You might consider the 5 speed conversion as a cheaper alternative. I
seem to remember that a Smitty kit plus transmission was about half
what rebuilding the original was. I am sure that one of the several
that have done the conversion will share costs as I could be way off.
Patton
On 2/18/09, scott willis <ahpowered@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi folks,
> Been away for awhile...so I took out the tranny. It was much lighter than
> feared once I started wrestling it. Unfortunately the problem engaging was
> not
> the shifter. I do not have the funds to do a full blown tranny repair right
> now so I may just buy and gather parts slowly.
>
> My Brit mechanic said it would be an ugly repair. 1st gear is toast. I
> suppose
> that is why it also makes so much noise in reverse. It needs a 1st gear and
> laygear. I am fearful of the laygear cost. Anyone have any estimates on
> repair
> for a side shift BN7 tranny? Core swaps? Also, any ideas on how to save
> money
> on parts?
>
> He says around $2k complete rebuild with labor with laygear if I can find
> the
> laygear. He says there may be an issue with buying the 1st gear by itself
> (Moss outer ring $283.95) and not buying the 1st gear assembly (Moss $535).
> He
> says some aftermarket parts dont fit and the gear may not fit the shaft
> well.
> Dunno. He said he thought laygear would be $500-$600 but from where should
> we
> buy?
>
> I don't really understand the tranny so speak like you are speaking to my 7
> year old daughter. Please respond to ALL or include my swillis@insightbb.com
> so I get the message at an email I check more regularly.
>
> I hope you all are getting ready for warm Healey weather. Coming soon...
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Scott Willis
> Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA
> 59 MGA
> 66 E-Type FHC
>
> http://www.bgeuroclassics.org
> BG Euro Classics Car Club President
> Bowling Green, KY
>
>
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