For those of you who have upgraded your engine output, by over-boring or even supercharging, there is a simple upgrade … More
Category: Gearbox
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 Thrust Bearing Pivots in Situ
I was getting a like whistling sound coming from the clutch but as soon as i put the clutch down … 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
