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HI where do I get info on fitting ford A type gearbox to 1098 engine new to this how hard is it thanks

You need a kit to do it-available from several Minor suppliers.
Regards
Declan

Welcome to the forum. What size/spec of engine do you have ? A standard 948 or 1098 engine struggle with a 5 speed box..... And it's not an inexpensive conversion.

hi its 1098 engine and I think its low compression head does this make it worse

Errr - yes -much worse.... It will struggle to pull the standard 4th gear - never mind an overdrive 5th! But all is not lost - a head and carb upgrade would make it a lot more 'useful'.

Hi thanks for info what head and carb should i be looking for to make a job of this to have enough umph to be able to make use of this gearbox ,or would it be wiser to stick to old box.

Your engine will have low compression PISTONS - the head was never changed - if it has an L in the number. The upgrade is to fit a 12G940 head from a 1275 engine - and a larger 1.5" carb on a good alloy inlet manifold. This brings the power up nicely and is not too expensive. But it still amanges ok on the standard 4 speed box - better with a 3.9 or 3.7 final drive ratio. Or - go the 5 speed route if you wish - and retain whatever final drive ratio is on the car. If considering the 940 route - ask for details before you do it.

Hi, thank you for all your input I have made a list of things to look out for and will retain the ford gearbox until I have sourced other parts and can fit all together .