Rebuilding a Trans is not for the faint of heart---might be better to find
a complete unit for a grand . The OD are great for twisty "in 2nd gear"
roads( in and out of 2nd OD -your hands never leave the steering wheel)
and for the long hauls on a freeway . If thats your kind of driving you
will want one. They are also getting scarce so it maybe worth it just for
the parts/core. My 2 cents,
Mike TR2inLA
> [Original Message]
> From: John <johnrunge1@earthlink.net>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <ols@bcdef.net>
> Date: 7/26/2005 7:51:00 AM
> Subject: Re: TR3A overdrive unit
>
> Hi Alex,
>
> I believe you will also need a new mainshaft for your transmission (rare -
> hard to get)
>
> But according to my wife, I'm wrong most of the time.
>
> John
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: ols@bcdef.net
> Date: 07/26/05 10:12:39
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR3A overdrive unit
>
> I have a 1958 TR3A and have recently been offered an complete Type A
> overdrive unit that I am told will replace the rear housing on my
> existing non-overdrive transmission for $500.
> Does this sound feasible? Does $500. seem like a reasonable price?
>
> Any advise would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Alex
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