WINDSCREEN WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM

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
50	LULRW113R	W/MOTOR MGA/TR DR2	1	DR2, single speed - exchange	availability request
50	GEU7714	USE GXE7714	1	DR3A, single speed - exchange

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
51	17H5255	ARMATURE WIPER MOTOR	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
52	508170	BRUSH-SET WIPER MOTOR	1		CHF 22.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
53	C5574A	WIPER RACK GROMMET	1		CHF 9.60

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
54	AHH5410K	WIPER TUBE KIT MGA	1		CHF 59.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
56	RTC202A	RACK WIPER CUT TO FIT	1		CHF 31.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
57	37H6316	WHEELBOX	2	Includes nut & bush	CHF 63.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
58	BAU1465	WIPER BASE CHROME	2	bezel, pad & lower splines	CHF 41.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
59	ADB826	WIPER BASE CHROME (VARIOUS....)	2		CHF 10.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
60	ADC560	SEAL UNDER WIPER BASE (SLIGHTLY OVAL)	2		CHF 1.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
61	ANK3459	CHROME NUT WIPER BASE	2		CHF 5.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
62	114485	WIPER ARM RHD	2	RHD only	CHF 40.90
62	114488	WIPER ARM LHD	2	LHD only	CHF 40.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
63	GWB215	WIPER BLADE, 8", 5,2MM, HOOK FITTING	2		CHF 20.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
64	17H5431	MOUNTING KIT WIPER MOTOR	3		CHF 19.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
65	17H5431X	USE 17H5431	3

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
68	GWW918K	WASHER BOTTLE KIT, WITH LID	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
70	AHH6848	FILLER CAP ASSY FOR BOTTLES WITH 50MM OVERDRIVE THREADS	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
72	GWW506	VALVE, FOOT, WINDSCREEN WASHER	1		CHF 6.45

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
73	CRST124	LABEL TUDOR WASHER BOTTLE	1		CHF 3.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
75	27H9624	WASHER PUMP ASSY MGA AH3K	1	original style	CHF 97.00
75	GWW102	WASHER PUMP, WINDSCREEN, MANUAL	1		CHF 34.15
75	GWW102B	MANUAL WASHERPUMP PLASTIC	1	plastic	availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
76	RFR503	GROMMET, RUBBER, 1 OD X 3/16" ID	1		CHF 6.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
77	GWW202M	TUBING 4.06 INNER-DIAM. PER METRE	a/r	metre length	CHF 2.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
78	GWW202M	TUBING 4.06 INNER-DIAM. PER METRE	a/r	metre length	CHF 2.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
79	GWW201M	TUBING 3MM INNERDIAM., PER METRE	a/r	metre length	CHF 3.10

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
80	GWW408	USE GWW408K	1		availability request

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
81	GWW802	WASHER JET, SINGLE, CHROME	2		CHF 11.85

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
82	7H9781	BRACKET-WASHER BOTTLE MGA	1		availability request
82	13H232	BRACKET WASHER BOTTLE	1	alternatives	CHF 18.80
82	13H232SS	BRACKET WASHER BOTTLE, STAINLESS STEEL	1	stainless steel - alternatives	CHF 17.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
50	LULRW113R	W/MOTOR MGA/TR DR2	1	DR2, single speed - exchange	availability request
50	GEU7714	USE GXE7714	1	DR3A, single speed - exchange
51	17H5255	ARMATURE WIPER MOTOR	1		availability request
52	508170	BRUSH-SET WIPER MOTOR	1		CHF 22.25
53	C5574A	WIPER RACK GROMMET	1		CHF 9.60
54	AHH5410K	WIPER TUBE KIT MGA	1		CHF 59.50
56	RTC202A	RACK WIPER CUT TO FIT	1		CHF 31.80
57	37H6316	WHEELBOX	2	Includes nut & bush	CHF 63.40
58	BAU1465	WIPER BASE CHROME	2	bezel, pad & lower splines	CHF 41.80
59	ADB826	WIPER BASE CHROME (VARIOUS....)	2		CHF 10.80
60	ADC560	SEAL UNDER WIPER BASE (SLIGHTLY OVAL)	2		CHF 1.65
61	ANK3459	CHROME NUT WIPER BASE	2		CHF 5.00
62	114485	WIPER ARM RHD	2	RHD only	CHF 40.90
62	114488	WIPER ARM LHD	2	LHD only	CHF 40.90
63	GWB215	WIPER BLADE, 8", 5,2MM, HOOK FITTING	2		CHF 20.35
64	17H5431	MOUNTING KIT WIPER MOTOR	3		CHF 19.45
65	17H5431X	USE 17H5431	3
68	GWW918K	WASHER BOTTLE KIT, WITH LID	1		availability request
70	AHH6848	FILLER CAP ASSY FOR BOTTLES WITH 50MM OVERDRIVE THREADS	1		availability request
72	GWW506	VALVE, FOOT, WINDSCREEN WASHER	1		CHF 6.45
73	CRST124	LABEL TUDOR WASHER BOTTLE	1		CHF 3.10
75	27H9624	WASHER PUMP ASSY MGA AH3K	1	original style	CHF 97.00
75	GWW102	WASHER PUMP, WINDSCREEN, MANUAL	1		CHF 34.15
75	GWW102B	MANUAL WASHERPUMP PLASTIC	1	plastic	availability request
76	RFR503	GROMMET, RUBBER, 1 OD X 3/16" ID	1		CHF 6.95
77	GWW202M	TUBING 4.06 INNER-DIAM. PER METRE	a/r	metre length	CHF 2.10
78	GWW202M	TUBING 4.06 INNER-DIAM. PER METRE	a/r	metre length	CHF 2.10
79	GWW201M	TUBING 3MM INNERDIAM., PER METRE	a/r	metre length	CHF 3.10
80	GWW408	USE GWW408K	1		availability request
81	GWW802	WASHER JET, SINGLE, CHROME	2		CHF 11.85
82	7H9781	BRACKET-WASHER BOTTLE MGA	1		availability request
82	13H232	BRACKET WASHER BOTTLE	1	alternatives	CHF 18.80
82	13H232SS	BRACKET WASHER BOTTLE, STAINLESS STEEL	1	stainless steel - alternatives	CHF 17.70