CHF 33.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Price
32	266-180	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.496”, 12.6MM	a/r	availability request
32	266-190	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.497"	a/r	availability request
32	266-200	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.498"	a/r	availability request
32	266-220	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.500"	a/r	availability request
32	266-230	BEARING COLLAR 0.501"	a/r	availability request
32	266-240	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.502"	a/r	availability request
32	266-250	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.503"	a/r	availability request
32	266-270	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.505"	a/r	availability request
32	266-280	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.506"	a/r	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	ATB7056	CROWN WHEEL & PINION 4.875:1 MG T-TYPE TD & TF	1	original	availability request
33	102262	CROWN WHEEL & PINION 4.55:1	1	alternative - conversion	CHF 524.00
33	212-350	CONVERSION MANUAL	1		CHF 41.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
34	321-198	BOLT SET (BSF)	1	TD To (c) 12284	availability request
34	322-668	BOLT SET	1	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 25.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
35	266-040	LOCKTAB	4		CHF 19.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
36	266-070	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.119"	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-090	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.121"	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-120	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.124	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-130	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.125	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-150	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.127	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-160	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.128"	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
37	101558	BEARING DIFF T-SERIES PINION REAR	1	to fit original CW&P ATB7056	CHF 257.65
37	100478	BEARING DIFF T-SERIES PINION FRONT	1	to fit original CW&P ATB7056	CHF 108.25
37	100897A	PINION BEARING, INNER	1	to fit alternative CW&P 102262	CHF 60.00
37	2A7213	NTN BEARING PINION OUTER	1	to fit alternative CW&P 102262	CHF 39.75
37	212-350	CONVERSION MANUAL	1	to fit alternative CW&P 102262	CHF 41.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
38	266-490	SPACER	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
39	88G320	SEAL DIFF NOSE BANJO	1		CHF 7.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	266-340	DIFF FLANGE TD/TF	1		CHF 123.20
40	ATB7059	FLANGE FRONT CW & P	1	MGA type	CHF 199.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
41	311-430	NUT	1	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 40.65
41	510618A	NUT NYLOCK SPECIAL	1	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 5.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
42	324-470	WASHER	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
45	328-130	PLUG	1		CHF 15.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
46	328-090	PLUG OIL DRAIN	1		CHF 40.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
47	294-400	TD/TF DIFF GASKET	1		CHF 11.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
48	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	10	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 0.95
48	GHF202	NUT PLAIN 3/8 UNF	10	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 0.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
49	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	10		CHF 1.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	453-220	AXLE SHAFT TD/TF	2	use part no. 310-590 (Ill-no. 2) nut	CHF 380.15
2	311-490	CASTLE NUT 7/8 BSF	2	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 30.55
2	310-590	NUT SLOTTED	2	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 25.95
3	324-500	WASHER	2		CHF 23.05
4	266-510	REAR BRAKEDRUM TD&F REAR-STEEL WHEELS	2	steel wheels	availability request
5	264-240	STUD BSF	10	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 31.20
5	264-110	STUD-SAE	10	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 33.65
6	264-250	WHEEL NUT T TYPE	10	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 22.85
6	264-130	NUT UNF STEEL WHEEL	10	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 15.90
7	AAA1113	HUB WW REAR TD&TF LH	1		CHF 255.80
7	AAA1112	HUB WW REAR TD&TF RH	1		CHF 255.80
