MG MGB User Manual

THE
OVERDRIVE
(TYPE
L.H.)
Inspection
40.
Thoroughly
clean
the
components
in
a
cleaning
solvent and
dry
them
using
lint-free
or
nylon
material
or
compressed
air.
41.
Thoroughly
examine
each
component
for damage and
excessive
wear.
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42.
Examine the bearings
for
pitting
or
scoring
of the
tracks
and balls.
43.
Check
the
springs
for weakness,
collapse
or
distortion
against
the following:
44.
.
Inspect
the
pistons
and bores
for
signs
of
scoring.
45.
Examine
the
rubber
components
for
signs
of
deterioration.
46.
Inspect
the
clutch for
worn or
charred linings and
loose
rivets.
If the
clutch
is
defective
a
complete
new
clutch sliding member
must
be
■tted.
47.
Examine
the
shaft splines
for
signs
of
wear
and
damage.
48.
Check
the condition
of the
sun
wheel bush.
If
the
bush
is
defective
a
complete
new sun
wheel assembly
must
be
fitted.
49.
Examine the
selective
washers for
wear.
If
worn, a
new
set
(four) of washers
must
be fitted.
Reassembling
50.
Press
the front bearing
into
its
housing
in
the
rear
casing,
ensuring
that the
outer
track of the
bearing
is
■rmly
against
the shoulder
of
the
casing.
51.
Press the
annulus
into
the front
bearing.
52.
Fit the
spacer,
speedometer driving
gear,
and selective
washer.
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53.
If
the
rear
casing,
annulus,
speedometer
gear, or spacer
have
been
renewed,
proceed
as
follows:
a.
Using dial
gauge
18G
191,
take
a
reading
from
the
rear
face of the selective
washer
(Fig. Fc.12).
b.
Take
another reading
from the shoulder
of
the
rear
bearing
housing.
c.
The
dimension
in
a
should be
.010 in.
(.254
mm.)
iggin-
(.127 mm.)
greater
than
the
so
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Fig. Fc.12
Using dial
gauge
18G
191
to
take
measurements
for
the
selective
washer.
Inset
shows:
1. Rear
face
of
the selectivewasher.
2. Shoulder of the bearing housing.
dimension taken
in
b.
If the
correct
reading
is
not
obtained, check that the
front
bearing and
annulus
are
firmly
in
contact
with the shoulders
of their
respective
housings.
No.
of Wire Free
Fitted
Load
at
Spring
coils diameter
length
length
■tted length
Clutch
engagement
3%
.098
in. .78
in.
.52
in.
65
lb.
(2.5
mm.)
(19.8 mm.) (13.2
mm.) (29.5
kg.)
Clutch release
4%
.128
in.
.85
in.
.625
in.
150
lb.
(3.3
mm.)
(21.6 mm.) (15.9
mm.) (68 kg.)
Relief valve
8 .092
in.
1.182
in.
.995
in.
38.35 lb.
(2.3 mm.) (30 mm.) (25.3
mm) (17.5
kg.)
Pump
7
.064
in.
1.75
in.
.896
in.
10.99
lb.
(1.6 mm.)
(44.5
mm.)
(22.8
mm.) (5 kg.)
MGB. Issue
1.
15676
Fc.11

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Brand	MG
Model	MGB
Category	Automobile
Language	English