[Mgs] mg engine

[Dan DiBiase]

Malcolm, going by my '76 B, there are 3 bolts to remove the transmission stay rod - two that hold the front flange to
the transmission bell housing, and one that holds it to the trans crossmember. Then there are 4 bolts that hold the 
crossmember itself to the underside of the car. Then there are 2 bolts that hold the crossmember to the transmission.
These are very difficult to get to if you haven't done the famous 'crossmember modification' (which basically entails
drilling 2 holes through the crossmember at an angle to allow you to get a ratcher extension through the holes and onto
the trans mount bolts. But that's it, once you undo those 9, it should be clear (assuming, of course, you already disconnected
the 4 bolts that hold the trans to the driveshaft). 

I think the one you are referring to is the stay rod - there are rubber bits in there with a bolt that goes through horizontally.
But that should not be keeping the crossmember from dropping fully - you can drop it with the stay rod still attached.

Might differ slightly with an earlier car. You didn't say the year.

I have lots of pictures here - http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/ddibiase/1976%20MGB%20Engine%20Work/ 

 Dan D
Central NJ USA
'76 MGB Tourer
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From: Malcolm Jeffcock <msjeffcock at eastlink.ca>
To: Batans <members2 at batans.ca>
Cc: mgs at autox.team.net
Sent: Sat, June 12, 2010 5:33:20 PM
Subject: [Mgs] mg engine

Hi.

I finally have my "replacement engine" back and am trying to remove my old
lump. I have never taken engine/gearbox out as a unit, only the engine.
Following "Bentley" I decided this time the overall untit would be the way to
go...I have hit a snag that has insufficient info in the manual and so I need
the benefit of "experience"....the cross member under the gearbox. It says to
remove the 4 bolt-two at each end-(done)- and then: Remove the two bolts
securing the bottom tie bracket to the croww member.  Now I have two bolts
that I have removed that go up through the cross member into what I would
describe as the "mount" which I believe is rubber and is between the gear box
and cross member. I was hesitent but cold not see any other bolts. Having
undone these it feels as though there is robber mount that is wedged into the
inside of that cross member and does not want to separate form it...I did not
want to force it incase it is attached and should not be disturbed...or is it
just wedged into the inside of croww member so I should pry them apart...don't
want to proceed further until I know!...So far I have to say its not easier
although it will be easier to connect the engine to the gearbox which is why I
chose to do it this way.

Any help I appreciate, thanks in advance,

Malcolm
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