Midget Gearbox

Post by **Lukey** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:48 pm

I have I been given a gearbox, it's from a 1275 minor that was immediately sent for restoration and returned to it's original specification, he can't tell me anything about it apart from it works OK.

I seem to remember that they are the same box but are stronger am I correct? I need to identify the box, it looks the same but has a shorter gearstick with a teardrop shaped gear knob and it also has a Lockheed setup if that helps.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:35 am

Yes - Spridget gearbox has better bearings on the mainshaft. Should have a reverse light switch fitted. I assume the 'Lockheed etc' refers to a hydrauilic actuator ? You can change the operating lever for a Minor one - and revert to good old mechanical actuation.

Post by **Lukey** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:39 am

you're a star bmc.

Post by **Lukey** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:33 am

Does that look OK?

Post by **Lukey** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:51 am

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:28 am

The little dog teeth on the gears look fine ! Excellent 'gift' !

Post by **Lukey** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:18 pm

Once again, thank you bmc.

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:55 pm

Look after it. Parts for spridget boxes are getting very scarce.

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:45 am

mike.perry wrote:Look after it. Parts for spridget boxes are getting very scarce.

A bit like Moggie gearboxes

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:58 pm

When my 1275 box was repaired I was advised to look after it as parts were scarce. Just passing on those words of wisdom.

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:34 am

Agreed Mike there have been concerns about spares for the 1098cc gearboxes as well for a while now (not sure if this applies to the 948 as well) I know the club were looking into it but I dont know if any progress has been made and I am sure this applies to the 1275 box as well unfortunately.