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Since there have been several "Me Too" replies, I'll forward my personal
reply to Huw to the List. One caveat, however, since Huw is only
spitting distance away from me, the offer of following my own
installation doesn't apply on an "In Person" basis, that is unless
anybody wants to venture to Western Washington.
Regards,
Joe
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
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Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 10:41:26 -0800
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Organization: Curry Enterprises
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To: Huw Upshall <hupshall@wolfenet.com>
Subject: Re: Overdrive
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Huw,
Interestingly enough, I am in the process of installing an overdrive in
Huxley (my red Mk1).
I am using a 3-rail tranny from a MkIV Spit but the later single rail
installs with the same modifications. Here's what is required:
1. The OD Tranny (obviously)
2. A longer Speedometer cable
3. An angle drive for the Speedo cable (if not already on the tranny)
4. A different rear mount for the tranny.
5. A different mounting plate for the frame
6. The driveshaft must be shortened to take the longer unit.
7. A switch must be installed to control the OD. In the later Spits it
was a lever on the steering column, but you can mount a switch almost
anywhere. Mine is on the shift knob.
8. A little wiring modification and you are in business.
As soon as I get My tranny back from Barry Nelson, you are welcome to
follow my own installation to see what difficulties I encounter.
Regards,
Joe
Huw Upshall wrote:
>
> Hey gang. OK. I took the transmission out of my spitfire yesterday and
> then thought pretty hard... I am debating on installing an overdrive
> transmission. This car came from the factory with a standard 4. So, if
> there is anybody out there that has put an overdrive into a spitfire,
> please answer these questions:
>
> Cost?
> What needs to be modified?
> What do you do about the relays?
>
> Installation steps from experience would be very useful. Thanks.
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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