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MGB Transmission cross member re-install

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I have removed the transmission and engine assembly to replace the clutch and reseal both the engine and transmission. I am currently trying to install the transmission cross member and I am not able to line up the bolts that go from transmission to the V-shaped mount in between the tranny and the crossmember. Does anyone have any hints on how to do this?

thank you for any help you can offer

John
 
Grantura_MKI said:
MGB doesn’t have a frame. Crossmember sits below the tunnel.
What model are you working on?
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Ha, you are right. I was thinking about a different car. It is not a matter of reaching the crossmember to the tranny and getting the bolts to reach, it is a matter of lining the bolts up exactly to go thru the crossmember and that "V" shaped bracket/bushing thingy. LOL. Not really sure what its purpose is, but regardless, the space is tight and I just can't seem to ling it all up.
I decided to put some gasket sealant on the mating surface of the bracket to the transmission, and bolted it up separately. I will wait till tomorrow then take the bolts out, put the cross member in place and see if I can get the bolts started that way. Here is a couple pics of what i mean.
 

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In images 8821 & 8826 it ~appears~ you've got the bracket to the trans (part #5) bolted up 180° the WRONG way. That bracket is not symmetrical.

The mounts will be offset to the front that way. See if this illustration helps. And both Grantura_MKI and self have probably done this job on more MGB's than you've ever even seen. Be polite, please.

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Ha, ok I will not comment on that. I’ve been checking out a couple youtube videos regarding this, and it looks like I just need to man up ame keep on trying. My procedure seems to be correct. I did notice some of the videos used a cross member where they drilled access holes. I would rather not do that, as I am a bit of a purist. I will double check that butterfly bracket and flip it 180 d3gess like you suggest
 
Grantura_MKI said:
These are 1/4” drive and work a treat in tight areas.
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Off topic but: D, I've the same 1/4" swivels here, but what manufacturer are those 12-point ones? They look to be something I've not seen before.

Svcmangler said:
I’ve been checking out a couple youtube videos regarding this, and it looks like I just need to man up ame keep on trying. My procedure seems to be correct. I did notice some of the videos used a cross member where they drilled access holes. I would rather not do that, as I am a bit of a purist.
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John, it's a bit like a Chinese wood block puzzle at first, but once all is set in correct order it'll go together. Should be no need to put holes in the cross-member. I've run into another problem periodically with that job, the chassis mounting threads seem to get stripped out on some. I assume people who've been there in the past have used an air gun to reinstall the bolts and over-torqued 'em. Worth checking before final assembly and tightening. Frustrating to have to go backwards to Heli-coil the things! Especially if you're working on your back.

Just a heads-up. đź‘Ť
 
D said:
They are snap on, Doc. Fitting in a special ratchet to make them very slim
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Ah. Clever. Thanks for the explanation. I got a series of "Gear Wrench" combos for similar situations. Hadn't seen the Snappy tool before (or I'd likely have ponied up th' lolly for 'em ;)).
 
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