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Re: Output flanges and Driveshafts

To: Aaron Johnson <fpspitfire37@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Output flanges and Driveshafts
From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 07:35:40 -0700
Aaron Johnson wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Okay, so I have my new transmission, trick piece from ReK racing that uses
> hewland internals.  However it uses an early non-syncro output shaft which is
> only a 10 spline output shaft compared to the output shaft on my old gearbox
> which was a 4 syncro 3 rail from the Mk IV.  The problem I have is that I'm
> using the strap-type drive shaft and it appears as though the bolt patterns
> for the output flange of the early transmission is different than that of the
> later 3 rails, hence I know have a driveshaft that doesn't bolt up to my new
> transmission.  Does this seem correct?  I had thought all the drives shafts
> were interchangeable between the different models of non-overdrive
> transmissions.
> 
> It really doesn't make sense.
> 
> Anyone have any ideas.
> 
> Aaron
> #38 F-Production SCCA Spitfire MkIV
> http://www.geocities.com/spitracer9
> 
>

Aaron,
All you have to do is use the driveshaft flange from an early Spit.  I
have s few laying around if you need one.

Joe

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