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Re: Magnette Mutilation Take Two

To: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Magnette Mutilation Take Two
From: Dan Dwelley <ddwelley@excite.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:10:13 -0800 (PST)
Did you ever think about droping in a Rotary engine? :o)))




On Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:55:56 -0800, Dodd, Kelvin wrote:

>  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.


Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.





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