[Land-speed] Trans axle identification

John Staiger lsrvette at yahoo.com
Tue Jan 6 20:45:44 MST 2009


Doug,

 

I think what you have is a Hewland DGB 5 speed with reverse.  Most likely
set up with a limited slip.  In 84 the March 84C chassis finished 2, 3, and
4 if I recall.  One thought - I think I read the engine was tilted 3 or 4
degrees.  Since it was a direct couple to the transaxle this may play into
any set up you do if you try to keep the suspension.  Then again, I may not
know what I'm talking about.

 

Parts (new and old), gear sets, and info should be available from Chuck
Haines at www.can-am-cars.com   Chuck is a good guy who has been collecting
old Indy and CAN-AM cars for decades.  His house is like a museum with if I
recall, no less than 6 Indy cars in his basement and a nice collection of
Offy's.  He also maintains a sizable warehouse.  I believe he is in Kansas
City Missouri.  I think I have his phone number at the shop if you need it.

 

Have fun,

 

John Staiger

569 - Berkeley

 

From: Doug Odom [mailto:dlodom at charter.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:48 PM
To: John Staiger
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Trans axle identification

 

John, Thanks, Her are some pictures I took today.    Best regards,  Doug

 


Hi Doug,

 

If you drop me a pic or two I'll see if I can ID it.  The transaxle may be
either a Hewland or a Patrick/Penskey as I believe they ran there own units
in the March chassis durring the mid 80s.  Still have a few units around
somewere... but thats another story.

 

Best regards,

 

John Staiger

569 - Berkeley


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