The 1961 MG Magnette has 16 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 7 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1961 MG Magnette moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (5 parts), Universal Joint (5 parts) and Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 3 parts.
The 1961 MG Magnette was sold with both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. All 16 parts on this page fit every engine.
7 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1961 MG Magnette, led by WJB / INMOTION PARTS (4 parts), BCA (4 parts) and SKF (2 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1961 MG Magnette. 2 parts have it, including BCA NB15250X (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race) and GMB 2200500 (Universal Joint). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | WT15250X | 🇺🇸 US | RaceOutside Diameter: 2.5 In | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | WT15100 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British-Leyland Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | NB15250X | 🇺🇸 US | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | NB15100 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | NB3120 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
5 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 1961 MG Magnette come from 2 brands — BCA and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. The "Popular" part is BCA NB15250X. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15250X is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA supplies 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB15250X.
This group includes BCA NB15250X, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15250X and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15100 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | SR3477 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 1.500 In Shaft | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 480151 | 🇺🇸 US | RearMkiii, IV | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | WS99149 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
3 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1961 MG Magnette, from SCHAEFFLER, SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Magnette.
Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SR3477, SKF 480151 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99149.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | NS51098 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 15142 | 🇺🇸 US | RearMkiii, IV | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | WS51098 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith British Leyland Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
3 Differential Pinion Seal parts are listed for the 1961 MG Magnette, from BCA, SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Magnette.
Part numbers include BCA NS51098, SKF 15142 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS51098.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 25101X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer SelectNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMB Popular Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 2200500 | 🇺🇸 US | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| DANA Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 5101X | 🇺🇸 US | SpicerNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 2200600 | 🇺🇸 US | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 1961 Magnette engines | 341 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Rear Driveshaft at Rear AxleExcept Short Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
5 Universal Joint parts are listed for the 1961 MG Magnette, from DANA, GMB and MOOG. GMB 2200500 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Magnette.
Economy: 1 part, from DANA. A representative part number is DANA 25101X.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GMB, DANA and MOOG. GMB 2200500 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: GMB 2200500, DANA 25101X and DANA 5101X, plus the other parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1961 MG Magnette
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every drivetrain part on this page fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Universal Joint .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1961 MG Magnette?
Our catalog currently lists 16 drivetrain parts for the 1961 MG Magnette across 4 subcategories and 7 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1961 MG Magnette engines?
No. On this page every drivetrain part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1961 MG Magnette?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. 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 differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
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 1961 MG Magnette 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 1961 MG Magnette?
Every part on this page already fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.6L L4. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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