Another option is to put a Toyota transmission in the car. Fairly easy to
find, cost reasonable, the transmission is almost indestructible and a smoother
ride. Several Minn. Member have done this and are very happy. I have a side
shift and considering doing this with my car
--- On Wed, 2/18/09, scott willis <ahpowered@hotmail.com> wrote:
> From: scott willis <ahpowered@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Healeys] 60 BN7 Tranny Problem and cost??
> To: healeys@autox.team.net, swillis@insightbb.com
> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 11:21 PM
> Hi folks,
> Been away for awhile...so I took out the tranny. It was
> much lighter than
> feared once I started wrestling it. Unfortunately the
> problem engaging was not
> the shifter. I do not have the funds to do a full blown
> tranny repair right
> now so I may just buy and gather parts slowly.
>
> My Brit mechanic said it would be an ugly repair. 1st gear
> is toast. I suppose
> that is why it also makes so much noise in reverse. It
> needs a 1st gear and
> laygear. I am fearful of the laygear cost. Anyone have any
> estimates on repair
> for a side shift BN7 tranny? Core swaps? Also, any ideas on
> how to save money
> on parts?
>
> He says around $2k complete rebuild with labor with laygear
> if I can find the
> laygear. He says there may be an issue with buying the 1st
> gear by itself
> (Moss outer ring $283.95) and not buying the 1st gear
> assembly (Moss $535). He
> says some aftermarket parts dont fit and the gear may not
> fit the shaft well.
> Dunno. He said he thought laygear would be $500-$600 but
> from where should we
> buy?
>
> I don't really understand the tranny so speak like you
> are speaking to my 7
> year old daughter. Please respond to ALL or include my
> swillis@insightbb.com
> so I get the message at an email I check more regularly.
>
> I hope you all are getting ready for warm Healey weather.
> Coming soon...
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Scott Willis
> Mashed 60 BN7 AH Club USA
> 59 MGA
> 66 E-Type FHC
>
> http://www.bgeuroclassics.org
> BG Euro Classics Car Club President
> Bowling Green, KY
>
>
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