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Re: Transmission problems, Rib Case... HELP!

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Subject: Re: Transmission problems, Rib Case... HELP!
From: jpquinn@cyberramp.net (John P. Quinn)
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 16:24:12 -0500
Yes, I agree.  As I'm finding,  you don't want to do it unless you work in a
transmission shop.

I've looked up in cataloges, email responses, spoke with smart folks and
called around and the best way is to core out the old one and buy a used one
thats not worn out.

That seems to be the cheapest way out.  There seem to be a lot of ways to
approach it, all of which are loaded with very bad stories and in the end,
you still spend a lot of money.  Perhaps double for what you could have paid
for a used one from somewhere.

Not to mention, the more I think about it, a Datsun/Nissan 210 5-speed
transmission all sync would be a real nice option to drop in.  

Still more to think about before going to a Japanese solution.

Q

>If you are not an "expert" I would advise not trying to rebuild the ribcase
>tranny.  The biggest problem is mismatching parts.  In other words, part
>numbers of several of the gears and layshafts changed during production and
>are not compatible.  These mismatched parts sometimes seem as though they fit
>OK, but in the long run you could be in for trouble.  If you do rebuild it,
>make sure the part numbers match.  This is just my opinion based on
>experience.
>Art Hill
>Escondido, CA
>
>
Jay Quinn    -     '62 Austin-Healey MKII Sprite
jpquinn@cyberramp.net
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