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MG TD TF 1500 - Factory Marshall Supercharger

The Production Records list one TD as being supplied with a supercharger (TD/C15098 - where is it today?), but I wonder if a supercharger was something one could routinely order? There is more than one T-type that owners plausibly believe came from the factory with a Marshall-Nordec blower, and at least two of these have the same distinctive bracket for the right radiator support rod, mounted on the bonnet cowl wood.

I don't remember seeing mention of superchargers being available in any factory sales literature (even though they are an integral part of the Special Tuning manual), and wonder if anyone can enlighten me?

Thanks very much.

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
t lange

Tom
Sorry, I can't answer your question but where can I find a pic of that bracket?
STEVE
Steve Wincze

Steve, I have a copy of the installation instructions which show the simple bracket mounted with the firewall bolts. I made mine from a strip of steel with the appropriate bends and bolt holes. Provide your email address and I will send a copy to you.
mgcarnut at charter dot net.
Jim Merz

http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_accessories_superchargers.htm

There is a link in the Shorrock section to open the manual as a pdf too.

Tom: What about the three racing TD's that the factory 'sold' to drivers?
Christopher Couper

Forget my comments about the Shorrock supercharger (brained out) but proceed to the Marshall info on the same link. Jim's pictures are posted there too.
Christopher Couper

Chris - are those FMO cars? Can you remind me of the chassis numbers, and I will check? I don't remember that they were supercharged, if those are the cars to which you refer.

Best, Tom
t lange

Chris - Are you referring to the FRX cars, TD2237, 8 and 9? 2237 is owned by Mike Spencer (q.v. Dick Jacobs TD thread). All three are TD/C cars, without further comment in the Production Record (except that 7 and 9 are recorded as having had engine changes).

Tom Lange
MGT Repair
t lange

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