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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Gear Leaver Position

I have been pondering about fitting a 5 speed box to my 1275 Sprite but have now decided against it and have sold the 5 speed box. I was discussing the conversion with the purchaser of the box and he said with a 1500 midget there is no need to shorten the linkage on a Type 9 box. Is this correct?

Jan T
J Targosz

Without shortening, you cut a new hole in the transmission tunnel and live with a gear lever about 4 & 1/2" further back. Some people like it.
Or, as I did, you shorten the gearbox housing, moving the turret forward as far as the casting will allow and reweld it. This ends up with the gear lever 3/4" back but barely noticeable and it exits through the existing tranny hole and gaiter.
GuyW

Guy, we have been asked to look at fitting a type 9 to a K series using the k series bellhousing as we did with our Toyota Supra box.
Could I trouble you for the length of your bellhousing?
Paul Walbran

This thread was discussed between 24/05/2023 and 02/06/2023

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