Re: Spitfire transmissions<Pine.PCW.3.94.970402110704.10399A-100000@Andrew-Mace>

[RICHARD.JACKSON@NENE.AC.UK]

Andy wrote,

>Right, Ron. Note that the Mk.IV and early (1973-74 U.S. version) 1500s
>use a variant of that three-rail box. It's pretty much the same except for
>a synchro first gear and a larger output flange. It, too, will bolt in by
>simply changing the driveshaft u-joint flange to suit. Again, you are
>right in that the Mk.3 and earlier Spitfire transmissions are identical.


Aaah, but isn't the all-syncro D-type box slightly longer than the 3 syncro
version therefore necessetating(sp) the shorter prop......Ah haaaa, the Great 
Andy may have dropped a clanger<G>  :-) :-)

Rich