A collection of articles sorted under the same categories as the MG VA Parts List.
MG VA Exhaust Manifold Studs – threads and nuts
After much research I found my manifold holes had been enlarged so I had to make a stepped stud. In my case a 7/16” UNC for the manifold and the standard ⅜” UNC/BSW (see below) for the brass nut. Standard studs are ⅜” UNC both ends, and I used a 2” stud and purchased ⅜”
MGVA Handbrake Mechanism Overhaul
This post concentrates on overhauling the handbrake lever
Rebuilding 1937 MG VA Wet Clutch Gearbox
I have rebuilt engines in my (poor) University days and so am pretty comfortable with mechanical things. The mystery has always been a gearbox and I also wanted to do as much mechanical work myself on the VA – this was part of the attraction of restoring a car yourself and not buying one restored. I
Adapting 1937 MG VA 12V +ve Generator LUCAS C45 to 12V -ve alternator
I wanted to convert my Lucas C45 generator to an alternator because the generator will not charge above 12.8V and this is not enough to charge a modern battery which I believe requires 13.4V. I also wanted to convert from earlier +ve to the modern -ve earth so I could use LEDs for indicators, ancillary
SVW Review Compendium
I own a 1937 MG VA Tickford, engine #1143, wet clutch, body 0864S, orig reg DLJ 917. I developed this compendium as there is a lot of valuable information in the SVW Reviews however I needed the memory of a saint to remember all the detail in the articles. SVW Reviews are well indexed at