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Q & A: Transmission on 67B

Tuesday January 03rd, 2006
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,
Some time ago I rebuilt a 67 MGB transmission. I replaced the lay shaft and bearings. Everything else looked to be in good shape. Occasionally, when down shifting from fourth while slowing to a stop it fails to shift. After "jiggling" the shift lever for a while it shifts and returns to normal operation. Could you give me a hint as to what may be wrong?

Thanks,
John
John!

It could be that the lockout assy -- that fork that keeps you in one gear -- is really rough on one of the surfaces.

I cannot believe that you can fix it without removing the box -- although, quite frankly,... read more