Bill,
Since you are going to have to go through the box anyway, why don't you
consider upgrading to a MkIV (Full Synchro) transmission. I
think you will be much happier in the long run.
You will need a new main shaft for the overdrive unit as well as the following:
Mounting Plate (for the frame)
Rear O/D Mount
Shortened Drive Shaft
Relay
Switch (knob mounted switch on the OD shift lever, preferably)
Wiring Harness
Angle drive for Speedo cable
Most of these items can be gotten from SpitBits. You can have the drive Shaft
shortened.
Regards,
Joe
Bill Munts wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I have a D type O/D and gearbox that I would like to install in my '70 Mk3
> Spit without O/D. The gearbox was reported to have been sticking in 2nd
> gear before I bought it. I noticed that it had some pretty heavy oil in the
> box. I use Redline MTL in my current box which made it shift a lot
> smoother. What things should I look for in the box before I try to install
> it? I don't have the rear mounting for the O/D & box, where can I find one
> or can I fabricate one? Any other helpful hints?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Munts
> '70 Mk3 Spitfire
> Huntsville, AL
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