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Ebay uk usually cheapest if you can arrange shipping ok
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D types- 1000 -2500 LH Black label 750-1500 LH Blue label 500-1500 Location..location..location.
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I see that Moss is charging $1040 if you have a core, or $1350 if you don't. Either way you do get the Moss warranty. I got my unit from Moss some years ago - I'm sure the price was quite a bit higher...
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That's for the overdrive unit only, and does not include an overdrive-specific mainshaft or adapter housing, both of which are necessary to complete an overdrive gearbox. You can't just buy one of...
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Fred, If you cannot source one locally, check with Len or Scott Drake in Kelowna. They have OD gear boxes and they ship via Greyhound, which is quite cost effective for this size part. It is listed @...
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What's the difference between the three? In reply to # 3637176 by mgbanthony D types- 1000 -2500 LH Black label 750-1500 LH Blue label 500-1500 Location..location..location.
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D-type was used with the 3-synchro gearbox through 1967. LH black label was used with 4-synchro gearbox from 68 through about 1974 1/2 or so. This unit is set up for a speedometer rated at 1000 1280...
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Thank you for the info. Much appreciated. In reply to # 3637216 by dickmoritz D-type was used with the 3-synchro gearbox through 1967. LH black label was used with 4-synchro gearbox from 68 through...
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If you're a purist your mg used a D type 3syncro in 66. IF you want a stronger trans,all syncro,LH get one from a 68-74.25 model slight adaptations to fit your 66 but worth it.
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check this one out........ https://www.kijiji.ca/v-transmission-drive-train/kitchener-waterloo/mgb-early-o-d-gearbox/1315993277?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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Fred, I did this conversion to my '67 B, some thirty years ago. Be advised that the pre '67 transmissions were inherently weak. BMC made some modifications to the transmissions in '66, but it wasn't...
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In reply to # 3637356 by late 64 check this one out........ https://www.kijiji.ca/v-transmission-drive-train/kitchener-waterloo/mgb-early-o-d-gearbox/1315993277?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Fred,...
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Hello Fred Depends on which OD If it's for an early 3 BRG they are very hard to come by and priced accordingly; expect to pay upwards of $3k Even early 5 BRG (pre 68) can cost just as much ......
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Fred: In Ontario, you will be hard pressed to get a working OD for less than $1000 Cnd. You might get lucky if you sleuth around and poke at parts cars for sale, but that is kind of the going rate. I...
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A couple of years ago bought a very rusty MGB on CL for the OD transmission, and once I started to look closely, the PO had bypassed the OD lockout switch and rewired the OD portion of the...
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I have a 4 syncro gearbox in my car now. Is the 4 syncro overdrive gear box bigger and if it is will it fit the 66B tunnel ok. Thank you everyone for all the help. I am looking at a overdrive unit...
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Yep, it's a bolt-in. You'll need an overdrive-specific speedometer cable, and use no angle drive at the gearbox end... Depending on the box you get there may be speedometer error. 4-synchro overdrive...
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In reply to # 3637958 by FreddieV I have a 4 syncro gearbox in my car now. Is the 4 syncro overdrive gear box bigger and if it is will it fit the 66B tunnel ok. Thank you everyone for all the help. I...
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Perfect Thanks Dick. In reply to # 3638018 by dickmoritz Yep, it's a bolt-in. You'll need an overdrive-specific speedometer cable, and use no angle drive at the gearbox end... Depending on the box you...
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Its a complete transmission. Thanks Fred In reply to # 3638020 by mgbanthony In reply to # 3637958 by FreddieV I have a 4 syncro gearbox in my car now. Is the 4 syncro overdrive gear box bigger and if...
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Fred, If I'm not mistaken you may also need a longer driveshaft, You can verify this for certain by looking in either a Moss or Victoria British catalog(both excellent references for this type of...
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If he already has a 4 syncro in a 66, the same driveshaft will work with the 4 syncro overdrive. Those 2 transmissions are the same length.
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Not to disagree with the OD experts, and I'm not one - But if you are rebuilding the transmission, it is possible to add an OD as long as the main shaft is changed for the OD gearbox main shaft. If...
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The 4 synch OD will fit in the tunnel without any problems and the tunnel mods that you made for your current 4 synch will work for the OD. The wiring for the OD is already in the harness. Look for a...
