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MGC Where are all the MGCs?
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Steve_S
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The transmission is different. There were two manual gearboxes offered for MGC. One with standard gear ratios and one with close ratios. If I'm not mistaken, the transmission is also larger than the MGB unit and therefore MGC tunnels are wider. Somebody want to confirm or correct this?
Mg_Bizzle
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Intresting, I thought they were almost the same. Its a shame that magazine reviewer gave it a bad name and thus it became a flop.
Nunyas, if you came to the UK we all have twin SU's or better /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
Nunyas, if you came to the UK we all have twin SU's or better /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
ronzet
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Steve,
I can't confirm the tranny issue with my docs... mine is a 4 banger. I had looked at a 'C' at the San Diego British Car Days meet awhile back and noticed the suspension and steering differences but could not determine if the drive train was different... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif
I did see an 'A' with a full blown 427... I don't think Abingdon made it tho... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
I can't confirm the tranny issue with my docs... mine is a 4 banger. I had looked at a 'C' at the San Diego British Car Days meet awhile back and noticed the suspension and steering differences but could not determine if the drive train was different... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif
I did see an 'A' with a full blown 427... I don't think Abingdon made it tho... /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
kcbugeye1275
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The MG club had a meet this last weekend in KC and there were 3 very nice MGCs. However the shows highlight for me were the 4 prewar MGs. 108 cars at a very well shaded event. Very, very nice.
rick_ingram
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The MGC uses a 3.07, 3.7, or 3.301 differential, depending upon year and transmission.
Some of the other visible differences between it and the B:
That beautiful bonnet...
15" wheels....72 spokes is wires. Totally diffenet steel wheels - 5 lug - if applicable (rare in the States).
Different seat frames due to the floor pan design.
Different steering wheel.
Dual HS6 carbs instead of HS4s with a different air filter housing.
Different air pump.
Carb cooling fan located on radiator surround.
Obviously has M-G-C on the bootlid or hatch lid.
/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
Some of the other visible differences between it and the B:
That beautiful bonnet...
15" wheels....72 spokes is wires. Totally diffenet steel wheels - 5 lug - if applicable (rare in the States).
Different seat frames due to the floor pan design.
Different steering wheel.
Dual HS6 carbs instead of HS4s with a different air filter housing.
Different air pump.
Carb cooling fan located on radiator surround.
Obviously has M-G-C on the bootlid or hatch lid.
/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
rick_ingram
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Mg_Bizzle said:
This is the engine bay of my 1968 tourer. The brake boosters (North American market used two opposed to one in the UK) are packed up and ready to go to Power Brake Exchange for a rebuild.
You can see the temperature sensor for the carb fan just forward of the air filter housing. The actual blower motor sits in behind the grille and in front of the radiator shroud.
