On Thu, 8 Aug 1996, Ralph Jannelli wrote:
> I need some info - I have a line on a rebuilt Spitfire 1500 (single rail)
> transmission with overdrive for a reasonable price. What is involved in
> changing over my MKIV to accept this tranny?...
> Also is the tranny output flange from the 1500 the same as the MKIV?
I'm pretty sure it is.
> ...Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
Ralph, one other thing you'll need is the transmission rear mount, which
is quite different for the OD transmission. Rather than the two round
rubber mounts, it's more of a metal "cradle". Again, though, this is a
bolt-in item. Last time I looked, the complete mounts were still
available new from the usual gang of suppliers.
And, once this swap is accomplished, you'll have to get used to the
different shift pattern (reverse not being where it is on the three-rail
transmission). ;-)
--Andy
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