Now that it is out, what should I do with it?

[tipo158]

Now that I have a 5-speed gearbox for my car, I have pulled the 4-speed and need to dispose of it. Is it basically junk/boat anchor/paperweight material or is there some group of car owners that covet TR7 4-speed 'boxes (like some Lotus Seven owners look for TR7 4-speed rear axles)?

I can't believe how small it is compared to the 5-speed gearbox.

alan

[V8Wedgehead]

I would see if you know of any Spitfire 1500 buddies may want the gearbox since they are the same.

Michael
1980 TR8 FHC #0020 Rally Conversion

[Rich in Vancouver]

I dropped mine off at the recycling depot, but then it wasn't in good enough shape to use as a boat anchor.
Good riddance to that one.
You will be very happy with your 5-speed!
Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[windy one]

Yuppers. if you advertise it (craigslist, ebay, whatever) there are guys who want 4-speeds ( I forget why, I think for racing). I had two in my shop and they both were the first things that were bought up! I got $50.00 a piece, and informed the buyer I had no idea the condition of them! Buyers didnt care, they wanted them.

Johnny

[FI Spyder]

The weak point (one of them?) of the Spitfire box was the roller bearings on the idler shaft would wear out. The replacements were a fraction too big and would grind themselves to pieces in not many miles. This was a few years ago and the problem was recognized and I'm sure fixed by now but maybe why old good boxes were in demand. They got to cost a lot to ship but worth putting on eBay, Craigslist etc.



TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[PeterTR7V8]

Don't forget the Marina market. [:p] I know that the Marina shell was not designed to outlast the transmission but it does happen occasionally. [:)]



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