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MG MGA - gearbox conversion

Hello,just thought I would introduce myself having just joined this site.I am just starting to piece a 1962 1600 Mk2 back together after more years of blood ,sweat & toil, (plus a lot of swearing),for more years than I am too embarrased to mention.I was bought as a rear engined kit car,(it had two engines and gearboxes in the boot,plus a very large box of dismantled parts), a real wreck.Progress has been slow, working as time and money has allowed.I rebuilt the original gearbox some while ago but have now decided to convert to a sierra 5-speed.Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on any information, (a manual would be great),for rebuilding the type 9 box.
I am also having a few problems with the routing of some of the pipes and cables( I know,I should have taken more pics and notes when dismantling),so any advice would help.
The car will be finished any year now.
Regards,
Steve A.
S Ash

Some, but not all, of the Haynes manuals for the Sierra have good strip down instructions for the gearbox. Before you buy a copy check the relevant chapter.

About £2 seems to be the going rate for a clean copy.
Malcolm Asquith

Steve, If you havn't already done so put Barney's site
mgaguru.com at the top of your favorite list. There is an abundance of info that will allowyou to work out most problems. It was my saving grace!


WMR Bill

Steve
I have just had a Siera box fitted to my Mk 2 1600 Coupe -it has transformed the cruising with better acceleration in 2nd plus syncro on first
I have just obtained a Siera Manual by Haynes -got it off Amazon second hand cost &1 plus £2.50 postage delivered in two days!
Paul
Sunny hertfordshire
P D Camp

Hi S Ash, i have done a complete rebuild on my MGA which like yours was a total wreck , if i can be of any help just mail me as i am also in the county of Devon , i have a pal who has done the g/box job & could also give you some advice . cheers Colin
colin daly

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