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Magnette Mutilation Take Two

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Subject: Magnette Mutilation Take Two
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:55:56 -0800
Ok, I'm hitting the limits of my knowledge, so I look to the list for help.

The 1500 engine in my 58 ZB Magnette is not in good enough shape to use as
is.  I was hoping to pop a new clutch in the car and get it drivable.  No
luck.
I am not going to rebuild the 1500 engine.

Does anyone have hands on experience with installing a 5 main 1800 onto a
non-synchro (preferably Magnette w/top mounted slave) gearbox?

British Automotive has useful information on the web site.  But I cannot use
the MGB clutch kit as the nose of the Magnette transmission will not
interchange with the MGB one.

I know the rear engine plate must be machined for an oil seal.  Will the
Magnette flywheel mount up to the 5 main crank?  Or will the MGA clutch
cover mate up with the MGB non-synchro flywheel?  

Next question.  Has anyone looked into removing the remote control from an
all synchro gearbox, and made up a direct shift lever assembly?

Enquiring minds and all that.

Thanks

Kelvin.

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