Will an overdrive transmission from a 69 MK III fit in the later spitfires?
Mk 4, 1500, 74-78? ( Of course with the shorter dirve shaft)
Greg:
The input drive shaft splines are different on the newer single rail gearbox
from the older three rail gearboxes. I think, if I recall correctly, the
swap over year was '74. I fitted a late model gear box into a 73 Spitfire
which originally was fitted with a three rail box. I got around this problem
by using a later model clutch plate with my older pressure plate. You are
going the other way which may be a problem because I seem to remember that
the clutch plates are of different sizes (1/4" or 1/8"). It may not make a
difference. You can do what I did, and just play with the different
combinations on the garage floor until you get one that works. Mine has been
working fine for the last 11 years.
Best Regards,
Mark
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