[Mgs] MGB Engine and gearbox reinstallation

[Max Heim]

Other than the bit about the mounting brackets, I 'm sure it can be done. I
don't know why you wouldn't have them attached -- they're pretty fiddly in
the confines of the engine compartment. But I'm thinking about an early B.

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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Menlo Park, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires

on 10/4/12 2:41 AM, PaulHunt73 at paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com wrote:

> Now I know I'm going to be told to fit the engine and gearbox as a unit.  But
> has anyone removed the mount brackets from the engine front plate, dropped
> just the engine down between the chassis rails and brackets, joined the
> gearbox to the engine on the floor under the car, then lifted the assembly
> into position and refitted the mount brackets and mounts?  I realise the rear
> of the gearbox may need jacking up as the engine is raised into position.
> Space and hoist limitations make lifting the combined unit in from the top
> problematic.
> 
> Thanks,
> PaulH.