Spare tire mount

LaVerne Downey · Post by **LaVerne Downey** » Sat May 10, 2014 5:04 am

We got a new knock off for the TC and I was aware before hand that it had a spring/and key arrangement. I've looked through the manual and a half dozen books but I don't find any reference as to how and why of the key in the slot. Can someone elaborate what the purpose is and how to properly put it on the car?

One another note. While scouring the 1954 reprint manual I noticed in the various wiring diagrams a sheet for exports TC's LHD AND RHD. That was news to me. I thought they were all RHD.

stephen stierman · Post by **stephen stierman** » Sat May 10, 2014 11:16 am

The key fitting into the slot allows the MG emblem to always remain upright in the center of the knockoff, at least that is the only reason I can see. I think that is just charming considering the trouble they went to to have that happen. Look in the Moss catalog under spare tire, there is a drawing of the device, I think that will be helpful.

Gene Gillam · Post by **Gene Gillam** » Sun May 11, 2014 5:48 pm

As for the RHD and LHD wiring diagrams...all TCs were RHD. Are you sure the diagrams weren't for home market and export?

Steve Simmons · Post by **Steve Simmons** » Sun May 11, 2014 7:32 pm

I've heard of LHD diagrams being made, but no LHD car was actually built. It was probably something they considered doing at one point.

LaVerne Downey · Post by **LaVerne Downey** » Mon May 12, 2014 5:37 am

I'll send you a picture Gene.

ian fletcher · Post by **ian fletcher** » Thu May 29, 2014 4:30 am

Hi does anyone have the sizes for the spare wheel badge key? Trying to make one but need to know position and size of the 'key' at the end of the bar.
Thanks Ian

stephen stierman · Post by **stephen stierman** » Thu May 29, 2014 10:51 am

It is about 1/8" thick, 3/8" tall by 3/4" long, it is mounted on the rod pointing down to the bottom of the MG insignia on the badge.

ian fletcher · Post by **ian fletcher** » Fri May 30, 2014 7:55 am

Thanks Stephen for info re size of 'key'. I need to know how long the rod is from the end of the collar, with the split pin, holding the spring in place to the start of the key and how long the rod extends beyond the key if you have those sizes? Thanks
Ian

stephen stierman · Post by **stephen stierman** » Fri May 30, 2014 10:43 am

Let's see now, the rod is about 1 7/8" from the edge of collar to its end and about 2" from the split pin to the end. The tab starts about an 1" from the split pin. Their is about 5/16" of rod sticking out from the end of the tab. Hope this helps.

ian fletcher · Post by **ian fletcher** » Sat May 31, 2014 5:41 am

That's great Stephen. thanks for measuring it for me. Cheers Ian

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