[Healeys] [Fwd: Re: Help Needed]

[Oudesluys]

MOWOG probably stands for MOrris-WOlseley Group.
I could be wrong but may be Lotus cobbled up something together for the 
early Lotus 7.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Joe and Lenore Armour schreef:
> Blokes, I need some assistence with the identification of an unusual 5 
> speed Healey gearbox in a Sprite prototype that has been made from 
> genuine BMC components. The question what vehicle in the BMC range did 
> these parts originate from so that I can overhaul the clutch throwout 
> mechanisms.  There will be a prize.
>
> Main gearbox; bellhousing and case is one casting.  Opening and 
> therefore side cover is on the left hand side - no selector rods 
> fitted here. Internals are MGB straight gear set, 1st to 4th.  Lever  
> with carbon throwout bearing to activate  clutch.
> Secondary housing bolted to the rear of main box has 5th gear. 
> Selector mechanism is on top and enters direct into selector rods. 
> Unlike a std. Sprite there is a flange bolted to the output shaft.
>
> All up very long.
>
> Best clue, the alloy plate inside the bellhousing, retaining the front 
> main bearing and seal on the input shaft has the following cast into it;
>
>    22 H 27    DD 2
>    MOWOG
>
> Gearlever rubber boot - Girling # 488032
>
> Lets go!
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