So I believe miquain57 still has his 1275 up for sale, I think its set up for a remote box, but he would include the rod change housing.

now to the Question I thought that there was a mechanical difference in how a remote box changes compared to the remote boxes, How much would I need to change? or would I be better off waiting around and sourcing another power unit.

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

either change shifters or boxes. they are not compatable at all.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

Thanks thats what I thought.

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

change gear shift assy, pretty easy really
& possibly change axles over,,, also pretty easy

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

remote 'boxes usually have a much nicer gearshift feel... it's easy to mount the rear bracket for remote change under the floor, just 3 holes to drill

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

What happened to "easy peasy" ??

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VMCI #43

I thought the actual internal gear change mech. was different??

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

I've had both types, go remote if you can, much better IMHO...

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67 Deluxe
Dry suspension
1293cc, 11:1 comp, RE 282 camshaft, 45 Weber, extractors etc
4 synchro close ratio gbox
Cooper S brakes, no booster
Stealth box, as Doc says "goes harder and idles!"
RH tank cos I needed it crossing the Nullarbor etc..

I think he means change the car to suit the box?

And you need to change axles if swapping between Hardy Spicer and pot joints. (and the rubber cross use the same as Hardy Spicer)

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Ideally I would keep pot joints, What I meant was the actual internal mechanism was different?? I may be wrong. REading and research time.

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Nick

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86675

Yes, internal gear selection is quite different.

Remote/magic wand - gear change lever (15) moves the selector rods (8, 9, 10)
https://www.minispares.com/catalogues/c ... spx?1~4~41

Rod change - the interlock spool (18) moves the bell cranks (20, 21, 22)
https://www.minispares.com/catalogues/c ... spx?1~4~42

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