Hmmm. I thought the J type did not come out until around 1973, which
suggests that the 2500's came with the A type. Jees, if I am wrong, I may
have the wrong overdrive in my 2500!!!!!!! Anybody got any further thoughts
on this?? Stephen
> ----------
> From: John T. Nichols[SMTP:jtnichol@m4.sprynet.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 1999 8:25 PM
> To: Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX
> Subject: Re: Looking for A-Type Overdrive/parts
>
> Laycock de Normanville overdrive units came in two flavors as used on
> Triumphs. The TR2/3/3A/3B/4/4A used A-type overdive units. The TR250/5/6
> cars used J-type units so I suppose a 2500 should have the J-type unit.
> If 2500s came from Blackpool with overdrive installed they would most
> likely have been J-types since the driveline was Triumph sourced.
>
> John T. Nichols
> '58 TR3A TS32093L 'O'
> '86 TVR 280i
>
> "Hill, Stephen M AETT:EX" wrote:
> >
> > I have a 1971 TVR 2500, which I put a Laycock de Normandville (is this
> the
> > correct name?) overdrive in a number of years ago. I believe it is the
> older
> > style. It was an extremely tight fit between the chassis rails, but it
> did
> > fit without chopping anything. I had to fab a bracket to get the
> emergency
> > brake up out of the way. Apparently overdrive was a factory option. Does
> > anybody on the list got a car with a factory installed overdrive? Has
> > anybody put an overdrive in their car? And did you bother to change the
> diff
> > ratios?
> >
> > I also have a later style overdrive on a TR6 box. Does anybody know if
> this
> > will also fit in a 2500 frame?
> >
> > Lastly, Rick is looking for an A type. Is this the earlier or the later
> > version? Thanks. Stephen
> >
> >
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From: Rikrock@aol.com[SMTP:Rikrock@aol.com]
> > > Reply To: Rikrock@aol.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 4:32 PM
> > > To: triumphs@autox.team.net; tvr@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Looking for A-Type Overdrive/parts
> > >
> > > Listers,
> > >
> > > I am looking for whole overdrive units in any condition, or any parts
> in
> > > fair
> > > to good condition. What have you?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Rich Rock
> > > Pottstown, PA
> > > 64 TR4
> > > 65 TR4A-IRS
> > > 67 TR4A...parts
> > > 70 TVR Vixen
> > > 71 TVR Vixen 2500
> > >
>
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