Joseph S. writes:
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> I noticed a gap of 2.25 inches between the back end of the transmission
> cover and the front of the sheet metal transmission cover- the seal
> described in the catalogues was missing, but I can't believe this seal
> fills in 2.25 inches
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Sounds to me like this car had an overdrive fitted at one time. Overdrive
cars had a section of the body driveshaft tunnel cut back ( approx 3 -3 1/2
inches to allow for removal and installation), and a cover piece installed,
secured by a few sheet metal screws, to fill in the gap. You may be missing
this cover piece. I don't believe it's available at the usual parts places
- but easily frabricated from sheet stock.
Barry Schwartz
Bschwartz@encad.com (San Diego)
72-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (body repair almost done)
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