Bill,
You are probably right but I know that the GT6 3-rail sits in the same
saddle as the MkIV 3 rail. Perhaps the difference in the length is
comparing the 3-rail gt6 gearbox to a single rail Spit Box. I think the
3-rail is a bit longer (don't know how much) and the GT6 never had a
single rail.
But looking at your reply, you say that the spit gearbox in question is
Mk1-IV. That would certainly eliminate the single rail, but brings up
the question of the difference in the Mk1-3 and the later MkIV 3-rail
box. The earlier ones with no synchro in first gear is shorter than the
MkIV full synchro 3-speed, so how could they all take the same length
drive shaft?
Cheers,
Joe
William Davies wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
>
> > I don't understand this response. I may be wrong, but I don't think
> > there is any difference in the transmission placement between the GT6
> > and Spitfire.
>
> Joe,
> The gearbox on the GT6 sits approximately 2.5 inches further back in the
>GT6. Checking in the John Kipping catalogue suggests that on non-overdrive
>cars the Spitfire I-IV takes a 41.25" propshaft while a GT6 takes a 38.75"
>propshaft,
> Cheers,
> Bill.
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