Exactly what my mechanic said. Mix and match old stuff as much as
you want. But if you put one new gear in then you really need all
new gears.
Rebuild kit plus a cluster would work.
Still thinking on rivergate...
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter C. <nosimport@mailbag.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Cc: Ric_Bergstrom@britishcarclub.com
<Ric_Bergstrom@britishcarclub.com>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: Tranny questions..rebuild vs rivergate
>Folks,
> Take note. The rebuild kits recently offered MUST be used as a
kit. Beware
>of vendors who offer new stock of individual components. My
understanding
>is they are made by Innocenti (excuse me, I have to sniffle
here.....ok)
>and they work ok as a set, but raise h**l if mixed with used or NOS
gears
>and shafts.
> Peter C
>At 03:19 PM 7/22/99 , Bkitterer@aol.com wrote:
>>
>>In a message dated 7/22/99 5:13:27 AM,
Ric_Bergstrom@britishcarclub.com
>>writes:
>>
>><< Does anyone sell a rebuild package? Or is it pick and choose
from
>>the catalogs? >>
>>
>>Rick,
>>
>>VB did sell a transmission overhaul kit for $150 which included a
new
>>layshaft, synchro rings, bearings and gaskets. We used this kit
on our car
>>(street use) and in almost three years now have had no problems.
>>
>>Bob and Annice
>>1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>>1966 Sprite Mk III (in boxes)
>
>Peter Caldwell
>A memory of 1 very rough Innocenti
>(the Sprite with an accent)
>gone to a better home
>among other LBCs and 4WDBCs
>
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