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Re: B vrs. C

To: Roger Garnett <rwg1@cornell.edu>
Subject: Re: B vrs. C
From: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 11:23:19 +0000
Roger Garnett wrote:

> Diff- I think the ratios are 3.01 and 3.3 as opposed to the B's 3.9. The rear
> end casing may be different as well?

Nope. Same case. 3.07 (early, rare) and 3.70 axle ratios vs 'B' 3.90.
The brakes and backing plate are different, however.

> Prop shaft.
Same.

> Tranny- beefier gears, changed bellhousing? (If this tranny can't be adapted 
>to
> an MGB or Rover V8 I may have an MGC O/D tranny for sale/trade...)

Nope. Bellhousing (and, thus, the case) is unique to 'C' but internals
are standard 'B' stuff. Same O/D.

> Steering rack.
Is different and unreplaceable. 'B' rack adaptable.

> Uh, what else?

140 MPH Speedometer.

Bob Allen, Kansas City, '69MGC/GT & ?



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