1955 MG TF Engine Parts

Engine:
1.5L L4

The 1955 MG TF has 4 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 3 part types and 3 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1955 MG TF, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. All 4 listed parts are Cylinder Repair Sleeve (2 parts), Camshaft Bearing (1 part) and Oil Filter (1 part).

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DURA-BOND DA2
🇺🇸 US
Standard
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This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Cylinder Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MELLING CSL704A
🇺🇸 US
1/8 IN Wall Thickness
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MELLING CSL604A
🇺🇸 US
3/32 IN Wall Thickness
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface.

Oil Filter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF172
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1955 MG TF

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Confirm you have the 1.5L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Cylinder Repair Sleeve and Camshaft Bearing .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1955 MG TF?

Our catalog currently lists 4 engine parts for the 1955 MG TF across 3 subcategories and 3 brands, covering the 1.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1955 MG TF?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1955 MG TF was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1955 MG TF?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.5L L4 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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