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MG TD TF 1500 - Steering rack & tie rods

So, I’m trying to get a tie rod off the steering rack of a 1950 TD. It isn’t budging, and I wanted to check if there’s something I’m missing before I go too far. To get the ball housing (with the 3 slots) off, I pry the edges of the lock washer up out of the slots, then holding the rack in a vise, turn the ball housing counter clockwise to loosen it. Just wanted to see if that’s correct or am I’m missing something? I doubt it’s rusty but I did soak it for a while in PB. Put a decent amount of force on it - seems like it should’ve moved by now…
Thanks


MM Murphy

Take a look at this thread and see if any of it helps.

Search archive for: TD TF tie rod ends

or

https://mg-cars.org.uk/cgi-bin/or17?runprog=mgbbs&access=&mode=archiveth&subject=8&subjectar=8&thread=2010082922412620262
Christopher Couper

Chris - thanks for the quick reply, but.. that link isn't working. Takes me back to homepage. What is the thread name?

[ later fixed by admin ]
MM Murphy

Maybe this John Twist video will help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VbpAYr_lXo

I took the easy way out on TF7211 years ago ... I bought a new rack & pinion from Moss. Currently about $400.

Lonnie
TF681
TF7211
LM Cook

I just now tried the link in Chris's post. Same result as you.

Then I copied the link and pasted it into my browser. It worked. (Cyber gremlins)

Lonnie
TF681
TF7211
LM Cook

Got it - found the thread. Thanks!
MM Murphy

BTW the side admin found the bug that caused my post not to work and fixed it and the post. Thanks for reporting this error so it could be addressed.
Christopher Couper

This thread was discussed between 08/07/2025 and 10/07/2025

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