For individual internal gearbox parts and general assembly, please refer to the individual manual for the mg model you are working on. Xpag gearbox rebuild part two removing gearbox ytype. Mga disk brake conversion steel wheel 1500 1600 h510. This is interesting because ive never been asked about how we got the name gearbox before, but there is a bit of a story to it. Do not put oil in a gearbox which is to be shipped. Competitive, high quality parts, spares and accessories for all makes and models of classic british sportscars for over 30 years.
Over the years we have found that many customers contenplating the type 9 5 speed conversion have often prefered to have their existing 4 speed or 4 speed with overdrive unit rebuilt to keep the originality of their vehicle we therefore offer a rebuild service on the following mg gearboxes prices start at just. Xpag gearbox rebuild part one introduction mg ytype. Find a guaranteed used mg 6 gearbox here competitive prices. The mg d type midget is a sports car that was produced by mg in 1931 and 1932.
A great opportunity to replace that missing or incorrect gearbox in your mgtc. Here are a few comments about installing the early mgb d type overdrive gearbox in the mga. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. Randy pitchford, one of the founders, serves as president and chief executive officer. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Peter i found the thread and now find my gearbox is from a y type for the serial number starts with an s. Your y type gearbox is called a constant mesh one, because other than first and reverse gear, all the others remain in constant mesh all the time. Was it jumping out of 1st before you did the rebuild. We are certain the prices quoted from our members will beat all mg 6 car dealers making. Partsgateway is home to the uks top 180 mg mgtf specialist breakers and vehicle dismantlers so shopping for the best deal on mg mgtf gearbox is easy. Mg mgtf gearboxes are one of the most used vehicle components which often need replacing due to general wear and tear from crunching those gears. With stock of over 50,000 lines in a purpose built distribution centre, we manufacture and distribute classic british car parts to both trade and retail customers worldwide.
To navigate the site please click the logos on the left and enjoy yourself. Mine was attached to a larger bell housing than the normal midget spitfire one, i have no idea what it came out of. Whilst the two shafts are co located through the pilot bearing, there could be play in that, or the rear main allowing the crankshaft to waggle the gearbox input shaft, and stresses inside the gearbox could well be moving the shaft anyway. The kit is aimed at t type owners who want to use their cars on modern roads including motorways and who do not want to be confined to secondary roads. I had a spare gearbox already so the first job was to swap over the bell housing castings so that it would match to the standard rear engine plate.
Sporting saloon the handsome little ytype saloon that mg built. With mg having once been the worlds most popular sports car, the ytype is one of their lesser known models, at least by u. Our 5speed gearbox conversion for the mgb and mga offers you modern gearbox reliability and performance in a compact and lightweight package with the options of short shift and close ratio gearing. This enabled the driver to raise the whole car off the ground enabling easy. Of the 250 cars produced, 208 were open tourers, 37 were salonettes and five went to external coachbuilders. To date, no new parts are made for mmm gearboxes except where indicated below, but the supply of almost all parts are readily available in secondhand condition, though it should be noted that gears and gear clusters in good or little worn condition are now. The xpag gearbox not its correct title but one that mg people understand lasted from 1938 to 1957 in one form or another. The 1600 type gearbox with flanged output shaft could be filled with oil before installation. The mg ytype is an automobile produced by mg in england from 1947 to 1953. All of the civilizations left in the universe have now traveled to solus and, despite their differences, have teamed up to take down the ultimate enemy, the varelsi, before they darken solus as well. The mg j type is a sports car that was produced by mg from 1932 to 1934. Ideally there should be no play in the bearing other that the amount necessary to allow the shaft to turn. We are certain the prices quoted from our members will beat all mg zs car dealers making.
Gearbox software was founded on february 16, 1999, by randy pitchford, brian martel, stephen bahl, landon montgomery and rob heironimus, five developers formerly of rebel boat rocker. However, it can nevertheless be updated to advantage and british motor heritage bmh is now stocking the superb vitesse global 5speed manual gearbox conversion for the. Other upgrades included a datsun fivespeed gearbox conversion from. On this site you will find some pics of my mg midget gearbox conversion to ford sierra type 9, 5 speed gearbox and also some pics of an unusual metro based 3 wheeler. The chassis of the mg sa was a box section ladder type. The ya and yb manuals have the same picture and numbering system not always the case. Additionally, gearbox staff physically built a number of features in the final design. It also means that like the gearboxes for the mbc a series mg midget and the b series all mg magnettes, mga and mgb which were also used for a vast number of bmc cars, spares are still about. The overdrive unit was a laycock j type, fitted to the single rail triumph gearbox. Let the layshaft gears rest in the bottom of the gearbox. If so, it is hard to see that the little extra movement in the new sliding hub could be the cause this problem. Battleborn takes place in the far, far future, when all of the stars in the sky have darkenedexcept for one.
