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re: O/D trans.

To: Ron Roach <rroach@intouch.bc.ca>
Subject: re: O/D trans.
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 19:32:41 -0500 (EST)
On Tue, 5 Jan 1999, Ron Roach wrote:

> Hi listers!
> I've found an O/D trans. locally from a parts place.  They claim it's an all
> syncro unit, but it uses the wand type switch, and not the shift knob unit.
> I thought all all-syncro spit trannys with O/D used the shift knob switch.
> Am I right?

Basically, yes, you are right. The only way to more or less be sure of 
what main gearbox you're getting is to get the serial number off the 
case. The number, if starting with FC, would  indicate a nonsynchro 
first. An FH unit would be an all-synchro box.

--Andy

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