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[Spridgets] Rib Case - Rebuild Question/s

Subject: [Spridgets] Rib Case - Rebuild Question/s
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:13:49 -0700
I need a new gear box for my 59.  I nearly snagged a 1972 midget rib case
via eBay but missed it by a couple of dollars which might have not been a
bad thing. .  . unknown condition although stated to have come off a car
with 38k on the odometer with seller admitting that this may not actually be
the case.  . and moved well through all gears. .  but no tolerances checked
by the seller.

What is involved in rebuilding a rib case?  If I had the money at this point
I would go to a Datsun set up. .  but instead I need a decent rib case. (My
rib case grinds in first to second and second to third).  Assuming it is the
balk rings, what do I know at this point?

I am mechanically confident enough to know that I can screw up a gear box
rebuild. . . ahh, think I can pull it off if I have the correct
instructions.

Anyhow.  . can someone tell me about how much are the parts to do a rebuild
on a rib case and where are they sourced?   And or who on the list does
rebuilds like this and of course I need to get an idea of the cost?

Any help is always most appreciated. .

Thanks,

Kirk

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