Thanks for the info...
I'm probably going to go ahead, considering the amt of highway miles I do...
Thanks again...
- Tab
At 10:19 AM 7/17/00 -0700, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>The later trannies are far more durable than the early ones, so chances
>are it is okay even without a rebuild. I suggest you have them pull the
>layshaft and replace it if it shows only slight or moderate wear, or
>rebuild the box if it is badly worn. Your shop should know how to do
>this inspection, but instructions are in the Moss catalog if they don't.
>
>You won't regret the conversion, all four of mine have or will have OD.
>Also, I highly recommend Red Line MTL synthetic oil for these boxes, a
>far better lubricant for the pressures in a transmission than motor
>oil. MTL stands for manual transmission lubricant, and is offers easier
>shifting as well as improved longevity. Excellent for the syncros and
>won't harm the OD. I've been using it for nearly 10 years in the '65,
>with good results.
>--
>Stuart MacMillan
>Seattle
>
>'84 Vanagon Westfalia
>'65 MGB (Driven since 1969)
>'74 MGB GT (Restoring)
>
>Assisting on Restoration:
>'72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
>'64 MGB (Son's)
>
>Parts cars:
>'68 & '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
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