STEERING 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	454-225	STEERING WHEEL BROOKLANDS & BOSS KIT, 17", 4 SPOKES, BLACK	1	TA To (c) 2881	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
1	454-240	STEERING WHEEL BROOKLANDS & BOSS KIT, 17", 4 SPOKES, BLACK	1	TA From (c) 2882, TB & TC	CHF 736.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	1D6163	SPRING COVER, UPPER SHAFT, STAINLESS STEEL	1	spline fitting only	CHF 70.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	108611	RETAINER CUP	1	spline fitting only	CHF 23.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	262-290	WASHER, SPRING COVER	1	spline fitting only	CHF 58.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	262-300	CLAMP BOLT, STEERING WHEEL	1	spline fitting only	CHF 49.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	262-310	CENTRE PIECE, STEERING WHEEL, MG LOGO	1	spline fitting only	CHF 52.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	AHH6005	COLUMN CLAMP	1	spline fitting only	CHF 28.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	BH605181	BOLT 5/16UNFX2 1/4	2		CHF 3.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8a	PWZ205	WASHER, PLAIN, 5/16" ID X 1" OD	4		CHF 0.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8b	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	4		CHF 0.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8c	GHF201	NUT 5/16 UNF	2		CHF 0.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
9	453-110	COLUMN & CAM ASSEMBLY TA/B & C	1	spline fitting only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
9	453-107	INNER COLUMN TB-C	1	spline fitting only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
9	260-085	CAM WORM ONLY TA TB & TC	1	spline fitting only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	260-070	SECTOR SHAFT	1		CHF 423.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	501568	PEG SECTOR SHAFT	1		CHF 34.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	060371	USE 030371/3K	2

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12a	060373	BEARING CUP, BALL CAGE, STEERING BOX	2		CHF 45.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
13	060586	ANTI RATTLE RING STREERING COLUMN	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	260-090	END PLATE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	060370	GASKET STEERING BOX END COVER	1		CHF 1.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Price
16	060367	SHIM 0.002 INCH	a/r	CHF 3.60
16	060368	SHIM 0.005 INCH	a/r	CHF 5.15
16	060369	SHIM 0.010 INCH	a/r	CHF 4.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	260-100	TOP PLATE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	293-200	GASKET TOP PLATE	1		CHF 12.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Price
19	260-010	SHIM TOP PLATE, 0.003"	a/r	CHF 18.45
19	260-020	SHIM TOP PLATE 0.005"	a/r	CHF 17.65
19	260-030	SHIM TOP PLATE 0.010	a/r	CHF 9.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	320-360	SCREW 5/16 BSF X 3/4"	6		CHF 3.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	262-330	HOLLOW BOLT	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	328-520	GREASE NIPPLE	1		CHF 4.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
23	120-020	STEERING BOX SEAL, MODERN TYPE	1		CHF 28.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
24	453-130	DROP ARM TA-TC	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

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25	260-180	FELT BUSH STEERING COLUMN UPPER	1		CHF 14.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	326-060	CIRCLIP	1		CHF 2.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	451-230	DRAG LINK TUBE	1	less ends	CHF 111.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	453-290	TIE ROD TUBE	1	less ends	CHF 118.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	311-400	NUT LOCKING, RH THREAD, STEERING	2	RH thread	CHF 29.65
29	311-410	NUT LOCKING, LH THREAD,STEERING	2	LH thread	CHF 29.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	261-238	TIE ROD END LH	2	LH thread	CHF 192.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	261-248	TIE ROD END RH	1	RH thread	CHF 192.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
32	261-258	DRAG LINK END RH	1		CHF 169.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	261-260	BALL PIN	3		CHF 63.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
34	261-270	BALL PIN DRAG LINK END	1		CHF 75.90

