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Q & A: Starter and Flywheel for a Newer Style Transmission

Monday January 05th, 2009
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
I know years ago you used to answer questions for AMGBA members. I am hoping you still do.
I am having an 18GB motor rebuilt from a 1966 GT and want to put it in my 1973 GT. I know that
I must change the back engine plate so I can use the newer style transmission and the pilot bushing in the crank.
I will also be changing the water pump and pulley to accommodate the alternator. My only remaining question is about the flywheel.
I know that the ring gear for the starter is different and either the ring needs to be changed or the entire flywheel.
Moss Motors lists 2 sizes of ring gears (10.75" and 11.5"). Do you know what size is correct and if I can use the 18GB flywheel
with the 1973 starter? What should I do?
You need to get a flywheel for the pre-engaged starter -- 1968 -1979 (the 1980 flywheels only have one positioning pin and won't fit your crank). Wear is very unusual on these later flywheels, so you won't have to get a ring gear! If you cannot ... read more