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This is true, but note that, AFAIK, the Moss rebuilt overdrive unit does not include the adapter housing that adapts the overdrive unit to the gearbox main case. So it would be necessary to procure...
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Do note that the wiring for the 4-synchro Type LH overdrive as used from 1968-80 is very different from the wiring used in the 67 and earlier, as the D-Type overdrive as used in those earlier cars had...
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I bought the complete OD on CL for $250, a local British Car shop had replaced the OD unit without touching the completely knackered attached gear box. The owner got pissed off and installed a Ford 5...
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Just an up date. I received my LH overdrive transmission that I purchased out of England. So what is the next step. It looks ok from the out side. I will replace the front shaft seal and the front...
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Fred, Congrats on the new OD. I see it's a blue label. To my understanding, they require a speedometer with 1000 TPM, as opposed to the 1280 TPM for the black label OD. Better check if the speedometer...
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Its fine Blue lable is 1000 The 66 is either 1020 or 1040 The error isnt worth consideration or correcting In reply to # 3678005 by Ahmed Fred, Congrats on the new OD. I see it's a blue label. To my...
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I run Speedhut gauges and it runs off GPS
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Aw, you just like seeing those big numbers climb in km/hr... :devil: Dick In reply to # 3678106 by FreddieV I run Speedhut gauges and it runs off GPS
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Yup I do(tu) In reply to # 3678107 by dickmoritz Aw, you just like seeing those big numbers climb in km/hr... :devil: Dick In reply to # 3678106 by FreddieV I run Speedhut gauges and it runs off GPS
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Which harness do I purchase for my car to hook up the LH overdrive?
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Moss 20 bucks 356-436 1968-76 sub harness In reply to # 3678122 by FreddieV Which harness do I purchase for my car to hook up the LH overdrive?
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Paid $1500.00 completely rebuilt. Not inexpensive, but money well spent in my opinion. A great upgrade
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Oh, my OD - I do love it! Bought a 77 B in 2009; took a risk as the OD wasn't working. The DPO hadn't hooked it up. The OD had 90 gear oil in it. I finally got it electrified and the OD engaged. I did...
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Resurrecting this thread. I have a couple early 3 syncro O/D gearboxes, ... a couple later MGB O/D gearboxes a couple MGC O/D gearboxes I'll be selling. I need to know current market value. All were...
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My thought is that you should look through previous threads on the BST forum and put a reasonable price based on your research. They are worth what someone is willing to pay you. I bought a $500...
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This was more or less the upper limit for a guaranteed 4 sync gearbox with a black label OD in € when I was in doubt on my own renewal need. 2nd hand prices for these combinations without any...
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I wouldn’t pay more than $500 for an OD transmission in unknown condition.
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Dick - slightly off topic but...what is a good source for rebuild parts for the OD and trannys?
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I see alot of people paying $1000. plus shipping
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These folks are helpful... https://www.overdrive-repairs.co.uk/ Dick In reply to # 4621021 by NolanS Dick - slightly off topic but...what is a good source for rebuild parts for the OD and trannys?
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I pain $650 for a used black label, plus a quote of $850 to swap in/out. I ended up paying the guys $1000 because they ended up replacing the throwout bearing and worked overtime to get it finished....
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I was lucky. Bought an old od gearbox from a friend who was moving for $600. Then I paid $4000 to have it rebuilt using a few bits from my old box. Worth the expense and still original parts. Harry.
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Lucky? I guess I don't see how spending $4,000 is lucky on an old gearbox. Well, $4600.00 in total for an old OD gearbox. In fall of 2009, I bought a complete rust free running car, a white 77B with...
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X2, ref my earlier post on finding fully guaranteed 4sync/OD gearboxes in the 1000-1500€ range (or spending an equivalent sum of 500€ on a 2nd hand unit and a full revision for about 1000€ for 1500€...
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Yikes! I was hoping $4000 was a misprint… My $500 Craigslist box is working rather nicely after buying all the service bits and bobs and then cobbling up a test stand. Got some great help via friendly...
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I never told the story about my first encounter with buying an Overdrive gearbox. I found a guy up in Washington, I live in Oregon, that had a big junkyard full of all kinds of MGB's and GT's. I went...
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