The early Bugeyes had the kind you describe. The unit that has the bolts is a
later style. Mid 59? and later had the bolts as did the Mk IIs and Mk I
Midgets. The early ones in excellent condition bring the big buck from the
concours guys!
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1978 Midget
1976 hulk
> Subject: Re: smiths tach reduction gearbox on ebay
>
> OK, here we go. Can anyone tell me at what point this particular tack
> drive model was used on Sprites? There is another model out there with
> a knurled brass fastener rather than the brass hex nut and a crimped
> housing rather than bolted together. Which came first; more to the
> point which was used on the Bugeye? I called Terry Horler and he is not
> sure.....what say you guru's?
>
> Dave
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