The whine is because the transmission has helical cut gears. Brand spanking
new, they whine but not real loudly! A worn first gear and laygear is a
noisey thing. Most people live with it as it is more of an annoyance than
anything.
Once upon a time I had a 1967 Sprite with a tailshaft bushing going out. I
pulled the tranny and sent it to the foremost Spridget guy in the area. When
I got it back, it screamed in 1st gear. The S.O.B. stole my perfect gearset
for his race car!!!
I was so upset with the noisey trans that I sold the car. It was a great car
too! Fortunately, I made a profit on the deal so I can't complain too much.
My pair of pennies...
Kent
> Still looking for help on the gearbox whine though. Like Roger Cotting
> asked...Has anyone found a magic fluid to solve this problem??? Or should
I
> get ahold of Paul A.and start negotiating for a 5-speed??
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Steve Swarin
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