Section : Gearbox

Clutch, gearbox, overdrive, propeller shaft.

1300 on a single rail Gearbox?

Posted By : Timothy Ward, 11-Jun-2003, 06:48pm

Hi,

I have a recently aquired a very nice Spitfire MKIV 1300 engine with a stage 4 head fitted. I was wondering if it possible to attach this engine to a single rail gearbox with J-tpye overdrive. The obvious problem is the clutch size and number of splines. Has anyone had any experience of using this combination?

Cheers,

Tim

Followups :

1300 on a single rail Gearbox?

Posted By : Craig Gingell, 11-Jun-2003, 11:04pm

Tim,

A Member in our local Area has just fitted a 3 rail, D type overdrive gearbox to a 1500 Spitfire engine in his Herald.

The new clutch had to line up with the bolt holes in the 1500 flywheel, and have the correct number of splines for the input shaft of the 3 rail overdrive gearbox.

Although this is not your configuration, Canley Classics provided the correct clutch combination.

Try them at -

http://www.canleyclassics.com

Craig