Page 1 of 1
Midget Gearbox
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:48 pm
by Lukey
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.
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:35 am
by bmcecosse
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.
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:39 am
by Lukey
you're a star bmc.
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:33 am
by Lukey
Does that look OK?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:51 am
by Lukey
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:28 am
by bmcecosse
The little dog teeth on the gears look fine ! Excellent 'gift' !
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:18 pm
by Lukey
Once again, thank you bmc.
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:55 pm
by mike.perry
Look after it. Parts for spridget boxes are getting very scarce.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:45 am
by Kevin
mike.perry wrote:Look after it. Parts for spridget boxes are getting very scarce.
A bit like Moggie gearboxes
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:58 pm
by mike.perry
When my 1275 box was repaired I was advised to look after it as parts were scarce. Just passing on those words of wisdom.
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:34 am
by Kevin
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.
