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[Spridgets] Rib Case - Rebuild Question/s

Subject: [Spridgets] Rib Case - Rebuild Question/s
From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:42:37 -0700
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Rebuilding a ribcase is easier than a Datsun and cheaper. One or two things to
watch for, call me or stop by.
Glen

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On Sep 24, 2011, at 3:13 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I need a new gear box for my 59.  I nearly snagged a 1972 midget rib case
> via eBay but missed it by a couple of dollars which might have not been a
> bad thing. .  . unknown condition although stated to have come off a car
> with 38k on the odometer with seller admitting that this may not actually
be
> the case.  . and moved well through all gears. .  but no tolerances checked
> by the seller.
>
> What is involved in rebuilding a rib case?  If I had the money at this
point
> I would go to a Datsun set up. .  but instead I need a decent rib case. (My
> rib case grinds in first to second and second to third).  Assuming it is
the
> balk rings, what do I know at this point?
>
> I am mechanically confident enough to know that I can screw up a gear box
> rebuild. . . ahh, think I can pull it off if I have the correct
> instructions.
>
> Anyhow.  . can someone tell me about how much are the parts to do a rebuild
> on a rib case and where are they sourced?   And or who on the list does
> rebuilds like this and of course I need to get an idea of the cost?
>
> Any help is always most appreciated. .
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kirk

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