Gearbox Rebuild

These pictures illustrate some of what is involved in rebuilding the MGA gearbox. All parts except the gears were renewed.

It looked to be a formidable task at the beginning. But once you get into it everything makes sense. I assembled and reassembled it so many times, checking out clearances, etc. that I think I could now do it blindfolded.

Must have been hard shifting with this mess in the shift lever.

The ball bearings on the input shaft and mainshaft were replaced with new. The lay shaft and needle bearings were replaced. The layshaft and mainshaft thrust washers were replaced. All seals including the speedometer drive seal were replaced. Rusted parts were sandblasted, everything else was cleaned in solvent.

Now this can go on the engine and the engine and gearbox will be ready to go in the car. Yea! major progress at last.