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MG TD TF 1500 - Transmission rebuild

I'm rebuilding a mg td transmission and have about 1/8 inch space between(using Moss's catalog)101-(sliding hub, 1st and 2nd) and #61 (circlip),is there a specific clearance for this area? Should I use a spacer to take up this space?
JR Macdonald

Barrie Jones is the guy who should be able to answer this. Cheers
Peter TD 5801
P Hehir

This is the very quick and accurate response from Barrie...Thanks so much...Joe

There is no recommended clearance for this gap and there is no provision for adjustment.

I have rebuilt a few gearboxes with up to 2mm of play and they are now in regular use without any problems. I did once overhaul a box with 3mm of play and it worried me, so I decided to fit a spacer washer between the gear and the circlip to close the gap to the clearance recommended for the MGA gearbox (.004" - .006"). The result was a very noisy gearbox, so I quickly removed the spacer and the problem went away.

If you are worried, fit a spacer washer, but I would not recommend that you close the gap below 1mm (.040").
JR Macdonald

This thread was discussed between 27/02/2014 and 01/03/2014

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