In <199604020933.TAA11745@dingo.cc.uq.oz.au>, a.rayner wrote:
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>I have a 1965 mark I MGB with a four speed gearbox. Everything has been
>fully restored but I would like to put an overdrive unit onto the box to
>give me better fuel econ etc. Firstly, does anyone have an overdrive
>gearbox (pref. reconditioned) that will suit my needs? (I live in
>Australia but I'm visiting the UK at the moment. I may also visit the
>USA a bit later in the year). Secondly, does anyone know the procedure
>for hooking one up to a mark I gearbox? I have heard that this involves
>a very expensive conversion kit.
This conversion is very nearly impractical because it requires a new
mainshaft and rear extension for the gearbox. Installation requires
complete disassembly of the box. You are much better off looking for
a replacement box with OD already on it. If you are in the UK, hit
the boneyards.
A. B. Bonds
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