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Q & A: TD Gearbox

Wednesday January 04th, 2006
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,
I rebuilt the gearbox on my TD and now that I'm ready to drop it in, I'm having trouble inserting the new Moss pilot bushing into the crank. (It's too tight.)

I don't have access to a machine shop. Do you recommend sanding it down or is there another way I haven't considered?

Cary
Cary!

The spigot bushing or pilot bush fits into the back of the crank with quite an interference fit. I usually drive it in with a deep socket on a 8" long 3/8 extension. The socket should fit squarely on the lip of the bus... read more