Apologies for the duplicate . Not sure if the first message went through .
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris De Wet
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 3:29 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Strange engine , gearbox and differential combination
>
> Hi list
>
> Haven't posted to the list in a long while ( due to out of town work
> activities ) so here goes ....
>
> The GT 6 I bought the other day is equipped with a strange Triumph o/d
> gearbox ( or tranny as most of you call it ) .
>
> The clutch slave cylinder is mounted to the left and next to it appears
> the number MB 114254 on the gearbox casing ( bellhousing part ) . The
> numbers 306812 SM and V 2947 are stamped on the right hand side of the
> gearbox casing . The o/d solenoid is horizontally on the left hand side of
> the gearbox and the o/d serial number is 22/61973/006208 .The speedo
> cable exits on the right hand side and there is no speedo angle drive .
> The numbers 3 J 69 and 55 70 D are stamped on the right hand side of the
> o/d casing . The o/d switch is located in the gear lever knob ( but the
> GT 6 is also equipped with the steering column mounted switch , which is
> correct for a GT 6 Mk1 ) . Reverse is to the right and back .
>
> Is this a Triumph 2000 saloon gearbox , or what ? D-type , A-type or
> J-type o/d unit ?
>
> The differential appears to be from a Mk 3 Spitfire as the number appears
> to be FD 10086 .
>
> Engine number is KC 8617 E which is correct for a Mk 1 GT 6 .
>
> Another related question ...
> Is it advisable to mate a GT 6 Mk 1 engine to a Spitfire Mk 3 o/d gearbox
> and differential ? Can it be done ? Pros and cons ?
>
> Kind regards .
> Chris de Wet .
> PO Box 472 , Ifafi , 0260 , South Africa .
>
> Daily drivers and continuous restoration projects :
> 1956 TR 3 . Commission no. TS 10795
> 1964 Spitfire 4 Mk 1 . Commission no. FC 25680
> 1967 GT 6 Mk 1 . Commission no. KC 52713 O
>
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