This can sometimes be a real problem of a job to sort – so a friend of mine tells me … More
Category: Gearbox
MGB rear axle overhaul – Part 2 – reassembly
I’ve done this job on my MGB a couple of years ago – I wish I’d could have read this … More
MGB rear axle overhaul – Part 1 – disassembly
As I already wrote in an earlier post last November – my MGBs rear axle was in the paint-shop that … More
Day 113 – Greasy but out…
So that was a fun couple of days. Over the last couple of days I’ve managed to remove everything that … More
Replacement Clutch / Housing Rubber
A job I should have done when the engine was out and replaced the clutch. I thought would be a … More
Overdrive not working – first check …..
Under the car you’ll see a wire coming out the gearbox next to a 59mm square metal plate. Disconnect this … More
Clutch Pedal Slop
After some suggestions on the MGOC forum as to my the clutch bite point seems very close to the floor … More
Diff Cover Repair
When putting the diff back together i was aware that i had to do a better job of sealing the … More
Oversize Diff Washers
Earlier in the year I replaced the diff washers to stop the diff clonk but they did not stop it … More
Removing Axle Half Shaft
Whilst the fuel tank was out thought an ideal opportunity to replace the fibre washers in the diff. Had replaced … More
A Handy Little Helper
I have just replaced the clutch master cylinder and I wanted to see how much the slave cylinder was moving … More
Replacement Clutch Master Cylinder
A squeak that pulsed with the revs of the engine restarted recently. I thought i had fixed it thinking it … More
The little bleeder
Just a FYI. Aftermarket suppliers send the slave cylinder with the bleeder in the “wrong hole”. Hose should be on … More
MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration
For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade … More
MGB Clutch Upgrade | Bradley Restoration
For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade … More
MGB GT has an IV filled with oil — 1967 MGB GT
Filling the MGB transmission with oil on the earlier 4 syncho gearboxes is done through a hole on top of … More
Oiling Clutch Thrust Bearing Pivots in Situ
I was getting a like whistling / squeaking sound coming from the clutch when the engine had warmed up but … More
Degassing Clutch Hydraulics
I’ve never heard of this procedure before but it’s been described recently on the MGOC forum as a way to … More
Diagnosing Clutch Problems – Moss Motoring
Clutch problems fall into three categories: a) The clutch does not release properly when the pedal is depressed, resulting in … More
Drive Shaft U-Joint Orientation
Some useful information that applies to drive shafts, half shafts and steering columns that i found on the mgexp.com website … More
#MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
I have just replaced the clutch slave cylinder as i suspected it may have been the cause of a sort … More
Replacing #MGB Rear Gearbox Oil Seal
This is normally done with the engine gearbox out of the car as i did last year BUT with the … More
Checking Thrust Bearing in situ with endoscope.
I replaced the clutch and thrust bearing a year ago when I had the engine out. Just recently I’ve noticed … More
Gearbox Oil Spec #MGB
I found this Technical Service Bulletin on the net which applies to the mgb issued April 1975. It was on … More
MGA/B Roller Release Bearing – Beware!!
There’s a lot of debate about these but I think this video makes a pretty conclusive case against using them. … More
Removing Rear Hub Bearing #MGB
To get to the diff to change the thrust washers one of the half shafts needs to be removed. Read … More
#MGB Differential Anti Clonk Kit
Got the new kit in place – the only piece that was still in existence to remove was a wafer … More
That diff is def worn
I removed the diff cover prior to removing the drive half shaft so i could see how much play there … More
Diff Play and the “Clonk”
To measure the slack prior to taking the diff apart I locked the prop shaft and the opposite drum and … More
#MGB all jacked up ready for diff clonk job
All ready to do a few jobs under the back of the car, the main one being to replace the … More
Rear Axle Free Play Check – MGB Register Forum
An interesting post on the MGB Register forum discussing how much slack you can have in the rear axle before … More
MGB Torque Wrench Settings
A useful document which covers about every nut and bolt on the car. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Add9348b1-7d86-4ad8-af47-a15030c943bc The only other thing you need … More
MGB Gearbox Crossmember Assembly
When taking the engine and gearbox out of my MGB and dismantling the gearbox cross member assembly i didn’t realise … More
Curing the Clunk (back diff)
Chicagoland MG Club:Photos Chicagoland Mg Club:Members Just saving this article ready for my next winter project – should able to … More
mgb O/D lockout switch access hatch
mgb tranny O/D lockout switch access hatch Not so sure its something i would attempt – it’s knowing exactly where … More
Gearstick Mod!
British Automotive say if you are looking for a slicker gear change then perhaps you need to shorten the gear … More
Tip – MGB tapered sump plug seal
When i removed the engine and gearbox i noticed where oil had been leaking a little around the filler plug. … More
Tip – MGB gearbox oil change
Filling and topping up the gearbox is a lot easier with a length of hose pipe and a tunnel. Will … More
Clutch Replacement?
With the engine out and the gearbox off time to look at the clutch. I could see what was possibly … More
Checking Gearbox Electrics
Having had the gearbox to bits (well – in a few bits) i want to be sure all the gearbox … More
Common MGB Overdrive Oil Leak
Whilst at the recent MG & Triumph Spares Show i got speaking to an overdrive refurbisher who was making the … More
Overdrive electrics on an MGB
Surprised how many wires around the gearbox – not surprised that they say most o/d problems are down to electrics. … More
MGB Clutch Slave Cylinder Rod
Had to disconnect the clutch slave cylinder when removing the engine and having read how it can wear thought i … More
MGB_LH_Overdrive.pdf
MGB_LH_Overdrive.pdf A good article from the MGOC website explaining checks to do if you have problems with the overdrive unit. … More
Gearbox Lower Mounting on an MGB
These mountings were definitely ready for replacement – think someone may have attempted it in the past but unless off … More
Tip – Refitting MGB Overdrive
The Haynes manual simply says to refit as removal which is absolutely useless. It is a right swine to refit … More
Replacement Gearbox Selectors on my MGB
Managed to get the 4 replacement parts from 4 different suppliers including Anglo Parts in Belgium. The 1st/2nd selector, the … More
MGB Gearbox drive flange removal
A pretty straight forward job if you have a piece of angle iron drilled to suit the bolts in the … More
MY MGB Gearbox Problems!!
The main reason for removing the gearbox was to get at a nylon bush that was suspected to have failed … More
Tip – MGB cross member mod
One of the tricky jobs in removing the engine with gearbox was removing the cross member. Apart from the fact … More
My MGB Gearbox out and cleaned up
Keen to find out why the gear stick is so sloppy got the gearbox split from the engine, cleaned up … More
Additives? ….or not!
When i first got my MGB i knew it had a very small leak – more of a seep – … More
The MGB Gearbox
MGB GT Gearbox Some useful info for when i take engine out – a future project.
MGB tips mods and maintenance 