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This picture shows the fuel "Filter King" that filters and regulates fuel pressure to the SU carburettors. The following PDF describes the device: Filter King |
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Pictures on the left and diagram immediately above show a convenient installation for attaching a battery charger to the MGA without having to remove the battery cover |
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Top 2 pictures show the filter the correct way up to line up the filter holes with the carb air balancing holes. The picture on the left shows that the filter can be fitted upside down, blanking off the suction chamber vents. |
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3 Shelley jack types from the left. LJ31 as supplied with the early Minis (nice jack-my favourite); LJ225 supplied with some versions of the Austin Healey 3000. The MGA 1600 MkII had a slightly different handle attachment arrangement but was still called an LJ225; and the larger LJ255 (not aware what this was supplied with). |
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This picture and the one below show the windscreen attachment arrangement for the wing mirror (RHD car). Bracket and mirror sourced from Bob West. |
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These luggage straps were made to fit around a wicker basket on my MGTC. By chance they also fit the MGA luggage rack. They were made by a colleague who learnt his craft while serving with the RAF during the Dhofar War. |
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Fire extinguisher arrangement. The holder is held by 2
self-tapping screws into the gearbox tunnelling. As an aside, the wooden plinth under the dashboard is attached by bolts to existing holes in the support bars. The plinth holds the electric washer switch and the mobile phone/sat nav charging point. It is not visible from normal sitting height. |
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Tool for holding the differential U/J flange steady whilst the nut is undone or tightened. |
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Frame welding number just visible on left cross frame in front of left seat. The number is K45126. The numbers are 1/4" (6mm) high. |
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Damage to the secondary oil seal in the Master Cylinder clutch system. The gauging was caused by a rough inner edge of the touching washer. Flaking can be seen arrowed on the washer. Second image taken with flash to highlight. Both rubber and metal debris found in sludge in the MC - see 2 photos below the washer. |
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Starter motor bendix removal tool. The circular plate is 1/8"
thick, 2 1/4" diameter with a 1 1/16" hole and 2 x 5/16" bolt
holes. The 'horse shoe" plate is 1/4" thick, same diameter hole,
cut out to 1" across the flat. The 2 bolt holes are threaded to
accept suitable 1/4" bolts 2" long
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This picture shows that the MGA engine can be removed without taking off the bonnet. The bonnet is tied back with rope to the luggage rack. |
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This picture shows the wooden batten behind the door trim. It is
40.5cm long. The 3 following pictures show the other dimensions |
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