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1952 MG TD Midget

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The Project

This 1952 MG TD Midget arrived at our workshop in July 2024 for a full engine overhaul. A repair list will be made after inspection.

Updates

30th July 2024: The engine has currently been removed and is to be stripped ready for inspection.

2nd August 2024: Images show the cylinder head on removal. Silicone sealant was present in various areas, so this was cleaned up and testing carried out for leakage. The cylinder block and studs were removed then cleaned for examination. Number four piston looks washed and some serious marks are present in the cylinder bores, especially two and three. Further investigation will be required.

2nd October 2024: The engine has now been fully stripped, machined, and cleaned. Core plugs out, water jackets almost blocked. It’s now ready for new core plugs and paint. The crankshaft has been reground, and now had new bearings and pistons. Refaced cylinder head. Stripped and prepped sump pan. Worn cam and followers. Stripped oil pump.

20th November 2024: The engine is in the process of being rebuilt and almost there. It’s had some issues with various poor previous repairs we have had to correct, broken studs and threads etc. Working through reassembling all the new and reconditioned parts.

13th March 2025: The engine has been rebuilt and is now being fitted back into the car.

4th April 2025: Engine refit has been completed and final testing is being carried out.

> More updates to follow.

History

The MG T-Type is a series of body-on-frame open two-seater sports cars that were produced by MG from 1936 to 1955. The series included the MG TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, and MG TF Midget models. The last of these models, the TF, was replaced by the MGA. Although the design was similar to contemporary cars of the 1930s, it came to be considered outdated by the 1950s.

The 1950 TD Midget announced in January 1950[9] combined the TC’s drivetrain, a modified hypoid-geared rear axle, the MG Y-type chassis, a familiar T-type style body and independent suspension on front axle using coil springs from the MG Y-type saloon: a 1950 road-test report described as “most striking” the resulting “transformation … in the comfort of riding”. The reference cited here was incorrect to infer the entire drive train was lifted from the TC, as along with the new hypoid differential, a completely different transmission was used (albeit also a four-speed). Also lifted from the company’s successful 1¼-litre saloon was the (still highly geared) rack and pinion steering. In addition the TD featured smaller 15-inch (380 mm) disc type road wheels, a left-hand drive option and standard equipment bumpers and over-riders. The car was also 5 inches (130 mm) wider with a track of 50 inches (1,300 mm). It was seen by enthusiasts at the time as a disappointment, mild and “not a sports car”. “. . . the new model is largely designed to consolidate and expand the car’s sale in North America.” The first TDs were actually built in late 1949.

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