FK is a US only prefix used on MkIV's. Therefore, the tranny would be a full
synchro 3-rail and not an early gearbox. But I would
much rather have one (as I do) in my Mk1 Spit because of the synchro in first
gear. ANd it fits just fine!
Joe
Chris De Wet wrote:
>
> Rob
> The number you quoted does not ring a bell . Early ones ( Mk 1 & Mk 2 )
> would normally start with FC . Sorry I can't be of more help .
> Kind regards
> Chris de Wet
> P O Box 472 , Ifafi , 0260 , South Africa .
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> One '56 TR 3 with o/d and one '64 Spitfire 4 ( Mk 1 )
> Two Heralds and three early Spitfires without o/d for sale in order to
> finance the restoration of the TR 3 .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Travis [mailto:sixt6spitfire@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 9:21 PM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: early overdrive
>
> Hi all,
>
> I just picked up a complete trans with overdrive with the column switch
> for my MKII the ID# is FK57682. My question is this, is it truly a early
> trans, if so what year? My catalogs show gearbox # starting FC, FD, FH.
> Also will my driveshaft still work? I probably put the before the horse, but
>
> it was a good deal (I hope LOL).
> This list is THE BEST resource.
>
> TIA
>
> Rob
>
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