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Subject: [Healeys] Gearbox heat shield
From: Bob Haskell <rchaskell@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:05:18 -0500
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Listers,

The cars fitted with a side shift gearbox have a sheet metal firewall 
extension with a rubber sheet that seals against the gearbox.  Why did 
the factory not do the same with the center shift gearbox?  To reduce 
cost or to improve airflow through the engine compartment, or?

Cheers,

-- 
Bob Haskell
Austin-Healey 3000 roadster registrar

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