I just used a complete MG Midget wire-wheel axle, but with new mounts welded
on to fit the spring spacing. Track was 2 inches wider than the original
(MGPB?) axle but it gave me excellent 7x1.75 inch shoes and cheap
(Hydraulic) cylinders. Uses same 42mm hubs as J/P etc.
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From: The Hornet's Nest <scarsdal@globalnet.co.uk>
To: <tnishio@adv.mei.co.jp>
Cc: <MG-MMM@autox.team.net>
Sent: 05 December 2000 08:13
Subject: Re: Diff conversion
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <tnishio@adv.mei.co.jp>
> To: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 4:18 AM
> Subject: Diff conversion
>
> Hiro,
> I have used the modern Midget diff assembly for many years on a Wolseley
> Hornet Special, basically the the same rear axle as the MGs. You need to
> weld up the holes to mount the diff & then redrill to suit the Midget
diff.
> I drilled all the way thru & fitted long bolts with anti crush spacers.You
> then need to make a spacer 3/16" (4.76mm) to go between axle and diff. The
> only other jobs are to get new halfshafts made with the 'modern' spline on
> the inner end &mod shorten the propshaft.
> By doing this mod I can change the axle ratio to suit the event. Available
> ratios are 3.5(Riley), 3.9 (Wolseley), 4.22 (Midget), 4.55 (Austin A35),
> 4.875, 5.1, 5.3 (Morris Minor).For drawings & more detail contact me
direct.
> Graham Whitaker (several Hornet Specials, MG PA, MG SA,
> 1/2 MG J2)
> British Cars Web: http://www.team.net/sol
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