Originally Posted by
Mitchaa
Never Fretter,
Explain why the first and 2nd stage gear wheels are found on the opposite ends of the island without a gearbox rupture?
Rumour has it that there's been quite a few loss of torque cases found on the MGB BBQ mounts from various operators around the world. One big red herring in my opinion.
I don't HAVE to explain anything and am rather disinclined as you have your heart set on your pet theory.
But IF the 'top' was pulled of the MGB and the MR had exerted a rearward load until the rear suspension bar attachments failed then it would not be totally surpising to see some gears released.
The island you mention is tiny. You are over imaging the significance of a limited set of debris data!
The AD is not on the barbeque plate attachments. Go look at squib's link as you really need to understand the layout if you are going to persist with pushing your single theory continuously.