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<DIV>Shifter location aside, the 4 sync is wider than the 3 sync. Compare
a 3 sync MGB with a 4 sync. The transmission tunnel is noticeably
different. I've put a 4 sync in and early MGB and it takes a lot of work
with a BIG hammer to move sheet metal around. Even then, its still a tight
fit. I can't imagine a Magnette would be any easier.</DIV>
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<DIV>I think Allen is right, a Hi-Gear 5 speed would be quicker, easier, and
probably cheaper.</DIV>
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<DIV>Lann </DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 11/26/2013 10:19:44 A.M. Central Standard Time,
durningcharles@gmail.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>Robert,</DIV>
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<DIV>I didn't think that even modifying the remote would work. It would
still be too far back, not to mention the height. I was thinking about
eleminating the remote and mounting the shifter directly to the opening on the
trans where the remote attaches. I still have to get under the car and
do some measuring to see if that would be close.</DIV>
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<DIV>It would be good if some BMC car used the 4 synchro trans with a direct
shifter. That would keep me from having to make something.</DIV>
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<DIV>Charlie Durning</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>If you are using Google or Gmail, Big Brother is
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 1:58 AM, <SPAN dir=ltr><<A
title=mailto:monster@caverock.net.nz href="mailto:monster@caverock.net.nz"
target=_blank>monster@caverock.net.nz</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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class=gmail_quote><BR><A
title="http://www.beardmorebros.co.uk/website pages/Dads_Oxford.html"
href="http://www.beardmorebros.co.uk/website%20pages/Dads_Oxford.html"
target=_blank>http://www.beardmorebros.co.<U></U>uk/website%20pages/Dads_<U></U>Oxford.html</A><BR><BR>On
the above page are some photos and a description of fitting an MGB engine
and 4-synchro+overdrive 'box to a 1960's Farina Oxford.<BR>It includes a pic
of shortening the remote gearlever extension to fit, and a new
tunnel.<BR><BR>I'd agree that the benefits of non-OD box over all the mods
needed for a 3-synchro box might not be great.<BR>I also love the sound of
the non-synchro 1st gear. Bah, musicians, eh? :-)<BR><BR>regards,<BR>--
<BR>Robert
<DIV class=im><BR><BR>On 26.11.2013 15:50, Allen Bachelder wrote:<BR>
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class=gmail_quote>Charlie,<BR>Even without overdrive, the remote shifter
on the MGB 4-sync sits<BR>high and your going to have to substantially
reshape the transmission<BR>tunnel to make it fit. That's a ferocious
price to pay for a<BR>synchronized first gear. If you're going to that
much trouble, you<BR>might as well go five-speed.<BR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV>
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