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MG TD TF 1500 - V-notch on steering column?

What is the purpose of the "V" notch on the end of my TF inner steering column?

Thanks,

Lonnie
TF7211


LM Cook

I believe it it to ensure the keyway is aligned properly so the steering wheel is in the proper position/ alignment.

Notch up is how my car was when I needed to disconnect the steering column to install the dash when doing upholstery.

Frank

TF1414
Frank Cronin

This is a "left over" from the design of the MG Y-Type - the first MG built with rack & pinion steering.

The Y's had a slip ring on the outside of the steering shaft to transfer wiring to the rotating portion of the column. A wiring loom then passed down the outside of the steering shaft & used that V-notch to feed inside the shaft and up to the controls (horn & trafficators) on the steering wheel centre.

The attached photo shows the small loon in the half round conduit clamped to the shaft.

I hope this answers your question.

Yours in Y-Types

Tony



A L SLATTERY

Thanks everyone. Good history lesson.

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

This thread was discussed between 27/09/2019 and 29/09/2019

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