I changed my 1965 spitfire gear box for an overdrive unit and I just want
you to be aware they are longer and you will need to use a different shorter
drive shaft. The 1976 gear box will also have synchro first gear as well as
slighly different ratios, but top will still be 1:1 out of OD. The next
warning, which I'm not sure applies to that later gearbox/OD unit, is that
the shift remote linkage has a switch mounted that prevents the OD from
switching in unless 3rd or top are selected. Reversing while OD is engaged
can break the OD while switching out of OD in 1st or 2nd can cause the
engine to over rev. Oh yeah, you'll have to notch the tunnel back to get
access to the U-joint bolts. There was a cover plate added for the
spitfire.
Scott
1965 Spitfire
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kenner" <jkenner@tamcab.com>
To: "'North Bay British Car Club'" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 4:57 PM
Subject: [Nobbc] Advice needed
> Hi Club,
>
>
>
> I bought a 1976 Spitfire with an overdrive transmission. I want to put the
> transmission in my 1964 Herald.
>
> But before I do it would be nice to make sure it works. The Spitfire isn't
> running and won't be so I can't take it for a test drive.
>
> Does anyone know of someone who knows about old Triumph overdrive trannys
> who could take a look at this one and rebuild it if need be?
>
>
>
> Thanks and Happy Holidays
>
>
>
> JOHN KENNER
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> 510 231 6803 P
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> 415 806 2457 C
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