[Mgs] Overdrive Noise/Shifting Problem

[mark.jones at exxonmobil.com]

It could also be the pilot (spigot) bushing that is making the noise and if
so it is nothing to worry about.

Mark
73 MGBGT

----- Original Message -----
>I have an overdrive transmission on my 1980 MGB and when it is in neutral
>and
> the engine is running it produces a "roaring" noise.  The noise appears
to
> be
> coming from the front bearing on the transmission shaft. I do not believe

> it
> is coming from the throw out bearing because I installed a new throw out
> bearing and clutch approximately 2,400 miles ago when I did a complete
> restoration(towed the car home because it had not run for 14 years).  In
> addition, when I down shift from 3rd to 2nd and if you do not shift just
> right
> it scraps reverse gear.