gearbox

[moggymate]

hi there to all
does my 1957 948cc car have a 3 speed box or 4 as the chap said it was a 3 when I bought it but it seems to be screaming in 3rd
and I don't want blow the gearbox
if it is a 3 is there a 4 speed box that will go straight in or is there any messing around

thanks Darren

[jagnut66]

Hi,
It should be a four speed box as standard unless someone's been messing with it.....
Sounds more like you might have a knackered gearbox though and he may have been trying to pull the wool over your eyes by saying it was three speed.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[irmscher]

I think its blown already

[moggymate]

cheers guys I will find out in the morning as its stored away from home and I only see it one day a week
cheers
Darren

[irmscher]

Darren most of the 4 speeds will fit or even a type nine 5 speed off a Ford but will need a fitting kit

[moggymate]

Darren most of the 4 speeds will fit or even a type nine 5 speed off a Ford but will need a fitting kit

TYPE NINE THATS GREAT I HAVE AT LEAT 3 OF THEM AS IM IN DAGENHAM MOTORS TERRITORY
AND WE HAVE HAD A FEW OF THEM LOL

thanks m8 I would never of thought I could use one of them

[kennatt]

948 will struggle with a five speed box.Daft question but have you actually tried to put it into 4th,straight down from 3rd or are you not useing 1st ie starting in second down and left.

[moggymate]

hi there to all
just got back from the lockup and YES it does have a 4TH gear which is great
im a bit of a speedster and it runs perfect at 65 mph is that abought right or is there something wrong

regards
Darren

[kennatt]

thats about right,well done.