Is a 5 speed gearbox worth the difference with a 1275 engine

Post by **Stevebest** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:56 pm

I have just bought a Morris 1300 engine and a Sierra 5 speed gearbox.
is it worth the bother or should I keep the MM gear box. Opinions welcome.

Post by **les** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:40 pm

If you're doubtful perhaps you should have asked before you bought it! People have fitted this box before and seem happy with it. It's too heavy for my liking.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:36 pm

Since you have it - you may as well use it. But is it a complete 'kit' - have the two been matched together before?

Post by **IslipMinor** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:29 pm

We have the Toyota T50 5-spd behind the 1380 A-Series and it is a superb combination. Combined with a 3.9 diff gives 70 mph @ 3400 rpm, so very relaxed cruising. Very smooth change, with a 'quickshift' as well, and of course synchro on 1st gear.

I would not be without it.

Post by **Jefftav** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:54 am

I have the Marina 1300 engine and Ford 5 speed conversion and think it was worth the effort as my Morris is quieter on a long journey and the mpg is better 45 on a run.

Post by **Stevebest** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:56 am

what are the major problems in fitting the gear box?

Post by **IslipMinor** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:10 am

This link gives some guide to what is involved:

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/graphics/u ... lation.pdf

You will need a number of 'special' parts to fit it:

Gearbox crossmember
Speedo cable
Clutch cross-shaft bracket - gearbox end
Prop shaft
Clutch centre plate
Clutch release arm bracket inside the bellhousing
Bellhousing
Crankshaft spigot bush/adaptor
Transmission tunnel with hole to suit Ford Type 9 - there a number of Type 9 gearbox remote extension lengths, the short one seems to be the easiest, I don't know which donor that will come from

What parts do you have, apart from the gearbox itself?

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