Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, Ca) wrote:
>
> Terry wrote,
>
> >I have manged to install this tranny in my 1960 series I (not an easy
> >task), as it was longer and a different shape than the underside of my
> car.
> > Everything works, and it is now a totally different driving car. The
> last
> >problem I have with it is the speedo cable. The new tranny sits at a
> >different angle than the original, leaving the speedo output fitting so
> >close th the x frame that I can no longer attach the cable. Is there a
> >right angle fitting that will work? I don't want to do any more
> cutting,
> >as it may reduce the structural integrity of the frame.
> >Terry McKitrick
> >1960 Series I
>
> Sounds like you've got a transmition from one of the "angled engine"
> Chryslor products like an 68+ Alpine GT or Rapier "Arrow range".
>
> I didnt know they would fit at all "Too long", but I think if you use
> the correct Alpine bell housing, the trans should be in a more normal
> mounted position.
>
> Jarrid Gross
If you change the bell hopusing I think you will find the spigot shaft
is too long. I have been researching this and believe (but have yet to
confirm it) that the bell housing (and hence spigot shaft) are about 1
1/2 inches longer in the Arrow range than the Alpine. Plan to do some
measurements this weekend.Karl
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