I dunno nuttin bout gettin the shifter out of the SD1. But here are
some ideas on repairing the broked thread:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/gearbox/gt108.htm
At 12:07 PM 7/14/2013 -0400, Barrie Robinson wrote:
>....
>This will be of interest to only the V8 fiends but just in case I am
>sending to other MG bodies
>
>My gear shift lever broke off at the bottom of the thread while
>motoring to a car show. This made changing gear a bit
>difficult. It looks like there was a flaw in the metal. What I
>want to know is how difficult is it to replace the the part in the
>SD1 5-speed gearbox WITHOUT having to take the gearbox cover etc off
>- or am I doomed to a big job. The other thought is - could I get
>the part welded on - there is room as the break is right at the
>bottom of the thread. The leather lever cover will cover the joint. ....
>....
_______________________________________________
Mgs@autox.team.net
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/mgs/mharc@autox.team.net
|