MGB Differential Repair Part 2

The SECOND of two videos of my attempt to replace the thrust washers in the differential of my 1969 MGB. I've converted this car to electric drive. The differential is original and it has the familiar clonk on braking, accelerating and backing up.

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[TheGreasemonkie]

many Thanks Mike! I did the job; video was a GREAT help. Axle now as new, no noises

[mikeatyouttube]

@TheGreasemonkie You're welcome! Glad your project went well. Happy driving!

[Mark622111]

I'm a fan of Harbor Freight tools for simple jobs not requiring brute force, rusted bolts, etc...for those I get out the quality tools. I'd like a car lift but Harbor Freight?....do you actually get under the car???? Any negatives about your lift? What is the weight capacity? My fear is a blown seal and down comes the car.

[mikeatyouttube]

@Mark622111 I looked closely at the car lift from HF before buying it. It's very substantial; rated to 6000 pounds. Nevertheless, especially when I'm jacking up my 3500lb subaru, I put extra 4x4 wooden posts under the metal to give me more confidence. The car doesn't 'rest' on the hydraulics anyway - there's a ratchet device that jams the downward motion of the jack. So that feature is reassuring. It did cost about $1k. It's quite 'high' - I drive the MG onto planks of wood to get clearance.

[TOW4LESS1]

hey buddy,,,,,does it need to lose the wheel to do the differential?

[mikeatyouttube]

@TOW4LESS1 I'm not sure which wheel you are referring too exactly. You dont have to loosen the big crown wheel - just the 4 small wheels in the differential cage. You do have to remove one of the axles to be able to remove these 4 small wheels.

[TOW4LESS1]

@mikeatyouttube  okay....

[mikeatyouttube]

@markwilliampayne I have not done any work on the pinion. I considered replacing the bearing and the oil seal but the workshop manual details a number of somewhat complicated measurements, shims and torque settings that put me off. So good luck with your job - maybe video that so others can benefit from your experience?

[markwilliampayne]

hi mike:good job on the video. I am replacing the carrier bearings and pinion bearings in my '79B.any experience with this process?

[mikeatyouttube]

@glenn1253 try Moss Motors for the parts - they are really easy to get. The Hydraulic jack I got from HarborFreight tools. I bought that to make the EV conversion easier - it cost about $900 - but I've since used it a lot. Good luck with the MG fix!