[TR] Fwd: TR4A transmission needed

[Loumetelko at aol.com]

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 From: Loumetelko at aol.com
To: reneandarnold at earthlink.net
Sent: 7/8/2010  8:17:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Re: [TR] TR4A transmission  needed





Hi Arnold:
When I bought my 4A in 1998 it came with a spare transmission (non  OD).  
Don't know why the previous owner had a spare because I have never  had a 
problem with the original during 25,000 or so miles.  The serial  number on 
that spare is CT72579 which makes it a mid to late 1966.  It  has been on the 
top of a two drawer filing cabinet for all the years in the  attached garage. 
 It shifts to all gears but other than that I have not  touched it.  Only 
problem is I am in far northeast Indiana.  To give  a general idea of 
shipping, I sent an O/D TR2 transmission to Connecticut and  the UPS cost was $80 
but that was in 1992 so that has definitely  changed.  Try UPS on line for a 
shipment of 80 lbs from my zip of 46706  to yours.
 
Lou Metelko
Auburn, Indiana
 

Hello  all,1965 TR4A is back on the road...barely.  Engine is once again  
strong.  Fingers crossed.
We, mechanic buddy the pre 1980 owner, and  I want to pull transmission and 
repair. If I can
find another usable  transmission plan would be to switch out and then 
recondition the  original.If someone has a questionable transmission I would 
consider buying  it for parts.  We are not looking for an overdrive. That is 
currently  beyond my budget.  Perhaps you have installed a Toy 5 speed and 
your  old tranny is taking up space. I have a decent TR4 left side door with 
glass  available for partial trade or sale.  I am located near Durham North  
Carolina, not far from VIR. I remain on the digest.  Thanks for any  leads.  
Arnold  Gilmour