[Mgs] The SD1 5 speed gearbox

[Barney Gaylord]

I dunno nuttin bout gettin the shifter out of the SD1.  But here are 
some ideas on repairing the broked thread: 
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/gearbox/gt108.htm


At 12:07 PM 7/14/2013 -0400, Barrie Robinson wrote:
>....
>This will be of interest to only the V8 fiends but just in case I am 
>sending to other MG bodies
>
>My gear shift lever broke off at the bottom of the thread while 
>motoring to a car show.  This made changing gear a bit 
>difficult.   It looks like there was a flaw in the metal.  What I 
>want to know is how difficult is it to replace the the part in the 
>SD1 5-speed gearbox WITHOUT having to take the gearbox cover etc off 
>- or am I doomed to a big job.  The other thought is - could I get 
>the part welded on - there is room as the break is right at the 
>bottom of the thread.  The leather lever cover will cover the joint. ....
>....