Doc,
Flywheel issues will be had. You'll need to find a newer flywheel and bolt it
to the older engine. Use the early flywheel bolts with a spacing collar
around them to seat the 1500 flywheel (I can't remember who sells them...spit
bits maybe?). Then just make sure you use the right clutch friction disc for
the gearbox and the right pressure plate for the flywheel.
--
All the best
Aaron Johnson
#38 FP Spitfire Mk4 Southern Illinois Region SCCA
http://www.geocities.com/spitracer9
> I have two Spit parts cars that I'll be cannibalizing
> for my Burlington Arrow project:
> 1) A '71-72 (not sure) with good 1296 engine - someone
> here wants to buy the trans (w/OD and gearknob OD
> switch) and driveshaft from me.
> 2) A '78-79 (can't remember which) with a few parts
> missing from the engine - it has a standard good
> 4-speed and driveshaft for that trans.
>
> QUESTION: Will the newer non-OD trans and driveshaft
> bolt up and work with the early engine?
>
> Thanks,
> M D "Doc" Nugent
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