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Re: Flexplate for TR 2.5 L?

To: David & Krystal Wingett <elkhorn@megsinet.net>
Subject: Re: Flexplate for TR 2.5 L?
From: Bob Bownes <bownes@web9.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 15:10:15 -0800
The Rover 3500 had the 3.5L engine, same as the TR8 with an auto in it.
Happen to have one in my driveway at the moment.

I think an auto was an option in the 8 as well.

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David & Krystal Wingett wrote:
> 
> Amici
>             I hope that our collective heads can help figure this one out.
> Was there ever an automatic trans in a TR, other then the Stag?  I know that
> the Vetesse has a 2.0L.   I seem to think there was a 4 dr like the Vetesse
> , more like a taxi, that had a 2.5L PI. in the late 60's.   Did any of them
> come with an Automatic trans?  How about some of the "Not For Imports" form
> Over there?
>                         Bottom line... think 4 1/2" button clutch &  8 lbs
> total weight.  Just think of the rotating mass!  It can be done, I know it
> can.   But like everything else, it won't be easy and it won't be cheep.  If
> there is a flexplate out there I can use I need one, without making it
> myself.
>                     David Wingett
>                         TR6   E Prod.

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