Re: [MBZ] Blammo
I replaced the diff. in the MGA (4.30) with one from an MGB (3.90) when I installed the 215 V8 in the MGA. Never had a problem with it. The MG u-joint right in front of the diff. was the weak link - I replaced it every 6 months. I did have steel wheels --- On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 6:48 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> ...As I near the end of the resto of my 66 MGB Roadster I keep looking at >> the engine bay and thinking about a 289 with 2-4s. Or a Buick 3.5L Alum.V8 >> --- And a modern 4 or 5 speed also -.. >> > The question is, will you then peel all the teeth off the ring gear or will > you just twist the hub out of the wire wheels. > > Seen this before. > > RLE > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Blammo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> ...As I near the end of the resto of my 66 MGB Roadster I keep looking at >> the engine bay and thinking about a 289 with 2-4s. Or a Buick 3.5L Alum.V8 >> --- And a modern 4 or 5 speed also -.. >> > The question is, will you then peel all the teeth off the ring gear or will > you just twist the hub out of the wire wheels. When a car has a live axle, there are an almost infinite variety of solutions to the weak diff problem. I would think that a properly trued and tensioned set of wire wheels could handle more torque than the tires could, otherwise the brakes would rip the wheels apart in the first panic stop. If you drive around on loose wire wheels, you get what you deserve. I'd use Halibrands or Minilites or other vintage style wheels, because I like tubeless tires. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Blammo
Or in the case of the 350 we dropped into a Vega years ago, will he split the 2 small gears in the differential. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:49 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blammo > ...As I near the end of the resto of my 66 MGB Roadster I keep looking at > the engine bay and thinking about a 289 with 2-4s. Or a Buick 3.5L Alum.V8 > --- And a modern 4 or 5 speed also -.. > The question is, will you then peel all the teeth off the ring gear or will you just twist the hub out of the wire wheels. Seen this before. RLE ** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1625 - Release Date: 8/21/2008 6:04 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1625 - Release Date: 8/21/2008 6:04 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Blammo
> ...As I near the end of the resto of my 66 MGB Roadster I keep looking at > the engine bay and thinking about a 289 with 2-4s. Or a Buick 3.5L Alum.V8 > --- And a modern 4 or 5 speed also -.. > The question is, will you then peel all the teeth off the ring gear or will you just twist the hub out of the wire wheels. Seen this before. RLE ** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
