Not sure, but did I hear somewhere that the ribcase internals can
be put in a smoothcase housing?
Mike L
60A,67E,59Bug
----- Original Message -----
From Rich Hill <richard.hill at sri.com>
To: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: May 31, 2000 1:37 PM
Subject: Ribcase vs. smoothcase
> The engine is coming out of the Sprite soon and while it's out
the
> transmission, with it's noisy 1st gear and shot 2nd synchro, is
going to get
> some attention (read: be replaced!). The car is a 1960 Bugeye
with 948,
> smoothcase, drum brakes, etc. So, the question is do I replace
the
> smoothcase with another smoothcase or with a ribcase? I've got
quotes for
> both (in the $600-$800 range, rebuilt). I like the originality
of the
> smoothcase but there is also the appeal of the ribcase
improvements
> (bearings, synchros, etc.). We don't plan on driving this car
all that
> much, in fact I'd be surprised if it sees more than a few
thousand miles a
> year, so the longevity of a smoothcase may not be much of an
issue. We've
> already veoted the Datsun 5 speed option (it has to stay
British).
>
> Any opinions, anyone?
>
> Thanks,
> Rich Hill
> '79 MG Midget
> '60 AH Sprite
>
>
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