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Subject: Midget 1500
From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@isocan.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 16:16:16 -0500
> I've been given the bad news that the gearbox on my Midget 1500
> needs so many repairs that it would be cheaper to replace it than
> fix it.  I have heard that there are alternate 5-speed gearboxes
> available for earlier Spridgets.  Is there such an alternative
> for the Midget 1500?

  I haven't found a suitable replacement myself. All those jap 5
speed conversions are only meant for the older A-type engine. Nothing
is stopping you from engineering one, but there is nothing off the
shelf that I have found.

  One option is to install a Spitfire overdrive tranny, there are
kits to help with the metalwork required to fit the thing. The
back of MG enthusiast magazine has a tiny ad for these kits at
99 pounds.

  It does require body modifications and some metalwork to
the cross member, but it doesn't look to bad.

>  Does anyone have any information about the gearbox being made
> by Ken Costello?  Any advice would be helpful.  

  I have never heard of this Ken Costello thing, what is it?
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   Trevor Boicey             1992 Celica GT (95% of the driving I do)
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