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Q & A: Wipers

Thursday March 28th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
Hi John:

I have another very basic TD questions? My question concerns the number
of wiper blades that should appear on my 1951 (10/10/51) MGTD Mk II. The
British owner of my local English Classic garage says that I am suppose
to have THREE (3) wiper blades, not two as it has now. I have looked
through my meager collection of books on T Series MGs and cannot find a
photo showing three blades. But the claim seems to have some merit.

My wiper motor is in the middle of the windshield, as portrayed on the
cover of "The Compete MGTD Restoration Manual" by Horst Schach. The arm
that extends from the motor to the connecting bar, that sweeps the left
and right wiper blades, has a holder that is similar to the left and
right arms and seems might accommodate a center blade. Is there suppose
to be a center blade? I would like my car to be as original as possible.

In addition to this question, do you know of any books primarily on the
Mk II (TD/C) model?

Stu Keen

STU!
The British owner of your local classic English shop is mistaken. The
centre placed wiper motor still carried two wipers, just as the RH placed
motor. However, it is possible, and some prefer, to fit three blades... read more