If you have the original tranny (smoothcase right) I have heard that they are
difficult to rebuild because of the scarcety of parts, perhaps a 5 speed lurks
in your future. I have been told that if you have 10 lbs of pressure for every
1000 rpm you should be fine, I'm sorry but I'm just not real comfortable with
that myself, Brad
Leigh Ellen Potter wrote:
> Ok, I picked her up from the mechanics this morning (and no Jeff, I won't
> make it a habit!), and it was just a matter of playing with the dizzy - new
> points, new rotor, new cap. Eighty odd dollars (most of it labour - damn
> that thesis deadline), and she's running like a dream! The short trip to
> Uni this morning showed a better oil pressure (but I still think it's a
> little too low at idle - was there ever a consensus on what was
> acceptable?), and higher running temp. The bad news? My need for a new
> gearbox is looming hard and fast. My new mechanic (great Irish bloke)
> recommends a re-build of a few of the gears. This is WAY beyond my current
> mechanical skills and I don't know anyone who could help me learn. Now
> here's my request for people's opinions - the car is a daily driver, but
> she's fairly original including mechanically: 948 motor, drum brakes, etc.
> The only mechanical mod (that I know of) is the alternator. So do I
> rebuild the bad gears, or do I think about a five speed? And if I do the 5
> speed, what's the appropriate donor car in Australia?
>
> Just a comment concerning apathy and clubs - I've joined the local Healey
> owners club. Mostly the club is big Healey's, but they welcome the little
> cars too, and at the last meet there was my muddy daily driver beside some
> real show pieces. They all thought it was great that I actually drove my
> car in the spirit it was made, and made me welcome. And the age range went
> from 20's to retired. Great people - same attitude as this list.
>
> Cheers
> Leigh Ellen
> '62 MkII Sprite
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