[Mgs] Questions on Rear Engine Mount

[Dan DiBiase]

So I refurbished the rear engine/transmission mount this week-end. Removed it, de-gunked it and painted the brackets, then rebuilt
it with a new pin and 2 new bushings (wow, what a pain to get the bushings through the holes! That was a 30-minute project). I noticed
that there is a gap of about 1/2" that wasn't present when I removed the old bushings (see pic). Of course, the old bushings had ballooned
up and were full of grease and road crap, so maybe the gap was there originally. Is there supposed to be this gap?

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/ddibiase/1976%20MGB%20Engine%20Work/P7060027.jpg

Second question is regarding the bracket that attaches to the transmission, under the rubber mounts that bolt to the trans. The bracket is off-set,
and I believe that the 'tabs' face towards the rear of the car, but can't quite tell from the pics I took before I removed the old bracket. Is this
correct?

http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/ddibiase/1976%20MGB%20Engine%20Work/?action=view&current=P7060024.jpg

I also degreased the trans - before (with some test spots) - 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/ddibiase/1976%20MGB%20Engine%20Work/P6240009.jpg

After - 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/ddibiase/1976%20MGB%20Engine%20Work/P7050021.jpg

There is definitely some paint on the trans - I wonder if the late transmissions came painted?

 Dan D
Central NJ USA
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