> At 10:00 AM -0700 9/16/02, bbrewer@qnet.com wrote:
> > Another TR3 A-type overdrive transmission is for sale on Ebay.
> >This makes two for sale at the same time.
> >
>
> OK, listers, let us assume I win this item...what ELSE would I need
> to install it in Casper (1957 TR3 w/TR4 transmission).
> Thanks much guys we rely greatly on your wisdom
Bill, first I want to point out that the one on eBay is the early 3-synchro
box, you'll lose synchromesh on 1st gear.
Do you have the later starter on your car ? It won't work with the early
gearbox, you'll have to either convert back to the early starter (which
includes changing the flywheel), or cut a hole in the bellhousing on your
'new' gearbox. (I'm not certain, but converting to a 'gear drive' starter
may also be an option, not requiring the change of flywheel.) Oh, and the
early starter won't fit with some tubular headers.
Otherwise, you shouldn't need much :
. Switch for dash
. Relay
. wiring (which you can easily make up yourself)
. bullet connectors for switch and solenoid
. long speedo cable
. clip to locate speedo cable to 'shelf' in front of battery box
. Not a necessity, but I'd want to change the throw-out bearing and clutch
plate.
. I don't recall offhand when the clutch operating shaft changed, but if the
one on your car is the later type, you'll probably want to install the
earlier type.
. Depending on exactly which transmission you have now, you may need to
change the studs and/or bolts between the gearbox and engine. I would
replace the nyloc nuts anyway.
All the above should be readily available from TRF, Moss, et al.
Randall
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