The Spit O/D tranny won't fit in the tunnel of a Spridget
in stock shape.
You'd have to widen the tunnel nearly 1.5" on both side to get it
to clear the width of the O/D unit.
Back in '81 I had a wrecked '80 Spit with a beautiful 1500 and O/D
just begging to go into my '73 Midget.
But the tunnel work smartened me up. I stopped before I began.
(Then again, I didn't have a garage at the time. I had one for the
following 18 years but I'm back in the same boat again with
no garage at the moment.)
Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
OBie - '73 BGT - daily driver
http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
Punkin' - '78 Spitfire - corner ripping screamer
http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
Lil' Greenee - '73 RWA Midget - lady killer
http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
-----Original Message-----
From Adrian Barnes <adrian at workgroup.net>
To: 'David Riker' <davidr@sunset.net>
Cc: Spridget Mail List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2000 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: Tranny tunnel differences?
I am just trying to come up with some options. I have to rebuild the
engine. So it would actually be cheaper to do the Datsun swap at this
point, since I have access to a car with only 47000 miles on the engine for
$300. Last time I rebuilt an engine it cost over $1000, with all the new
parts, head work, and machining. Plus I like the idea of a 5-speed. But I
just don't think I am willing to do any cutting on the car (which is why I
am not considering the Toyota or Mazda conversions). I wonder if it is
possible to find a Sp*f*re gearbox with overdrive....?
adrian
-----Original Message-----
From David Riker [mailto:davidr at sunset.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 11:49 AM
To: Adrian Barnes
Cc: Spridget Mail List
Subject: Re: Tranny tunnel differences?
heater shelf. A de-smogged 1500 engine with a Weber and a header, the stock
transmission in good condition, and a 3.73:1 rear axle make a very enjoyable
combination. I'm not sure I'd expend the effort converting.
David Riker
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