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Q & A: Rebuilding Transmissions

Robert!

I remember you from years ago! Many apologies for my tardy
response.

I would simply fit NEW wiper blades -- there are refills out
there,
apparently, that you can make work, but at $15 per blade and only two
blades
(am I right?), your investment just won't be that much!

The gearbox drain plug would be my guess -- smear some RTV
silicone
gasket goo on the threads of the plug before refitting. Sure, tighten
the
exposed bolts as you can find them.

Nice to hear from you again!

John

John,

Thanks for the note! My 69 roadster has three wipers; ended up getting
new
arms and blades. Looks nice and works well. Surprised how the car
survived
the storage. Changed all fluids and a new tonneau cover and its running
well.

My big project will be o/d conversion. Looking for the best way to do it.
My non-o/d trans is still rock solid and shifts well. I refilled it with
20W-50 and no problems. I do all the work on my car and have rebuilt
transmissions, though not MG.

If I can find the o/d & mainshaft unit, am wondering aloud whether I
should
mate to my trans. More trouble than it would be worth?

Thanks for remembering me!

Robert

Robert!

You want to find a COMPLETE overdrive and gearbox unit. If you try
to piece it together, you'll invariably miss a part, plus it will be more
expensive. Rebuilding is not difficult -- you can even brin... read more