Many thanks to all who have responded to my recent cries for help. I am
working on individual replies but if I miss you, please understand that I
have not memory or organizational skills.
I am taking apart the tranny- 1600 Ml1 with bolt on u-joint yoke- and I
am having a little problem on the step "gently lift the tail shaft housing
off over the 3rd motion shaft." It seems that the ball bearing has gotten
real cozy with the tail shaft and won't let go. Any suggestions? I tried
a gentle wrap with a 2 by 4 on the tail shaft but no luck. The gears all
look good but I have a growl with the clutch out so I suspect the front
bearing. The second and fourth syncros have seen better days, too.
Next Question. The felt front seal has perished. The Moss conversion
gasket set states that it includes the front seal for the early (felt)
sealed engines. However, my kit only includes a standard rubber lip seal.
I noticed that the old felt seal sits in a metal housing that may be
removable. Am I supposed to bash this whole metal/felt assembly out and
replace it with the lip seal or should I order a new felt seal? The rear
seal on the tranny looks the same with felt inside a metal carrier and Moss
supplied a standard lip seal so maybe this is standard practice.
Thanks again for your help.
Bill Eastman
61 MGA who really likes her original parts and is holding on to them for
dear life.
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