Be very careful about blanket statements like "For the Midget, 20/50 is the
recommended lubricant" This is not true. The 75 and later RB Midget uses 90
wt in the tranny.
Larry
At this exact moment in time 12/13/00 11:12 PM, "SueCallaham"
<wadleigh@syix.com> made the profound statement:
> Unfortunately the oil in the gearbox isn't the problem. It had 20/50 in
> it and I added a quality brand 20/50 to it. The oil that was in it was
> quite clean as well. I'm one of those persons who reads everything I
> can get my hands on before attempting anything. I have several
> reference books on MGs and specifically Midgets, including the reprint
> of Leyland's original Workshop Manual. For the Midget, 20/50 is the
> recommended lubricant, which is also used in the engine. So I'm
> doubting that to be the problem, but thanks!
>
> Sue
>
>
>
> Brad Pace wrote:
>
>> Sue,
>> I would not be surprised if your GBX had 90wt. gear oil in it. Check
>> it and make the swap to a multigrade engine oil and see if that does
>> not cure your problem. If you do not know the differrence in the 2
>> oils just drain a little from the bottom plug into a container (just a
>> tablespoon or so) and take it to a local lube shop and ask what wt. it
>> may be. 90wt. will be quite thick and have a strong odor to it. (90wt.
>> in these cars is very common and in my opinion leads to thier early
>> demise as they are not designed to lube well with this heavy of oil. I
>> use 20/50 in all of mine and you may use an even lighter oil depending
>> on your locale and driving conditions. Consult your owners manual for
>> the correct application.
>>
>> Brad
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "SueCallaham" <wadleigh@syix.com>
>> To: "MGs" <mgs@autox.team.net>; "Midgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 7:17 PM
>> Subject: Shifting problem
>>
>> Is everyone ready for the next challenge? Grrrrr....
>>
>> Now that my Midget is running (and quite well I might add) and I've
>> decided to hold off on the
>> wire wheels (at least for the time being). Instead, the Prince has
>> raised his wand, wiggled his
>> nose, and created a new challenge for me. So once again, I need the
>> help of our experts (all of
>> you out there who've already gotten to that level in the Lucas saga).
>>
>> Being the conscientous LBC lover, I did the usual lube and fluid check
>> before winter (without
>> snow) set in here (about a month ago). Topped off the fluids, greased
>> where needed and all that good stuff.
>>
>> Since then, first gear has developed an attitude and a mind of its
>> own.
>> (First gear with an
>> attitude? Sounds like my kids!) Sometimes I can't get out of first
>> gear now. This never
>> happened before I topped off the gearbox. And it doesn't always
>> happen
>> even now. Only if I've driven the car for any length of time (30-60
>> minutes of driving). It acts like it's been glued in position ---
>> with
>> a little gentle wiggling (of the shifter of course), first will let go
>> and I can go to the other gears without difficulty. None of the
>> others
>> do this. And first doesn't do it on a short run or when the car is
>> cool.
>>
>> Any suggestions???? Thanks again!
>>
>> Sue
>> '74 Midget (the challenge)
>> '65 Midget (the challenge waiting)
>> '65 MG-1100 (the challenge past)
>>
>> By the way .....
>>
>> L Look
>> U Upon
>> C Challenge
>> A As
>> S Stimulating!!
>>
>> : D
>
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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