Original MGTF Tools

In these pages we share with you a set of original MGTF tools. These tools were provided in a tool roll and were stored in a special tool box on the firewall. As noted in the Operation Manual, not all tools were provided at the time of sale due to supply constraints.

If you don't want to create your own tool roll, or if you need tools, you may want to check out these reproduction kits at The In-Point and at www.britishtool.com .

Tools listed in the Operation Manual. They seemed to have forgotten the lug nut wrench (or is it the wheel brace?).

Tool roll as described below

Original grease gun that was supplied with MGTF's. The rear brass cap is stamped "ENOTS No.1.H. Made in England" and was plated in nickel silver . The body was blackened or "blued" like a firearm.

Not part of the original toolkit but certainly a needed period component of an MGTF toolkit.

The Tool Roll

I have seen a number of tool rolls for T-Series MG's. The one that we can identify as being original to the MGTF was made of a black tar like covered burlap (hessian). The burlap was brown in color and the covering (outside) resembled a soft pliable fender undercoating.

Finished dimensions of an original MGTF tool roll.

Order of Tools in Roll

I am not sure about the original order of the tools in the tool roll but this is the order that my tools fit in the pockets the best. From left to right:

1. Set of box spanners and tommy bar
2. Set of open spanners
3. Two tire levers
4. Screwdriver
5. ¾ lb. hammer
6. Ring-type tappet spanner, Adjustable spanner (monkey wrench)
7. Ring spanner for cylinder head nuts, Pair of pliers
8. Pouch - Distributor feeler and screwdriver, tire spanner, and tappet feeler gauge (.019 or .012)

The wheel brace, jack, jack handles, tire pump, lug nut wrench, knock off hammer and grease gun were loose in the tool box along with the tool roll. The crank was of course attached to the seat back with clips.

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