MG T-ABC

I have stripped down my engine as part of my TC restoration and have found the crank is cracked in 2 places (magnaflux crack testing revealed these). I understand that I will have to replace the crank but want to be sure I have the correct con rods - my engine is made up of odds and ends. Does anyone have dimensions for the con rods? I have read about weaker ones fitted to Morris engines but don't know how these compare to XPAG rods. My block is from a Morris although it has been bored out, but the cylinder head looks to be TD spec. Thanks. Tim.

What are the casting numbers of the rods? I believe that Morris rods have the number MOWOG 22809, with a smaller diameter gudgeon pin, and are obviously lighter and weaker. MG TC, TD and TF1250 rods are casting 24005, and 168559 for TF1500 rods (heaviest). I'm going by memory here...

If you replace one or more rods, be sure that the weights are close to each other, and balance them carefully (have it done).


Tom Lange
MGT Repair

Thanks Tom - mine have 24005 on them so fingers crossed for the NDT check!

If the NDT finds a bad one, I've just put two good used ones up on eBay. $100 plus shipping, If you need them, I'll kill the listing and we'll go direct...

Thanks Marv - I will NDT them tomorrow and let you know.