o/d parts on filter
o/d parts on filter
Took the cover off the o/d to change the filter and found large pieces of a brass ring. Appears about 1 3/4 inches in diameter and has 3 or 4 small slots in each side. How much trouble am I in?
Re: o/d parts on filter
Since no-one else has replied - I can't be sure what you have there but it sounds like a thrust washer or part of the clutch.
I'm afraid it sounds like an engine/gearbox out job to get the overdrive removed and sent to a specialist repairer. Does it still work by the way?
Ian F
I'm afraid it sounds like an engine/gearbox out job to get the overdrive removed and sent to a specialist repairer. Does it still work by the way?
Ian F
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
Re: o/d parts on filter
Thank you for the response. Yes, all still works. Had no idea there was any issue until I found the pieces. I thought it would probably be removal for repair but was thinking, as long as it was working, it might wait a bit if no more serious damage was imminent.
1977 MGB
Re: o/d parts on filter
Hi Walt. I think it might be best to avoid the possibility of any major failure whilst driving, if that was a likely scenario.
I think I would contact a Laycock specialist and ask their advice. There used to be one at Killamarsh near Chesterfield, but Google should help there. They may well say that it will go on for miles in that condition !
Ian F
I think I would contact a Laycock specialist and ask their advice. There used to be one at Killamarsh near Chesterfield, but Google should help there. They may well say that it will go on for miles in that condition !
Ian F
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
Re: o/d parts on filter
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
Re: o/d parts on filter
Just FYI. The company responded within 24 hours with the information I needed. Nice.
1977 MGB
Re: o/d parts on filter
Thanks for the update, good to get feedback. Does it look like an overdrive out job and a bit of a rebuild?
Ian F
Ian F
MGCC member
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
1972 BGT, Blaze, Navy trim, recessed grill
1961 Midget, 948cc, Clipper Blue, Blue trim and weather gear
Re: o/d parts on filter
Yes, rebuild on the horizon. They said it's a thrust washer and parts would slowly wear so will probably wait until late fall assuming no catastrophes before.
1977 MGB