Hi All, I am a bit of a way off needing the gearbox back in, (I am just starting the rust repairs at the moment) But I was wondering, the 1970 K should have the remote gearbox? Am I correct? mine was fitted with a rod change with inner CV's and I also got a spare rod change (and a spare 998 with a anti smog head). I am trying to make it as original as I can, but I would like peoples opinions on whether the rod change or remote box is a better item? If the rod change is a better box, I might stick with it. (still keeping the hydro and the 1100 though)

Thanks in advance.

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Current 1970 Mini K - full resto happening - finished and on the road since 10/2020
2001 Falcon AUII XL 1 Tonne styleside ute

Mini History
1963 - 850 - wish I still had it
1965 - 850 - was an unfinished project, gone
1972 - Clubbie

Yes, a mini k has a 4 synchro remote box, case no 22G1128, with rubber uni joints.

Doogie

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I won Hay once, here's the pic to prove it..


Hay, it's not about the car, it's not about the venue, it's about the people that come here. Peter Dwyer, Mayor of Hay NSW.

Remote change is the better product IMHO.

But you may find the 'box Doogie mentions a bit hard to come by.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

Thanks guys. I will check around and see what I may be able to find. Still have some body panels to buy first.

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Current 1970 Mini K - full resto happening - finished and on the road since 10/2020
2001 Falcon AUII XL 1 Tonne styleside ute

Mini History
1963 - 850 - wish I still had it
1965 - 850 - was an unfinished project, gone
1972 - Clubbie

I would use a 4 synchro remote box.
But unless you are hell bent on originality, I would use the pot joints. They are more durable then the rubber U/Js.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Put a 5 speed A+ box in... Best thing you will ever do

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