I believe that was essentially the same BW that Rootes used on the
Sunbeam Alpine. It normally started in drive, which was a rough
equivalent of second gear, and automatically shifted into high. If you
wanted more takeoff power, you could take off in low, which
automatically shifted into second, but then had to be manually shifted
into high. It was more or less analogous to the old Chevy 2-speed slush
box. I know where there are 2 Supersnipes in the desert which can be
had cheap (plus shipping!).
Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson, Arizona
Bob Hamilton wrote:
> Hi Bruce,
>
> I wonder if that is the same unit that M-B used in the 1960's?
>
> I have a 1968 280 SE that has been in the family since new with a Borg
> Warner and it is still running well. The only problem I ever had was a
> seized mechanical linkage for the kick-down feature outside the unit.
> Freed it up and never had a problem since. They are inclined to be
> harsh shifting and basically it operates like a manual transmission
> with an automatic shift, four speed.
>
> Regards,
> Bob
>
>
> At 08:39 PM 8/16/2003 +1000, bruce molin wrote:
>
>> Hi List,
>>
>> I'm hoping to get information, pro and con, about the Borg Warner DG250
>> automatic transmission ... I'm looking at a Humber Super Snipe Series
>> III with
>> the said unit.
>>
>> Any help about what to look for in regards this unit would be
>> appreciated, as
>> well as any of your experiences with it in any of the vehicles to
>> which it was
>> fitted, especially in relating to repairs, servicing and parts
>> availability.
>>
>> regards,
>> bruce
>
> =======================================================
> Robert (Bob) A.C. Hamilton, Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada
> Home Page: www.accesswave.ca/~hamilton
> Sunbeam Talbots - Alpine, Drophead and Saloon, 1953-1954
> Sunbeam Talbot Web Page: www.sunbeamtalbot.info
> [Stable mates - 1973 Midget and 1968 M-B 280SE]
> E-Mail: hamilton@accesswave.ca or robertach@ca.inter.net
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