Justin.
Changing the CWP is not a 'difficult' job, but it is tricky to get it so
the new gears are quiet. I would strongly suggest you search the
internet for some guidance. When I converted my TD a few years ago,
there were any number of sites that popped up as the result of a search.
Regarding a different oil, I suggest you try using Red Line gear lube.
Makes all the difference in the world.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Justin Dunphy
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 8:50 PM
To: MGLIST
Subject: Crown Wheel and Pinion Replacement
Hi All I have a 70 1275 Midget with the standard 4.22:1 rear diff that
is
pretty ( no very ) noisy (worn) . I am looking to replace the Crown
Wheel
and Pinion with a 3.9:1 or 3.7:1 set from Victoria British which is
currently on special for $229+S+H. Looking at the Haynes Manual gives no
indication of how to do this .
How dificult is it to do ? Any special tools required ? I am reasonably
mechanical proficient ( converted from wires to steel , changed Cams in
my
Buell ) , can sweat a copper pipe , you get the idea.
If it is too much bother, is there any recommendations on using
different
oils in the diff to quite it down. I just use 20W50 per the manual
I just use the car for country lane tooling ( around 55-70 ) but have to
run
on the freeway too, so I would like to drop the revs a bit from 4500
for 70
(4.22) to 3933 (3.7) or 4100 (3.9).
ANy thought would be much appreciated
Cheers
Justin
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