> Andy wrote,
>
> >Right, Ron. Note that the Mk.IV and early (1973-74 U.S. version) 1500s
> >use a variant of that three-rail box. It's pretty much the same except for
> >a synchro first gear and a larger output flange.;;
>
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997 RICHARD.JACKSON@NENE.AC.UK wrote:
> Aaah, but isn't the all-syncro D-type box slightly longer than the 3 syncro
> version therefore necessetating(sp) the shorter prop......Ah haaaa, the Great
> Andy may have dropped a clanger<G> :-) :-)
IMS, that "slightly longer" amounts to around 5/8", not enough to worry
about, since the sliding joint prop shaft can easily accommodate that
outrageous difference in length! ;-)
--Andy
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