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MG TD TF 1500 - Side Curtain Pintle (locating pin) Diameter

I have acquired a 'new' (used) set of side curtains for my MG TD, but with an odd situation... the pintle (pin?) that locates them in the door does not fit the escutcheon's hole in the top of the door. The side curtain shaft is 13/32" (.406") diameter, whereas the hole is only about 5/16" (.313"). So, not having another car to easily look at, can someone tell me which is correct... the hole or the pintle? (if either!)

Thanks!
-Kevin
Kevin McLemore

I purchased my TD (2-bow) off eBay. They measure 0.375 or 3/8".

I had two different sockets. One wit a large hex one with a small Hex. The members said the one wit the small hex was correct.

I Made new sockets out of stainless and I used a 13/32 drill.

Now the holes in the old sockets were quite worn. How I came up with the 13/32 is lost in the past, but it fits well and you do need some slop.

Jim B.

JA Benjamin

Hmm... So it sounds like my curtains are pretty close to being right but the bit in the door (installed by the DPO) are the incorrect escutions. Does anyone know what the Abingdon Spares or Moss units measure?
Kevin McLemore

You will find the originals are off center. Not certain why but when you install them you might have to turn them so the curtains don't bind when you insert them.
Christopher Couper

"You will find the originals are off center. Not certain why..."

I have been told that they are off center so that there is some adjustment of the curtain in or out. Not certain whether or not to believe that, but it sounds plausible. Cheers - Dave
DW DuBois

I agree with Dave. The intent was to allow some adjustment. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

Kevin,
I am pretty sure that you can call or Email AB and Martin will gladly give you a measurement.

Steve
Steve Wincze

Thanks everyone... much appreciated!
Kevin McLemore

This thread was discussed between 22/09/2015 and 24/09/2015

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