Not so. The thing they don't fit are the single rail gearbox. But I think
only a small modification is required to make even those
fit. I have one on the 1500 in Huxley attached to a MkIV OD gearbox.
Joe
"Bowen, Patrick" wrote:
>
> The few that are out there, unless I am mistaken are only for the early
> engines and will not fit 1500s, and they are getting scarce. Besides that I
> am interested in learning this for a hobby. What about other aluminum parts
> for a spit.
>
> Patrick Bowen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Curry [mailto:spitlist@gte.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 11:23 AM
> To: Bowen, Patrick
> Cc: 'spitfires@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Re: Aluminum Bell housings
>
> Patrick,
> There are already aluminum bell housings around, although they are starting
> to become rather scarce. Actually, there are two types.
> One is thinner than the other. OBviously, the preferred one is the thicker
> one. If you could get one of those and copy it, you should
> be in fine shape. Whether there is a great demand for them is another
> question. If the price is right, you shouldn't have any problem
> getting rid of them.
>
> Joe
>
> "Bowen, Patrick" wrote:
> >
> > I am developing an interest in developing new aluminum bell housings,
> > probably starting with the 1500 series and then working backwards. I am
> > also interested in developing items such as aluminum water pump housings,
> > and aluminum Transmission casings. More in a figuring stage right now,
> but
> > what are peoples thoughts. Is there a need/desire for this stuff? Pros/
> > Cons?
> >
> > Anybody out there have more knowledge in this than what I have been
> learning
> > off the internet?
> >
> > Patrick Bowen,
> >
> > (gee, I wonder how hard it would be to create an aluminum engine
> block????)
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