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35	UHN405	GREASE NIPPLE 90°	4	tie rod ends & drag link	CHF 5.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
36	260-075	PLATE COLUMN EXCLUDER, INNER	1		CHF 104.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
37	260-065	PLATE COLUMN EXCLUDER, OUTER	1		CHF 53.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
38	280-380	EXCLUDER STEERING COLUMN	1		CHF 32.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
40	260-118	TOMPKINS STEERING KIT	1		CHF 305.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
41	ML-SW-VAR	STEERING WHEEL MOTO-LITA	1	Please click on article number (ML-SW-VAR) to select your personal steering wheel (size, material, style)	CHF 316.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
42	MLEMG	BADGE GEAR KNOB MG AND MOTO-LITA STEERING WHEEL	1		CHF 4.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
43	MLCAP35S	CENTRE CAP, STEERING WHEEL, WITHOUT HORN PUSH, PLASTIC, 3,5"	1	TC - small - Plastic	CHF 33.45
43	MLCAP35PE	CENTRE CAP, STEERING WHEEL, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 3.5", FOR BADGE	1	TC - small - for Badge	CHF 100.30
43	MLCAP35PP	CENTRE CAP, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 3.5", PLAIN, NO HORN PUSH, NO BADGE	1	TC - small - not for Badge	CHF 100.30
43	MLCAP45PE	CENTRE CAP, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 4.5", NO HORN PUSH, FOR BADGE	1	TC - large - for Badge	CHF 104.05
43	MLCAP45PP	CENTRE CAP, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 4.5", PLAIN, NO HORN PUSH, NO BADGE	1	TC - large - not for Badge	CHF 104.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
44	MLBOB7S	BOSS, STEERING WHEEL, MOTO-LITA, ADJUSTABLE COLUMN	1	MG TC	CHF 217.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	454-225	STEERING WHEEL BROOKLANDS & BOSS KIT, 17", 4 SPOKES, BLACK	1	TA To (c) 2881	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
1	454-240	STEERING WHEEL BROOKLANDS & BOSS KIT, 17", 4 SPOKES, BLACK	1	TA From (c) 2882, TB & TC	CHF 736.55
2	1D6163	SPRING COVER, UPPER SHAFT, STAINLESS STEEL	1	spline fitting only	CHF 70.70
3	108611	RETAINER CUP	1	spline fitting only	CHF 23.70
4	262-290	WASHER, SPRING COVER	1	spline fitting only	CHF 58.75
5	262-300	CLAMP BOLT, STEERING WHEEL	1	spline fitting only	CHF 49.20
6	262-310	CENTRE PIECE, STEERING WHEEL, MG LOGO	1	spline fitting only	CHF 52.05
7	AHH6005	COLUMN CLAMP	1	spline fitting only	CHF 28.20
7	BH605181	BOLT 5/16UNFX2 1/4	2		CHF 3.55
8a	PWZ205	WASHER, PLAIN, 5/16" ID X 1" OD	4		CHF 0.65
8b	GHF332	WASHER SPRING 5/16	4		CHF 0.30
8c	GHF201	NUT 5/16 UNF	2		CHF 0.40
9	453-110	COLUMN & CAM ASSEMBLY TA/B & C	1	spline fitting only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
9	453-107	INNER COLUMN TB-C	1	spline fitting only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
9	260-085	CAM WORM ONLY TA TB & TC	1	spline fitting only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
10	260-070	SECTOR SHAFT	1		CHF 423.85
11	501568	PEG SECTOR SHAFT	1		CHF 34.70
12	060371	USE 030371/3K	2
12a	060373	BEARING CUP, BALL CAGE, STEERING BOX	2		CHF 45.70
13	060586	ANTI RATTLE RING STREERING COLUMN	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
14	260-090	END PLATE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
15	060370	GASKET STEERING BOX END COVER	1		CHF 1.90
16	060367	SHIM 0.002 INCH	a/r		CHF 3.60
16	060368	SHIM 0.005 INCH	a/r		CHF 5.15
16	060369	SHIM 0.010 INCH	a/r		CHF 4.90
17	260-100	TOP PLATE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
18	293-200	GASKET TOP PLATE	1		CHF 12.05
19	260-010	SHIM TOP PLATE, 0.003"	a/r		CHF 18.45
19	260-020	SHIM TOP PLATE 0.005"	a/r		CHF 17.65
19	260-030	SHIM TOP PLATE 0.010	a/r		CHF 9.75
20	320-360	SCREW 5/16 BSF X 3/4"	6		CHF 3.55
21	262-330	HOLLOW BOLT	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
22	328-520	GREASE NIPPLE	1		CHF 4.10
23	120-020	STEERING BOX SEAL, MODERN TYPE	1		CHF 28.30
24	453-130	DROP ARM TA-TC	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
25	260-180	FELT BUSH STEERING COLUMN UPPER	1		CHF 14.15
26	326-060	CIRCLIP	1		CHF 2.75
27	451-230	DRAG LINK TUBE	1	less ends	CHF 111.90
28	453-290	TIE ROD TUBE	1	less ends	CHF 118.60
29	311-400	NUT LOCKING, RH THREAD, STEERING	2	RH thread	CHF 29.65
29	311-410	NUT LOCKING, LH THREAD,STEERING	2	LH thread	CHF 29.65
30	261-238	TIE ROD END LH	2	LH thread	CHF 192.70
31	261-248	TIE ROD END RH	1	RH thread	CHF 192.70
32	261-258	DRAG LINK END RH	1		CHF 169.70
33	261-260	BALL PIN	3		CHF 63.65
34	261-270	BALL PIN DRAG LINK END	1		CHF 75.90
35	UHN405	GREASE NIPPLE 90°	4	tie rod ends & drag link	CHF 5.15
36	260-075	PLATE COLUMN EXCLUDER, INNER	1		CHF 104.40
37	260-065	PLATE COLUMN EXCLUDER, OUTER	1		CHF 53.15
38	280-380	EXCLUDER STEERING COLUMN	1		CHF 32.90
40	260-118	TOMPKINS STEERING KIT	1		CHF 305.20
41	ML-SW-VAR	STEERING WHEEL MOTO-LITA	1	Please click on article number (ML-SW-VAR) to select your personal steering wheel (size, material, style)	CHF 316.80
42	MLEMG	BADGE GEAR KNOB MG AND MOTO-LITA STEERING WHEEL	1		CHF 4.30
43	MLCAP35S	CENTRE CAP, STEERING WHEEL, WITHOUT HORN PUSH, PLASTIC, 3,5"	1	TC - small - Plastic	CHF 33.45
43	MLCAP35PE	CENTRE CAP, STEERING WHEEL, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 3.5", FOR BADGE	1	TC - small - for Badge	CHF 100.30
43	MLCAP35PP	CENTRE CAP, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 3.5", PLAIN, NO HORN PUSH, NO BADGE	1	TC - small - not for Badge	CHF 100.30
43	MLCAP45PE	CENTRE CAP, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 4.5", NO HORN PUSH, FOR BADGE	1	TC - large - for Badge	CHF 104.05
43	MLCAP45PP	CENTRE CAP, POLISHED ALUMINIUM, 4.5", PLAIN, NO HORN PUSH, NO BADGE	1	TC - large - not for Badge	CHF 104.05
44	MLBOB7S	BOSS, STEERING WHEEL, MOTO-LITA, ADJUSTABLE COLUMN	1	MG TC	CHF 217.80