Doug,
I think what you have is a Hewland DGB 5 speed with reverse. Most likely
set up with a limited slip. In 84 the March 84C chassis finished 2, 3, and
4 if I recall. One thought - I think I read the engine was tilted 3 or 4
degrees. Since it was a direct couple to the transaxle this may play into
any set up you do if you try to keep the suspension. Then again, I may not
know what I'm talking about.
Parts (new and old), gear sets, and info should be available from Chuck
Haines at www.can-am-cars.com Chuck is a good guy who has been collecting
old Indy and CAN-AM cars for decades. His house is like a museum with if I
recall, no less than 6 Indy cars in his basement and a nice collection of
Offy's. He also maintains a sizable warehouse. I believe he is in Kansas
City Missouri. I think I have his phone number at the shop if you need it.
Have fun,
John Staiger
569 - Berkeley
From: Doug Odom [mailto:dlodom@charter.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:48 PM
To: John Staiger
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Trans axle identification
John, Thanks, Her are some pictures I took today. Best regards, Doug
Hi Doug,
If you drop me a pic or two I'll see if I can ID it. The transaxle may be
either a Hewland or a Patrick/Penskey as I believe they ran there own units
in the March chassis durring the mid 80s. Still have a few units around
somewere... but thats another story.
Best regards,
John Staiger
569 - Berkeley
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