In fact, if you do install the Datsun B210 conversion, this clutch rod vs.
chain discussion becomes academic as the new gearbox uses a clutch rod
supplied with the conversion kit.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
To: mg-t@autox.team.net <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, April 24, 2000 6:37 PM
Subject: RE: Transmission
>Dick:
>
>I have always assumed that the "210" transmission being
>referenced in the emails was from the Datsun B210. This car came
>with a 5-speed and it's engine would be in the same power and
>size catagory as a TD. I do not know '210' means the Datsun
>transmission as a "fact".
>
>I believe that the rod setup for the clutch would be better.
>There should be less wear and less maintainence. However I
>cannot say that from experiance. Clausager's," Original MG T
>Series" states the rod linkage was installed on engines
>XPAG/TD/22717 and later. It appears, from Clausager's book, that
>the XPAG engines numbers continued from the TD into the TF with
>just the prefex changed. As an example the first referenced
>change to the TF occurred at XPAG/TF/31537 with the change to the
>high pressure fuel pump.
>
>For authenticity, you'd want the cable linkage on an early
>engine, for practicality, use the rod.
>
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