No, on the MGB, and you probably spun an half shaft which may have
already been weak. It is simple to replace, and they are inexpensive to
buy, used, as in ebay. Go for the later half shafts which had the e-17
cast numbers. They were stronger than the early ones. All you need
then is to remove the drums and pull the shafts. One will come out
whole, one won't! Replacement takes only a thin paper gasket. While
you are in there, check your brakes! Not a bad job at all, except for
the gear oil dribbling on your floor.
Bill McLeod
Slightly Classics, Tucson, AZ
jack skeffington wrote:
>I've been rebuilding a parts car midget with a 1275 engine. I've been driving
>it around cautiously so far but it sounded so good yesterday that I decided to
>try a speed run. Popped the clutch and nothing happened. Drive shaft still
>spins in all 4 gears as far as the rear axle, but the wheels don't turn!!!! Do
>I need to drop the whole rear end or can I disconnect the drive shaft and
>dismantle the rear in place. I've got a repair manual on the way.
>
>Someone with a unknown MGB offered me his hulk for parts. Can I use the rear
>end ??
>
>Thanks in advance, Jack
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