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Re: Tranny Compatibility

To: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>, MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tranny Compatibility
From: Scott Hower <howersl@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 11:50:52 -0700 (PDT)
 Whoa there Max, some 4 synchro boxes had a
 dipstick (my 73 does).

 Look at the side cover of the gearbox:

 - if it is rectangular, it is a 4 synchro box (68-80)
 - if it is a trapeziod, (like a square with bottom
 2 corners snipped off) it is a 3 synchro (62-67).

 --Scott

--- Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com> wrote:
>
> The dipstick indicates the early 3-syncro
> transmission. Won't fit a 75 without other 
> modifications such as flywheel and starter 
> replacement. A  retrograde move   ; )
> 
> frank krajewski had this to say:
> 
> >Have a friend with a 1975 MGB and he needs a
> tranny. I have two in my
> >parts collection and both have the dipstick. Does
> anyone know if this
> >"dipstick tranny" is suitable for the 75 B? I just
> can't recall the
> >vintage of the trannies since I have had them for
> so long.
> >Frank "Swamp Yankee" Krajewski
> >
> >
> 
> 
> --
> 
> ===============================
> Max Heim
> mvheim@studiolimage.com
> Studio L'Image/San Francisco
> 415 643 9309 : 415 643 9307 fax
> Studio L'Image/New York
> 212 242 3366 : 212 242 3399 fax
> 
> 

===
Scott Hower -> howersl@yahoo.com


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