Hello all.
Driving my '76 Spitfire 1500 last weekend and after 20 years of ownership, the (o/d) gearbox starts playing up for the first time.
Goes into gear ok (all gears) but sticks in 3/2/1... I have to really yank on the lever to get it out of gear, especially in 3rd.. any ideas?
I am thinking that i'm going to have to fetch the box out to take a look and, well probably a recon box is the only sensible option (?).
I think that it may be time to do that bottom-end engine rebuild at the same time... (yes, it really needs it!)
Any thoughts on expected costs for an engine-gearbox transplant? any recommendations for reputable suppliers?
All thoughts gratefully received.
Regards,
Alex.