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MG TD TF 1500 - TF Rear spring Specification

An overseas friend with a TF, which has a "sagged" rear end, has asked me to try and obtain the correct curvature that is required when he has his rear springs retempered and reset.
I have looked in the archive but have not been able to find the information. Can anyone offer any help??

Thanks Don Lord
don lord

Further to my previous post. I have found out that the following Rear Spring specifications apply to the TD:

specifications for the TD rear springs.
Number of leaves:---------------------- 7
Width of leaves:------------------------- 1.5 inches.
Distance between eyes (free):--- 42 inches.
Working load:---------------------------- 500 lbs.
Free camber:----------------------------- 4.1 inches
Laden camber:-------------------------- Half inch positive.

Can anyone confirm if these would also apply to the TF???
don lord

The MG midget Series TD and TF Workshop Manual AKD580A
MG TF SPRING SPECS
Type Half-elliptic
Length 42 in (107.95 cm.)
Width 1 1/2in. (3.81 cm.)
Number Seven
Thickness of leaves 7/32 (5.56 mm.)
Camber (free) 2.85 in. (7.24 cm)
Working load 397lbs. at nil camber.

I installed TD springs on my TF. It sets higher and rides a little firmer than with the TF springs.

Jay
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Jay Dyck

Jay,

Thanks for that valuble information.

Regards
Don Lord
don lord

This thread was discussed between 23/12/2002 and 24/12/2002

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