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Ack!! It appears the throw out bearing in my 68 B has given up the ghost. This is my first encounter with a MGB TOB. I have a very limited amount of time for the repair so I need to be as efficient as humanly possible. I'm away all next week and then have a driving event on the 19th and the AMGBA National Meet on the 20th. That gives me 5 weekday nights (3-4 hours each night) to "git-er-done". (and Sat. if I cancel on the driving event).

Tell me the best way to go. TOB, pressure plate, clutch, pilot bearing I'll order next week so they're here when I get home. What else do I "need" to get? And NO, I don't NEED a OD trans, as much I may WANT one!! LoL Any other bits or fittings, etc? Any special or unique tools required?

I want to do this right, the first time. I have been planning on these two events since I started looking for a car this year. Missing them would be a major downer. I look forward to your advice.
 
Motor mounts, front transmission seal.
 
Thanks Jim. Motor mounts, check. Front trans seal a precaution?
 
Peter, Early MGBs normally have good motor mounts. A few years back I got a few motor mounts that were so hard they sent a vibration thru the whole car. If you get that problem you will know where to look to correct it now. The front trans seal and gasket are something I always change in a car I have no history on. Its too much trouble to pull the engine again to fix a leak.( rear crankshaft seal and gasket is also something you might want to consider) I also replace the clutch fork bolt and bushing. Next is the type of clutch to use. QH are still not good and purchasing a Borg and Beck off ebay may also get you in trouble. QH boxed clutches have Borg and Beck stamped in the pressure plate. BUT they are a different design than the good old B And B clutches. The QH/later B&B clutches also tend to grab right at the end of the clutch stroke. AP appeared to be a good clutch setup but I have not used one in quite a while. I will have to start a hunt for a good replacement for B&B which WAS one of the best clutches for our little cars. When ordering parts get a spare oil line that goes from the block to the gauge and a spare water pump for your trunk parts kit. Good luck gitten'er done. Bob
 
Whoa.

Bob, ya covered it. :thumbsup:

Q-H was an <span style="font-style: italic">experience</span>... production shop, THREE clutches later... UGH. Put me off Q-H. I guess they've not improved, thought (hoped) they may have.

I saw a Sachs "kit" listed and have had excellent luck with fitting them in "other" vehicles, AP as well.
 
So Moss is having a 20% off sale. Should I get what I need from there?
 
Ok...'Clutchectomy' supplies ordered from Moss. Made sure to get B&B parts. Took advantage of the 20% discount too! Parts shipped yesterday so should have them soon. Now need to get home and begin the teardown.
 
Ya should have the whole thing out and on th' deck in about two hours' time. :smirk:
 
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