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MG MGB Technical - Nut missing on overdrive unit

I have just installed my engine and gearbox into my 71 roadster and during the installation decided to tighten one of the flange nuts for the overdrive unit (to the gearbox). This turned out to be a disaster as the stud sheared off. It is one of the top studs and there are another 7 studs or so around the flange, is this safe to leave? Has anyone had this problem before?
Alex Davies

Bearing in mind that it is just the one stud that is broken I don't think that this is going to cause you any concern unless of course there is an oil leak. This seems to be one of these jobs to remember to do next time you have it all out again.
Iain MacKintosh

This thread was discussed between 12/04/2011 and 13/04/2011

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