Below are a few of the most readily accessible gearbox types along with their functions. It was established in february 1999 by five developers formerly of rebel boat rocker. Jul 18, 2016 it is important to understand how the many types of gearboxes work in order to understand when your own equipment may need repairs. The mg t type 5 speed gearbox conversion kit has been developed as a further successor to the popular mga and mgb 5 speed gearbox conversions designed and developed by higear engineering ltd. Mg t type gearboxes post by tom lange, mgt repair mon apr 23, 2018 12. Note that the ya, yb, yt, td and tf all use the same gearbox ratios, so by simply swapping the gear lever extension over, you can use a y type gearbox on a later t type. Often the term transmission refers simply to the gearbox that uses gears and gear trains to provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device in british english, the term transmission refers to the whole drivetrain, including clutch, gearbox, prop. The y type was the third mg saloon car of a series ready for the market just before ww2 started. Hi guys, me again as some of you may know im thinking of engine out over the winter, rebore my 1500 and fit a type 9 5 speed box, ive the.
Low mileage original mgtc transmission gearbox 19461950. A transmission is a machine in a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Buyer guides to purchasing an mg y type mg enthusiasts. Known as the mg ytype, the first iteration of this series quickly became known by car.
We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files. On this site we collect information, photos, drawings and refer to websites, which are a useful help by the restoration of mmm mg s. This gearbox was completely disassembled and cleaned, rebuilt with new parts as needed and new bearings and layshaft. Xpag gearbox rebuild part two removing gearbox mg ytype. Few would argue that the mgb remains britains favourite classic sports car or that it is almost as at home in modern traffic as it was in that of the 60s70s. This will allow the gear to slide on the main shaft.
So, now get into the drivers seat, pull out the choke if its a cold day, turn on. Syncros also rebuilt with new springs and balls, reassembled to perfect working order with new seals and gaskets and new. The drivers side wiper is also the windscreen wipers switch. Xpag gearbox rebuild part two removing gearbox before we go any further, you do really need access to a workshop manual for your car. Just dont tip it onto the right side or upside down, and do not stand it on end with nose down or the oil could spill out from the dipstick hole or around the input shaft. Mga, b, tb, tc, td, tf and magnette 5speed gearbox. Page and gearbox employees share common creative traits such as three dimensional thinking capabilities and artistic design talents.
It was offered in fourdoor saloon and limited production open fourseat tourer. My set of references included the blower manual, the tc instruction manual, the mg autobook one by kenneth ball brown, a paper titled the gearbox fitted to the xpag by neil cairns, all the articles in the tso cd on gearboxes, as well as, studying illustrations in both the moss and abingdon spares catalogues. Now remove the layshaft dowel bolt from under the gearbox, drive the layshaft spindle out using an undersize drift or long punch. Gearboxes often only require new bearings and oil seals, rear axles the same. You can refer to the welded rear mount in the previous article gt303 to see what may have to be done to the mga frame to mount this gearbox. Aug 17, 2009 this is interesting because ive never been asked about how we got the name gearbox before, but there is a bit of a story to it. If you have any handy hints or tips youd like to share with other y owners, please. Mg td tf 1500 gearbox serial numbers bbs discussion.
It used the engine from the mg m type in the chassis from the mg c type and was only available as a fourseater. The mg sa did not feature an independent front suspension as intended for the mg s type but had a beam front axle with half elliptic leaf springs, and half elliptic leaf springs for the rear live axle. The process was a true collaboration between two creative firms. If so, it is hard to see that the little extra movement in the. Gearbox software 101 e park blvd ste 1200, plano, tx 75074. Gt100 gearbox drawing errors give you problems gt101 5 gearboxes used in the mga, and 2 engine rear plates gt101a gold seal gearbox gt102 a few notes on the close ratio gearbox gt102a gear ratios commonly used in the mga cf301 choosing gear ratios for best performance see care and feeding. The prototype y type was originally constructed in 1939 and at this stage the mg. Before rebel boat rocker, pitchford and martel previously worked together at 3d realms, and montgomery previously worked at bethesda softworks.
Midgets, magnas and magnettes of the period 1929 to 1936. By inclusion of the article on this site, the international mg y type register does. Mg ttype gearboxes xpag engineeringxpag engineering. This 2door sports car used an updated version of the overhead camshaft, crossflow engine, used in the 1928 morris minor and wolseley 10 and previously fitted in the mg m type midget of 1929 to 1932, driving the rear wheels through a fourspeed nonsynchromesh gearbox. We are accepting orders, however, deliveries may be delayed by several days.
We source used mg 6 gearboxes for customers all over the uk from our network of car breakers. Note that the 444 ratios are almost the same, but you would need to swap over the entire 444 internals to your y or t type box. Above you can see before and after pictures of a typical mg ta gearbox total rebuild that we completed last month. Then remove the main shaft, complete with bearing and gear cluster through the rear of the gearbox casing.