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MG MGB Technical - Transmission Temperature

My 1970 MGB has a four speed Tranny and when I run around town it seems to get overly heated up. The chrome ring around the rubber boot is hot to the touch. I have checked the oil and use the specified oil. On the highway it does not seem to get so hot.Is this typical?
John King

John, Hot asphalt can easily reach 140 degrees in areas like El Paso. Add the center muffler and tail pipe heat and you have enough heat to cook a steak. Remember that heated air will rise so I think it's typical for your driving conditions. FWIW, Clifton
Clifton Gordon

The tranny also acts like a heat sink for the engine and it can get fairly warm.
Mike MaGee

My gearshift levers get hot to the touch as well. Been that way since 1968 when I bought my first one. Still that way with my latest one.
R. L Carleen

John. My experience is the same as that of the others. I also find the steering wheel gets hot, etc. in summer. My solution is the one used for many years--driving gloves. They protect the hands from hot objects and give a firm grip on the steering wheel, even when you hands are sweating. This may be why they are almost considered a cliche with Brit Sports Cars. (I also like good briar pipes and twead sports jackets, also associated with the sports car.)Les
Les Bengtson

You will also note that (should you be so unfortunate) if you drive with the shift boot off, you will get a nice blast of superheated air in your face. There isn't anywhere for all that hot air to go except along the tunnel and out the back.

Mike!
mike!

This thread was discussed between 08/08/2004 and 10/08/2004

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