8	ATB4124	WHEELSTUD TD/F->REAR, MG A -> FRONT	12		CHF 5.80
9	NT606041	NUT 3/8 UNF THIN	12		CHF 1.55
10	ATB4125	LOCKTAB FRONT DRUM	6	3 per drum	CHF 6.90
11	AHH7317	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 65.85
11	AHH7317B	KNOCK-OFF 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request
11	AHH7317A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI RH CENTER CAP WITH MG LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 63.90
11	AHH7318	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH PLAIN CENTER CAP	1		CHF 65.85
11	AHH7318B	KNOCK OFF 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP	1	alternative	availability request
11	AHH7318A	KNOCK-ON 2 EAR 12TPI LH CENTER CAP WITH MG-LOGO	1	with MG motif	CHF 63.90
11a	AHH7315	USE AHH7315MWS	1
11a	AHH7315A	USE AHH7315AMWS	1	with MG motif
11a	AHH7316	USE AHH7316MWS	1
11a	AHH7316A	USE AHH7316AMWS	1	with MG motif
12	264-320	BRAKEDRUM FOR WIRE WHEELS	2	wire wheels	CHF 104.40
13	328-410	PLUG	2	wire wheels	CHF 16.65
14	GHB158	BEARING REAR MGB TUBE	2		CHF 27.80
15	266-020	SPACER H/SHAFT TD-TF	2		CHF 51.90
16	266-380	HOUSING BEARING	2		availability request

17		BOLT HOUSING	8		NCA
18	AJD8336Z	NUT NYLOC 3/8 BSF	8		CHF 2.45
19	GHS179	OIL SEAL, REAR HUB	2		CHF 4.15
20	AAA982	HUB TAPER COLLAR	2		CHF 59.15

23		CASE DIFFERENTIAL	1		NCA
24	266-290	GEAR, DIFFERENTIAL	2		availability request
25	266-370	THRUST WASHER	2		CHF 41.80
26	266-300	GEAR PINION	2		availability request
27	266-010	THRUST WASHER PINION GEAR T-TYPE	2		availability request
28	266-360	PIN PINION GEAR	1		availability request
29	320-210	BOLT PINION GEAR PIN	1		availability request
30	266-350	LOCK TAB PINION PIN BOLT	1		availability request
31	2K5943	BEARING DIFF CARRIER	2		CHF 33.45
32	266-180	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.496”, 12.6MM	a/r		availability request
32	266-190	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.497"	a/r		availability request
32	266-200	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.498"	a/r		availability request
32	266-220	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.500"	a/r		availability request
32	266-230	BEARING COLLAR 0.501"	a/r		availability request
32	266-240	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.502"	a/r		availability request
32	266-250	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.503"	a/r		availability request
32	266-270	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.505"	a/r		availability request
32	266-280	COLLAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING 0.506"	a/r		availability request
33	ATB7056	CROWN WHEEL & PINION 4.875:1 MG T-TYPE TD & TF	1	original	availability request
33	102262	CROWN WHEEL & PINION 4.55:1	1	alternative - conversion	CHF 524.00
33	212-350	CONVERSION MANUAL	1		CHF 41.80
34	321-198	BOLT SET (BSF)	1	TD To (c) 12284	availability request
34	322-668	BOLT SET	1	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 25.20
35	266-040	LOCKTAB	4		CHF 19.35
36	266-070	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.119"	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-090	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.121"	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-120	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.124	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-130	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.125	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-150	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.127	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
36	266-160	ADJUSTING WASHER 0.128"	a/r	pinion adjusting	availability request
37	101558	BEARING DIFF T-SERIES PINION REAR	1	to fit original CW&P ATB7056	CHF 257.65
37	100478	BEARING DIFF T-SERIES PINION FRONT	1	to fit original CW&P ATB7056	CHF 108.25
37	100897A	PINION BEARING, INNER	1	to fit alternative CW&P 102262	CHF 60.00
37	2A7213	NTN BEARING PINION OUTER	1	to fit alternative CW&P 102262	CHF 39.75
37	212-350	CONVERSION MANUAL	1	to fit alternative CW&P 102262	CHF 41.80
38	266-490	SPACER	1		availability request
39	88G320	SEAL DIFF NOSE BANJO	1		CHF 7.05
40	266-340	DIFF FLANGE TD/TF	1		CHF 123.20
40	ATB7059	FLANGE FRONT CW & P	1	MGA type	CHF 199.90
41	311-430	NUT	1	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 40.65
41	510618A	NUT NYLOCK SPECIAL	1	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 5.25
42	324-470	WASHER	1		availability request
45	328-130	PLUG	1		CHF 15.30
46	328-090	PLUG OIL DRAIN	1		CHF 40.50
47	294-400	TD/TF DIFF GASKET	1		CHF 11.80
48	AJD8105Z	NUT 5/16 BSF	10	TD To (c) 12284	CHF 0.95
48	GHF202	NUT PLAIN 3/8 UNF	10	TD From (c) 12285 & TF	CHF 0.60
49	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	10		CHF 1.10