The overdrive is a short fat unit that bolts onto the back of the gearbox
proper. Non o/d boxes have a relatively narrow tube of similar length
instead of the o/d. The o/d unit should have a makers plate on it saying
something like 'Laycock Overdrive Type D" or type LH. There should be a
wire coming out of the unit, this is the solenoid wire to activate the unit.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Waringa <kwaringa@dynsys.com>
To: MG <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 1:10 PM
Subject: 75 MGB Question
> Last night I bought a 75 MGB to use as a parts car. The car was in very
> good condition until it had an electrical fire in the engine compartment.
> The engine and transmission are out of the car. The wiring harness has
been
> removed from the engine compartment and I got a new harness with the car.
>
> Now my questions, how can I tell if the transmission is an overdrive
tranny?
> The guy I bought it from thought it might be but he wasn't sure. Also,
the
> dash has a plaque about being a limited edition car. Can anyone give me
> some info on the limited edition 1975 MGB.
>
> The passenger side inner fender in the engine compartment and hood are in
> pretty bad shape, but otherwise the car is in real good condition. I'm
now
> having second thoughts about using it for parts. I'll just have to think
> about it some more. I can't really afford to add another project to my
list
> right now, and my yard is getting pretty full of cars, but you just never
> know. Sorry for thinking out loud.
>
> TIA
>
> Ken Waringa
> 74 Midget (daily driver)
> 71 TR6 (on the road within 2 weeks)
> 79 MGB (son's project with dad's help)
> 73 MGB (needs full restoration)
> 75 MGB (?????)
>
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