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MG MG Y Type - Slip ring gaiter

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement rubber gaiter that goes on the lower end of the slip ring on the steering column? I am overhauling and rewiring the steering column on my YB and the existing gaiter has perished. I cannot find it listed on Octagon CC, Y Register shop or NTG.

Mike Long
M Long

I have not seen this available from any of our usual suppliers.

I have used bicycle tube (lasted a couple of years), and large electrical heat shrink (still there but very thin compared to bicycle tube).

Not many cars have survived with the gaiter, so many people overlook if it is missing. It certainly looks better with a gaiter.

Happy Hunting

Tony
The Classic Workshop
Black Mountain
Australia
A L SLATTERY

Bike tube is what I would suggest too.

Paul
Paul Barrow

Hi Mike,
possibly come up with an answer on this,give me a couple of days.
anyone else interested in aquiring this gaiter?
John YB0362
JC Jebb

Hi Mike,
I used dual wall 39mm heat shrink, has a thicker wall than standard heat shrink and am told a inner adhesive to improve seal.
I have excess if needed and will happily send you a piece if required.
Contact via e-mail if I can help.
Cheers Rob Snell
R J Snell

I'll take some for 2 cars please Rob - didn't know about dual wall heatshrink - good to find.

Tony
Black Mountain
A L SLATTERY


John

Would your "answer to this" be an original type gaiter?

Cheers
Anton Y/T4220, Switzerland
Anton Piller

Following the earlier suggestions, I had a further thought. I am considering using self amalgamating tape to replace the gaiter. I have experimented on an old piece of steel tube and the finished result is not bad. The tape is quite thick and can be moulded accurately to the required profile, producing an effective seal over the exposed terminals. It might not be suitable for purists, but I think it will do the job. One advantage is that it can be applied without dismantling the steering column, good for those who just want to ensure proper cover to the terminals.

I will wait to see what John has in mind.

Mike
M Long

Hi All,
been in touch with the door seal manufacturer and at the first thoughts of molding a slipring gaitor it come out at £10 to £20 pounds each, i am a the moment looking in my mg spares shed for an old one as a pattern as i would like a new one to be as near as possible to the original. Whats the consensus on this price among you all the taget figure would have to be around a hundred!!
John YB 0362
JC Jebb

Hi,
This might interest some of you, took this with difficulty on a 64year old YA i am working on!!! have you checked your recently?
John YB0362

JC Jebb

Hi,

Searched around for a while to get something similar to the original....best thing I found was cycle inner tube....works perfectly....see photo...

Rob

Rob King

John's suggested price of £10-20 seems a bit high to me. The inner tube option looks fine. You could get a lot of gaiters from an inner tube, costing less than £5.
A question for Rob - what size of inner tube did you use? The ones on my, admittedle rather ancient bike, are too big to give a snug fit around the steering column.

Mike Long
M Long

Hi Mike,

I cant remember what size the inner tube was as I have several sizes of old tube.

If you drop me an email with your address I will send you a selection. robkingtut@hotmail.com

Regards
Rob
Rob King

Hi Mike,
A pic of dual wall heat shrink

Regards Rob

R J Snell

Nice job Rob!

Paul
Paul Barrow

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