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Re: gearbox conversion

To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: gearbox conversion
From: nikolai jaremka <njaremka@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:17:09 -0700 (PDT)

that sounds like an easy install.  i rebuilt my gearbox a few
years ago, but i didn't replace my mainshaft. (stupid idea
looking back, but easy way to save $100 back when i didn't have
it)  are those clutch disks listed on your web site?  what about
rebulit GT6 boxes?

--- Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net> wrote:
> you use the spit bellhousing. cut about 3/4" from the input
> shaft so it
> si the same length as the spit.  we supply a clutch disc with
> the
> correct spline for the gt6 and a spitfire diameter. ted
> 
> nikolai jaremka wrote:
> 
> > i was doing some investigating last night and was wondering
> > this:
> > if i wanted to convert my spitfire to a GT6 gearbox for the
> > close ratio gearing, what would i need other than the
> gearbox
> > (less bellhousing), flywheel, and clutch assembly?  could i
> get
> > away with using the spitfire bellhousing and associated
> clutch
> > components along with the GT6 clutch and pressure plate? 
> would
> > i also need to modify my drive shaft in any way?  what do
> you
> > guys/gals think?
> >
> > ===
> > nikolai jaremka
> > 72 spitfire mkIV
> > east aurora, new york
> 
> 
> 
> 

===
nikolai jaremka
72 spitfire mkIV
east aurora, new york



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