mgb axle

[stuupnorth]

hi all
I'm looking into fitting a mgb rear axle
after installing (1275 midget engine and box)
would like to keep the original look ie steel wheels
can anyone advise on the idea of re-pcding the rear hubs of the axle to keep the 4" pcd for the minor wheels?
as i have a disc conversion on the front which suits the minor wheels(esm kit)
cheers
Stu

[Sleeper]

I've done it on mine , ford half shafts/drums , in the shed and am pleased with the results.

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John;-)

[MM]

Do you mean Ford (Escort/Capri?) half-shafts & drums fitted to a Minor axle, or an MGB one?

[Sleeper]

No sorry, Ford Escort back axle ( complete ) , half shafts altered to MM pcd.

John

[cardiffrob]

MGB axle with Austin Cambridge rims. Won't be able to tell them apart from Minor rims. Even takes the same hubcaps. 4.5 inch PCD so fit the MGB.

[dp]

How strong are MGB axles? Do the V8 versions have better axles?

[twincamman]

The V8 axle is the same as the normal MGB one apart from the diff ratio. The normal MGB axle will cope with a standard Rover V, so will cope with most 4-cylinder engines unless they're turbo'd.