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>From: bellcore!uunet.UU.NET!ssi!fanning!rmb (Keptin Komrade Dr. Bobwrench III)
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Subject: re: TR6 needs transmission
->I haven't done it myself, but I have talked to many folks that
->have. None experienced any significant roadblocks assuming
->the OD trans you get is working properly.
->
->I think Bob Bownes, one of the b-c list subscribers has done it.
->Bob, if you're out there how about following up on my comments.
->
Well, I have not performed the conversion, but I've done just about
all there is to do to an OD except actually fix one sucessfully. You do need
a different output shaft and the appropriate adaptor housing. My personal
recommendation would be to find a complete OD/trans assembly and transplant
it as one unit. You will need a new rear trans mount as well I believe. This way
you'll have all the pieces togetherr including the switches on the trans to
keep the OD disabled in 1st/2nd gear. It should just bolt right after that. The
switch may be located anywhere but either must go through a relay or be of some
amperage.
->> o And, finally, is it worth the work and money? I always felt the
->> TR could benefit from taller gear out on the freeways--how much
->> difference does it make?
->>
It's worth it if you can get the OD cheap. TRF wants $600.00 for
the OD alone. Add another $200 for everything else partswise. I think it's
worth it, but my car came with one and I drive on the freeway alot.
bob
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