The explanation I have heard is that is to control oil leakage! I think it
keeps the hole clear so the oil can leak on your new driveway rather than
accumulate in the bell housing.
Larry Hoy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of David Mrozinski
>Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:35 AM
>To: mgs@autox.team.net
>Subject: Clutch Bell Housing Question
>
>
>Just got done pulling the engine and trans as one unit from my 74
>MG Midget.
>When I pulled the engine, I noticed a small hole at the base of the clutch
>bell housing. There apprears to be a cotter pin hanging out of the hole.
>It doesnt seem to be holding anything and moves freely.
>
>Is this an indication of something broke??? I have been looking
>through the
>books I have and I cant see anything that would explain it.
>
>Any thoughts. Help for this new MG owner/restorer would be appreciated.
>
>Dave
>
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