Checking Oil

["Thomas L. Burgin" <tburgin1@cox.net>]

I have had my 1980 MGB for three months now.  I want to check the oil 
level in the transmission.  I raised the flooring and removed the 
rubble seal.  I have no ideal what I should feel or remove to check 
the oil.  When I stuck my fat hand down on the transmission I  had no 
idea what to do next.  How do I check the oil level and add oil if I 
need it.  Second what type of engine oil should I use.  I understand 
that I should use engine oil and what weight.

Thomas L. Burgin