[Mgs] 57 MGA Coupe

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	Tech editor of NE MGT Register checked a number of TD racks that had been greased instead of oiled. 	We can reduce our worry—he saw no difference in wear.  
	Still, the folks at Abingdon built some 500,000 MGBs, 20,000+ MGAs, and 13,000+ TDs. I believe they knew what they were doing, and they specified oil. 

> On Jun 25, 2026, at 12:12 am, Simon Matthews <simon.d.matthews at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A '57 MGA should have oil in the steering rack, not grease, although
> it's possible that a former owner looked at the zerk fitting and
> thought that it should be used to put grease in the rack.
> 
> Simon
> 
>> On Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 2:12 AM Max Heim <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I would suggest that the oil/grease in the steering rack has congealed. Possibly the kingpins are in similar straits. You could disconnect the tie rod ends to see if the rack moves independent of the wheels, or vice versa.
>> 
>> --
>> Max Heim
>> '66 MGB
>> 
>> On Jun 13, 2026, at 10:12 PM, dave northrup <dave at ranteer.com> wrote:
>> 
>> A friend just picked up a 57 coupe, not running, not doing much, been sitting for a long time.  We are in Nevada, so shouldn’t be too bad in terms of moisture/rust damage
>> 
>> The steering wheel won’t turn, even with the wheels in the air.
>> 
>> We are trying to figure out where to even start on this.  Could use some suggestions.
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