1972 MG MGB Electrical Parts

Engine:
1.8L L4

This page lists 33 electrical parts for the 1972 MG MGB, across 7 part types, covering the 1.8L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 1972 MG MGB, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. Most of the listed parts are Battery Cable (11 parts), Horn (6 parts) and Starter Motor (6 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.

Alternator / Generator

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ÜRO PARTS Popular AL029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
43 AmpIncludes Pulley
Fitment notes — ÜRO PARTS AL029
43 AmpIncludes Pulley
43 AmpsPlug Has Two Big Spades and One Small Spade
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP 14029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
Fitment notes — FVP 14029
RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
36 Amps
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PURE ENERGY 14029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
Fitment notes — PURE ENERGY 14029
RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
36 Amps
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REMY 14013
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
Fitment notes — REMY 14013
Premium RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
36 Amps
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TERREPOWER 14029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
Fitment notes — TERREPOWER 14029
RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley
36 Amps
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This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator.

Alternator / Generator End Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER 6202
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Front35 mm Outside Diameter
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER 6202
Fits:
Front35 mm Outside Diameter15 MM Inside DiameterDrive Endor GT Model35 mm Outside Diameter15 MM Inside DiameterDrive End
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SKF 6202J
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Drive End
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This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. 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.

Battery Cable

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DEKA Popular 00802
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Black4 Gauge
Fitment notes — DEKA 00802
Black4 Gauge1 Lead25 In Length
Negative
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular 7154C
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Federal Wire
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7154C
Federal Wire
NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular A164
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
16 Length
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A164
16 Length
NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND
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ACDELCO 4BC16
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 4BC16
Gold
NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND
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DEKA 00801
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Black4 Gauge
Fitment notes — DEKA 00801
Black4 Gauge20 In Length
NegativeAuxiliary Lead Wires May Not be Required
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DEKA 00295
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Red4 Gauge
Fitment notes — DEKA 00295
Red4 Gauge1 Lead25 In Length
PositiveAuxiliary Lead Wires May Not be Required.
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DEKA 00296
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Red4 Gauge
Fitment notes — DEKA 00296
Red4 Gauge1 Lead32 In Length
PositiveAuxiliary Lead Wires May Not be Required.
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7244SC
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Length: 24"Federal Wire
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7244SC
Length: 24"Federal Wire
PositiveSwitch To Starter
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A244L
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
24" Length
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A244L
24" Length
PositiveSwitch To Starter
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 4424
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
4-GaugeSwitch To Starter
Fitment notes — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 4424
4-GaugeSwitch To Starter
Switch To StarterGT24" 2-eyelet
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 4219N
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
19" Length4-Gauge
Fitment notes — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 4219N
19" Length4-GaugeTop Mount
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This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.

Battery Terminal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DEKA 00350
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Top Post Terminal
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DEKA 01056
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Top Post Terminal Lead Free
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This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.

Horn

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular HN17T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-SeriesUniversal
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN17T
T-SeriesUniversal
High Output High Tone
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular HN18
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
High Output Low Tone
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN18
High Output Low Tone
High Output Low Tone
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ACDELCO E1905E
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold2 Pin Connection
Fitment notes — ACDELCO E1905E
Gold2 Pin Connection
High Output Low Tone
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN15
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
High ToneUniversal
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN15
High ToneUniversal
High Tone
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN16T
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
T-SeriesUniversal
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN16T
T-SeriesUniversalLow Tone
Low Tone
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN16
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Low ToneUniversal
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS HN16
Low ToneUniversal
Low Tone
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This table covers the horns mounted in the front of the vehicle.

Starter Motor

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WAI GLOBAL 16164N
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PURE ENERGY Popular 16164
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
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REMY Popular 16164
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
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BOSCH SR193X
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
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FVP 16164
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
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TERREPOWER 16164
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
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This table covers the starter motors that crank the engine. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.

Starter Solenoid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 1M1045
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Starter solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid.

Buying Electrical Parts for a 1972 MG MGB

On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.

  • Confirm you have the 1.8L 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Battery Cable and Horn .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many electrical parts fit the 1972 MG MGB?

Our catalog currently lists 33 electrical parts for the 1972 MG MGB across 7 subcategories and 14 brands, covering the 1.8L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1972 MG MGB?

Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. 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, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.

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 1972 MG MGB 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 1972 MG MGB?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.8L L4 engine. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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