Re: overdrive-volvo

T Wiencek (t_wiencek(at)qmgate.anl.gov)
18 Jun 1998 08:49:54 -0500


RE>>overdrive-volvo 6/18/98

Won't Chris need a main shaft from an overdrive Rootes transmission? These are much harder to find than just the overdrive unit. Tom

-------------------------------------- Date: 6/17/98 5:10 PM To: T Wiencek From: Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) Chris,

>Let me see if I've got this right. I can use the correct overdrive with
the >correct reduction from a Volvo ( D type_25 reduction) along with a MGB
drive >shaft. My series III transmission will not work though because since it's
did >not come with an overdrive to begin with it does not have the correct
output >shaft. Sorry if I seem a bit confused but my only experience with my
>transmission is pulling it out, taking it to the shop to be rebuilt, and
>putting it back in.

Chris, unfortunately you are correct.