[Healeys] 60 BN7 Tranny Problem and cost??

[Ronald Corazzo]

Another option is to put a Toyota transmission in the car.  Fairly easy to find, cost reasonable, the transmission is almost indestructible and a smoother ride.  Several Minn. Member have done this and are very happy.  I have a side shift and considering doing this with my car 


--- On Wed, 2/18/09, scott willis <ahpowered at hotmail.com> wrote:

> From: scott willis <ahpowered at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] 60 BN7 Tranny Problem and cost??
> To: healeys at autox.team.net, swillis at insightbb.com
> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 11:21 PM
> 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 at 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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