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[Rick]

If a new-old-stock part has a BMC Mowog label, does 'Mowog' signify that it was for a Morris only, ruling out other cars in the BMC stable??

ta, Rick
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[UKdave2002]

Rick

I have seen a number of articles debating this, am I right in saying that it only appears on castings ? and that the origins probably represents the merger of MG and Wolseley into Morris Motors and the use of common parts from that point. that that the 'Mo' stands for 'Morris' and the 'Wo' for 'Wolseley', and the G for MG?
Did the Austin merger happen after the Wolesley ? hence no ref to Austin on the castings?
Does it refer to a specific foundry ? someone will know !

Dave

PS thinking about it MOWOG was on all sorts of parts, not just castings

[Uncle Joe]

Most people will tell you that it is an acronym from MOrrisWOlseleyGarages.

However, what they really are is a little mischievous sort of elf, sometimes known as a 'Phoboff' These little phoboffs were very strong, and sometimes did a lot of damage to cars. The knocking that is sometimes heard in BL engines is in fact these strong phoboffs dancing and banging their heads! Then one day, a foundry foreman decided to stop these phoboffs causing damage, and made up some extra strong castings to keep them imprisoned. The trouble is, unwary garages and owners sometimes let them out of their prisons, and being angry, they caused even more damage to the cars. During their search for a new home, they discovered that Lucas electrics were a delicacy, and took up residency in most of this companies products....!

UJ, entering yet another childhood!