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RE: 1500 Tranny Conversion

To: "'Michael Graziano'" <mgrazian@ltcm.com>
Subject: RE: 1500 Tranny Conversion
From: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 08:36:13 +1200
Hi Michael,

The Spit 1500 OD trans. bolts straight onto the Midget (Triumph) engine.
You will have problems fitting the OD in the trans tunnel. It needs to
be modified. You will also need to make up some sort of rear mount for
the OD trans since they mount differently. Propshaft needs to be
shortened and speedo recalibrated for the different final drive ratio. 
You also need a longer speedo cable and probably an angle drive.

Hope this helps.

Hey, best to buy a Spitfire. They are a better car...... :-)

Peter  Cebalo

Spifire MkIV
Auckland, New Zealand


>----------
>From:  Michael Graziano[SMTP:mgrazian@ltcm.com]
>Sent:  Wednesday, 7 October 1998 06:38
>To:    spitfires
>Subject:       1500 Tranny Conversion
>
>Hello all.
>
>I've been lurking on the list for a few weeks now,  and finally have a
>question I hope you can help
>me with.  
>
>I have a '78 MG Midget (with the Triumph 1500 engine) and the 4 speed tranny.
> I'd like to convert
>to a 5 speed or a 4 speed w/ overdrive.
>
>Do any of you have any information on existing conv kits or o/d units for
>sale?  I'd appreciate any
>help you could offer.  I'm in the NYC area.
>
>Michael
>
>'78 Midget
>'87 300zx
>'98 French Poodle/Wheel Chock
>
>

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