Alright. i need advise.
the minimatic which has reverse gear problems is in question. do i morgage the house and try to get it repaired or do i throw in the engine and box that i aquired from an 88 rover model?
I can see that the drive shafts and universals are different. But am scared of the unknown. Has anyone done this? can anyone offer some constructive been there done that info.
please impress me with detailed descriptions of the process and parts needed. Thanks anthony.

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Better the devil you know...
My minimatic when rescued from it's garden ornament status had only reverse and neutral..
To fix it cost me about $50, 12 years ago, all it took was 2 fwd clutch plates and a gasket. Easy fix, motor stayed attached to box.

`Reverse only' problems could either be the top and reverse clutch, or the reverse band may be worn and need adjustment, or there could be fluid leakage from the reverse servo piston..
But don't be scared of these boxes, they are not rocket science. A few people here on ausmini have totally stripped and rebuilt them at home.

See Todd Miller's site http://www.austinamericausa.com/ and look under technical advice for lots of info. Minimatic and Austin America/Morris 1300 automatic boxes are the same thing.

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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.

I would say that to fix the drive shaft problem you will only need some pot joint drum brake shafts. Out of a later Clubman.

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