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Shifter location aside, the 4 sync is wider than the 3 sync. Compare a 3
sync MGB with a 4 sync. The transmission tunnel is noticeably different.
I've put a 4 sync in and early MGB and it takes a lot of work with a BIG
hammer to move sheet metal around. Even then, its still a tight fit. I
can't imagine a Magnette would be any easier.
I think Allen is right, a Hi-Gear 5 speed would be quicker, easier, and
probably cheaper.
Lann
In a message dated 11/26/2013 10:19:44 A.M. Central Standard Time,
durningcharles@gmail.com writes:
Robert,
I didn't think that even modifying the remote would work. It would still
be too far back, not to mention the height. I was thinking about
eleminating the remote and mounting the shifter directly to the opening on the
trans
where the remote attaches. I still have to get under the car and do some
measuring to see if that would be close.
It would be good if some BMC car used the 4 synchro trans with a direct
shifter. That would keep me from having to make something.
Charlie Durning
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On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 1:58 AM, <_monster@caverock.net.nz_
(mailto:monster@caverock.net.nz) > wrote:
http://www.beardmorebros.co.uk/website%20pages/Dads_Oxford.html
On the above page are some photos and a description of fitting an MGB
engine and 4-synchro+overdrive 'box to a 1960's Farina Oxford.
It includes a pic of shortening the remote gearlever extension to fit, and
a new tunnel.
I'd agree that the benefits of non-OD box over all the mods needed for a
3-synchro box might not be great.
I also love the sound of the non-synchro 1st gear. Bah, musicians, eh? :-)
regards,
--
Robert
On 26.11.2013 15:50, Allen Bachelder wrote:
Charlie,
Even without overdrive, the remote shifter on the MGB 4-sync sits
high and your going to have to substantially reshape the transmission
tunnel to make it fit. That's a ferocious price to pay for a
synchronized first gear. If you're going to that much trouble, you
might as well go five-speed.
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