Begin forwarded message:
> From: Bruno Verstraete <brunoverstraete@mac.com>
> Date: 24 Apr 2010 18:13:40 GMT+02:00
> To: "k2hff59076c1004231738j129d61aeya8ec9f76b8e810ee@mail.gmail.com"
> <k2hff59076c1004231738j129d61aeya8ec9f76b8e810ee@mail.gmail.com>
> Subject: Healey 100S with David Brown gearbox
>
> Hi everyone,
> It is correct that the early 100S that were used as Factory Racing
> cars were ewuipped with DB gearboxes. At that time The BN2 gearbox
> was not finished yet. They are strong boxes but need to be fed
> plenty of oil. Every hole leaks. The ENdurance car has an original
> DB S430 4 speed gearbox and not 5 speed. Only the Streamliner had a
> 5speed gearbox. They only made a few and are not around any more.
> The S430 is the same box as in some Lagonda cars. In my opinion a
> much nicer gearbox as the standard 100S box if only for the
> ergonomics of it.
> There is an ad in the car magazine of September 1954 whereby David
> Brown congratulates Team Healey with their records.
> Happy healeying,
> Enjoy the shifting!
> Bruno Verstraete
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