Does a 1978 MGB Roadster have overdrive?

Asked by bczar Aug 18, 2016 at 07:50 PM about the 1978 MG MGB Roadster

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Some MG's had the (optional) electrical toggle switch overdrive.. rare If its not on the dash you don't have it.

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I believe some MG's had the OD switch on the gear lever.

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Not all MGB had OD, all RB 1974.5-80 had wiring for OD late model RBs have OD switch on right steering wheel switch - The wash/wipe switch - pull back for OD forward for DIrect Engine # tells OD or NOT, only 20% had OD BLUE metal tag on bottom rear is OD- Laycock gearbox

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for what is the on and off switch on the steering wheel right side across from the signal lights? can be for OD?

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