>Here's another OD question. I have a single rail J type OD that I'm
>considering putting on my Mk1. I would guess a 1500 flywheel would swap with
>an 1147 thereby permitting the 20spline input shaft and clutch to be used as
>well. A swap of driveshaft flanges would permit the use of the 4:11 Mk1 rear
>end. I'd also probably replace the gearshift lever with a stock Mk1 (this
>would probably necessitate cutting the old and new levers and weld the mk1 to
>the single rail ball). I'd use the steering column OD switch to maintain the
>look of originality. About the only thing missing would be a relay (not
>needed for the J-type). Oh yeah-I'd put that "overdrive" on the boot.
>Anyone see any complications that might arise? Anyone have the column
>mounted switch, bezel, and badge for sale or trade?
>Bill Brockschmidt
I think you would still want to use a relay for the overdrive
solenoid -- cars with J-types installed originally have relays. FYI.
Dan
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