Hi Jim,
Looks like galloping clutch drag to me.
It might be possible to select gears more easily if you pump the clutch
pedal a few times first. If this is the case, it's a fluid/seal problem.
This is not neccssarily the master-could be the slave.
Cheapest solution-strip down and re-rubber both cylinders. *Very* minor
scratching/pitting on pistons or cylinder walls can be polished out
but anything that will catch a fingernail will kill seals so you'd have
to go for new or sleeved cylinders.
However, if both are affected, it could just be age and/or contamination
which has taken out the seals.
Best of luck,
Dave Hill
James Porco wrote:
>
> Hello
> I've been reading this board for the last few years and ,,,generic lurker
> disclaimer...
> By my choice , my 1971 (restoration project) MGB-GT has become a daily
> drive for the last three weeks. Friday As I was pulling into my
> driveway, it became a bear to shift into first gear. And, any attempts to
> shift into reverse were met with a horrible grinding noise. This AM I
> checked to see if all fluids were OK and they were. The Transmission
> fluid was replaced less than 2 months ago with 20-50w Castrol.(same as in
> the engine). If I try to shift it into first the car slowly attempts to
> move forward, any other gear and I get that great head turning grinding
> noise.
>
> I think I am looking at a clutch master cylinder problem but I would like
> to get the boards opinion. If it is the master cylinder should I get the
> rebuilds kit or splurge for new parts?
> Any less expensive suggestions would also be helpful.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Jim Porco
> 1971 (black primer, but all new metal) MGB-GT
> Columbus, Ohio
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