Other than the weaker synchros, the main difference between the smoothcase
and the ribcase are the gear ratios. The ribcase has much closer ratios
than the smoothcase. Just wondered about the backwards swap, but if it
runs O.K. then at least you will be on the road this weekend. Have fun.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite (with 5 speed)
56 BN2
Robert Weeks
> Well, if someone were to give me a working ribcase that didn't need
> rebuilding I certainly wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, but
> until that happens I'll be driving the smoothcase.
>
> That smoothcase came out of my '69 Midget that I drove daily for 5
> years. I never had any idea it was a smoothcase until the day I pulled
> it out of the car. It always functioned perfectly. I'd bet good money
> that there are very few people who could tell the difference between the
> two types of transmissions based on how they drive.
>
> I did bid on a ribcase on ebay this weekend and I was the high bidder
> when the auction ended but the seller had a $250 reserve. I'd rather put
> that money towards a 5 speed than towards a questionable ribcase.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>
>
>
> rrengineer@dslextreme.com wrote:
>> Robert,
>> I'm sure there is someone on the list that already made the swap to
>> a
>> Datsun 5 speed trans that has a working ribcase laying around they
>> would sell you cheap to nothing! Once you make the swap to the 5
>> speed, you'll never go back.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2
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