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Re: [Zmagnette] 4 synchro MGB trans in ZB <zmagnette@autox.team.net> <zm

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Subject: Re: [Zmagnette] 4 synchro MGB trans in ZB <zmagnette@autox.team.net> <zmagnette.autox.team.net>
From: monster@caverock.net.nz
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:58:36 +1300
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References: <CAF682mG+V46oBX9Wp10W5dAEVtBKH8kQpHTyZ9z+V-LgYZEGaA@mail.gmail.com> <A7ACC188-61B3-4B5E-A652-26594C03CD90@comcast.net>
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http://www.beardmorebros.co.uk/website%20pages/Dads_Oxford.html

On the above page are some photos and a description of fitting an MGB 
engine and 4-synchro+overdrive 'box to a 1960's Farina Oxford.
It includes a pic of shortening the remote gearlever extension to fit, 
and a new tunnel.

I'd agree that the benefits of non-OD box over all the mods needed for 
a 3-synchro box might not be great.
I also love the sound of the non-synchro 1st gear. Bah, musicians, eh? 
:-)

regards,
-- 
Robert

On 26.11.2013 15:50, Allen Bachelder wrote:
> Charlie,
> Even without overdrive, the remote shifter on the MGB 4-sync sits
> high and your going to have to substantially reshape the transmission
> tunnel to make it fit. That's a ferocious price to pay for a
> synchronized first gear. If you're going to that much trouble, you
> might as well go five-speed.

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