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changzuki · 10-23-2014, 07:45 PM

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Once the new transmission w/overdrive unit is actually in the car, it becomes apparent how much more space it consumes. The first shot below is the old three-rail 4-speed looking from the backside towards the bellhousing:
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This next shot is the new single 4-speed transmission w/overdrive unit looking from the backside towards the bellhousing:
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Wiring the overdrive unit is simple... If anyone makes it that far and needs clarification please let me know and I'd be happy to send you a drawing that takes the mystery out of the circuit.
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In spite of using stock Spitfire offerings, the shifter was shoved rearwards about a full inch. This caused problems with the shifter throw when going in to 2nd gear and especially 4th gear. The fix was to elongate the hole in the console, easy enough! Shifting from 3rd to 3rd overdrive and from 4th to
4th overdrive is just a flick of a switch away! The switch is located dead-center on top of the shift knob. It does not require the clutch to be depressed when shifting into, or out of, overdrive. It's pathetically easy - the ultimate in lazy!
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~CrazyJerry

10-23-2014, 07:45 PM	#283 (permalink)
changzuki Changfa diesel + Suzuki Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern, NY Posts: 527 Centurion - '74 FIAT X1/9 Centurion Full Race DNA Last 3: 143.5 mpg (US) Thanks: 160 Thanked 463 Times in 235 Posts	. Once the new transmission w/overdrive unit is actually in the car, it becomes apparent how much more space it consumes. The first shot below is the old three-rail 4-speed looking from the backside towards the bellhousing: . . . This next shot is the new single 4-speed transmission w/overdrive unit looking from the backside towards the bellhousing: . . . Wiring the overdrive unit is simple... If anyone makes it that far and needs clarification please let me know and I'd be happy to send you a drawing that takes the mystery out of the circuit. . In spite of using stock Spitfire offerings, the shifter was shoved rearwards about a full inch. This caused problems with the shifter throw when going in to 2nd gear and especially 4th gear. The fix was to elongate the hole in the console, easy enough! Shifting from 3rd to 3rd overdrive and from 4th to 4th overdrive is just a flick of a switch away! The switch is located dead-center on top of the shift knob. It does not require the clutch to be depressed when shifting into, or out of, overdrive. It's pathetically easy - the ultimate in lazy! . . . ~CrazyJerry Last edited by changzuki; 08-03-2018 at 10:55 PM..