Replacing the transmission with one with overdrive is the best thing you
can do for your car. I know of some one near Boston who has one from a
1972 MGB roadster with about 67,000 miles on it. He still had it about
6 weeks ago when I last talked to him. If you're interested, let me
know and I'll look up his phone number for you. I think his asking
price is about $400.
Eric Zambori
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Teacher122 wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-10-22 19:47:55 EDT, bearrobin@juno.com writes:
>
> <<
> Well my 71 B won't shift into gear. A transmission shop said it is the
> disc the slave cylinder is working . What is involved in replacing the
> clutch. Since the engine bay is not detailed, I figured it might be a
> good time to pull the engine & transmission, and at the same time detail
> the engine and engine bay.
>
> When replacing the clutch, should I get a 3 piece clutch
> replacement kit (bearing, pressure plate & disc. Is a clutch alignment
> tool helpful? The car burns about a qt of oil every 500 miles what can I
> do to improve this (rings?) What is involved in pulling the engine and
> transmission and what other services should be performed while the car is
> in this situation.
>
> Also before this happened, I could never down shift into 3rd
> gear without the gears grinding until I was at about 25 mph. Is this
> sound like a bad syncromesh gear? How much of a job is that to fix or
> should I just replace the transmission with one that has overdrive.
> Sounds's like I will not be bored this winter. Hey at least this did not
> happen on April 1. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Barry Christ
> Western New York
> MG Car Club
> >>
> Barry,
>
> Somehow, I feel that helping you will be a religious experience-sorry, I
> couldn't help myself!
> Anyway, before you pull the engine, jack up the car, crawl under the right
> side and have someone depress the clutch. The rod will extend at least
> approximately 1/2". If it doesn't, you can suspect the hydraulic portion of
> your clutch system.
> As far as replacing items while the engine is out, everything is fair
> game. I would definitely purchase the three piece clutch kit and clutch
> alignment tool. Also, a rear main seal, front trans input shaft seal,
> throwout arm bushing(a new pilot shaft bushing might also be needed-but ask me
> for advice if you decide to replace it!). The oil pan gasket is much easier
> to get to as well as the front cover and front main seal. As far as the
> transmission is concerned, it does sound like you are having problems with
> your synchros. If you can find an overdrive in good shape, that's an option!
> Good Luck
> Tom Green
> 1979 MGB with a Halloween Attitude
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