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General Category => MG Sports Cars => Topic started by: W4MGB on February 07, 2010, 03:14:15 PM

Title: 3.07
Post by: W4MGB on February 07, 2010, 03:14:15 PM
How do i change the 3.9 ratio MGB rear end to a 3.07.I have a 78 MGB with a Rover V8 and 5 speed.I bought an MGC 3.07 pumpkin to install.Any info will be appreciated.Thanks.Les.W4MGB
Title: Re: 3.07
Post by: mgb260 on February 07, 2010, 04:12:50 PM
If I recall correctly you have to machine .215 off MGB case for 3.07 gear to fit or use the MGC case?
Title: Re: 3.07
Post by: mowog1 on February 07, 2010, 04:52:16 PM
You can simply install the MGC differential complete...much easier than installing the MGC C&P into the MGB casing.

Be aware that the MGC differential most likely came from a wire-wheeled car (if sourced in the States)  and will be narrower than your current MGB differential (assuming that you have a steel wheeled MGB)

Have you verified that the MGC differential is indeed a 3.07. They were available in 3.07, 3.7, and 3.31 gearsets.

There should be a stamping on the case...the gears are stamped as well.
DifferentialCaseGearsetMarking.jpg
Gearsetmarkings.jpg
Title: Re: 3.07
Post by: W4MGB on February 08, 2010, 07:35:28 AM
The numbers are 501 14 43.Thanks.Les.
Title: Re: 3.07
Post by: mowog1 on February 08, 2010, 10:32:05 AM
43/14 = 3.07