T-Series turn signals for MGTD

[vickxxx]

I'm looking to install turn signals on a 1952 MGTD barn find find that I recently acquired. I've seen headlamps that have LED indicator lighting mounted in them and am wondering if anyone out there has /is using these in their TD. I'm trying to avoid the option of mounting indicators on the fenders. Thanx!

 

[Jim B.]

I also have an 52 MG-TD.
You can easily change the existing front fender side lamps from a single contact socket to a double contact socket. This will allow flashers on the front without the need for LED lamps. That contact set is available form Abingdon Spares. Part 37-030 $29.95 or Moss 152-600 $26.30 (on sale)
Getting them to flash is another issue.

There is a LUCAS module available. In essence it removes power from the break lights on the side you want to flash and provides flashing power to both the stop lamp filament and the (new) flashing filament on the front fender sidelamps. From Moss its 141-400 $110. You will also need the special time delay switch to flash the lights Moss again 162-400 at $138 and the lever, 150-6-- $8 and the mounting bracket which is an additional $6.
This is the easiest rout to go through a bit expensive. Abingdon has similar items. I did get my time delay switch from the UK even with shipping it was less expensive.

When I rebuilt my TD I used a wiring harness that would accommodate the flashers. If your TD does not have this harness you will need to add a few wires.
If you look at the diagrams in the WSM you will see what additional wiring is needed.

Another route to go is to add a period add-on stalk switch and a set of rear flasher lamps.
That approach is explained here:
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This is not "Original" but less expensive and probably better.

In either approach you can get LED lamps that are brighter and functionally fit in the sockets.
A word of caution. If you have positive ground your LED's must be designed for that. They are not universal.

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[Sarastro]

For the turn-signal switch in my TD, I just installed a toggle switch in place of the rheostat for the dash lamps. That rheostat didn't strike me as something that was very useful. Not original, of course, but also not a very noticeable modification.

I also made my own relay box and renovated the lamps with off-the-shelf bulb fixtures.

You don't need to follow the expensive route; a little resourcefulness goes a long way.

https://www.nonlintec.com/mgtd/electrics/

 

[kennypinkerton]

Hahaha.

 

[vickxxx]

For the turn-signal switch in my TD, I just installed a toggle switch in place of the rheostat for the dash lamps. That rheostat didn't strike me as something that was very useful. Not original, of course, but also not a very noticeable modification.

I also made my own relay box and renovated the lamps with off-the-shelf bulb fixtures.

You don't need to follow the expensive route; a little resourcefulness goes a long way.

https://www.nonlintec.com/mgtd/electrics/

Thanx Steve. A little resourcefulness does go a long way, especially here in Hawaii. The reason I'm needing turn signals is to pass the safety inspection here in Hawaii. Toggle switch is the easiest and cleanest way to go. I found a pair of indicators(for Harley Davidson, filament) for the front that are small and shaped like the headlamp buckets. I'll be using a 3 wire trailer light converter to wire this all in. I found this article https://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/turn-signals.html . Seems to be pretty straightforward and I can use the tail/brake lights for the rear indicators.

 

[vickxxx]

Using the trailer converter will only work on negative ground systems (sigh). In my case I'll be using separate tail light indicators.