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Re: Engine Transmission combos

To: Russ Eshelman <RussE@Firstva.com>, ellis838@concentric.net,
Subject: Re: Engine Transmission combos
From: Jason Raser <jasonraser@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 15:47:53 -0800 (PST)
Does the all syncro transmission have advantages over
the non-syncro other than being able to down shift to
first gear?  For example is it a stronger
transmission, or does it have gearing advantages.

--- Russ Eshelman <RussE@Firstva.com> wrote:
> Jim,  I checked 6 transmissions that I had easy
> excess too. 2 non-synchro
> and 4  (one 25 spline, three 10 spline) all synchro
> trannys,  2 of which are
> still in the cars (series V).  I found that the
> all-synchro's had the tall
> pedestal with small fork and  small release bearing,
>  while the
> non-synchro's  had the short pedestal with the large
> fork and large release
> bearing.  The change came about with the
> introduction of the all-synchro
> transmission  B94100001 and the diaphragm type
> clutch, although you can mix
> and match, I would say it is the match up between
> the pedestal and pressure
> plate that makes the difference. The 25 spline
> trannys was introduced with
> B395017309 onward.
>  Jim have you heard anything more about an SOS at
> Dillard in the Spring?
> Happy Beaming!
> Russ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ellis838@concentric.net>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 9:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Engine Transmission combos
> 
> 
> > Paul,
> >   I am sure Russ is on top of this but thought I
> would let you and
> > anyone else who is mixing and matching know the
> combination I used. I
> > got it wrong the first time and had to take it all
> apart, not much fun.
> > Anyway I have a 1725 with a 10 spline all syncro
> trans a SII flywheel,
> > volvo disc and MGB plate, SV pivot block SII
> release arm and bearing.
> > The SV pivot block is the short one and the SII
> release arm is the big
> > bearing. unit.  Jim
> >
> > CANISDOG@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > >Thanks for all the help.  This will serve as a
> good reference.  I'll get
> busy
> > >checking it out.
> > >
> > >Paul
> > >
> > >.


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