On Tue, 5 Jan 1999, Ron Roach wrote:
> Hi listers!
> I've found an O/D trans. locally from a parts place. They claim it's an all
> syncro unit, but it uses the wand type switch, and not the shift knob unit.
> I thought all all-syncro spit trannys with O/D used the shift knob switch.
> Am I right?
Basically, yes, you are right. The only way to more or less be sure of
what main gearbox you're getting is to get the serial number off the
case. The number, if starting with FC, would indicate a nonsynchro
first. An FH unit would be an all-synchro box.
--Andy
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