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pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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T-5 Lubrication
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: May 14, 2013 11:28AM

I don't know how true this is, but I was told a wc T-5 has an internal oil pump. If so, can the car be towed in neutral without damaging the gears or bearings?

Paul


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: T-5 Lubrication
Posted by: Moderator
Date: May 14, 2013 12:56PM

No, it doesn't have an internal pump. I've flat-towed mine (600 miles roundtrip when the rollcage installed) without noticeable effect.


roverman
Art Gertz
Winchester, CA.
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04/24/2009 11:02AM

Main British Car:
74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L

Re: T-5 Lubrication
Posted by: roverman
Date: May 14, 2013 08:08PM

FWIW, I "think" the TR7/8, 5 speed, has a pump ? roverman.
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MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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10/23/2007 11:32PM

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1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: T-5 Lubrication
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: May 14, 2013 09:10PM

Yes, the Rover LT-77 has a fluid pump not the T-5. Which is one of the reasons I chose a T-5.


pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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Re: T-5 Lubrication
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: May 14, 2013 10:23PM

I choose my T-5 because a friend had a brand new, never installed 89 SVO for $600, obviously he doesn't have it any more and I have a big smile on my face. He was advised not to, but bought it to put in a T-Bucket anyway which was obviously a bad idea. I asked that pump question because I don't have a trailer or any place to store one and have to use a tow bar.

Paul


minorv8
Jukka Harkola

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04/08/2009 06:50AM

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Morris Minor Rover V8

Re: T-5 Lubrication
Posted by: minorv8
Date: May 15, 2013 03:39AM

Both LT-77 and the later R380 have internal pumps.


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