On Sun, 25 Jan 1998 13:15:20 -0700 (MST) Williams/MG Guy
<mgguyc100@newedge.net> writes:
>Hey everybody!
>
>As the engine removal process for the OD installation marches on, I'm
>presented with a stream of questions and comments that I'd like to
request
>some input on from the incredible store of knowledge on this list.
>
>Driveshaft: Having removed the non-OD shaft, much to my chagrin, it is
>identical to the one that came with the OD transmission. Raises a couple
of
>points. Wasn't there supposed to be a difference between OD and non? OD
>shorter as I recall? No difference? Perchance I still need a OD
>driveshaft?
Nope, no difference. Same drive shaft for OD and Non-OD transmissions
after 1967. I have a 1976 OD in a 1969 car.
>In a sudden moment of Homer Simpson-ism, I have now realized that this
>conversion will require an OD speedo and cable. Both of which I removed
from
>a parted out GT a couple of years ago, and promptly sold to another
>enthusiast - via this actual list! DOH!
>
>So, now I'm searching for an OD speedo. DOH! (again)
What year did the OD come from. I think that from about 1976 on the OD
required a 1000 speedo. You'll see the 1000 written in the lower portion
of the face of the speedo.
If I remember correctly I didn't need a special OD cable. My old one
worked fine.
>Tech Info: Where can an individual source MGB related tech info on the
'net?
>I'd like some source with a search function, rather than having to
scroll
>through pages of non-relevant info?
Dunno. I really can't help with the rest of the questions.
>For anyone interested, here's where I am with my latest project, finally
>begun in earnest after two years of procrastination: install overdrive
in
>'68 roadster, the car I restored ground-up some 8 years ago. Have logged
>7500 miles since, and the OD will be my 'Dairy Queen curl' for the car.
>
>Presently, the car's up on stands in the garage, drained of oil &
coolant.
>Hood/bonnet off and wrapped in blankets and stored away safely. Fenders
>covered in old sheets and secured. Rad/oil cooler & lines/shroud, air
>filters/carbs/intake manifold off and stored. Driveshaft out (What? Same
as
>the other? DOH!)
>
>Once the engine and tranny are out, plan included replacing the rear
engine
>seal, which leaks like a sieve. Now have discovered front seal seems to
have
>some blow-by, or perhaps it's from the oil cooler, which seemed to have
some
>blow-by from the lower corner.
>
>None-the-less, I'm haunted by the "why didn't you do it when the engine
was
>out" voice, so I may as well. Which brings me to this question: gasket
>sealers. Now, I know you're not to dress the rear seal in anything
>(correct?), but how about the front seal?
>
>My goal - a dripless LBC. Yeah, call me crazy, but my ol' BGT can be
parked
>in any friend's freshly dressed driveway without any of those
embarassing
>"oh, you've got a british car" moments!
>
>The OD has been checked over and cleaned, front and read seals replaced.
New
>gaskets for the inspection plate and filter cover will stop the slight
>weeping I see presently. Ordered those puppies this past week from VB.
>
>Actually, I've dinged up a startling amount in a short time for a bunch
of
>'little' things, like engine ID plates et al.
>
>Ah well, I can hear it now..."why didn't you do it when the engine was
out"
>
>Ramble mode off.
>
>Terry Williams
>'70 BGT (sleeping)
>'68 roadster (improving)
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