What should the thermostat be on a MGA?
What should the thermostat be on a MGA?
The proper thermostat for all around driving for the MGA is 190, but these are very hard to find today. Even when you see one listed in a catalog as 190 it will usually be a 195 thermostat. So when you may think you have a 190 installed, and your temp gauge is constantly pointing between 195 and 200, don’t worry about it.
What does 212 mean on a MGA temperature gauge?
It is fairly common for the MGA temperature gauge to be out of calibration, or for the hand to be disoriented on the spindle. Remove the sender bulb from the side of the cylinder head, stick it in boiling water, and see if the needle points somewhere near the 212 mark (really 210, just marked 212 to get your attention).
Is the MGA cell core radiator still in use?
The original MGA cell core radiatorwas apparently quite good. After more than 50 years there are some survivor cars with original cell core radiator that will run under 190dF all day long in hot weather, and will never go above 200dF. However, there are very few original MGA radiators still in use.
How big is the filler neck on a MGA radiator?
One VERY important thing to notice is that the original MGA radiator has a long filler neck, 1 inch deep from the top rim to the inner sealing flange. Newer radiators have a 3/4 inch deep neck. You must have the proper radiator cap to reach all the way to the bottom of the filler neck to affect the pressure seal.
Where is the MGA badge on a MGA 1600?
All MGAs, regardless of engine size or year, have “MGA” cast into the middle rib of the air vent. 1500s will have no accompanying badge near the air vent. The 1600 has a “1600” badge accompanying the air vent. 1600 Mark IIs have a “1600 Mk II” badge, and 1600 Twin Cams have a “Twin Cam” badge.
When did the MGA 1600 Mark 1 come out?
From 1955 to 1959, MGAs were powered by 1,498cc pushrod engines. Beginning in May of 1959, MG introduced the MGA 1600 Mark 1, with not only the benefit of a more powerful engine, but disc brakes up front.
What kind of car was the MGA in 1955?
Classic British sports car fans have the 1955 to 1961 MGA. Whether buying a basket case, finding a well-used original, or considering the purchase of a restored MGA, shoppers can rest assured that they’ll have a ready answer to a question that plagues many a sports car owner: “Where can I find parts?”
What are the turn signals on a MGA 1500?
The marker and turn signal lamps on 1500 and early Twin Cam models are small, and feature clear lenses. Later Twin Cams and 1600s have larger lamps, with the marker and turn signal lamps separated. North American cars would have completely clear lenses, while the rest of the world had amber turn signals.
