Why would it be so much work? For a 'B that's so simple.
1. Pull engine/transmission - which may be needed for a full
servicing of
the automatic, if it's not correct.
2. Add a clutch MC and pedal. Probably change out the brake pedal. That
area certainly isn't different from the manual.
3. Add a copper line from the MC to the Slave cylinder area.
4. Pull the torque converter/flywheel. Put in a proper flywheel,
clutch plate, etc.
5. Install the new transmission.
6. Install the engine/transmission.
7. Install the slave cylinder and bleed.
8. Drive.
Ok, it's not trivial, but it's not that much more that pulling
the engine and tranny that would be needed to pull a tranny
for servicing.
I don't see why it wouldn't be completely reversible down the
road for the originality people.
If you do this, I'd go for the overdrive, or maybe a 5-speed
conversion, since the whole point is lowering revs and improving
fuel economy.
Paul.
On Jul 15, 2006, at 4:59 PM, Dan DiBiase wrote:
> darren <darren@abbotstone.ath.cx> wrote: Hi Group..
>
> Does anyone have experience on changing the automatic mgb to a
> manual? I
> have a 1970 auto gt daily driver which I'm afraid is not very
> economical
> and on long run revs rather too much.. I am however loath to change
> the
> car from it's original spec... Any thoughts??
>
>
> Too much work to be worth it, unless you're REALLY attached to the
> car, Darren. And as someone else has noted, if it is an original
> B automatic, they are REALLY rare so I'd hate to see it converted.
>
> I'd really like to see some pictures of the interior. Got any
> posted anywhere? I imagine that most of us have never seen a
> factory-origonal B automatic....
>
Paul Root
77 MGB
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