I vaguely remember discussions on interchangeability of transmissions on
the MG list. I think it can be done with minor modifications. I recall
the driveshaft needs replacement and the tranny tunnel needs some slight
hammering. The information could be googled I'm sure.
Ron
gtwincams wrote:
> Hi Sheryl,
> I guess I should have screened it better, but didn't really have time,
> so just put the word out to you after making contact with the seller.
> You really will love OD - especially because it can be made to work in
> all forward gears if you want, or more commonly, 3rd and 4th. Really
> cuts the racket and engine wear. Essential for a long trip. I can't
> remember what the ratio is for MGB ODs, but they are typically from
> 23-28%, which is significant.
> Is there an absolute contraindication with this gearbox from an earlier
> car? E.g. different input shaft, bolt pattern, etc.? My MGB knowledge
> stopped with the 1972 model years...
> Cheers,
> Greg
>
>
> Sheryl wrote:
>
>>We checked the listing on craigslist and it 's the wrong year transmission.
>>"MGB Transmission, factory overdrive.Fits 68-74."
>>We have 1976 MGB's. We sent a request to a friend who has parts to see if he
>might have one.
>>Dennis and I are very interested in testing out an O/D tranny with the
>Colorado trip in mind.
>>
>>Sheryl & Dennis
>>1976 MGB
>>1976 MGB
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message ----
>>From: Ron Engelhardt <nobbc@sonic.net>
>>To: North Bay British Car Club <nobbc@autox.team.net>
>>Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:58:49 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Sheryl and Dennis - OD trans for your B
>>
>>Andy and Sherry, keep us posted. I think this would be an interesting
>>tech session subject for our members due to the popularity of this type
>>of conversion. Andy, how was your tour two Saturdays ago? Sorry I had to
>>miss it!
>>
>>Ron
>>58 MGA
>>
>>Andy Preston wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Sheryl, Marla and I are definitely going to Colorado in 2009. An O/D would
>>>be great relief from the high revs. If you buy it I'll be more than happy
>>>to help Dennis put it in. We had a tech session in my garage for the MGOC 4
>>>years ago and we did an engine swap with the old tranny in one day. If we
>>>made it a NoBBC tech session I'm sure we could beat the previous time. The
>>>price is very good for a working O/D tranny. I think I paid $700 over 6
>>>years ago.
>>>
>>>Andy
>>>
>>
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