V8 Woes

["Robin Weatherall" <robmgv8@stlnet.com>]

Hi everyone,
 played a gig in Omaha the last 3 days. Driving the V8 home today was a
challenge, at least for the last 50 or so miles.
I was cruising along about 90-100mph about 10 miles west of Wentzville, MO,
when I suddenly heard a rhythmic whining sound. a couple of minutes later
there was a loud bang followed by a high pitched sreaming. I discovered the
gear shift was in nuetral but the car still under power. I depressed the
clutch and the car slowed. Obviously not a clutch problem. I pulled over and
tried the gears.  The only gear that would engage was 2nd. I thus drove 50
odd miles home in 2nd gear!
The bottom line is I have a unique ( in the USA) gearbox that is toast, the
only source of parts is Ken Costello, so I guess the V8 is off the road for
a few months.
Now I have to fix the siezed brake caliper on my BGT so I can get to work
tomorrow.
Kim, I promise I will send you the column tomorrow night.

Rob