Michael, I recently converted my Spitfire from a 4 speed to an overdrive.
Assuming your tranny is setup the same as a Spitfires, there is very little
you have to do. You must replace the entire tranny with one that has an
overdrive unit, someone correct me if i am wrong, but you cannot simply
put an o/d unit onto your existing tranny, the output shaft is different.
After that all you need is a o/d driveshaft, a different tranny mount, the
gearshifter, and that is it. The J-type overdrive doesn't require the
relays that the d-types require, so the wiring is very simple. I can fill
you in, when you are ready. I don't know the differences with your car,
but I hope this fills you in.
At 01:38 PM 10/6/98 -0400, Michael Graziano wrote:
>Hello all.
>
>I've been lurking on the list for a few weeks now, and finally have a
question I hope you can help
>me with.
>
>I have a '78 MG Midget (with the Triumph 1500 engine) and the 4 speed
tranny. I'd like to convert
>to a 5 speed or a 4 speed w/ overdrive.
>
>Do any of you have any information on existing conv kits or o/d units for
sale? I'd appreciate any
>help you could offer. I'm in the NYC area.
>
>Michael
>
>'78 Midget
>'87 300zx
>'98 French Poodle/Wheel Chock
>
>
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spitfire
Jacksonville FL
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