[AT] OT--Where's reverse on an MGB??--Varied results!

Rob Gray Robgray at epix.net
Sun Jul 16 12:37:54 PDT 2006


I remember my dad had an MGA when I was a little kid. I'm not certain of 
the specifics but there was some sort of a conversion kit where you 
could put in a much more powerful engine in the car, and as I recall 
that car was very fast. The MGA was a nice looking vehicle as well.

Rob

John Wilkens wrote:

> Congratulations Warren!  So far you are the only expert that got it 
> right!...Left hard and down.  Many "interesting" suggestions and 
> comments about "those little British cars" from the others! 
> .....mostly accurate.   Thanks again all.  I got the car moved...even 
> took it for a spin with its bored engine, performance cam and (loud) 
> dual exhaust.      John W.
>
>
>
> At 08:17 AM 07/16/2006, you wrote:
>
>> Reverse on an MGB is down and to the left. Sometimes its hard to get. 
>> I habitually rev the engine slightly in neutral, clutch depressed, 
>> slide the shifter up into first, then slide it down and to the left 
>> into reverse.
>>
>> Going from first to reverse is a lot easier for some reason. I guess 
>> it has to do with the synchronizers.
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Warren
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