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MG TD TF 1500 - Steering Racks
| Does anyone know if any parts from the Wolseley 4/44 steering rack fit a TD, TF or MGA? I have been tidying my shed and found a couple of Wolseley racks. I won't keep them if they are not going to be useful. In that case, better to move them on to a Wolseley enthusiast. Bob |
| Bob Schapel |
| Interesting question Bob---and i wouldn't have a clue , but---
I'm using a Magnett rack in my Y--The mounting is different as you'd know with the hardware coming in from the sides instead of downwards-had to make up a pair of saddles to mount it. I suspect the Mag. rack is higher geared (faster)than TD etc. racks--i'm on MGB steering arms which are a tiddle shorter but with this rack it's just 1 3/4 turns lock and had to nick a bit off both ends of the rack to stop it travelling too far --it feels pretty good/direct I can measure how much rack travel per turn for comparison if you want------------ willy |
| William Revit |
| They are different, and the parts lists show that even the track rod end ball joints have different part numbers. Image 1 is for the TD & TF, and the YB is similar. Image 2 is for the Wolseley 4/44. (If the images are turned through 90 degrees, they were the correct way round in my files)   |
| R WILSON |
| Thanks guys,
Great diagrams! The Wolseley seems to have significant differences from the TD/TF. Lots of bits in the diagrams look different. My wife's MGA rack bolts down from above like the TD/TF. Interesting Willy that your Magnette rack has "hardware" coming in from the sides. I assume that means the mounting bolts? It infers that perhaps the Wolseley and Magnette racks might be similar. I suppose that is logical because they have similar structure/bodies and both have a horn button in the steering wheel. Thanks for the kind offer but no need for any measurements Willy. Members of our Magnette Register might know if Wolseley racks fit their cars. Thanks again guys. Bob |
| Bob Schapel |
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