Roger,
As I recall, the Spitfire gearbox is not a bolt on to the GT6 engine. I
believe the input shafts and bell housing are different. The cases are the
same, so putting a J type OD on a GT6 3 rail box is possible. The GT6 never
used a J type OD, but you can get the mainshaft and adapter plate you'd
need. You'll need a shorter driveshaft, rear mounting plate, OD switch, and
wiring to complete the transformation as well. Take a look at Paul Tegler's
website. He's done the conversion, and I believe he has a page on it.
www.teglerizer.com.
Hope this helps.
BillG
Hastings, MN
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[mailto:spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Roger Elliott
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:48 PM
To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] GT6 - Spitfire Overdrive questions
Hi everyone,
I have 2 questions about overdrives. I have a 68 GT6 without an
overdrive and would like to put one in if I ever get it rebuilt.
I had a chance to buy a later Spitifire tranny with overdrive of unknown
condition fairly cheap. I did not buy it as I was afraid it would be
too much trouble to get it to work. Did I miss out on an opportunity? -
Not counting the possibility of selling it for a profit.
Also, I know of just an overdrive unit J type - supposedly good
condition. I assume the parts to connect to my GT6 tranny would be
impossible to find. Is that correct?
Thanks,
Roger Elliott
68 GT6
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